The 56-year struggle of one woman to save her innocent brother from death sentence

The 56-year struggle of one woman to save her innocent brother from death sentence

When a court declared Iwao Hakamata innocent in September, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate seemed unable to comprehend, much less savour the moment. “I told him he was acquitted, and he was silent,” Hideko Hakamata, his 91-year-old sister, tells the BBC at her home in Hamamatsu, Japan. “I couldn’t tell whether he understood or not.” Hideko had…

After the law passes, US avoids a government shutdown

After the law passes, US avoids a government shutdown

The US Senate has approved a budget deal to prevent the first federal government shutdown since 2019, following the swift endorsement of the same legislation by the House of Representatives just hours earlier. The budget deal was approved just after the midnight deadline, achieving a significant margin of 85-11. The legislation notably omits President-elect Donald…

Canada announces new border rules in response to Trump's tariff threat

Canada announces new border rules in response to Trump’s tariff threat

Canada has announced plans to introduce comprehensive new security measures at the US border, featuring enhanced surveillance and establishing a collaborative “strike force” to combat transnational organized crime. The commitment comes in response to a warning from President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated that upon assuming office in January, he may implement a 25% tariff…

US claims North Korean soldiers dead battling Ukraine

US claims North Korean soldiers dead battling Ukraine

The United States has reported that North Korean troops have lost their lives while engaging with Ukrainian forces in the Kursk border region of Russia. The recent reports indicate that these would mark the first casualties since revelations surfaced in October regarding North Korea’s deployment of approximately 10,000 troops to bolster Russia’s military campaign. According…