Bank of Korea Raises Interest Rate to 3.00% as GDP Growth Forecast Climbs
South Korea’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.00% on Thursday, marking back-to-back policy tightening.
Mario Draghi and Patrick Collison Launch Rhine Group to Boost EU Competitiveness
Former European Central Bank President and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has joined forces with Stripe co-founder and CEO Patrick Collison to launch the Rhine Group, a new…
WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-Free After 42-Day Monitoring Period
Uganda has been declared officially free of Ebola by the World Health Organization after passing a 42-day monitoring period without new transmissions.
Partial Lunar Eclipse 2026: How to Watch the Sturgeon Moon Across Europe
European stargazers are preparing for a deep partial lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026.
Tampa City Council member releases video ‘busting myths’ on Rays stadium proposal
The Tampa Bay Rays stadium project faces a critical vote on Thursday, August 26, 2026, as the Tampa City Council considers a $2.3 billion funding plan.
Partial Lunar Eclipse 2026: Europe to See 96% Shadow Coverage in August
Europeans are set to witness a very deep partial lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026, just before dawn.
WHO Africa Region Session: Leaders Endorse Call to Action on Disease Elimination
Meeting in Addis Ababa, African health leaders and development partners endorsed a comprehensive regional agenda to accelerate the elimination of multiple diseases.
Malaysia Traces 54 Citizens After Devastating Nepal Flash Floods
Following devastating flash floods triggered by heavy rain and glacier collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, Malaysian authorities are working urgently to trace 54 uncontactable…
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Denies Mortgage Fraud Claims in Trump Ouster Bid
Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook has pushed back against a revived attempt by United States President Donald Trump to remove her from the central bank, with her legal team…
Yayoi Kusama: How Hallucinations and Rebellion Shaped a Global Art Icon
Born into a wealthy merchant family in Matsumoto in 1929, avant-garde visionary Yayoi Kusama overcame parental opposition and lifelong hallucinations to emerge as a global art…
Avoiding Midlife Health Risks Extends Dementia-Free Life by 13 Years
Maintaining cardiovascular health during middle age can significantly extend the number of years a person lives free of cognitive decline.
NFL Eliminates Pro Bowl Game Entirely, Replacing It With Honor Only
The National Football League is eliminating the Pro Bowl game, ending a postseason exhibition tradition that dates back to 1951.