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January 17, 2026
Trump Calls For 'New Leadership' In Iran After Khamenei Posts
Trump made the call after being read a series of posts on X by Khamenei that attacked him, POLITICO reported.
Al Jazeera
January 17, 2026
EU, Mercosur bloc sign free trade deal after 25 years of negotiations
European and South American leaders say pact sends 'clear signal' amid concerns over global tariffs, isolationism.
Time
January 17, 2026
Trump Announces Tariffs on Allies for Sending Troops to Greenland
Trump announced tariffs on eight European allies for taking part in a joint military exercise on Greenland.
Vanity Fair
January 17, 2026
Epstein Files Release Delayed By Redactions, Department of Justice Says
One month after the mandated deadline to publish the Justice Department's files on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, less than 1 percent of...
Time
January 17, 2026
Iranian Protesters Say They Were Betrayed By Trump
Protesters were heartened when Trump promised help was ‘on its way.’ Now, they feel betrayed by his lack of action.
The Hacker News
January 17, 2026
Black Basta Ransomware Leader Added to EU Most Wanted and INTERPOL Red Notice
Ukrainian and German police identify Black Basta suspects as alleged leader Oleg Nefedov is added to EU Most Wanted and INTERPOL Red Notice...
Time
January 17, 2026
DOJ Reportedly Investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
The investigation stems from statements made about the surge of thousands of ICE agents deployed to the Minneapolis region in recent weeks.
Astronomy
January 17, 2026
Jan. 17, 1910: The Great Comet reaches perihelion
Today in the history of astronomy, a stunning comet appears in the skies – but it isn’t the one that everyone expects.
Allure
January 17, 2026
Your Skin Needs to Destress, Too
These barrier repair serums are ideal if you’re juggling retinol, acids, or vitamin C—or just dealing with dry winter air.
Allure
January 17, 2026
Yes, Dentists Actually Recommend Using LED Whiteners at Home
Go ahead, drink that coffee and red wine.
The China Daily
January 17, 2026
Xinjiang prunes transform desert to oasis
"The oasis you see today was barren Gobi desert just about 10 years ago," said the associate professor Yusufujiang Yusuyin. What's the magic...
The Japan News
January 17, 2026
Kobe's ‘Hope’ Baby Helped People Connect with Tohoku, as Region Recovered from 2011 Great East Japan...
KOBE — On Jan. 20, 1995, three days after the Great Hanshin Earthquake, a baby girl weighing 2.97 kilograms was born at Kanebo Memorial Hosp...
The New Yorker
January 17, 2026
Play Shuffalo: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Can you make a longer word with each new letter?
The New Yorker
January 17, 2026
Why Trump Supports Protesters in Tehran but Not in Minneapolis
During the President’s second Administration, universal principles such as self-determination and due process are wielded only opportunistic...
The New Yorker
January 17, 2026
Bob Weir’s Feral Radiance
The Grateful Dead guitarist had the nature of a well-meaning cowboy, and a lasting capacity to access wonder and deep engagement.
The China Daily
January 17, 2026
A kiln's new flame
In Shekeng village in Sanming city, Fujian province, the smoke curling from a pottery kiln has borne silent witness to the passage of time....
The China Daily
January 17, 2026
French coach kicks the ball in for Sanya youth soccer
HAIKOU — As evening sets in, the lights at the Sanya Football Park flicker on one by one. On the pitch, a coach completes a short warm-up se...
The Japan News
January 17, 2026
Traditional Umbrellas Illuminated in Gifu City, Projection Mapping Lights Up Park Near Gifu Castle
GIFU — Nearly 100 traditional umbrellas were illuminated in Gifu City on Friday during a media preview of an event the day before its offici...
The China Daily
January 17, 2026
One opera, many voices on Chongqing stage
CHONGQING — Last Saturday evening, the main auditorium of the Chongqing Grand Theatre in Southwest China was at maximum capacity. As a famil...
The Hacker News
January 17, 2026
OpenAI to Show Ads in ChatGPT for Logged-In U.S. Adults on Free and Go Plans
OpenAI will begin testing ads in ChatGPT for logged-in U.S. adults on free and Go tiers, stating ads won’t affect answers or sell user conve...
The Japan News
January 17, 2026
Kagoshima: Hawk Soars in Demonstration of Edo-Period Hunting Practice, Draws Visitors
KAGOSHIMA — Visitors to Sengan-en garden in Kagoshima City earlier this month were awed by the spectacular sight of a hawk soaring in the sk...
The Japan News
January 17, 2026
Hiroshima: Japan's ‘Rabbit Island' May See Tourist Tax; Move Follows Increase in Litter, Abuse of Rabbits
TAKEHARA, Hiroshima — The Takehara municipal government in Hiroshima Prefecture may introduce a “tourist tax” on Okunoshima Island in respon...
The Japan News
January 17, 2026
Hanshin Earthquake Memorials Draw Thousands of Mourners in Japan 31 Years After Disaster
KOBE — Memorial events were held in Kobe and elsewhere on Saturday as the nation marked 31 years since the Great Hanshin Earthquake claimed...
The Japan News
January 17, 2026
Japanese Students Sit College Admissions Tests Across Nation; Almost 500,000 Examinees Registered
Students taking the Common Test for University Admissions wait for the examination to begin in a hall at the University of Tokyo in Bunkyo W...
The Japan News
January 17, 2026
Nara: Kasuga Taisha Holds Kagura Hajime Ceremony; Shrine Maidens Perform Heian-Era Ritual Praying for National...
NARA — The Kasuga Taisha shrine in Nara held on Jan. 3 its annual Kagura Hajime ceremony, a New Year’s rite to pray for the nation’s peace a...
The Japan News
January 17, 2026
101 Criminal Charges Filed Against People Related to U.S. Forces in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture in 2025; More...
A total of 101 criminal charges were filed against U.S. force members and others connected to the U.S. military in Okinawa Prefecture last y...
The Japan News
January 17, 2026
16 Minors Charged in Okinawa Pref. Over Alleged Theft of ¥100 Mil. from Vacant House
NAHA — Papers on 16 teenagers in Okinawa Prefecture have been sent to prosecutors for allegedly trespassing in a vacant house and stealing a...
The Japan News
January 17, 2026
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The New Yorker
January 17, 2026
Erich von Stroheim’s Spectacular Art Is Back
A new restoration of Stroheim’s unfinished 1929 drama “Queen Kelly” spotlights his reckless directorial career, which, though brief, is one...
The Japan News
January 17, 2026
31 Years Since Great Hanshin Earthquake: Kobe People Share Momories of Disaster
KOBE — Jan. 17 marks 31 years since the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake struck the Kansai region and 6,434 lives were lost. The city of Kobe h...
Time
January 17, 2026
What World Leaders Have Said About Trump’s Greenland Threats
Many leaders have pushed back on Trump's plans to take over Greenland.
Time
January 16, 2026
Can a Nobel Prize Be Gifted or Sold?
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado isn't the first Nobel Prize winner to give their medal away.
The New Yorker
January 16, 2026
Nia DaCosta Injects New Blood Into “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple”
In this gory sequel to Danny Boyle’s “28 Years Later,” an undead threat that has ravaged Britain turns out to be no match for the reality of...
The Hollywood Reporter
January 16, 2026
Chris Redd Clarifies That He Was Not “Drug Dealing” to ‘Saturday Night Live’ Castmates: “I Wasn’t Walter White-ing”
“I was trying ... to make light of it, because I was feeling super vulnerable and raw at the time,” the comedian said.
The Hollywood Reporter
January 16, 2026
Nick Reiner’s Mental Health Conservatorship Could Complicate Prosecution
Considering Reiner's extensive history of mental health disorders, his lawyers could look to a not guilty by reason of insanity defense or a...
Vanity Fair
January 16, 2026
Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Makes Runway Debut for Dsquared2 at Milan Fashion Week
Meanwhile, rumors of Heated Rivalry co-star Connor Storrie’s runway debut have been greatly exaggerated, VF has learned.
The China Daily
January 16, 2026
Why's the US craving Greenland?
Why's the US craving Greenland?
Al Jazeera
January 16, 2026
US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market
US comments came in response to deal by Canada PM Carney to allow 49,000 EVs into Canada at 15% tariff, down from 100%.
Time
January 16, 2026
Machado Insists Trump Will Convert Venezuela Into a Democracy
“Venezuela is going to be free,” Machado said, expressing confidence that Trump would help make it happen.
Al Jazeera
January 16, 2026
Iran in limbo: What’s next for country under internet blackout?
Heavy presence of armed forces on streets as Iranians stay home in wake of deadly protests.
The Hollywood Reporter
January 16, 2026
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Reteam for ‘The Rip,’ ‘The Beauty’ Hits NYC and This Week’s Best Events
Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings, including events for 'The Rip' and 'The Beauty.'
Elite Daily
January 16, 2026
Wrigley & Pippa From ‘Tell Me Lies’ Have Reportedly Been Dating IRL For Years
'Tell Me Lies' stars Spencer House and Sonia Mena aren't just playing a couple on the show — they're reportedly also together in real life.
Time
January 16, 2026
Trump Threatens Tariffs Over His Greenland Plan
The President said he may tariff countries that "don't go along with" his push to annex Greenland.
The Hacker News
January 16, 2026
GootLoader Malware Uses 500–1,000 Concatenated ZIP Archives to Evade Detection
GootLoader malware is abusing malformed ZIP archives that bypass common tools like WinRAR & deliver JavaScript payloads via Windows’ default...
The Japan News
January 16, 2026
Neko Pitcher
The fastballing feline is showing his best stuff on our online pitcher’s mound! His turn in the rotation comes every Saturday in the print e...
Al Jazeera
January 16, 2026
Canada, China strike trade deals to slash tariffs on EVs, canola
Carney is the first Canadian PM to visit China since 2017 and is seeking to rebuild ties as he looks for new markets.
The Japan News
January 16, 2026
Intl Students Join Quake Drill with Mori Building in Tokyo
Mori Building Co. conducted a joint earthquake drill on Thursday with the British School in Tokyo, an international school located at Azabud...
The China Daily
January 16, 2026
For some intrepid travelers, sky will not be limit
For some intrepid travelers, sky will not be limit
Vanity Fair
January 16, 2026
Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli Wants His New Balenciaga to Rid the World of Dress Codes
Pierpaolo Piccioli’s second collection for Balenciaga better illuminates his plans for the label—for starters, couture is wellness and athle...
Al Jazeera
January 16, 2026