International

Iran’s Currency Plunges to Historic Low as Rial Loses Value Against Major Currencies


Iran’s national currency, the rial, has fallen to historic lows, with one rial now worth only a negligible fraction of a euro—highlighting the deepening economic crisis gripping the country.

International

Kate Middleton Marks 44th Birthday with Emotional ‘Mother Nature’ Finale, Reflects on Healing and Gratitude


Princess of Wales Kate Middleton marked her 44th birthday with the release of Winter, the final film in her deeply personal Mother Nature series, reflecting on healing, gratitude, and the quiet strength found in nature.

International

South Korea, China to Discuss Lifting Decade-Long Ban on K-Pop and K-Dramas


South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has confirmed that Seoul and Beijing will begin working-level consultations on China’s long-standing unofficial restrictions on Korean cultural content, marking a possible thaw in cultural relations between the two nations.

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Harbin Ice Festival Transforms China’s Coldest City into a Dreamlike Winter Wonderland


Every winter, sculptors from around the world gather in Harbin, China, to carve breathtaking ice masterpieces, turning the city into a glowing, magical landscape that draws families, tourists, and artists from across the globe.

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China Shocker: Former Haikou Mayor Sentenced to Death After Discovery of Massive Illegal Wealth


In one of China’s most shocking corruption cases, a former mayor of Haikou has been sentenced to death after authorities uncovered an extraordinary cache of illegal assets, including 23 tons of cash and 13.5 tons of gold, linked to bribes from government contracts and land deals.