North Korea said it conducted a hypersonic missile test, with missiles flying about 1,000 kilometers before hitting targets in the East Sea (Sea of Japan). The test was overseen by leader Kim Jong-un, who said it confirmed key defense technologies and the need to strengthen offensive weapons. Kim cited rising global security risks and said […]
A 243-kilogram bluefin tuna was sold for a record 510.3 million yen (about $3.2 million) at the traditional New Year’s auction at Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market in Japan. The tuna, caught off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, was purchased by Kiyomura Corp., owner of the Sushizanmai restaurant chain, at roughly 2.1 million yen per kilogram. […]
US President Donald Trump shared a photo of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima, saying Maduro was captured after a US attack on Venezuela and would be taken to New York for trial with his wife. Trump also posted images of strikes on Caracas. Reuters reported, citing sources, that planning for the […]
Residents of Caracas rushed to open markets and shops to stock up on basic goods following reports of a US attack on Venezuela. Long queues formed across the capital, with some stores limiting entry to prevent looting. People were seen waiting until late hours amid fears of shortages. Local authorities urged the public to remain […]
Protests were reported in Argentina, the United Kingdom, and Greece after claims that the US military detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and transferred them to detention in New York, USA. Demonstrators in London and Athens condemned the alleged action as imperialism, accusing Washington of seeking control over Venezuela’s natural resources. Some protesters […]
Balkan country Bulgaria has become the latest member of euro area, officially joining at midnigt on New Year’s Day, twenty years after its accession to the European Union. The Bulgarian Lev, the national currency in use since 1881, will be gradually replaced by euro over the next month. With Bulgaria’s accession, the number of […]
Zohran Mamdani, 34, was sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim Mayor nd first South Asian mayor in a historic ceremony attended by more than 40,000 people despite cold weather. First ceremony took place at City Hall subway stations built in 1904 and decommissioned in 1945. Mamdani, also sworn in twice in public at […]
The world continues its countdown to the New Year. Australia welcomed 2026 with the fascinating show. Sydney’s Harbour Bridge was illuminated with colorful light displays, and fireworks lasted for several minutes. The visual spectacle and the colorful lights in the sky after the countdown left viewers in awe. Meanwhile, a memorial ceremony was held to […]
Russia launched overnight drone attack on Ukranie’s Odessa region, damaging residential buildings. Odessa Governor Oleh Kiper stated four people including 7-month-old baby, adding the debris from the drone directly damaged the windows of several high-rise apartment buildings.
New Zealand became one of the first countries to welcome the New Year, following Kiribati. The celebrations were marked by spectacular fireworks in Auckland, lighting up the city’s iconic Sky Tower.