Over 1,300 people died during Hajj due to extreme heat in Saudi Arabia

Over 1,300 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to the extreme high heat over the five days in mid-June.

People & Events 2024.07.06 20:39 Chaemin Lee

Global Gender Report 2024 highlights the 131-year wait for gender equality

The Global Gender Gap Report 2024, released on June 11th by the World Economic Forum, presents a shocking estimate that women will not achieve parity with men for another 131 years.

People & Events 2024.07.06 19:06 Jooha Roh

China’s military drill heighten tensions over Taiwan

China’s recent military drills around Taiwan have reignited controversy over territorial sovereignty and consequential increased tensions with the United States.

People & Events 2024.07.06 08:12 Matthew Park

Microsoft regains title of world's most valuable company

Microsoft has reclaimed the title of the world's most valuable public company merely days after being overtaken by Nvidia.

Life & Style 2024.07.04 06:21 Yuchan Shim

Parisians embark on a “Olympic evacuation” during the event period

As Paris gears up to host the world's biggest sporting event, the 2024 Olympics, the excitement of hosting a global celebration is overshadowed by surging prices and widespread disruption, causing many Parisians to leave the city.

People & Events 2024.07.04 05:45 Kate Kim

Thousands of chemicals in daily plastic revealed to be harmful

On March 14, the PlastChem Project by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology revealed in a research paper that out of 16,000 different plastic chemicals currently identified, 4,200 chemicals were, at minimum, harmful to humans.

People & Events 2024.07.02 01:54 Hoyeon (John) Kim

Treatment for children with a rare genetic disease approved

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the treatment Lenmeldy for patients with metachromatic leukodystrophy.

Science & Technology 2024.07.02 00:57 NaEun Hong

Lim Yoon Chan's debut album "Chopin Etude" makes waves in May following its late April release

Lim Yoon Chan's debut album "Chopin Etude," released at the end of April, has quickly captured the attention of classical music enthusiasts, making a significant impact throughout May and continuing to draw admiration in the following months.

Media & Entertainment 2024.07.01 07:22 Hannah Hwang

Taylor Swift's ‘The Eras Tour’ breaks records with $2 billion in ticket sales

When Taylor Swift finishes her monumental "The Eras Tour" on December 28, 2024, she is expected to achieve an astounding $2 billion in ticket sales.

Media & Entertainment 2024.06.30 23:09 Stella Sun

Frosty reactions toward upcoming Paris Olympics

The Paris 2024 Olympics which are starting this summer, are facing great controversies and criticisms.

Sports 2024.06.30 03:53 Jia Yoo