Vietnam’s To Lam vows to fight corruption, pledges 10% economic growth
The Communist Party leader is reportedly considering a dual role as party chief and Vietnam’s president.
Day: January 20, 2026
Trump threatens tariffs on French wines to get Macron to join ‘board of peace’
“I’ll put a 200 per cent tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he’ll join, but he doesn’t have to join,” said US President Donald Trump.
Love Is Blind, Habibi to Dubai Bling: Netflix drops boldest Arabic originals for 2026 and fans can’t keep calm
Netflix is set to launch a diverse Arabic entertainment lineup in 2026. Fan favourites like ‘Love Is Blind, Habibi’ and ‘Dubai Bling’ return. New films and series including ‘From the Ashes: The Pit’, ‘Chasing Shadows’ and ‘Obsess’ will also be availabl…
Analysis: China’s birth-rate struggles underscore its millennia-long struggle to manage ‘the masses’
An enormous population has long been a foundational way for China to project its strength.
US citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
Federal immigration agents have detained a U.S. citizen in Minnesota at gunpoint without a warrant.
UN Chief Cancels Planned Trip To Davos Due To “Bad Cold”: UN Spokesperson
UN chief Antonio Guterres, who is currently in Switzerland, has cancelled his planned trip to the Swiss Alps town of Davos due to a bad cold, his spokesperson said.
Australia closes dozens of beaches after fourth shark attack in 48 hours: ‘Just go to a local pool’
Man, 39, bitten by shark while surfing near a national park campground in New South Wales
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New City & Guilds owners tripled bosses’ pay amid £22m cost-cutting drive
Total pay of the qualification body’s top six executives has risen by 240% to £6.2m since charity sold itThe new owners of the vocational training body City & Guilds appear to have more than tripled the pay of its top six executives right at the mo…
Royal Mint Court residents plan legal challenge if Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London approved
Claims of ‘government interference’ in decision on plans for vast outpost near Tower of LondonResidents of Royal Mint Court plan to mount a legal challenge within weeks if Steve Reed, the local government secretary, approves China’s plans to build a va…