Mourners mark 20 years since Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people

Shares of auto giants plummeted on Monday following President Trump's imposition of tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, with a 25% duty on Mexican and most Canadian products and a 10% duty on Canadian energy and Chinese goods. Trump justified the tariffs as necessary to combat the threat of illegal immigration and drug trafficking, prompting retaliatory measures from Canada and Mexico. Global automakers, including Japanese companies Toyota and Nissan, European firms Valeo and...

The Seoul High Court upheld the acquittal of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong in a financial criminal case related to a merger between Samsung affiliates that solidified his control over the company. Lee's lawyer welcomed the ruling, allowing Lee to focus on his company, with prosecutors having the option to appeal to the Supreme Court. Lee previously served time in prison for separate bribery charges related to the 2015 merger, which was controversial due to...

Demonstrators in Arizona protested against President Trump's mass deportation plan, leading to police officers being assaulted and a patrol vehicle being stolen before being recovered. Anti-deportation protests were also held in other cities across the country amid the administration's efforts to increase deportation numbers. Despite the administration's push for removal of all immigrants in the country illegally, studies show that both legal and illegal migrants commit crimes at lower rates than U.S. citizens. Full Article

Former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales faces trial for sexual assault after kissing forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent following Spain's victory at the Women's World Cup final in 2023. Rubiales denies wrongdoing, but could face a prison sentence of one to four years if found guilty. Along with Rubiales, former Spain women's national team coach Jorge Vilda, former sports director Albert Luque, and former head of marketing Rubén Rivera are also on...

As St. John’s continues to excel and hold the top spot in the Big East with their best record in decades, doubts linger about their legitimacy. The upcoming matchups against No. 9 Marquette and No. 25 Connecticut will be crucial in determining if the 15th-ranked Johnnies are truly a top contender in college basketball this season. The games against elite teams like Marquette and UConn will test St. John’s and provide clarity on their standing...

When her 5-week-old daughter stopped breathing due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the author endured a harrowing ordeal in the ICU, where the baby was treated for RSV-induced apnea and bronchiolitis. Struggling with breastfeeding and a dwindling milk supply, she turned to off-label medications to boost lactation, despite the controversy surrounding their use. The author's unwavering determination to do anything necessary to ensure her baby's recovery shines through in this poignant account. Full Article