Immigration officials in Newark, NJ detained both undocumented migrants and American citizens, including a military veteran, during a workplace sweep. Mayor Ras Baraka condemned the operation for constitutional rights violations and ICE is investigating the incident. The enforcement action aligns with President Trump's new directives.
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A South Korean court has overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and reinstated him as acting president. Han assumed the role after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached for imposing martial law, leading to a major political crisis. The constitutional court has yet to decide on Yoon's impeachment.
A drunk driver in Brooklyn drove his SUV onto LIRR tracks near Elmont-UBS Arena station, causing a fire and service disruptions on Sunday. The vehicle was removed after three hours, and the driver was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, trespassing, and DWI. No injuries were reported, but commuters experienced significant delays.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede emphatically rejected US President Donald Trump's comments about acquiring Greenland, stating, "Greenland is ours," and it cannot be taken or bought. Trump's speech aimed to sway Greenlanders by offering safety and prosperity under US control. Danish and Greenlandic leaders criticized Trump's remarks, reinforcing Greenland's right to self-determination and maintaining its semiautonomous status within Denmark.
President-elect Donald Trump criticized Democrats for being happy about the US flag potentially being at half-staff during his inauguration due to former President Jimmy Carter's death. "They think it’s so great, and are so happy about it because, in actuality, they don’t love our Country, they only think about themselves," Trump said.
Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage on January 23, 2025. Over 200 couples registered to marry at an event organized by Bangkok Pride. The law, passed in 2024, grants same-sex couples full legal, financial, medical, adoption, and inheritance rights. Prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra celebrated the historic achievement, acknowledging the LGBTQ+ community's decades-long fight for equality and marking a new era of gender diversity awareness in... Expand
A group of nine masked intruders is suspected of carrying out two home invasions in Queens, assaulting a resident and stealing valuables. The first incident involved a violent attack on a 37-year-old man, while the second saw $25,000 in cash and jewelry stolen. The NYPD is seeking public help to identify the suspects.
President Trump has appointed Sean Curran as the new director of the US Secret Service. Curran, who has protected Trump and his family, previously served as special agent in charge of Trump's security detail and was recently promoted to deputy special agent in charge of the Presidential Protective Detail.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred weakened to a tropical low as it approached Brisbane, bringing flooding rains. Significant damage resulted in over 330,000 power outages and major beach erosion at Gold Coast. A man is missing after being swept away in New South Wales, while many were rescued from floodwaters. Officials are relieved the cyclone didn't worsen at high tide.