North Korean troops deployed to Russia under Vladimir Putin’s command have proven capable and fierce in high-cost “human wave” assaults. The conflict has provided an opportunity for North Korea to learn modern warfare tactics and adapt its military strategy. The 11,000-strong contingent of special operations forces, largely drawn from the 11th Corps, or Storm Corps, … Read more
London is facing a gold shortage, with traders waiting weeks for bars from the Bank of England to be shipped to New York amid fears of tariffs under the new US administration. The US has seen a surge in gold imports, with stockpiles reaching $82 billion, last seen at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China has triggered a slump in emerging-market currencies, with the Mexican peso and South African rand bearing the brunt of the losses. The peso has fallen to its lowest value against the dollar in nearly three years, while the rand has dropped by as … Read more
Thousands of people gathered in Berlin on Sunday to protest against a proposed German immigration crackdown plan. The proposal, backed by opposition conservatives and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), aims to limit immigration and restrict family reunifications for some refugees. The plan was sponsored by Friedrich Merz, the leader of the conservative Christian Democratic … Read more
A recent online phenomenon has taken the internet by storm, with millions of young adults flocking to social media platforms to share and engage with content. The trend, which appears to be a form of interactive storytelling, has been met with both enthusiasm and skepticism. According to reports, users are being encouraged to continue reading … Read more
North Korea’s elite forces have mysteriously vanished from the conflict zone near Russia’s border with Ukraine, roughly three weeks after they were deployed to support Moscow’s troops. The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces had detected thousands of North Korean soldiers being involved in Russia’s attempts to push Kyiv’s forces back. According to Colonel Oleksandr Kindratenko, a … Read more
DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” has taken the top spot at the box office, earning $36 million in ticket sales over the weekend. The animated film, based on the popular graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, marks a big debut for 2025, outperforming previous January launches like 2016’s “Kung Fu Panda 3.” Produced for just $40 … Read more
US President Donald Trump has sparked a heated debate by announcing the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). The move comes as countries weigh the benefits and drawbacks of international cooperation on global health issues. The WHO provides critical services, including tracking epidemics, sharing information about medications, and standardizing disease names and characteristics. … Read more
US oil prices have jumped after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian and Mexican energy imports. The tariffs, which range from 10% to 25%, are expected to disrupt crude supply and raise costs for US refineries. Canada and Mexico account for about a quarter of the oil processed by US refineries, making them key … Read more
A new study on mice has shed light on the complex relationship between itching, pain, relief, and skin health. Scientists applied allergens to the ears of mice with dermatitis, a form of skin inflammation, to investigate the scratching cycle. The researchers found that mice allowed to scratch their ears freely experienced more inflammation and a … Read more