2025 was a whirlwind year for entertainment and fashion, full of surprises and goodbyes. Fans were treated to exciting reunions and heartfelt farewells. Tom Cruise and his Mission: Impossible co-stars kicked off the year with a global press tour, while the movie Wicked: For Good dazzled audiences wi
Charles Shay, a brave Native American veteran, recently passed away at his home in France. He was 101 years old. Shay, a member of the Penobscot tribe from Maine, is remembered for his heroic actions on D-Day, where he saved many lives as a medic. He received the Silver Star for his bravery and Fran
A year has passed since South Korea faced a dramatic test of its democratic values. The nation's president at the time, Yoon Suk Yeol, attempted to impose martial law, claiming the opposition was practicing a "legislative dictatorship. " This move sparked widespread public outrage, with thousands of
Optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammation of the optic nerve. It is often linked to autoimmune issues. But does it also raise the risk of heart problems? A recent study looked into this. Researchers used data from Korea's National Health Insurance Service. They studied 15, 587 people with ON and compa
A recent diplomatic spat between China and Japan has led to a wave of cancellations of Japanese concerts and events in China, leaving fans disappointed and organizers scrambling. The trouble started when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made comments about Taiwan that didn't sit well with Bei
In a recent development, a South Korean court decided not to hold former finance minister Choo Kyung-ho in custody. This decision came as prosecutors were looking into his role in the brief martial law imposed by former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Seoul Central District Court explained that there
The Huione Group, a major player in Cambodia's financial scene, has hit a rough patch. Recently, its banking service, Huione Pay, shut down branches and stopped cash withdrawals. People were seen lining up outside closed doors, hoping to get their money out. This isn't just bad luck; it's the result
AI is changing the world fast. It's not just about cool tech. It's about who gets left behind. The UN has a new report. It says AI could make rich countries richer. But poor countries might fall even further behind. This is like what happened during the Industrial Revolution. Some countries got supe
North Korea's government claims it has won its fight against religion, but a recent report tells a different story. A survey of defectors found that almost everyone agrees: practicing religion openly is impossible. The country is officially atheist, but its constitution says people can believe what
China's military has grown a lot. It wants to be as strong as the U. S. in three key areas: information, air, and sea power. But there are big holes in its plans. First, China can't send its military far from home. It has only one base overseas in Djibouti. This base is not enough for big fights fa
