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Ski Mountaineering Makes Its Olympic Debut at Milan Cortina 2026

New competition combines uphill sprints and downhill skiing as part of the Winter Games

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina will introduce ski mountaineering, a sport featuring uphill sprints on skis and boots and challenging downhi...

Deposed Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro Scheduled for U.S. Court Appearance on Drug Charges

Maduro's legal battle in the U.S. signals potential long-term judicial proceedings amid international political tensions

Nicolás Maduro, the former Venezuelan president, is set to make his initial court appearance in the United States in relation to drug trafficking acc...

Vietnam's Bac Ninh Emerges as Key Manufacturing Hub Amid Shifting Global Trade Dynamics

Chinese Investment and Infrastructure Expansion Drive Growth as Vietnam Navigates Competition and Rising Costs

Bac Ninh, once known for traditional crafts and folk culture, has rapidly evolved into a manufacturing hotspot fueled by diverse foreign investments, ...

CES 2026 to Showcase AI-Driven Innovations Across Robotics, Healthcare, and Mobility

Las Vegas event emphasizes artificial intelligence’s expanding role in consumer technology and industry advances

CES 2026 is set to open in Las Vegas, highlighting significant technological developments in artificial intelligence, robotics, healthcare, and mobili...

Trial Commences for Officer Accused in Delayed Intervention During Uvalde School Shooting

Adrian Gonzales Faces Charges Over Response to 2022 Robb Elementary Attack

The trial of Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde schools police officer, began Monday in Corpus Christi, Texas. Gonzales faces 29 counts of child abandon...

Persistent Toxic Hazards Linger in Los Angeles Homes Following Devastating Wildfires

A year after the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, residents confront ongoing contamination and health risks as cleanup and recovery continue to challenge communities

Nearly a year after the 2025 wildfires ravaged Los Angeles neighborhoods, many homes still harbor dangerous levels of toxins such as lead, asbestos, a...

Steelers Secure AFC North Title with Last-Second Victory Over Ravens

Aaron Rodgers Leads Pittsburgh Past Baltimore 26-24 in Season-Ending Thriller

Aaron Rodgers orchestrated a decisive late touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III, propelling the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 26-24 win over the Baltimore R...

Record-Breaking Bluefin Tuna Fetches $3.2 Million at Tokyo’s New Year Auction

Kiyoshi Kimura Secures Massive 243-Kilogram Tuna at Toyosu Fish Market’s Opening Sale

At Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, the first auction of 2026 saw a giant bluefin tuna weighing 243 kilograms sell for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 milli...

Cuba Confirms Death of 32 Officers in U.S. Military Raid in Venezuela

Incident Highlights Close Cuban-Venezuelan Military Cooperation and Escalates Regional Tensions

The Cuban government has officially reported the deaths of 32 Cuban military and police officers following an American military operation in Venezuela...

Global Markets Respond with Composure as Oil Prices Dip Post-Maduro Detention

Stock indices rally amid geopolitical uncertainties while oil slips amid oversupply concerns

Global financial markets exhibited a calm response following the U.S. apprehension of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with Asian equities rising ...

US Officials Reject Claims of Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence

Dispute Emerges Over Kremlin’s Allegations Amid Ongoing Peace Negotiations

US national security officials have determined that Ukraine was not behind a drone attack targeting the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state res...

Ahn Sung-ki, Esteemed South Korean Actor Known as 'The Nation’s Actor,' Passes Away at 74

Celebrated for a six-decade film career and admired public persona, Ahn’s legacy marks a significant chapter in South Korean cinema

Ahn Sung-ki, a highly respected figure in South Korean film with a career spanning over 60 years, has died at the age of 74 after battling blood cance...