Asia and the Middle East
China to Hike Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 125% Amid Escalating Trade War
President Xi is scheduled to visit Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia next week, where the escalating trade conflict is expected to dominate discussions as China seeks to build alliances against U.S. trade pressure.
Beijing – In a sharp escalation of the … Continue Reading
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Removed from Office by Supreme Court
Yoon Suk Yeol Removed from Office in Unanimous Ruling by South Korea’s Top Court
South Korea’s Constitutional Court delivered a landmark ruling on Friday, unanimously deciding to oust impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following his controversial declaration of martial law, … Continue Reading
Death Toll Exceeds 1,000 in Devastating Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake
On Saturday, the death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand surpassed 1,000, as rescuers continued their urgent search for survivors amid the wreckage of collapsed structures. The 7.7-magnitude quake hit in the early afternoon, located northwest … Continue Reading
South Korea Wildfires Claim 18 Lives, Cause Unprecedented Devastation
South Korea recently recorded its hottest year on record, with the Korea Meteorological Administration reporting an average annual temperature of 14.5°C—two degrees higher than the previous 30-year average.
At least 18 people have lost their lives in one of South … Continue Reading
Trump Tariffs on Mexico, Canada Starting March 4th; Adds 10% Duty on Chinese Imports Over Fentanyl Crisis
Trump Escalates Trade War: New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China Spark Economic and Diplomatic Tensions Over Fentanyl Crisis
WASHINGTON— U.S President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will take effect … Continue Reading
Mandaluyong Barangay Offers Cash For Mosquitoes To Fight Dengue Surge
Mandaluyong Barangay Launches ‘Peso for a Mosquito’ Program, Offering Cash Rewards to Residents in Fight Against Dengue Surge
MANILA – A barangay in Mandaluyong City has launched an unconventional initiative to curb the rising dengue cases by rewarding residents with … Continue Reading
Guinness World Record-Holding Couple Who Kissed For 58 Hours Announce Split
From 58 Hours of Unbroken Kissing to an Unexpected Split, Guinness World Record-Holding Couple Calls It Quits
The Thai couple who made headlines for locking lips in a record-breaking 58-hour kiss have officially parted ways.
Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat, who … Continue Reading
Alibaba to Invest $53b in AI Infrastructure to Compete Globally
Beijing, China – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has announced a massive $53 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next three years, aiming to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving AI industry. The move marks a strategic … Continue Reading
JUST IN: New Coronavirus Found In Chinese Bats Raises Global Concerns
Scientists Warn of Potential Human Spillover as Newly Discovered Bat Coronavirus Shows Strong Ability to Bind to Human Cells
A newly identified bat coronavirus in China, named HKU5-CoV-2, has sparked concerns among scientists due to its ability to infect human … Continue Reading
Woman Persuades Husband To Sell Kidney, Runs Off With The Money With Her Secret Lover
Husband Sells Kidney to Secure Family’s Future, Only to Be Betrayed as Wife Runs Away with Lover and the Money
In a shocking incident from West Bengal, a man was deceived by his own wife into selling his kidney for … Continue Reading