South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in the film 'Parasite,' has died while being investigated for illegal drug use.
The Russian opposition leader Aleksei A. Navalny, who disappeared on Dec. 5, confirmed in his letter that he had been transferred to a penal colony in the Arctic.
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has been located at a penal colony in Siberia, his team said Monday, two weeks after they lost contact with him.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 100 people overnight, making it one of the deadliest nights of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the chairman of INEOS, has purchased a 25% stake in Manchester United for around £1.3 billion ($1.6bn) and plans to invest an additional $300 million into the club. Ratcliffe will also take on responsibility for football operations at United. The deal aims to drive further improvement at the club and enable future investment into Old Trafford.
The U.S. Department of Defense has verified that a drone launched from Iran struck a chemical tanker in the Indian ocean, highlighting escalating tensions in the region.
Yemenis express concern over the possibility of a new conflict following Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate. Despite Israeli criticism, the resolution aims to allow safe and expanded humanitarian access to the region. The U.S., Israel's main ally, abstained from the vote after language changes were made. The resolution no longer calls for a ceasefire, but instead focuses on creating conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities. Israel has vowed to continue its offensive until all hostages are released and Hamas is destroyed.