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China Removes High-Ranking Officials from Key Government Roles

June 28, 2026

On Friday, China’s top legislative body removed six military officials, a former financial regulator, and a Politburo member from their positions in the National People’s Congress. The dismissals came without explanation, as stated in a notice from the Standing Committee. The defense ministry did no

celebrities

People Born on June 27th – Interesting Lives Behind the Dates

June 28, 2026

June 27th isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s a cluster of lives that started at different points in history. Take Paul Laurence Dunbar, an Ohio poet who used plain language to paint pictures with words long before slam poetry became popular. Then there’s Helen Keller, who turned silence an

politics

Urgent Call for Safe Passage Through Hormuz Strait

June 25, 2026

A Chinese diplomat urged that ships should soon be able to travel freely through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway crucial for worldwide trade. The statement was made by Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a phone call with Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

politics

Starbucks Korea’s joke about a dark day in South Korea

June 10, 2026

South Koreans mark May 18 every year to remember a brutal crackdown. In 1980, soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed citizens in Gwangju who were protesting a new military government. Yet when the 46th anniversary rolled around in 2026, Starbucks Korea chose to joke about the tragedy with a special tum

business

Starbucks Campaign Triggers Apology Over Gwangju Memory

May 26, 2026

The coffee chain in South Korea faced a sharp backlash after it ran a promotion that many saw as disrespectful to the Gwangju Uprising, an event where thousands of students were violently suppressed in 1980. In the wake of public outrage, the head of the retailer that owns Starbucks in Korea issu

entertainment

Discovering Blade’s New Power in Honkai: Star Rail

May 26, 2026

The upcoming 4. 3 update for the galaxy‑themed RPG Honkai: Star Rail will hit servers on June 1. Players can expect a fresh chapter titled “Submerged in the River of the Living” that pushes the story of the Ideal Paradise further. In this narrative, the hero Blade steps into a painted realm to confr

sports

Young Gamers Show Their Skills in a Big Esports Showdown

May 24, 2026

This weekend, Busan Esports Arena hosted a first-of-its-kind event where video games took center stage in a national competition. For the first time, esports was included in the National Youth Sports Festival, giving students a chance to compete in both team and solo matches of FC Online. Over 40 pl

politics

Taipei protest highlights split over Taiwan's defense funding

May 24, 2026

On a Saturday afternoon in Taipei, hundreds gathered in the heart of the city, waving flags and chanting slogans about national security. The protest wasn't just about money—it was about what kind of future Taiwan wants. The government had asked for $40 billion to upgrade defense, including weapons

politics

South Korea Moves to Ban Starbucks Vouchers After Gwangju‑Day Blunder

May 22, 2026

The South Korean Interior Ministry announced that it will no longer provide vouchers from companies that trivialise the country’s democratic past. This decision follows a heated backlash over Starbucks Korea’s “Tank Day” promotion, which was launched on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju uprising.

crime

How Crypto and Chat Apps Fuel a $442 Billion Scam Machine

May 20, 2026

The numbers tell a shocking story. In 2025 alone, online scams drained a mind-blowing $442 billion from victims worldwide. Behind this theft stands a hidden web of scam centers, where trafficked workers are forced to commit fraud under brutal conditions. These criminals rely on more than just persua