North Korea Mourns the Loss of Kim Ki Nam, the Propaganda GodfatherKim Jong Un, the North Korean Chairman, paid his respects at the funeral of Kim Ki-nam, the former p ...
U.S. Cancels Export Licenses for Huawei SuppliersReuters Yonhap News It has been reported that the U.S. raised sanctions against Huawei, China’s largest telecommunications equipment company. According to Reuters and the U.K. Financial Times (FT), on the 7th (local time), the U.S. Department of Commerce revoked export licenses for some companies that export semiconductors to Huawei. Reuters reported that this move came […]
Kim Jong Un Sends Letter to Putin Congratulating Him on Fifth Term InaugurationOn May 7th at noon, Russian President Vladimir Putin held his fifth inauguration ceremony for a six- ...
Macron, Xi, and Von der Leyen: A Trilateral Meeting of PowerFrench President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held a trilateral meeting on the 6th (local time) to discuss trade and the war in Ukraine. According to Yonhap News, Macron welcomed the two leaders at the Élysée Palace in the morning. He shared, “The international […]
25 Virgins Annually: Defector's Horrifying Claim about Kim Jong UnA North Korean defector claimed that Kim Jong Un annually selects 25 virgins for his Pleasure Squad just like his father, Kim Jong Il, did. British news outlet The Mirror reported on April 30 (local time) that Kim Jong Un picks 25 virgins every year to entertain him in a creepy pleasure club.” The Mirror […]
Caught Amidst the Fire: Child Victims of the Ongoing Gaza ConflictOn the 6th, when the Israeli military asked 100,000 residents of eastern Rafah to evacuate to the western Mediterranean coast or north to Khan Yunis, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned that many children in Rafah would be particularly at risk. According to CNN, Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, pointed out in a […]
North Korea Takes Aim at UK's Stance on Ukraine-Russia CrisisNorth Korean authorities have criticized comments by the British Foreign Secretary that Ukraine could attack mainland Russia with British-backed weapons. The comments come as the two countries flaunt their close relationship following the North Korea-Russia summit in September last year. According to the Korean Central News Agency on the 6th, international affairs commentator Sim Min […]
Warren Buffett Shares Insights on AI, Apple, and Berkshire's Future“I don’t just hope you can come next year. I hope I can be there too.” The 93-year-old Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, concluded the Q&A session at the annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 4 with this joke, drawing laughter from investors. This year’s shareholders’ meeting was the first to be […]
Shanghai Hotels: Check-In Without Facial Recognition Soon?To stay in a hotel in Shanghai, China, one had to undergo a facial recognition process at check-in. However, it appears that check-ins may soon be possible without facial recognition. According to China Travel News, the Shanghai public security authorities issued a hotel industry circular prohibiting forced facial recognition for guests. The Shanghai public security […]
Beat Osteoarthritis to the Punch with BiomarkersBlood biomarkers can predict osteoarthritis onset 8 years earlier than X-ray images. A study published in the scientific journal Science Advances shows that the onset of osteoarthritis can be predicted eight years earlier than X-ray images by testing blood biomarkers. Osteoarthritis (OA) is an irreversible degenerative disease. However, the progression of the disease can be […]
End of an Era: Honolulu's Famous Haiku Stairs to Be DismantledHonolulu, Hawaii, has decided to dismantle the landmark Haiku Stairs on the island of Oahu. Haiku Stairs / Photo=Flickr According to foreign media, including CNN, the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, we officially started dismantling the Haiku Stairs, also known as Stairway to Heaven, on the 17th. Rick Blangiardi, the Mayor of Honolulu, stated that the […]
Seoul City Offers Anonymous HIV Testing for Public HealthAny subjects panicking about possibly being infected with AIDS can get tested anonymously without revealing their name, social security number, or address at a public health center near downtown Seoul. The city has detected 1,064 infected individuals early through anonymous rapid testing. Seoul City announced on the 2nd that it will offer the HIV Quick […]
President Vucic Says Xi Jinping's Visit Will Be a 'Major Event for All Serbians'Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced last Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit is a major diplomatic issue for Serbia and a significant event that all Serbian citizens should celebrate. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic meets with the visiting President of Xinhua News Agency, Fu Hua, in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 30, 2024. Vucic expressed […]
Biden's Stern Warning Amid Escalating Pro-Palestinian ProtestsOn May 2nd (local time), President Joe Biden warned that while freedom of speech is respected in the United States, violent protests, like the pro-Palestinian demonstrations currently spreading like wildfire across American college campuses, will not be tolerated. The division in the U.S. over Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip is deepening, as the number […]
Scrubber Particles Found in Chinese MooncakesThe Korean Food and Drug Administration has ordered a halt in sales after discovering scrubber particles in Chinese mooncakes sold in the market. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 1st that they are halting sales and recalling some of the Chinese mooncakes imported and sold by Yoon Foods. According to the […]
$6.8 Billion Trade Fallout: Türkiye Cuts Off Israel Over GazaTürkiye has announced a complete cessation of trade with Israel until sufficient humanitarian aid is provided to the war-torn Gaza Strip. According to Bloomberg, the Turkish Ministry of Trade stated on February 2nd (local time), “With the initiation of the second phase of government-level (export control) measures, all import and export transactions related to Israel […]
North Korea Tightens Security Grip with First Police Conference in 12 YearsFor the first time in 12 years, North Korea held a conference for the heads of branch public security stations (equivalent to precinct captains). Given that these stations essentially serve as surveillance bodies, North Korea is expected to tighten internal control. The Korean Central News Agency reported on May 2, “The National Conference of Heads […]
Gunfire at Columbia University Amid Police Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian ProtestsAmid over 2000 arrests due to pro-Palestinian protests across universities in the United States, AP reported on May 2nd (local time) that police fired a gun while suppressing a protest at Columbia University. The office of Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney in New York, announced that the police fired a gun inside Hamilton Hall […]
White House Reveals Russia's Excessive Oil Supply to North KoreaThe White House announced on April 2nd that Russia has been supplying North Korea with refined oil beyond the sanctioned limit imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In cooperation with allies such as South Korea and Japan, the U.S. government plans to announce new sanctions against those involved in the oil trade between […]
Rift in Diplomatic Relations? North Korea Snubs Cuba on Founder's DayOn March 16, North Korean Ambassador Ma Chol Su met with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana, according to reports from the Cuban presidential office’s social media and state-run media. North Korean authorities sent congratulatory messages to various countries on the Day of the Sun (April 15), but it was confirmed that Cuba was not […]
North Korea Mourns the Loss of Kim Ki Nam, the Propaganda Godfather Kim Jong Un, the North Korean Chairman, paid his respects at the funeral of Kim Ki-nam, the former p ...
U.S. Cancels Export Licenses for Huawei Suppliers Reuters Yonhap News It has been reported that the U.S. raised sanctions against Huawei, China’s largest telecommunications equipment company. According to Reuters and the U.K. Financial Times (FT), on the 7th (local time), the U.S. Department of Commerce revoked export licenses for some companies that export semiconductors to Huawei. Reuters reported that this move came […]
Kim Jong Un Sends Letter to Putin Congratulating Him on Fifth Term Inauguration On May 7th at noon, Russian President Vladimir Putin held his fifth inauguration ceremony for a six- ...
Macron, Xi, and Von der Leyen: A Trilateral Meeting of Power French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held a trilateral meeting on the 6th (local time) to discuss trade and the war in Ukraine. According to Yonhap News, Macron welcomed the two leaders at the Élysée Palace in the morning. He shared, “The international […]
25 Virgins Annually: Defector's Horrifying Claim about Kim Jong Un A North Korean defector claimed that Kim Jong Un annually selects 25 virgins for his Pleasure Squad just like his father, Kim Jong Il, did. British news outlet The Mirror reported on April 30 (local time) that Kim Jong Un picks 25 virgins every year to entertain him in a creepy pleasure club.” The Mirror […]
Caught Amidst the Fire: Child Victims of the Ongoing Gaza Conflict On the 6th, when the Israeli military asked 100,000 residents of eastern Rafah to evacuate to the western Mediterranean coast or north to Khan Yunis, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned that many children in Rafah would be particularly at risk. According to CNN, Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, pointed out in a […]
North Korea Takes Aim at UK's Stance on Ukraine-Russia Crisis North Korean authorities have criticized comments by the British Foreign Secretary that Ukraine could attack mainland Russia with British-backed weapons. The comments come as the two countries flaunt their close relationship following the North Korea-Russia summit in September last year. According to the Korean Central News Agency on the 6th, international affairs commentator Sim Min […]
Warren Buffett Shares Insights on AI, Apple, and Berkshire's Future “I don’t just hope you can come next year. I hope I can be there too.” The 93-year-old Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, concluded the Q&A session at the annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 4 with this joke, drawing laughter from investors. This year’s shareholders’ meeting was the first to be […]
Shanghai Hotels: Check-In Without Facial Recognition Soon? To stay in a hotel in Shanghai, China, one had to undergo a facial recognition process at check-in. However, it appears that check-ins may soon be possible without facial recognition. According to China Travel News, the Shanghai public security authorities issued a hotel industry circular prohibiting forced facial recognition for guests. The Shanghai public security […]
Beat Osteoarthritis to the Punch with Biomarkers Blood biomarkers can predict osteoarthritis onset 8 years earlier than X-ray images. A study published in the scientific journal Science Advances shows that the onset of osteoarthritis can be predicted eight years earlier than X-ray images by testing blood biomarkers. Osteoarthritis (OA) is an irreversible degenerative disease. However, the progression of the disease can be […]
End of an Era: Honolulu's Famous Haiku Stairs to Be Dismantled Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided to dismantle the landmark Haiku Stairs on the island of Oahu. Haiku Stairs / Photo=Flickr According to foreign media, including CNN, the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, we officially started dismantling the Haiku Stairs, also known as Stairway to Heaven, on the 17th. Rick Blangiardi, the Mayor of Honolulu, stated that the […]
Seoul City Offers Anonymous HIV Testing for Public Health Any subjects panicking about possibly being infected with AIDS can get tested anonymously without revealing their name, social security number, or address at a public health center near downtown Seoul. The city has detected 1,064 infected individuals early through anonymous rapid testing. Seoul City announced on the 2nd that it will offer the HIV Quick […]
President Vucic Says Xi Jinping's Visit Will Be a 'Major Event for All Serbians' Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced last Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit is a major diplomatic issue for Serbia and a significant event that all Serbian citizens should celebrate. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic meets with the visiting President of Xinhua News Agency, Fu Hua, in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 30, 2024. Vucic expressed […]
Biden's Stern Warning Amid Escalating Pro-Palestinian Protests On May 2nd (local time), President Joe Biden warned that while freedom of speech is respected in the United States, violent protests, like the pro-Palestinian demonstrations currently spreading like wildfire across American college campuses, will not be tolerated. The division in the U.S. over Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip is deepening, as the number […]
Scrubber Particles Found in Chinese Mooncakes The Korean Food and Drug Administration has ordered a halt in sales after discovering scrubber particles in Chinese mooncakes sold in the market. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 1st that they are halting sales and recalling some of the Chinese mooncakes imported and sold by Yoon Foods. According to the […]
$6.8 Billion Trade Fallout: Türkiye Cuts Off Israel Over Gaza Türkiye has announced a complete cessation of trade with Israel until sufficient humanitarian aid is provided to the war-torn Gaza Strip. According to Bloomberg, the Turkish Ministry of Trade stated on February 2nd (local time), “With the initiation of the second phase of government-level (export control) measures, all import and export transactions related to Israel […]
North Korea Tightens Security Grip with First Police Conference in 12 Years For the first time in 12 years, North Korea held a conference for the heads of branch public security stations (equivalent to precinct captains). Given that these stations essentially serve as surveillance bodies, North Korea is expected to tighten internal control. The Korean Central News Agency reported on May 2, “The National Conference of Heads […]
Gunfire at Columbia University Amid Police Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Protests Amid over 2000 arrests due to pro-Palestinian protests across universities in the United States, AP reported on May 2nd (local time) that police fired a gun while suppressing a protest at Columbia University. The office of Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney in New York, announced that the police fired a gun inside Hamilton Hall […]
White House Reveals Russia's Excessive Oil Supply to North Korea The White House announced on April 2nd that Russia has been supplying North Korea with refined oil beyond the sanctioned limit imposed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In cooperation with allies such as South Korea and Japan, the U.S. government plans to announce new sanctions against those involved in the oil trade between […]
Rift in Diplomatic Relations? North Korea Snubs Cuba on Founder's Day On March 16, North Korean Ambassador Ma Chol Su met with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana, according to reports from the Cuban presidential office’s social media and state-run media. North Korean authorities sent congratulatory messages to various countries on the Day of the Sun (April 15), but it was confirmed that Cuba was not […]
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