South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun‑cheol held talks with diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday. He asked them to make sure that oil, liquefied natural gas, naphtha, urea and other vital supplies keep moving through the Strait of Hormuz. He also wanted guarantees that Korean
The article shows how a fully powered underwater robot can stay on its planned path even when the sea throws it around. Instead of relying only on a fixed mathematical model, the robot learns its own dynamics while it moves. A real‑time updating scheme refits the model each time new data arriv
Hydrangea flowers are turned into tiny, glowing dots that shine blue under UV light. The dots contain nitrogen and emit bright light when exposed to 365‑nanometer radiation, but they fade quickly – within half an hour. This rapid loss of glow makes them useful as a “single‑use” security mark that ca
El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has made headlines by slashing the country’s murder rate from 105 to about two per hundred thousand people in just a few years. He says the key is strong police and long‑term prison sentences for gang members. The government has built a huge jail, called CECOT,
People often think aging means slowing down, but many studies show that staying active, curious, and connected can keep the body and mind sharp. One key idea is “thriving, ” which means feeling fulfilled even when life throws challenges your way. A good start is moving regularly. Even a short walk
Eating a diet rich in whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, and fatty fish can lower the chance of getting colon cancer. Studies show that snacking on at least 90 grams of whole grains each day can cut risk by about 17 %. Fiber helps keep the gut moving, feeds good bacteria, and stops
Cameroonian lawmakers have voted to bring back the vice‑president post after a long pause. The decision was made by both houses of parliament, where the ruling party held a strong majority. A vote of 200 to 18 shows that the change has wide support among those in power. The new rules say that if Pr
The study looks at how the heavy load of unpaid care and household work pushes women toward illness, especially during COVID‑19. Researchers held four discussion forums in Uganda and Kenya with local people and government officials to hear how women experience this work, how it is talked about in po
A U. S. fighter pilot was rescued after his F‑15 aircraft crashed in Iran, officials confirmed late Saturday. The mission took place following reports that the jet was shot down by Iranian air defenses. Earlier this week, a second pilot from the same two‑person crew was recovered after the cra
The annual car show on Fifth Avenue sparks heated debates every year. Some call it a beloved tradition that raises millions for local charities like St. Matthew’s House and Habitat for Humanity. Others argue it has grown out of control—clogging streets, overwhelming sidewalks and turning a once-char
