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15 articles · Jan 2026 — Feb 2026
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Asia's Financial Landscape Shifts with New Reforms and Deals
Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea introduce measures to boost economic growth and attract investors
What's Behind the Swirling Clouds Around Jeju Island?
A recent satellite image shows a striking display of swirling clouds and turbulent water around Jeju Island, South Korea, but what causes this unusual phenomenon?
Park Chan-wook to Lead Cannes Jury Amid Global Film Festival Season
South Korean Director to Preside Over 79th Cannes Film Festival
Crypto Heist: $4.8M Stolen After Tax Agency's Blunder
South Korea's National Tax Service exposes wallet seed, allowing thief to steal millions
What to know about Bitcoin looks busy but 31 of its users right now
A Look at the Trends Behind the Cryptocurrency's Shrinking Footprint
Global News Roundup: Tech, Politics, and Crime
Developments from South Korea, Australia, South Africa, the UK, and Russia
Asian Stocks Soar as South Korea's Kospi Hits Record High on Reopen
Asian stocks rallied on the reopen, led by a record-breaking performance from South Korea's Kospi index, as investors shrugged off concerns over global economic growth. The Kospi surged to a new high, while other regional markets also made significant gains. The rally was driven by a combination of positive economic data and renewed optimism among investors.
Bitcoin's Wild Ride: Market Turmoil, Crypto Exchange Blunders, and Regulatory Uncertainty
Bitcoin's price has taken a hit, dropping below $60,000, and the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with theories on the cause. Meanwhile, a South Korean crypto exchange accidentally gave away $43 billion in Bitcoin, and Japan's crypto industry faces a critical test ahead of a snap election.
Global News Roundup: US Pushes for Peace in Ukraine, Crypto Fiasco in South Korea, and Conservation Success in Bermuda
In a week marked by international tensions and economic uncertainty, the US has called for an end to the war in Ukraine by June, while a South Korean cryptocurrency firm accidentally paid out $40 billion in bitcoin. Meanwhile, conservation efforts in Bermuda have resulted in the thriving population of a previously extinct snail species.
Global Developments: Iran-US Talks Stall, Japan's First Female Premier Faces Election Test, and More
This week saw significant developments around the world, from the stalling of Iran-US talks to Japan's first female premier facing a crucial election test. Meanwhile, the US is dealing with its own internal issues, including a call to nationalize elections and the arrest of a key participant in the 2012 Benghazi attack. In South Korea, the K-pop industry is facing scrutiny over its treatment of aspiring stars.
Global News Roundup: K-Pop Dreams Shattered, Japan's Snap Election, and US-Iran Talks Stall
From the shattered dreams of aspiring K-pop stars in South Korea to the high-stakes snap election in Japan, and from the latest developments in the US-Iran nuclear talks to the arrest of a key suspect in the 2012 Benghazi attack, this week's global news has been marked by a mix of disappointment, uncertainty, and cautious optimism.
Global Developments: Youth Club Revival, Arson Attack, and International Diplomacy
A youth club revival in the UK aims to help the 'anxious generation', while a man is arrested over an alleged arson attack on a car with Hanukah decorations in Melbourne. Meanwhile, international diplomacy is underway as South Korea seeks better ties with China, and Papua New Guinea grapples with the shutdown of Starlink internet services.
Global News Roundup: Youth Club Revival, Arson Attack, Internet Shutdown, and Diplomatic Efforts
From a potential youth club revival in the UK to a shocking arson attack in Melbourne, and from internet shutdowns in Papua New Guinea to diplomatic efforts between South Korea and China, our global news roundup covers the latest developments from around the world.
Global Tensions Rise as Trump Makes Aggressive Remarks, While World Mourns Loss of Korean Film Legend
President Trump's comments on Greenland, Colombia, and Mexico have sparked concern, while his administration's actions in Venezuela have left China worried about its interests. Meanwhile, the world is mourning the loss of Ahn Sung Ki, a towering figure in South Korean film.