(Photo by Rodong Sinmun/NK News) North Korea introduced a major coastal project aimed at boosting tourism and showcasing national development. The newly opened Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone features a 4-kilometer stretch of beach that can accommodate approximately 20,000 visitors and is connected by a newly opened train station as well as an international airport. Visitors…
Photo by Elif Ozturk Ozgoncu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images via bleacherreport The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) International body has instituted mandatory genetic sex testing for all athletes aged 18+ who wish to compete in its sanctioned events. The move is part of the policy on “Sex, Age, and Weight” to ensure the safety of all participants and…
Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images via The Gurdian British members of Parliament (MP) have voted to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales this June. The House of Commons voted 379-137 to protect pregnant women from being criminally punished under the previous abortion laws, marking as the biggest reform to abortion law in nearly 60 years….
Photo from Business Standard Despite being the most populous country in the world, India has not conducted a national census in over a decade. Now, after a 16-year hiatus, the country is finally set to carry out its next census in 2027. The Government of India officially announced today that the 16th Indian Census will…
(Photo from Pixar via Cartoon Brew) Pixar is returning to its artistic roots with Gatto, a bold new animated feature set for theatrical release in summer 2027. Directed by Enrico Casarosa, the film is set in Venice and follows the journey of a black cat named Nero as it navigates the shadowy alleys and flooded…
(Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures via EntertainmentNow) After four Oscar nominations and decades of redefining action cinema, Tom Cruise is finally getting his golden moment. The Hollywood icon will receive an honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards this November for his commitment to filmmaking, theatrical releases and stunt work. This recognition…
(Progressive groups protest along Kalaw Avenue in Manila on Thursday, June 12, 2025 — April Joyce Pulga) Political and social progressive groups gather at the Philippines’ Independence Day celebration in Manila, rallying for national integrity, justice, and an end to foreign interference. The Philippines commemorated its 127th Independence Day on June 12 with Filipinos attending…
(Photo from Freedom Flotilla Coalition via Ahram Online) A vessel carrying food was met with weapons; a mission with mercy was met with military force. The Madleen set sail for Gaza—but never arrived. On June 9, the Madleen was intercepted by Israeli forces while sailing in international waters. Israeli drones circled the vessel, spraying it…
(Photo by Salvatore Cavalli/AP Newsroom) In a world where silence can feel like complicity, taking an action becomes a way of life —the freedom flotilla sails again. Fifteen years ago, Israel launched an attack on the Mavi Marmara, an unarmed aid vessel carrying civilians, journalists and humanitarian workers attempting to break the illegal blockade on…