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Thursday, Jan 15, 2026
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First Baby Boomers Set to Turn Eighty, Marking a Global Demographic Turning Point
The milestone underscores accelerating population aging with far-reaching implications for health care, pensions, and social policy.
New Fossil Analysis Prompts Scientists to Reexamine Key Evolutionary Assumptions
Researchers argue that fresh interpretations of the fossil record raise questions about long-standing evolutionary explanations.
Unusual Stock Trades Prompt Scrutiny Over Timing Linked to U.S. Political Activity
Questions have emerged after market observers noted transactions whose timing coincided with major political developments.
How Google Keep Quietly Became a Daily Productivity Essential for Many Users
Once overlooked, the simple note-taking app is now widely valued for its practical role in everyday organization.
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
International law has validity only when it protects citizens, not when it shields criminals behind titles and borders.
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US officials discussed direct payments to Greenlanders ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 in an effort to persuade the territory to break away from Denmark and join the United States
Supreme Court Prepares Decision on Legality of President Trump’s Tariffs Under Emergency Powers Law
The ruling could redefine how far presidential authority extends under economic emergency statutes and determine whether importers are owed refunds.
Another reported attempted kidnapping in Sihanoukville
As long as large-scale scamming operations are allowed to persist, the violence around them will persist too, kidnappings, coercion, and human trafficking included.
U.S. Tankers Head Toward Venezuela as Oil Production Risks Sharp Decline
Chevron-chartered vessels prepare to lift stranded crude amid a blockade that threatens to cut Venezuelan output by roughly one-third within weeks
Chile President Gabriel Boric says "today it's Venezuela, tomorrow it could be anyone else."
A man breaks down in tears after losing all his life savings at a casino
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro just recklessky TAUNTED President Trump: 'Come get me, coward! I'm waiting for you here.'
Deutsche Bank Shares Trade Above Book Value for First Time Since Two Thousand Eight
The milestone reflects renewed investor confidence after years of restructuring, profitability gains, and balance sheet repair.
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
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If China were to kidnap Taiwan’s president and take over Nvidia’s factories, who would wrap fish with yesterday’s newspaper?
Iran Hit by Nationwide Protests Amid Trump Warning, Israeli Threats, Economic Collapse, Students Demand End of Regime
Fox News pundit says the unconfirmed U.S. invasion of Venezuela is for national security against Hezbollah and Iran, as well as Russia and China
China Hands Death Sentence to Senior Municipal Official in Major Corruption Case
The mayor of the Chinese city of Haikou, who amassed about 4.5 billion dollars during his "career", and in whose apartments 13.5 tons of gold and 23 tons of cash were found, was sentenced to death.
In Hong Kong cab drivers use up to ten smartphones simultaneously due to fierce competition
In this way they have all the different services open and can grab an order quickly.
Denmark’s Global Sperm Export Industry Faces Scrutiny After Genetic Mutation Case
A booming fertility export sector built on high demand and flexible regulation is now confronting ethical and safety limits after repeated donor use led to severe consequences.
Indonesia Enacts Sweeping New Criminal Code Affecting Tourists and Foreign Visitors
The new legal framework replaces colonial-era law, introduces morality and speech-related offenses, and formally applies to foreigners traveling across the country, including Bali.
Korean Beauty Turns Viral Skincare Into a Global Export Engine
Relentless product innovation, fast manufacturing, and social-media distribution have pushed South Korea’s cosmetics industry into the top tier of global exporters.
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President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
The president discloses details of an unprecedented operation in Caracas and frames temporary U.S. oversight as necessary to protect the Venezuelan people
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Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Elite American commandos carried out a rare deep-penetration mission in Caracas that led to Nicolás Maduro’s arrest and removal to United States custody
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U.S. Attorney General Announces Indictments Against Nicolás Maduro and His Wife in New York
Pam Bondi says charges filed in the Southern District of New York include narcotics-related conspiracy and weapons offenses against the United States
UN Secretary-General Voices Alarm Over Escalation Following U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
Antonio Guterres urges restraint and inclusive dialogue, citing concerns over respect for international law and human rights
Zohran Mamdani says a unilateral strike would constitute an act of war and raises concerns for New Yorkers amid reports of a planned federal detention in the city
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani stated that he was briefed on a United States military operation involving the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, with plans for their imprisonment in federal custody in ...
Warren Buffett Steps Down After Six Decades, Leaving a Trillion-Dollar Empire and a Canon of Enduring Investment Wisdom
As Berkshire Hathaway’s leadership passes to Greg Abel, Buffett’s letters resurface as a roadmap of discipline, restraint, and moral clarity in finance
After Venezuela, President Trump Signals Cuba as His Next Strategic Focus
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that if he were a member of Cuba’s government, he would begin to worry.
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Declares Readiness to Govern After Maduro’s Capture
Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado calls for an immediate democratic transition and backs Edmundo González as the country’s legitimate leader
Trump Says CIA Tracked Maduro as Delta Force Seized Him During Live-Viewed Caracas Operation
The president describes watching the raid in real time as U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s leader and prepared him and his wife for trial in New York
Inside the U.S. Operation That Tracked, Struck, and Captured Nicolás Maduro in Caracas
Months of intelligence surveillance culminated in a coordinated air and ground assault authorized by President Trump and executed within hours
Trump Says U.S. Will Run Venezuela for Now and Demand Oil Concessions From Any Successor to Maduro
With Nicolás Maduro captured, the White House signals a U.S.-controlled transition and makes access to Venezuela’s oil a central condition for new leadership
Tesla Loses EV Crown to China’s BYD After Annual Deliveries Decline in 2025
In a decisive shift in the global electric vehicle market, China’s BYD delivered more fully electric cars than Tesla in 2025, ending Tesla’s long-held position as the world’s top EV maker.
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SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic Signal an IPO Wave That Could Redefine Global Tech Markets
Reports of early-stage preparations point to a potential 2026 public-listing cycle, though OpenAI’s leadership has publicly downplayed any near-term timetable.
United States Conducts Major Military Strike on Venezuela and Says It Has Captured President Nicolás Maduro
President Trump announces operation in which Venezuelan leader and his wife were taken into U.S. custody and removed from Venezuela following strikes in Caracas
Taiwan's military deployed obstacles described as 'explosive barrels' at an important river mouth north of Taipei, as part of a series of emergency combat readiness drills in response to Chinese drills
Haiti’s President drinks straight from a water jug while speaking at the UN
In Zhuzhou, China, the world's first railless tram operates on virtual tracks, eliminating the need for physical rails
This innovative streetcar can travel up to 70 km/h and carry as many as 500 passengers
China Deploys ‘Terminator-Like’ Humanoid Robot on Public Police Patrol
Advanced humanoid robots developed by Chinese firm EngineAI have been seen accompanying police officers on patrol in Shenzhen’s public spaces, illustrating rapid progress in AI integration for security roles.
North Korea marked the arrival of 2026 with fireworks and dancing at Kim Il Sung Square in the capital, state media reported
Apple Cuts Vision Pro Production and Marketing After Weak Sales Performance
Apple has significantly scaled back production and promotional efforts for its high-end Vision Pro headset following lower-than-expected demand and sluggish sales, industry data shows.
Chip Shortages Threaten Twenty Percent Rise in Consumer Electronics Prices
Global shortages of memory chips driven by surging artificial-intelligence demand are forcing electronics makers to warn of up to twenty percent price increases in 2026.
Welcoming in the New Year, Dubai style!
The world's tallest tower. The world's biggest celebration.
In a New Year’s address, Chinese President Xi Jinping said reunification with Taiwan is unstoppable
Happy New Year 2026 Hong-Kong
Happy New Year 2026 Thailand
Who is the most corrupted country in the world?
Rep. Ilhan Omar's net worth: 2019: -$45,000. 2025: $30 million. Congressional salary: $174k. Not as good as Nancy Pelosi’s net worth ($250 million), but not so bad…
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There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
Korean Beauty Turns Viral Skincare Into a Global Export Engine
President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Tesla Loses EV Crown to China’s BYD After Annual Deliveries Decline in 2025
Diamonds Are Powering a New Quantum Revolution
Caviar and Foie Gras? China Is Becoming a Luxury Food Powerhouse
Scambodia: The World Owes Thailand’s Military a Profound Debt of Gratitude
War on the Thailand–Cambodia Front
Thailand Condemns Cambodian Rocket Attack on Civilian Village
Hackers Are Hiding Malware in Open-Source Tools and IDE Extensions
Traveling to USA? Homeland Security moving toward requiring foreign travelers to share social media history
Indian Airports in Turmoil as IndiGo Cancels Over a Thousand Flights, Stranding Thousands
Southeast Asia Floods Push Death Toll Above Nine Hundred as Storm Cluster Devastates Region
250 Still Missing in the Massive Fire, 94 Killed. One Day After the Disaster: Survivor Rescued on the 16th Floor
The Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Who Escaped the War — and Is Captivating Japan
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
China’s Wedding Boom: Nightclubs, Mountains and a Demographic Reset
A Decade of Innovation Stagnation at Apple: The Cook Era Critique
AI Researchers Claim Human-Level General Intelligence Is Already Here
Dick Cheney, Former U.S. Vice President, Dies at 84
U.S. Secures Key Southeast Asia Agreements to Reshape Rare Earth Supply Chains
US and China Agree One-Year Trade Truce After Trump-Xi Talks
United States and South Korea Conclude Major Trade Accord Worth $350 Billion
Amazon Announces 14 000 Corporate Job Cuts as AI Investment Accelerates
Philippines’ Taal Volcano Erupts Overnight with 2.4 km Ash Plume
U.S. Innovation Ranking Under Scrutiny as China Leads Output Outputs but Ranks 10th
Porsche Reverses EV Strategy as New CEO Bets on Petrol and Hybrids
Singapore’s Prime Minister Warns of ‘Messy’ Transition to Post-American Global Order
China Presses Netherlands to “properly” Resolve the Nexperia Seizure as Supply Chain Risks Grow
Japan stocks surge to record as Sanae Takaichi becomes Prime Minister
Hong Kong set to co-host China’s Fifteenth National Games in historic multi-city edition
"The Tsunami Is Coming, and It’s Massive": The World’s Richest Man Unveils a New AI Vision
Shenzhen Expo Spotlights China’s Quantum Step in Semiconductor Self-Reliance
China Accelerates to the Forefront in Global Nuclear Fusion Race
China Imposes Sanctions on South Korean Shipbuilder Over U.S. Ties
Russia Positions ASEAN Partnership as Cornerstone of Multipolar Asia at Kuala Lumpur Summit
AI and Cybersecurity at Forefront as GITEX Global 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
EU Deploys New Biometric Entry/Exit System: What Non-EU Travelers Must Know
China Issues Policy Documents Exclusively in Domestic Office Format Amid Tech Tensions
Ex-Microsoft Engineer Confirms Famous Windows XP Key Was Leaked Corporate License, Not a Hack
China’s lesson for the US: it takes more than chips to win the AI race
The Davos Set in Decline: Why the World Economic Forum’s Power Must Be Challenged
Australian government pays Deloitte nearly half a million dollars for a report built on fabricated quotes, fake citations, and AI-generated nonsense.
US Prosecutors Gained Legal Approval to Hack Telegram Servers
FIFA Accuses Malaysia of Forging Citizenship Documents, Suspends Seven Footballers
Wave of Complaints Against Apple Over iPhone 17 Pro’s Scratch Sensitivity
Three Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine for Discovery of Immune Self-Tolerance Mechanism
Foreign-Worker Housing Project in Kutchan Polarises Japan’s Demographic Debate
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