What started as a luxury Antarctic cruise has turned into an international health scare stretching across continents. Now, the US government is stepping in with a charter aircraft to bring Americans home from the virus-hit vessel. The outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has already claimed three lives and infected several others with hantavirus — a
Flying a drone in Beijing is about to become far more complicated—if not impossible for most people. Starting Friday, Beijing will introduce sweeping new rules that effectively ban the sale and free use of drones across the city. No buying, renting, or even bringing in drones and key parts without strict controls. And yes—owners will
Ever wished your car had a bathroom on long road trips? Well… one company might be taking that idea seriously. Chinese automaker Seres has filed a patent for an “in-vehicle toilet” — yes, a real one — designed to slide out from under a passenger seat. The concept? Simple: no more desperate stops during long
So, who really holds the power in Iraq’s political system—the president, or the person who comes next? That question is back in focus after a major parliamentary vote in Iraq. Lawmakers have elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi, a former environment minister, as the country’s new president. It’s a largely ceremonial role—but don’t be fooled by
Taiwan’s main opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, is about to make a rare trip to China on Tuesday—just weeks before US President Donald Trump visits. Is this a simple peace mission, or a chess move by Beijing? Cheng, the first sitting Kuomintang (KMT) chair in a decade to visit, says she aims to build cross-strait “peace.”
Ever dreamed of walking the entire English coastline? Now, you can—well, almost. The King Charles III England Coast Path has officially opened, stretching an eye-watering 2,689 miles. That’s officially the world’s longest managed coastal walking route, according to Natural England. For the first time, walkers can follow a continuous path from salt marshes to sandy
On Saturday, North Korea launched around 10 ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, according to Joint Chiefs of Staff in South Korea. The missiles were reportedly fired from the Sunan area near Pyongyang and headed toward what Seoul calls the East Sea. Officials in Japan also confirmed the launch, saying a projectile believed to
Is global warming speeding up? According to new research, the answer appears to be yes—and by a noticeable margin. A recent study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research suggests that the pace of warming has accelerated significantly since 2015. Over the past decade, global temperatures have been rising at roughly 0.35°C per decade.
Ever thought your spiritual guide could be… a robot? In Tokyo, researchers at the University of Kyoto have unveiled “Buddharoid,” a two-legged AI monk trained on centuries of Buddhist scriptures. It’s ready to dispense advice to the spiritually curious. Designed to tackle questions people might feel too shy to ask humans. The humanoid can even
What does it take to compete in the global AI race — ambition, money, or something even bigger? India believes the answer is all three. And now, it’s betting big on a futuristic “data city” in Visakhapatnam. A coastal city better known for cricket matches than cutting-edge technology. Leading the charge is Nara Lokesh, who
What happens when protest meets power—and neither side backs down? Sydney found out the hard way this week. Australian police are defending their response after chaotic scenes erupted during a protest against a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Videos from Monday night show officers charging crowds, throwing punches, and dragging protesters away. Footage that
So, would Greenland pick the US or Denmark if it had to choose? The answer, according to Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, is crystal clear: Denmark, hands down. Nielsen’s blunt remarks came at a joint news conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. This was amid renewed headlines after Donald Trump floated the idea of
