A South Korean court has handed a one-year and eight-month jail sentence to former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Wednesday. She was found guilty of receiving Chanel bags and a diamond pendant from Unification Church officials in exchange for political favors. The court acquitted Kim, who is the wife of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, of charges related to stock price manipulation and violating the political funds act.
Prosecutors plan to appeal the two not-guilty verdicts. The ruling, which can also be challenged by Kim, follows investigations into Yoon's brief imposition of martial law in 2024 and related scandals involving the once-powerful couple.
The court emphasized that...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum displayed a fabricated image of Ryan Wedding to journalists on Monday, asserting it as proof that the suspected drug lord had willingly surrendered. The image, created using artificial intelligence, was shared on an Instagram account linked to Wedding that was discredited recently.
During a press briefing in Mexico City, Sheinbaum emphasized that Wedding had turned himself in at the U.S. embassy and refuted claims of U.S. authorities operating within Mexican territory. She referenced an Instagram post allegedly from Wedding's "representative," stating his decision to surrender after seeking assurances of a fair process.
The image in question was uploaded to the Instagram account "bossryanw," which...
As preparations are underway for the prime minister's upcoming visit to China, Member of Parliament Kody Blois, who serves as the parliamentary secretary, has...
As preparations are underway for the prime minister's upcoming visit to China, Member of Parliament Kody Blois, who serves as the parliamentary secretary, has indicated that Mark Carney is eager to "realign" Canada's previously strained relationship with the Chinese...
The NDP leadership contest has become increasingly suspenseful as no clear frontrunner has emerged, leaving the outcome uncertain. While three candidates are currently leading the pack, the race remains open with all contenders showing signs of progress and no...
Oil prices dropped on Monday morning following President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. would delay attacking Iran's energy infrastructure due to positive discussions between the two nations. The price of West Texas Intermediate, a key North American benchmark,...
In 2026, Iran's unrest, a significant disruption in global oil markets, and soaring gasoline prices are reminiscent of the turmoil experienced in 1979, triggered by the Iranian Revolution. At that time, the shock to the global oil supply led...
In a recent tribunal hearing, it was disclosed that federal funding for educational support for First Nations children in Ontario under Jordan's Principle has...
Oil prices dropped on Monday morning following President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. would delay attacking Iran's energy infrastructure due to positive discussions...
A wide selection of radon monitors is available for those interested in checking their home's radon levels. However, experts caution that many of these...
Shark Study Reveals Surprising Social Behaviors
New research challenges the common belief that all sharks are solitary, aggressive predators. A recent study published in the...
U.S. President Donald Trump's strategy to assume authority over Venezuela's oil sector and urge American corporations to reinvigorate it post the capture of leader Nicolas Maduro in a raid is expected to encounter numerous challenges — operationally, legally, and...
On Saturday, the United States initiated a significant military operation in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that the couple...
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emphasized the need to quell "rioters" amid ongoing protests in the country, signaling potential authorization for security forces to suppress the demonstrations. The unrest, sparked by economic challenges, has resulted in the deaths...
Shediac-based kitchen cabinet manufacturer, James McKenna, expressed relief on the last day of the year when a significant tariff increase on his products was postponed just hours before it was scheduled to come into effect. The U.S. President, Donald...
A South Korean court has handed a one-year and eight-month jail sentence to former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Wednesday. She was found guilty of receiving Chanel bags and a diamond pendant from Unification Church officials in exchange...
In a recent tribunal hearing, it was disclosed that federal funding for educational support for First Nations children in Ontario under Jordan's Principle has been drastically reduced from $122.1 million to $1.2 million between 2024 and 2025. This significant...
Oil prices dropped on Monday morning following President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. would delay attacking Iran's energy infrastructure due to positive discussions between the two nations. The price of West Texas Intermediate, a key North American benchmark,...
A wide selection of radon monitors is available for those interested in checking their home's radon levels. However, experts caution that many of these devices are ineffective. Pam Warkentin, the executive director of the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum displayed a fabricated image of Ryan Wedding to journalists on Monday, asserting it as proof that the suspected drug lord had willingly surrendered. The image, created using artificial intelligence, was shared on an Instagram account...
A man from Mississauga successfully challenged the city in Superior Court regarding a weed control bylaw that restricts the height of plants and grass on residential properties. Wolf Ruck, the homeowner at the center of the legal dispute, emphasized...
Don Mattingly has decided that the 2025 baseball season will be his final one. A former American League MVP and manager, Mattingly planned to retire after serving as a bench coach in Toronto for one last season, whether or...
U.S. President Donald Trump's strategy to assume authority over Venezuela's oil sector and urge American corporations to reinvigorate it post the capture of leader Nicolas Maduro in a raid is expected to encounter numerous challenges — operationally, legally, and...
A recent regulation change at the Canadian Screen Awards, limiting awards to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, has sparked backlash from filmmakers who increasingly rely on international collaborations and talent.
Several top films and TV series this year, such as...
In 2026, Iran's unrest, a significant disruption in global oil markets, and soaring gasoline prices are reminiscent of the turmoil experienced in 1979, triggered by the Iranian Revolution. At that time, the shock to the global oil supply led...
Editor's note: In April, the White House announced sweeping tariffs to revitalize American manufacturing. But will production indeed return to U.S. soil as the Trump administration hopes? CGTN has launched a five-part "Return of American Manufacturing?" series to explore...
Tariffs are "for national security, to protect jobs and to fight unfair trade practices." Really? According to the latest polls, the vast majority of Americans neither support the government's tariff policy nor believe it will create jobs.
In reality,...