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US-Led Ukraine Peace Talks Show 'Constructive' Signs, But Key Hurdles on Territory Persist
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US-Led Ukraine Peace Talks Show 'Constructive' Signs, But Key Hurdles on Territory Persist

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called peace talks in Miami "productive," but major issues like the status of Russian-seized territory remain unresolved. Russia maintains a cautious stance while signaling diplomatic openings elsewhere.

XRP Breaks Key Support at $1.93, Exposing Risk of Plunge Toward $0.80
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XRP Breaks Key Support at $1.93, Exposing Risk of Plunge Toward $0.80

XRP price broke below key support at $1.93, with technical and on-chain data suggesting a potential drop toward $0.80 if the $1.77 level fails. Get the latest analysis and key levels to watch.

'Sad Beige Children' and 'iPad Parenting': The Modern Childrearing Trends Parents Are Calling 'Downright Harmful'
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'Sad Beige Children' and 'iPad Parenting': The Modern Childrearing Trends Parents Are Calling 'Downright Harmful'

Parents online are calling out modern childrearing trends they find harmful, from 'gentle parenting' turning into permissive parenting to 'sad beige children' and screen time.

Miami Talks Yield 'Productive' Dialogue but No Breakthrough in Ukraine War
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Miami Talks Yield 'Productive' Dialogue but No Breakthrough in Ukraine War

U.S. and Ukrainian envoys held "productive" talks in Miami, but a major breakthrough to end the war remains out of reach amid conflicting signals from Russia and ongoing military attacks.

Kim Seon Ho and Go Youn Jung to Star in New Romance 'Can This Love Be Translated?' from 'Alchemy of Souls' Writers
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Kim Seon Ho and Go Youn Jung to Star in New Romance 'Can This Love Be Translated?' from 'Alchemy of Souls' Writers

Kim Seon Ho (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha) and Go Youn Jung (Moving) will star in 'Can This Love Be Translated?', a new romance drama from the acclaimed Hong Sisters writers.

Bitcoin Hovers Near $89K as Gold Hits Record High in Broad Risk-On Rally
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Bitcoin Hovers Near $89K as Gold Hits Record High in Broad Risk-On Rally

Gold surged past $4,380 to an all-time high on Fed rate cut hopes, lifting global markets. Bitcoin steadied near $88,800, but analysts warn thin liquidity could cap gains.

2025 MBC Music Festival Reveals Special Stages With ILLIT's Wonhee, TXT's Taehyun, and TWS
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2025 MBC Music Festival Reveals Special Stages With ILLIT's Wonhee, TXT's Taehyun, and TWS

The 2025 MBC Music Festival has unveiled its special performance lineup, featuring collaborations from ILLIT's Wonhee, TXT's Taehyun, TWS, and more. Get the details here.

South Korea's Rival Parties Agree to Special Probe into Unification Church Bribery Scandal
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South Korea's Rival Parties Agree to Special Probe into Unification Church Bribery Scandal

South Korea's ruling and opposition parties have agreed to launch a special counsel investigation into bribery allegations involving the Unification Church and politicians on both sides, signaling a rare moment of unity to tackle a growing political scandal.

Seoul Quietly Redraws Its Red Line to Avert Accidental War with North Korea
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Seoul Quietly Redraws Its Red Line to Avert Accidental War with North Korea

Amid a spike in border crossings, South Korea's military has updated its internal rules for defining the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) to prevent accidental clashes with North Korea, officials said.

South Korea's Ruling Party Pushes for Special Tribunal, Sparking Constitutional Clash
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South Korea's Ruling Party Pushes for Special Tribunal, Sparking Constitutional Clash

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party has introduced a bill for a special insurrection tribunal targeting former President Yoon Suk Yeol, triggering a constitutional crisis with the judiciary and opposition.

Malaysian Court Denies Najib Razak’s Bid for House Arrest in 1MDB Case
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Malaysian Court Denies Najib Razak’s Bid for House Arrest in 1MDB Case

A Malaysian court rejected former PM Najib Razak's legal bid to serve the remainder of his 1MDB corruption sentence under house arrest, ruling a royal order was invalid.

Spy Hub or Cultural Bridge? Former Confucius Institute Director Rebuts Claims in New Memoir
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Spy Hub or Cultural Bridge? Former Confucius Institute Director Rebuts Claims in New Memoir

A new memoir by a former UK-based Confucius Institute director offers an insider's rebuttal to accusations that the centers are hubs for espionage and propaganda for Beijing.