Several Irish citizens detained by Ice in US sought official help, says Government – The Irish Times

Several Irish citizens have sought official help after being arrested and detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice), according to the Irish Government. It comes as Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the treatment of people in Ice facilities was a “concern,” and confirmed he will be raising concerns about the treatment of undocumented Irish people … Read more

Trump allies offer access to president for $1m as part of 250th US birthday celebrations – The Irish Times

US president Donald Trump’s allies are offering access to him and other perks to donors who give at least $1 million to a new group supporting flashy initiatives he is planning around the nation’s 250th birthday, according to documents and interviews. The group, Freedom 250, is threatening to overshadow years of plans meant to reach … Read more

Style by SCMP turns 20 – we look back at our archive of covers

Style by SCMP turns 20 this year. In celebration of this momentous milestone, our special anniversary issue hitting news-stands this Friday, February 13, features many bright talents who have helped make Hong Kong – and the wider Asia region – a creative powerhouse over the past two decades. That includes pre-eminent tastemakers like designer Barney … Read more

Trump invites Philippine President Marcos to join Gaza Board of Peace, says Filipino envoy

US President Donald Trump has reportedly sent a personal letter addressed to Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., inviting him to be a member of the ‘Board of Peace‘ that will oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, the Philippine envoy to the US revealed. Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Manuel Romualdez said the Marcos government “is … Read more

US news anchor pleads for return of her abducted mother

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Chris Nanos: Nancy Guthrie Investigation – Pima County Sheriff

The investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” host Savannah Guthrie,… The post Chris Nanos: Nancy Guthrie Investigation – Pima County Sheriff appeared first on Archynetys. Source link

‘In my school, it’s actually kind of normal to become an Olympian’ – The Irish Times

When Anabelle Zurbay says her earliest memory is learning to tie on her ski boots at age two, it’s little wonder she’s made her first Winter Olympics at age 17. Not that it’s been a straightforward journey to Milan Cortina 2026. Born in Minnesota, Zurbay relocated to Colorado with her family at age 10, a … Read more

Russia launches ‘most powerful’ attack this year on Ukraine amid glacial weather

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Vietnam, Thailand log higher US trade surpluses in 2025 despite tariffs

Trade Deficits with China also widen in Southeast Asia’s export-driven nations A container is loaded onto a cargo ship while docked at Haiphong, Vietnam, in April 2025. © Reuters KENTARO TAKEDA February 2, 2026 12:58 JST SINGAPORE — Export-oriented economies in Southeast Asia marked a sharp rise in their trade surpluses with the United States … Read more

Five-year-old boy and father detained by Ice officers in Minnesota freed – The Irish Times

A five-year-old boy and his father detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held in Texas have been released following a judge’s order. The pair have returned to Minnesota, the office of Texas representative Joaquin Castro has said. Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian Conejo Arias, who is originally from Ecuador, were detained in … Read more