Controversial influencer sentenced after months of public outrage. An American YouTuber, Ramsey Khalid Ismael, has been sentenced to six months in prison in South Korea following a series of provocative and disruptive online stunts that sparked national backlash. The Seoul Western District Court found the 25-year-old guilty of multiple charges, including obstruction of business and…
Newly empowered government moves quickly to ease pressure on households. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended the country’s federal fuel tax in his first major policy move after securing a parliamentary majority, citing rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict. Carney announced that the federal fuel excise tax will be paused from…
Civilians urged to flee as military operations escalate against Hezbollah. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued an urgent evacuation warning to residents in southern Lebanon, calling on those living south of the Zahrani River to move north immediately as airstrikes intensify. In a statement shared on social media, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee said the…
Protesters interrupt vice president amid rising tensions over Iran and Gaza. U.S. Vice President JD Vance was heckled during a Turning Point USA event in Athens, Georgia, as critics accused the United States of harming civilians in ongoing conflicts. During the college event, protesters shouted accusations including “You’re killing children” and condemned U.S. involvement in…
A growing rift exposes cracks in Western alliances over the Iran conflict. Tensions have escalated between U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after Trump publicly accused his close ally of failing to support Washington’s position on Iran. In a media interview, Trump described Meloni’s stance as “unacceptable” and questioned her commitment…
Barcelona fall short despite a spirited comeback attempt. Atletico Madrid booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after holding off a fierce challenge from Barcelona, progressing 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat in Madrid. Barcelona started fast, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring just five minutes in after capitalising on a…
A bold selection call ends Liverpool’s trophy hopes. Liverpool’s Champions League campaign is over after a 4-0 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, with manager Arne Slot facing growing scrutiny over his team selection. The decisive moment came when Ousmane Dembele struck in the second leg, sealing progression for the European champions. Slot’s decision to start…
Seoul moves fast to shield energy supply from global tensions. South Korea has secured more than 270 million barrels of crude oil from suppliers unaffected by the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring stable energy supply despite rising geopolitical risks. The announcement was made by Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff to the president,…
A social media post sparks outrage and is quickly taken down. U.S. President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image he shared on his social media platform that appeared to depict him as a Jesus-like figure. The post, uploaded late Sunday, drew swift criticism from religious conservatives and some of his political allies, prompting its…
A growing injury list threatens Arsenal’s momentum at a critical stage of the season. Arsenal have been dealt another setback ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting Lisbon, with Declan Rice missing training on Tuesday. The midfielder’s absence raises fresh concerns for manager Mikel Arteta, who is already grappling with multiple…
