A novel approach by South Korea to stop its rural areas from dying by paying people to live there appears to be working. Okcheon in North Chungcheong province saw its population grow by almost 1,000 i...
Wheels were turning in more ways than one at a packed Hong Kong Velodrome last month when cyclist Ceci Lee Sze-wing rode to her third gold medal of the 15th National Games. Roared on by home spectator...
Azerbaijan is responding to biodiversity loss and environmental pressures by expanding protected areas and tackling marine threats to safeguard nature for future generations....
π Key Facts β Civilians in rebel-held Myanmar face devastating air strikes. β A government-mandated election is starting this month. ...
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 24th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel....
Japan is seeking to bolster its defense capabilities in the face of "the most severe" security environment since the end of World War II....
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA - JUNE 24: U.S. Navy sailors stand along the deck as they prepare for the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to depart from the Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025, in Norfolk, V...
π Key Facts β Weather set to turn colder during Christmas week in the UK. β White Christmas unlikely for most areas. β ...
π Key Facts β The Finnish government released a Truth and Reconciliation report documenting harms to the SΓ‘mi people. β Climate change,...
NATO has identified interceptor drones as a promising new tool for air defense. Artur Widak/Anadolu via Getty Images NATO militaries are seeking air defense tools that are more affordable than expensi...
π Key Facts β The Council of the European Union endorsed the launch of the digital euro. β The digital euro is developed by the Europea...
Russian President Vladimir Putin took questions on the war and the economy during his annual televised phone-in event. Contributor/Getty Images Most Russians expect the war with Ukraine to end in 2026...
π Key Facts β Donald Trump has named Jeff Landry as special envoy for Greenland. β Jeff Landry is the governor of Louisiana. ...
π Key Facts β Pipeline infrastructure could be salvageable following a Russia-Ukraine peace deal. β Turning the tap back on for gas sup...
π Key Facts β ImralΔ± is a prison island associated with Turkey's historical conflicts. β The island mirrors the nation's strugg...
π Key Facts β Bybit will phase out services for Japan-based users starting in 2026. β The discontinuation follows earlier steps to halt...
π Key Facts β Croatia's capital aims to host Europe's best Christmas market. β Festive events help put cities on the map. ...
π Key Facts β Russia has escalated attacks on the Odesa region of Ukraine. β President Volodymyr Zelensky warned about the intent behin...
π Key Facts β Asia-Pacific markets mostly climb following Wall Street's AI trade lift. β Investors in Asia are watching AI-related ...
π Key Facts β India and New Zealand have announced a trade pact making the majority of goods trade duty-free. β India aims to become an...