Politics

South Korea's technology exports grew 4% to $18.3 billion in 2024, driven by ICT sector growth of 8.8%, while electronics fell 5.2%. Trade deficit remains at $4.3 billion.

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez signed legislation opening the country's oil sector to private investment, fulfilling Trump's key demand after Maduro's abduction.

Bisan Owda's TikTok account was restored after international pressure, but her content remains shadow-banned. This reveals the evolving nature of digital censorship in the social media age.

KAIST's NEONSAT-1A successfully launches from New Zealand as part of South Korea's ambitious plan to deploy 11 nanosatellites for continuous Korean Peninsula monitoring by 2027.

A Waymo self-driving vehicle hit a child during school drop-off hours in Santa Monica, prompting federal investigation and reigniting robotaxi safety concerns as deployments expand nationwide.

PM Mark Carney announces trade diversification strategy with China deal worth $7B, challenging Trump's threats while positioning Canada as leader of middle powers in shifting global order.

US Senate Foreign Relations Committee passes four Taiwan-related bills strengthening energy security and diplomatic influence, signaling congressional pushback ahead of Trump's expected April visit to China.

Microsoft stock plunged 12% in its worst day since March 2020, wiping out $400 billion in market value as investors question AI investment returns and OpenAI dependency.

Trump announced Putin agreed to halt attacks on Ukrainian cities for a week due to extreme cold, but Russia hasn't confirmed this. Is it diplomacy or wishful thinking?

Apple achieved record iPhone sales of $85.3 billion despite AI delays, turning to Google's Gemini 3 for help. What does this reveal about consumer priorities in the AI era?

Trump administration pushes Gaza reconstruction without Palestinian involvement, banking on Arab-Israeli cooperation to reshape Middle East order

Israeli settler violence systematically displaces Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, raising questions about state responsibility and international law.