Iran Defies U.S. Pressure Over Strait of Hormuz as Trump Warns of Higher Gas Prices
Iran has refused to back down over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as tensions with the United States intensify, while President Donald Trump urged […]
Incheon Airport Becomes World’s Busiest for International Passengers
South Korea’s Incheon International Airport has become the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic for the first time, marking a major milestone for the […]
Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Killing at Least 20
At least 20 people have died after a powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s eastern island of Flores early Saturday, damaging homes and public buildings […]
Why Young Professionals Are Leaving Big Cities in Search of a Better Life
For decades, moving to a major city was considered an important step towards career success. Big cities offered better jobs, higher salaries, professional connections and […]
Asian Stocks Surge as Softer US Inflation Eases Fears of September Fed Rate Hike
Asian stocks climbed sharply on Thursday after softer-than-expected pressure in the US inflation outlook reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at […]
Trump Administration Weighs Capital Gains Tax Cut on Home Sales as Housing Market Faces Inventory Crunch
The Trump administration is considering changes to the federal capital gains tax on home sales, a proposal that could encourage more homeowners to sell and […]
Japan Protests Putin’s First Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands as Territorial Tensions Rise
Japan has strongly protested Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to a disputed island in the Kuril chain, reviving a long-running territorial dispute between Moscow and […]
Poland’s Tatras Offer a Breathtaking and Affordable Alternative to Europe’s Famous Mountains
For travellers seeking dramatic alpine landscapes without the high prices of Europe’s best-known mountain destinations, Poland’s Tatras are emerging as an appealing alternative. Stretching along […]
Obesity May Be Linked to More Cancer Cases Than Previously Estimated, Study Suggests
Obesity may contribute to a greater proportion of cancer cases than previously estimated, according to new research by German scientists. Researchers examined health data from […]
Norway’s Wealth Fund Posts Record $184 Billion Profit in First Half of 2026
Norway’s huge sovereign wealth fund has recorded its strongest-ever six-month profit, earning 1.75 trillion Norwegian kroner, or about $184 billion, in the first half of […]
