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14 years after the Fukushima disaster, TEPCO has won local approval to restart a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. It's a major turning point for Japan's energy policy.
A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia has sued the HHS, escalating the national debate over access to gender-affirming care for young people.
In 2025, at least seven top scientists and mathematicians left Western institutions for China. We analyze this new front in the talent wars amid the US-China tech rivalry.
A newlywed couple in Gaza saw their wedding day turn into a tragedy when an Israeli shelling hit their shelter. After multiple delays, their celebration became a rescue scene.
An explosion in southern Moscow has killed two police officers and another individual on Christmas Eve, just days after a general was assassinated nearby. The attack raises serious questions about security in the Russian capital.
A Russian attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region on December 24, 2025, has killed at least one person and injured three, according to the local governor. The attack highlights the ongoing conflict amid the holiday season.
Thailand's major parties have named their PM candidates for the Feb. 8 general election. Incumbent Anutin Charnvirakul will face the nephew of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra.
President Donald Trump is demanding loyalty and low interest rates from the next Federal Reserve chair, raising critical questions about the central bank's independence.
Russia's ambassador to China claims Western sanctions have backfired, pushing the two nations' relationship to its 'highest level in history' and shifting almost all trade to local currencies.
The U.S. State Department has banned five Europeans accused of pressuring American tech companies to censor U.S. viewpoints, escalating the transatlantic conflict over digital sovereignty and free speech.
A South Korean special counsel has indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly receiving illegal political funds valued at $186,000 during his campaign.
Japan's transport ministry is considering fixed-amount payments for car owners affected by a major flood in a Yokkaichi underground parking lot. The decision could set a major precedent for government liability in infrastructure failures.
