South Korean won cuts losses after parliament passes resolution to lift martial law

Israeli-American Keith Siegel, 65, was freed from Hamas captivity after 484 days of inhumane conditions that caused him to lose a significant amount of weight, according to his family. His wife, Aviva Siegel, thanked President Donald Trump for his role in securing Keith's release as part of a cease-fire deal. Keith is now eager to help the hostages still held by Hamas. Full Article

Aston Villa have signed Spain midfielder Marco Asensio on loan from Paris St-Germain until the end of the season, making him their fourth signing of the winter transfer window. Asensio, a three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, will join Villa alongside recent signings Marcus Rashford, Donyell Malen, and Andres Garcia. Villa manager Unai Emery sees Asensio as a versatile attacker who can make an impact alongside Rashford and Malen in the upcoming FA Cup...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to establish a government-run sovereign wealth fund aimed at economic development and potentially acquiring TikTok. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the fund would be set up within the next year, focusing on infrastructure development and monetizing U.S. assets. The fund could potentially be used for "great national endeavors" and would help reduce U.S. dependence on issuing Treasury debt, similar to funds in China, Norway, and...

Last week's fighting in Goma, Congo, between government forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels resulted in at least 900 deaths and nearly 2,900 injuries, surpassing the previously reported death toll of 773 according to the World Health Organization. The rebels, supported by 4,000 troops from Rwanda, seized control of the city, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the mineral-rich east of Congo where various armed groups are competing for power. Full Article

Legal expert Kerri Urbahn praised Justin Baldoni's smart move of launching a website revealing text messages between himself and co-star Blake Lively amid their legal battle over the 'It Ends With Us' feud. The stars' legal teams were ordered to adhere to New York Rules of Professional Conduct, limiting statements to the press to avoid prejudicing a jury. Despite the ongoing dispute, both sides are eager to move forward with the case, with a proposed...

The Trump administration has paused federal foreign spending and layoffs at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now acting director and accused the agency of not cooperating with financial information requests. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency announced the shutdown of USAID, leading to chaos, layoffs, and furloughs. Democratic members of Congress are criticizing the administration's actions, while President Trump believes dissolving USAID may not require an act...