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Pakistan Suspends Indian Visas Amid Growing Tensions After Kashmir Terrorist Attack
In a dramatic upsurge of diplomatic tensions, Pakistan suspended issuing visas to Indian nationals after a deadly terrorist strike in the Pahalgam area of Indian-occupied Kashmir. The terrorist strike, which killed 26 civilians, including 25 Indian tourists and a...
Prince Harry Makes Unannounced Visit to Ukraine, Meeting War Victims and Veterans
In a heartfelt demonstration of solidarity, Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on April 10, 2025, engaging directly with war victims and veterans affected by the ongoing conflict. His visit underscores his enduring commitment to supporting wounded...
Violent Earthquake Hits Thailand and Myanmar, Killing at Least 144
A devastating earthquake struck the border regions of Thailand and Myanmar in the early hours of Thursday morning, leaving a trail of destruction and grief. Measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale, the violent tremor claimed the lives of at least 144 people, injured...
Putin Lays Out Sweeping Questions and Tough Demands on 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal
By Lauren Kent, Anna Chernova, Daria Tarasova-Markina, Katharina Krebs and Jessie Yeung Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised major concerns and set forth strict conditions regarding a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, casting doubt on the feasibility of the...
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant Over Drug War Killings
By Jim Gomez MANILA, Philippines – In a historic turn of events, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on March 11, 2025, upon his arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. The arrest was carried out based on a warrant issued by the...
Europeans Embrace Zelensky After He Was Vilified by Trump
By Stephen Collinson The geopolitical landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, and few figures embody this transformation more than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Once a political outsider, Zelensky became a symbol of resilience and democracy in...
Parents ‘turn up TV when it rains’ as kids suffer PTSD after floods
Steffan Messenger In the wake of recurrent flooding, communities worldwide are grappling with the profound psychological impacts on their youngest members. In towns like Pontypridd, Wales, children exhibit heightened anxiety at the mere sound of rain, prompting...
Two-Week Search Concludes for Driver Trapped in Sinkhole Near Tokyo
Kyodo News A dramatic situation unfolded near Tokyo, Japan, when a 74-year-old truck driver became trapped in a large sinkhole that suddenly appeared at an intersection in Yashio, Saitama Prefecture, on January 28, 2025. Despite tireless rescue operations over the...
China Strikes Back at Trump, Retaliating with New Tariffs as It ‘Firmly Opposes’ US Plan
By Kevin Shalvey and Karson Yiu In a significant escalation of trade tensions, China has announced new tariffs on a wide range of U.S. goods, marking a sharp rebuttal to recent moves by former President Donald Trump’s administration. The new measures, which have...
When Lines Tell Stories: The Quiet Genius of Nien-Ken Alec Lu (aka “nkaleclu”)
In a digital world where images dominate our social media and people's interest keeps changing from one post to another, Nien-Ken Alec Lu is different. The artist has gained recognition by applying subtle techniques that transform ordinary instances into visual...
From the Screen into the Sound: KPop Demon Hunters Still Shwings the Movie-Song Charts After Four Months
When the Netflix premiere of the animated musical fantasy KPop Demon Hunters started in June 2025 last, few viewers or pundits would have possibly foretold that it would not only dominate the streaming rankings with its hit song album, but also outshine movie songs on...
“Amplifying Tomorrow’s Voices Today”
In a world awash with media giants and echo chambers, one network is quietly carving a different path. Founded to give young voices a platform and permission to lead the conversation, Be the change. Media Network (BtCMN) stands out not through glitzy campaigns but...
A Living Heritage: The Choreographic Story of Sara Guo
Her silent convertibility to action has an ambulatory conversation - not just with her body but with memory, identity, and lineage. Sara Guo, a dancer and choreographer, working at the threshold of cultural heritage and modern expression. She declares her art to be...
KATSEYE Is Having Their Best Year — and the Grammys Just Beeped To Tell Us So
The current generation of pop acts frequently ride the social wheel of fame and disappear in the same instant, at least one top-notch crew goes the other way: blasting up, passing the limits and making a stir as if in a fireworks show. It’s KATSEYE - a global girl...
Remembering Judith Hemschemeyer
In the morning of summer, Judith could have almost been stopped in her tracks by the pure chill running through her veins as she was moving in the very apartment-museum of Akhmatova-Anna in St. Petersburg. The memorial hush of the corridors, the ghost-echo of wartime...