North Korea unveils beach resorts to revive tourism
North Korea has officially launched the sprawling Wonsan–Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, a flagship development on its eastern shoreline. The new complex—featuring hotels, resorts, water...
Spain pledges $1.9 billion to boost aid for developing nations
Spain has announced a major financial contribution aimed at supporting vulnerable economies worldwide. At the United Nations conference on development financing in Seville on...
EXPLAINED: Here’s how next Dalai Lama will be chosen!
As His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, nears his 90th birthday on July 6, 2025, he is poised to reveal his official succession strategy,...
US aid cuts can cause 14 million additional deaths by 2030
A new analysis has sounded the alarm: funding cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), part of sweeping policy changes by the...
Japan’s manufacturing sector sees first growth in over a year
In a notable reversal of trend, Japan’s manufacturing sector recorded its first expansion in 13 months during June 2025, buoyed by increased output and...
UK Crown estate posts £1.15 billion profit amid renewable energy boom
In a significant financial boost for the royal household and the Treasury, the Crown Estate—manager of a vast property and seabed portfolio tied to...
Wedding of the Century: Bezos, Sánchez marriage celebrations cost over $50M
Jeff Bezos, the world‑famous Amazon founder, and former news anchor Lauren Sánchez sealed their vows in a lavish three‑day celebration in Venice, Italy, held...
Millions of air passengers denied boarding annually as airlines routinely overbook flights
Every year, between six to 6.6 million airline passengers around the world are denied boarding despite holding confirmed tickets, a startling figure that highlights...
Canada: Digital tax impacts big tech like Google, Amazon
Canada’s newly introduced Digital Services Tax (DST)—a 3% levy on the revenue that foreign tech firms earn from Canadian users—has ignited a fresh trade...
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