Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. Mahsa | Afp | Getty Images The death toll from protests in Iran has reached 2,571 people, the U.S.-based HRANA rights group said on Wednesday, as the Islamic Republic's clerical rulers face the biggest wave of dissent in years. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting, promi...
Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026. Mahsa | Afp | Getty Images The death toll from protests in Iran has reached 2,571 people, the U.S.-based HRANA rights group said on Wednesday, as the Islamic Republic's clerical rulers face the biggest wave of dissent in years. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting, promising help is on the way. Iranian officials, however, have accused U.S. and Israel of fueling violence in the country and blamed the deaths on "terrorist operatives" receiving foreign guidance to instigate. The group said it had so far verified the deaths of 2,403 protesters, 147 government-affiliated individuals, 12 people aged under 18 and nine non-protester civilians. An Iranian official said on Tuesday about 2,000 people had been killed, the first time authorities have given an overall death toll from more than two weeks of nationwide unrest. Asked what he meant by "help is on its way", Trump told reporters they would have to figure that out. Trump has said military action is among the options he is weighing to punish Iran over the crackdown. The unrest, sparked by dire economic conditions, has posed the biggest internal challenge to Iran's rulers for at least three years and has come at a time of intensifying international pressure after Israeli and U.S. strikes last year.
Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VOOG) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (NYSEMKT:RSP) differ most in sector exposure, dividend yield, and return profile. VOOG concentrates on tech growth stocks, while RSP diversifies evenly across the S&P 500 and pays out more income. Both funds track S&P 500 companies, but VOOG focuses on growth stocks, with a heavy weighting toward technology. Meanwhile,...
Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VOOG) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (NYSEMKT:RSP) differ most in sector exposure, dividend yield, and return profile. VOOG concentrates on tech growth stocks, while RSP diversifies evenly across the S&P 500 and pays out more income. Both funds track S&P 500 companies, but VOOG focuses on growth stocks, with a heavy weighting toward technology. Meanwhile, RSP equally weights every S&P 500 component, giving smaller companies and less dominant sectors a larger voice. This comparison examines cost, performance, risk, and portfolio construction to help investors determine which approach best fits their goals. The one-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Continue reading
E-commerce giant Amazon ( AMZN ) is negotiating with suppliers to reduce payments for the goods it sells on the platform to offset U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump. The tech company is attempting to transfer risk of additional trade volatility
E-commerce giant Amazon ( AMZN ) is negotiating with suppliers to reduce payments for the goods it sells on the platform to offset U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump. The tech company is attempting to transfer risk of additional trade volatility
Crane was working on a high-speed rail project when it collapsed and hit the passing train, causing it to derail and briefly catch fire At least 22 people in Thailand have been killed and scores injured after a crane collapsed onto a passenger train, derailing it on Wednesday, officials said. Footage from the scene verified by Agence France-Presse showed the crane’s broken structure resting on gia...
Crane was working on a high-speed rail project when it collapsed and hit the passing train, causing it to derail and briefly catch fire At least 22 people in Thailand have been killed and scores injured after a crane collapsed onto a passenger train, derailing it on Wednesday, officials said. Footage from the scene verified by Agence France-Presse showed the crane’s broken structure resting on giant concrete pillars, with smoke rising from the wreckage of the train below. Continue reading...
A HK$5 million (US$641,000) plan to install anti-crash barriers in Hong Kong’s busy Causeway Bay shopping area will enhance pedestrian safety, but their exact location, size and number must be further discussed, with installation possibly worsening crowds, a district councillor has said. Wan Chai district councillor Peggy Lee Pik-yee agreed on Wednesday with the government’s plan to introduce abou...
A HK$5 million (US$641,000) plan to install anti-crash barriers in Hong Kong’s busy Causeway Bay shopping area will enhance pedestrian safety, but their exact location, size and number must be further discussed, with installation possibly worsening crowds, a district councillor has said. Wan Chai district councillor Peggy Lee Pik-yee agreed on Wednesday with the government’s plan to introduce about 60 safety bollards in the area, but said the move needed to meet residential and commercial needs...
South Korea’s exports of food and agriculture-related products, referred to as “K-food Plus”, hit a record annual high of US$13.62 billion in 2025. The country’s Agriculture Ministry also reported on Monday that Korean ramyeon or instant noodles posted the largest export gains, surpassing US$1.5 billion. The surge came amid the runaway success of KPop Demon Hunters, which ended 2025 as the most-wa...
South Korea’s exports of food and agriculture-related products, referred to as “K-food Plus”, hit a record annual high of US$13.62 billion in 2025. The country’s Agriculture Ministry also reported on Monday that Korean ramyeon or instant noodles posted the largest export gains, surpassing US$1.5 billion. The surge came amid the runaway success of KPop Demon Hunters, which ended 2025 as the most-watched film ever for the Netflix streaming platform.
The 24 actor was taken into custody after officers responded to a call in Hollywood shortly after midnight Kiefer Sutherland, who starred in the television series 24 and vampire flick The Lost Boys, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assaulting a ride-share driver, according to Los Angeles police. The Canadian-British actor was taken into custody after officers responded to a call in Hollywood...
The 24 actor was taken into custody after officers responded to a call in Hollywood shortly after midnight Kiefer Sutherland, who starred in the television series 24 and vampire flick The Lost Boys, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assaulting a ride-share driver, according to Los Angeles police. The Canadian-British actor was taken into custody after officers responded to a call in Hollywood shortly after midnight. Continue reading...