After years of tariff tit-for-tat, the U.S. and China just called a timeout—and global markets breathed a sigh of relief. The two economic giants have agreed to pause some of the stiff trade duties they’ve been lobbing at each other. Buying time to dial down tensions and actually talk things through. The announcement followed two
Two US Marines stationed on Okinawa are under investigation for alleged rapes, intensifying an ongoing controversy surrounding the US military presence on the island. The incident has reignited concerns over the relationship between local residents and US forces stationed there. One marine, in his 20s, is accused of raping a Japanese woman at a US
What do you get when you mix long-distance running with sci-fi? Beijing just found out. In a surreal twist to the Yizhuang half-marathon, 21 humanoid robots lined up alongside thousands of human runners for the first-ever 21km race featuring both flesh and circuit board. They came in all shapes, sizes, and even personalities. One flashed
In a jaw-dropping move that sounds like it leapt from the pages of science fiction, American biotech firm Colossal Biosciences says it has done the unthinkable. The company claims it has brought the dire wolf back from extinction. Yes, the fearsome canine that vanished over 10,000 years ago now reportedly walks — or at least
South Carolina death row inmate Mikal Mahdi faced limited options. With lethal injection plagued by shortages and the electric chair notorious for gruesome failures, he made his choice. His lawyer called it “the lesser of three evils”—death by firing squad. Set to be executed on April 11, Mahdi will sit strapped to a chair, a
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa isn’t backing down in his war on organized crime. But his latest move? It’s raising serious eyebrows. Noboa has struck a deal with Erik Prince, the founder of the infamous private military firm Blackwater. The agreement aims to combat drug cartels and illegal fishing in Ecuadorian waters. The announcement, made via
On its way to investigate the aftermath of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft made a pit stop at Mars. During its visit, it snapped rare and intriguing images of the planet’s lesser-known moon, Deimos. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) HERA mission, which aims to assess the impact of NASA’s 2022 asteroid defense test,
Donald Trump wants to strike a new nuclear deal with Iran, and his first move? A letter to its leadership—because nothing says “let’s talk” like some old-fashioned snail mail. “I said I hope you’re going to negotiate because it’s going to be a lot better for Iran,” Trump told Fox Business, adding that military action
Apple is making a half-a-trillion-dollar promise to the US. Yes, you read that right. Over the next four years, the tech giant plans to pour $500 billion into the American economy, with a flashy new manufacturing plant in Texas leading the charge. Decision Will Generate 20,000 Jobs The company says this will generate 20,000 jobs,
South Korean actor Kim Sae-Ron, once a rising starlet with Cannes acclaim under her belt, was found dead at her Seoul home on Sunday. The news stunned fans and left the entertainment world reeling as she was just 24 years old. Police say there’s no sign of foul play, but questions linger. What led a
Ever wondered what you’d do if a space rock the size of the Statue of Liberty came hurtling toward your city? Well, NASA is wondering the same thing—because it might happen. Meet asteroid 2024 YR4, the unwelcome cosmic guest with a 2.3% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032. Not lottery-winning odds, but not nothing
Canada has alleged that the Indian Home Minister was responsible for assassinating sikh leaders on its soil. On Tuesday, the Canadian government intensified its diplomatic row with India by alleging that Amit Shah, a close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was involved in orchestrating attacks against Sikh separatists in Canada. Relations Drops To Lowest
