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The refugee dilemma in Indonesia raises economic, humanitarian, and global concerns: Recently, approximately 13,000 refugees were forcibly displaced in Indonesia, sparking concerns regarding the country’s ability to manage the growing refugee population.; People & Events 2024-12-21 01:30 Alex Joo

Thousands in Georgia rally against government's EU membership pause: On Nov. 29, in Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, thousands of people came together before the Parliament building to protest the government’s suspension of the country’s bid to join the ranks of the European Union.; People & Events 2024-12-20 02:11 Moojin Hong

Award-winning book questions whether humanity can settle on Mars: The Royal Society announced on October 24th that “A City of Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?” by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith has won the 2024 Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize.; People & Events 2024-12-18 07:18 NaEun Hong

Oxford names “Brain Rot” as word of the year: A term describing mental fatigue from excessive social media use has been named Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024, reflecting growing global concerns about the cognitive toll of digital overload.; People & Events 2024-12-18 06:37 Steven Chanoh Bang

US Prosecutors indict Indian billionaire Adani in $265 million bribery scheme: Gautam Adani, India’s second-wealthiest individual, was indicted by US prosecutors on November 21, 2024, over a $265 million scheme to bribe Indian government officials.; People & Events 2024-12-16 23:17 Hanah Park

Kazakhstan Koryoin celebrate Korean heritage: Koryoin in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Association of Koreans in Kazakhstan (AKK) and the 30th anniversary of the Mison dance ensemble on October 5, 2024.; People & Events 2024-12-13 21:38 Yunseul Oh

South Korea in crisis as martial law sparks political turmoil and protests: In a move that sent shockwaves through the nation, South Korea faced a seismic political event on December 3, 2024, when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, sparking nationwide outrage and raising concerns about the nation's democratic stability.; People & Events 2024-12-12 23:51 Joseph Shin

Trump’s unwavering opposition to birthright citizenship with his return to the presidency: President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his opposition to birthright citizenship, criticizing the constitutional principle of territoriality, which grants citizenship to children born on U.S. soil.; People & Events 2024-12-12 18:57 Juhee Han

The Sahara Desert was immersed by the flood: In September 2024, the Sahara Desert experienced massive flooding, becoming the first such occurrence in decades.; People & Events 2024-12-11 23:52 Jia Yoo

Russian weapons cache destroyed in Ukraine’s first ATACMS strike: In a major escalation, Ukraine deployed long-ranged U.S. ATACMS missiles to a weapons depot in Bryansk, Russia, becoming the first confirmed case of these missiles’ use in the Russia-Ukraine War.; People & Events 2024-12-11 18:17 Ian Kim

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