News & Politics

BTS Announces Return with New Album 'ARIRANG' and Upcoming World Tour

The K-pop sensation ends nearly four years of musical silence with a planned album release and extensive tour dates

After a hiatus of almost four years prompted by mandatory military service commitments, global K-pop phenomenon BTS is set to make a major return. The...

Kremlin Supports Trump’s Stance That Ukraine Is Hindering Peace Talks

Discrepancies Persist Between Moscow, Kyiv, and Western Allies on Peace Negotiations Amid Ongoing Conflict

A Kremlin spokesperson has aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump’s assessment that Ukraine is delaying efforts to conclude nearly four years of c...

Federal Authorities Uncover Extensive Scheme to Manipulate NCAA and International Basketball Games

Investigation reveals involvement of current college athletes and game fixers in betting fraud impacting sports integrity

Federal prosecutors have disclosed a major illegal betting operation implicating 26 individuals, including several active NCAA Division 1 basketball p...

Federal Appeals Court Revokes Release of Activist Mahmoud Khalil Amid Deportation Proceedings

Legal battles intensify over immigration detention linked to pro-Palestinian activism

A federal appellate court overturned the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist, curren...

The Hidden Truth Behind Seemingly Family-Owned Sweater Businesses

How AI-Generated Images and False Narratives Fuel Online Shopping Frauds

Several online sweater shops present themselves as small, family-run enterprises with heartfelt histories and handmade products. However, investigatio...

Innovative Deep-Sea Desalination Technology Aims to Enhance Water Sustainability

OceanWell’s submerged system proposes significant energy savings and ecological benefits amid global water scarcity challenges

OceanWell is developing an underwater desalination plant utilizing natural ocean pressure to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impacts assoc...

Mattel Collaborates with Author Alex Aster to Launch 'Barbie: Dreamscape' for Young Adults

New fantasy novel marks Mattel Publishing's debut in young adult fiction, featuring Barbie on an epic journey

Mattel's publishing division has partnered with celebrated novelist Alex Aster to release 'Barbie: Dreamscape,' the company's inaugural young adult no...

US Jobless Claims Decline to 198,000 Amid Persistent Labor Market Caution

Unemployment benefit applications fall below expectations even as hiring slows and job openings contract

The United States continues to experience low unemployment claims, with the latest weekly filings dropping to 198,000, a figure that outperforms forec...

Pope Offers Consolation to Italian Families After Tragedy in Swiss Ski Resort Fire

Italian government demands justice as families seek clarity in the aftermath

Pope Leo XIV met with Italian relatives of victims from the New Year's Eve fire at a Swiss ski resort bar, offering words of comfort and emphasizing f...

Strategic Disputes Over Arctic Security Highlight Future of Greenland-Denmark-U.S. Relations

High-level talks reveal entrenched positions, yet new working group and NATO allies' troop deployment offer pathways for cooperation

Recent discussions involving U.S., Danish, and Greenlandic representatives have underscored a persistent divide over U.S. President Trump's proposal f...

Americans' Steady yet Critical Perspective on President Trump's Second Term

Consistent approval amid skepticism on economy, immigration, and foreign policy

Nearly a year into President Donald Trump's second term, his overall approval among U.S. adults remains stable at around 40%, revealing a persistent b...

European Military Reinforcements Arrive in Greenland Amid Ongoing Arctic Sovereignty Discussions

Denmark fortifies presence in Greenland as diplomatic talks reveal diverging views with the U.S.

As tensions persist over the future of Greenland, several European nations have deployed troops to the Arctic island, underscoring Danish sovereignty ...