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Daily News Summary – 2026-01-16 – en
On January 16, 2026, global news spanned political upheavals, technological breakthroughs, and environmental crises. Iran's protest crackdown intensified with families forced to pay for protesters' bodies, while the regime struggles under pressure. In South Korea, former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years for martial law abuses, and Bulgaria faces its eighth snap election in five years. Advancements in energy included smart meter rollouts and hydrogen transportation, with Busan launching South Korea's first hydrogen tram. Disasters struck with a major fire in Seoul's shantytown and deadly floods in southern Africa. Geopolitical shifts saw Canada strengthening China ties and Trump threatening tariffs over Greenland.
Top Stories
Iranian Authorities Accused of Extorting Families for Bodies of Slain Protesters
In a shocking development from Iran's ongoing protest crackdown, families of slain demonstrators are being forced to pay thousands of euros to retrieve the bodies of their loved ones, according to a BBC investigation.
Iran's Leadership Faces Unprecedented Pressure Amid Protests
The Iranian regime is facing one of its most serious challenges in decades as mass protests continue, but experts warn that a successful revolution requires key elements still missing, such as military defection.
Massive Blaze Destroys Dozens of Homes in Guryong Village
A devastating fire tore through Guryong Village, Seoul's last remaining shantytown, displacing approximately 200 residents and destroying dozens of makeshift homes, with no casualties reported.
South Korea's Former Leader Convicted in Historic Ruling
Former President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the December 2024 martial law crisis, marking another chapter in South Korea's turbulent political history.
Bulgaria's Political Crisis Deepens with Eighth Snap Election
Bulgaria is heading to the polls for the eighth time in less than five years after political parties failed to form a government, continuing Europe's most persistent political instability.
Also Notable
Energy
- Global Smart Meter Expansion Gains Momentum with Major Investments
- World-First Hydrogen Ferry Begins Commercial Service
Geopolitics
- Canada and China Reset Relations with Major Trade Deal
- The End of Unipolarity: A New Global Landscape Takes Shape
Disaster
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