In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have taken control, announcing their move on state TV. This happened just days after a national election, with reports of gunfire near the presidential palace. The president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, told French media that he had been removed from power and arrested. The soldiers' spokesperson, Dinis N’Tchama, said they acted because they fou...
A recent peace plan for Ukraine, linked to President Trump, has sparked global debate. Many believe it mirrors Russia's demands, leading to widespread criticism. This has put Ukrainian leaders in a tough spot, forcing the U. S. to rethink its strategy. The plan's origins and timing have raised eyebrows. It surfaced during a critical moment for Ukraine, adding pressu...
Vietnam's Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market is on fire, with big growth expected through 2030. By 2025, it's set to hit USD 2. 61 billion, up from USD 1. 91 billion in 2024. That's a huge jump, and it's not slowing down anytime soon. The market is growing fast, with a mix of local and international players making waves. Why is this happening? Well, e-commerce is boomi...
In a groundbreaking move, a Swiss startup has introduced a new way to customize reading glasses. The product, called read on light customized, was launched in September 2025 and has already won a prestigious award. The German Design Award 2026 in the category of Excellent Product Design – Lifestyle & Fashion was given to this innovation. The main feature of this pro...
Basketball fever is kicking off early in Colorado high schools. The state's activities association has just dropped its preseason rankings, and local teams are making some noise. Let's talk boys' basketball first. Sanford is sitting pretty at number two in Class 2A. Not too far behind, Centauri is holding down the seventh spot in Class 3A. And in Class 1A, Sierra Gr...
International students are choosing other countries over the U. S. for their studies. This is happening because of strict visa rules and more competition from other nations. A recent survey shows that the U. S. could see 150, 000 fewer international students this fall. This means less money for colleges and fewer jobs. Visa rules are making it hard for students to c...
Donald Trump, the former U. S. president, recently found himself in a heated exchange with a major news outlet over a report about his health. The New York Times published a story highlighting signs of fatigue in Trump, including instances where he appeared to doze off during public events. The report also noted a significant reduction in his schedule compared to his...
A recent phone call between Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's team, and Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Vladimir Putin, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. The conversation, recorded and later obtained by Bloomberg, revealed that Witkoff believes Ukraine might need to give up some land to achieve peace. Witk...
In a surprising turn, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, known as the "drone guy, " has become a key player in the U. S. effort to end the Ukraine war. This 38-year-old Army veteran, who has no background in diplomacy, was tasked by President Trump to push Ukraine into peace talks. Driscoll's close friendship with Vice President JD Vance, his Yale Law School classmate, see...
Big changes are coming to U. S. national parks. Starting next year, international visitors will pay a lot more to enter. The idea is to make sure they help take care of these special places. For Americans, there's a new annual pass with a familiar price tag. It's still $80, same as before. But there's a twist: it will feature portraits of George Washington and Donal...