The world is a mess right now. Political fights, global tensions, and social unrest are everywhere. This chaos has led to a big problem: attacks on science. These attacks are happening because people are getting mixed messages from news and the internet. One big source of confusion is the phrase "scientific consensus. " It is time to clear up this misunderstanding. ...
The US is teetering on the edge of a major economic downturn. It might even be worse than a simple recession. A seasoned investor with a knack for spotting trouble has sounded the alarm. Ray Dalio, who predicted the 2008 financial crisis, has warned about the instability caused by recent tariff announcements. These tariffs are shaking up both US b...
Nepal's former king, Gyanendra Shah, recently returned to a warm welcome in Kathmandu. Thousands of supporters gathered, hoping to bring back the monarchy and restore Hinduism as the state religion. The crowd chanted slogans and blocked the main entrance to the airport, causing passengers to walk to and from the terminal. The police were present but kept the peace. ...
Recently, there have been some surprising changes in world politics. In the United States, Donald Trump won the presidential election over Kamala Harris, which was a big upset for the Democratic party. Just two days later, the German government fell apart due to budget disagreements. In South Korea, the president tried to declare martial law to keep his opponents at ...
On Tuesday, South Korean stocks took a hit in U. S. trading after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. He said this step was needed to protect the country from "communist forces" amid debates over a budget bill in parliament. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, which tracks large and medium-sized companies in the country, dipped as much as 7% before ...