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World
See allCoordinated Attacks in Balochistan Result in Over 190 Deaths
On January 31, 2026, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) executed coordinated attacks across multiple districts in Balochistan, Pakistan,...
China’s Baby Bust
China saw a record-low birth rate last year, with about 7.92 million births and 11.28 million deaths in 2025, according to the National Bureau of...
South Korean court sentences impeached president to five years in prison.
The court found former president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of abusing his power, obstructing justice, and falsifying documents. The verdict marks the...
Money
See allIndian Stock Markets Plunge as Budget 2026 Proposes STT Hike
On February 1, 2026, the Indian stock markets experienced a significant decline following the Union Budget's proposal to increase the Securities...
Chinese EV Stocks Tumble Amid Intensifying Price War and Official Concerns
Shanghai, China: Aggressive price cuts in China’s fast-growing electric vehicle sector have triggered a major sell-off in EV-related stocks. BYD’s...
China’s Economic Recovery Loses Steam as April Data Disappoints
Beijing, China: Newly released data for April show that China’s post-pandemic bounce-back is already slowing. Industrial production rose just over...
Travel
See allAir Astana Expands China Network with New Almaty-Shanghai Route
Air Astana has announced the launch of a new direct flight service between Almaty International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport,...
Tech
See allSK Hynix Reports Record Profit Amid AI Memory Chip Demand
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix reported a more than doubling of its 2025 operating profit to $30 billion, driven by a shortage of advanced AI...
SoftBank in Talks to Invest Additional $30 Billion in OpenAI
SoftBank Group Corp is reportedly in discussions to invest up to an additional $30 billion in OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT. This investment...
Advantest Ramps AI Chip Testing Capacity Amid Surging Demand
Advantest Corporation is accelerating the expansion of its semiconductor test equipment production to meet the escalating demand from AI chip...
Science & Innovation
See allShanghai Science Museum Begins Trial of Upgraded Exhibits Ahead of Spring Festival Opening
On January 27, 2026, the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum initiated a trial operational stress test after over two years of extensive...
World’s Oldest Art
A new Nature study says the world’s oldest known cave painting was discovered in Indonesia: a hand stencil dated to at least 67,800 years ago....
China’s “best-in-class” fusion reactor clears a major fusion limit, a step closer to near-limitless clean energy
China’s EAST fusion reactor reportedly set a new benchmark by exceeding a key fusion performance threshold, bringing researchers closer to viable...
Industry
See allToto shares jump on optimism for its chipmaking-components business
Toto’s shares rose on optimism tied to its chipmaking-related components business, highlighting how non-obvious suppliers can benefit from...
Japan restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant operations
Japan restarted operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant for the first time since the nationwide reactor shutdowns following the...
China Targets ‘Zero-Mileage’ Used-Car Loophole as Auto Sales Slump
Beijing, China: Regulators summoned major automakers and dealers to address the “zero-mileage” used-car trend—cars registered as used but never...
Climate & Environment
See allJapan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant shuts down a reactor hours after restart
Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant shut down its No. 6 reactor again only hours after restarting it, according to officials. The reactor was...
Pacific Islanders Chide Wealthy Nations at UN Climate Summit
Bangkok, Thailand: Leaders from Pacific Island nations delivered passionate pleas at a United Nations climate forum, urging major industrialized...
Blasting Heat in India Spurs Cool Innovations: White Paint and Mist Sprayers Beat the Heat in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, India: With scorching 45°C temperatures this May, local authorities are rolling out creative ways to protect residents from extreme...
Entertainment & Culture
See allNetflix to air Alex Honnold’s live free-solo climb of Taipei 101
Netflix plans to air a live event featuring climber Alex Honnold as he attempts a free-solo climb of Taipei 101. The move signals Netflix’s...
Why Starbucks is banning orders under certain names in South Korea
Seoul, South Korea: Starbucks Korea introduced a policy banning certain names on customer orders after political activists and pranksters used...
Sports & Gaming
See allWorld's best begin competing in the Australian Open tomorrow.
The year's first of four Grand Slam tennis tournaments kicks off in Melbourne tomorrow. No.1 men's singles player Carlos Alcaraz has a chance to...
Nintendo Expands Empire with Familiar Franchises: Theme Parks, Movies, and a “Switch 2” Console
Kyoto, Japan: Nintendo’s cross-media strategy extends beyond consoles—Super Nintendo World theme parks flourish in Japan and California, The Super...
“Elden Ring: Nightreign” Director Expresses “Nerves and Excitement” as FromSoftware Polishes Game Balance for Launch
Tokyo, Japan: Junya Ishizaki, director of “Elden Ring: Nightreign,” admits feeling both anxious and thrilled as FromSoftware enters final...
Lifestyle
See allKeys to Living Past 100: Habits, Resilience, and Social Bonds
Okinawa, Japan: New global longevity research shows centenarians often share common lifestyle factors—strong social support, regular physical...
Sherpa Kami Rita Sets Everest Summit Record at 27 Ascents
Mount Everest, Nepal: Celebrated mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa reached the Everest summit for a record 27th time, breaking his own milestone. His...
Bangladesh Skateboarding Initiative Lifts Children Off the Streets
Dhaka, Bangladesh: A community-driven program is transforming street children’s lives with the unexpected tool of skateboarding. Founded by an...
Politics
See allUS and China Slash Tariffs, Enter 90-Day Truce
In a surprise breakthrough, the US and China announced a significant tariff reduction over the weekend, lowering each side’s tariffs to 30% and...
Research & Analysis
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Remote Work Boosts Productivity and Well-being, Study Shows
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Economic Inequality Linked to Lower Voter Turnout Globally, Study Finds
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Political Donations Strongly Influence Legislative Decisions, Study Finds
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Venezuela to continue cooperation with Russia in all areas — ambassador
"No foreign government can run Venezuela," Jesus Rafael Salazar Velasquez said
New START’s expiration could heighten global risks, Kremlin spokesman warns
Dmitry Peskov stressed that it would negatively affect "global security and strategic stability"
Kremlin confirms 2nd round of Abu Dhabi talks set for February 4 and 5
Dmitry Peskov said the same working group on security issues will participate in the talks
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