Bormio, Italy, hosted a surprise that shook the Winter Games. A Brazilian skier, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, won gold in men’s giant slalom, becoming the first South American to medal at a Winter Olympics. His win redefines what athletes from Brazil can achieve, a country famous for football and sunny
Vice President JD Vance's recent trip to the South Caucasus sparked confusion rather than clarity. His visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan was a big deal. It's a place where Armenians remember the 1. 5 million killed in the early 1900s. The U. S. has been careful not to call it a geno
Children in Karaganda, a city in Kazakhstan, spend a lot of time on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. The videos they watch often contain food ads that try to make snacks look tasty and fun. A new study looked at how these kids feel about those ads and how often they s
Kazakhstan's Tengiz oilfield, a major player in global oil production, is facing a significant setback. A recent fire at the GTES-4 power station caused a power supply issue, leading to a temporary shutdown of both the Tengiz and Korolevskoye fields. This halt in production is expected to last anoth
Azerbaijan has taken a step towards peace by releasing four Armenian prisoners. These men were held for crimes like espionage and weapons smuggling. They were serving long sentences, some up to 20 years. The release happened at the Khakari Bridge, and the men are now heading back to Yerevan, Armenia
Akheem Mesidor is a key player for the Miami Hurricanes' defense, which is currently ranked sixth in the nation. His ability to tackle and stop opponents is crucial for the team's success, especially as they prepare to face Texas A&M in the 2025 College Football Playoff. Mesidor's journey to becomin
The world is dealing with a big problem: lots of people are being forced to leave their homes. This is not just a small issue; it's a huge crisis that affects many areas, like society and healthcare. In 2023, something serious happened in Armenia. The entire Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh h
In a major move for Kazakhstan's digital asset scene, a new peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform has been introduced. This platform is the first of its kind in the country, operating under a fully regulated framework. It aims to provide a transparent and secure space for buying and selling digital as
Islam Makhachev made history at UFC 322, becoming a two-division champion in a dominant performance against Jack Della Maddalena. The fight, held at New York's Madison Square Garden, saw Makhachev control every aspect of the bout, securing a unanimous decision with all three judges scoring it 50-45
Dagestan is known for producing top fighters, and Magomed Zaynukov is the latest to catch attention. He is part of a new group of fighters gaining recognition in the sport. At UFC 322, Dustin Poirier, a retired MMA legend, met Zaynukov backstage. Poirier has had a long and successful career, with ma
