For the first time in years, BTS returns OT7 for a final world tour

On January 13, nearly four years after their last performance as a full group in 2022, global K-pop sensation BTS announced their return as a seven-member group for their 82-date Arirang World Tour on Weverse.

Media & Entertainment 2026.02.07 21:19 Jiwon Huh

India reports new Nipah virus infections

India is on heightened alert after health officials confirmed two cases of Nipah virus in the eastern state of West Bengal, detected on January 26, 2026.

People & Events 2026.02.07 18:15 Hayul Lee

North Korea missile tests spark tension amongst Korea and Japan

On January 27th, North Korea launched multiple suspected ballistic missiles into the waters off its east coast.

People & Events 2026.02.07 01:04 Ian Kim

Border runner arrested near Zero Avenue in Abbotsford

A suspected “border runner” was arrested late Wednesday, Jan 28, after police responded to a report of an illegal crossing near Abbotsford’s southern edge, close to the Canada-US border.

People & Events 2026.02.07 00:56 Mark An

Nationwide protests in the U.S. draw attention to immigration enforcement policies

Large-scale protests swept across the United States in late January and early February 2026, as people demonstrated against federal immigration enforcement policies and actions carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

People & Events 2026.02.07 00:37 Matthew Hong

United States imposed sanctions on Iranian officials accusing them for the deaths of thousands of protesters

Under the direction of President Trump, the U.S Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control released a press on January 30, imposing sanctions on “Iranian officials responsible for the recent brutal crackdown on their people”.

People & Events 2026.02.07 00:23 Minji Lee

Global film market enters sustained downturn from Hollywood to East Asia

Los Angeles’ share of global production has slipped from 21.9% in 2022 to 18.3% two years later, highlighting a sustained contraction that is now showing up across box office performance and audience behavior worldwide.

Media & Entertainment 2026.02.06 00:39 Dongmin Lee

New study reveals milestone in cancer survival, uneven gains, and complex future of treatment

On January 13th, the American Cancer Society (ACS) announced that 70% of people diagnosed with cancer in the United States now live at least five years for the first time in its cancer surveillance history.

Science & Technology 2026.02.05 19:59 Jiwoo Bang

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to the Fed board of governors

On January 30th, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, finalizing his decision to position Warsh as the next chairman of the central bank after Jerome Powell’s term expires in May 2026.

People & Events 2026.02.04 23:01 MinSeop (Mason) Kim

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduced a new food pyramid that flipped the traditional model upside down

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) have sparked much controversy by completely upending the traditional food pyramid.

Life & Style 2026.02.04 06:05 Chloe Yeona Choi