South Korea to Ban Mobile Phones in Classrooms
South Korean schools will ban mobile phones and digital devices in classrooms to boost focus and face-to-face learning.
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Russia’s Massive Strike on Kyiv Sparks EU & US Security Talks
Russia’s missile and drone barrage on Kyiv kills 23, wounds 63, and damages all districts, prompting EU and US to push security guarantees for Ukraine.
Europe Kicks Off UN Sanctions on Iran, Tehran Vows Retaliation
Europe’s E3 has kicked off a 30-day UN sanctions snapback on Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran vows a firm response as the clock counts down. ⏳
US Opts Out of UN Human Rights Peer Review
The United States has withdrawn from its fourth Universal Periodic Review at the UN, sparking debates on transparency and global accountability.
UN Exhibition Highlights Chinese mainland WWII Role & UN Founding
Discover how an exhibition at UN Headquarters in New York spotlights the contributions of the Chinese mainland to WWII and the founding of the United Nations through rare books and literature.
Florida Crash Sparks Crackdown on Immigrant Truck Drivers
After a fatal Florida highway crash, authorities are targeting immigrant truck drivers—raising safety questions and supply chain concerns amid a driver shortage.
Family Sues OpenAI After Study Flags AI Chatbots’ Suicide Response Flaws
A new study finds top AI chatbots inconsistent on suicide queries, as a family sues OpenAI claiming ChatGPT enabled their teen’s self-harm. Why stronger safeguards matter.
Russia’s Massive Strikes Rock Ukraine: Civilians Caught in Crossfire
Russia’s large-scale strikes in Ukraine cause civilian deaths and damage in Kyiv, while Ukraine shoots down most drones and missiles in a high-stakes drone duel.
Algeria’s President Appoints Sifi Ghrieb as Acting PM
Algerian President Tebboune ended PM Nadir Larbaoui’s term and tapped Sifi Ghrieb as acting prime minister in a surprise decree.
CDC Director Susan Monarez Ousted After Just 3 Weeks in Office
CDC director Susan Monarez was fired less than a month into her tenure amid a fierce clash over vaccine policy and public health politics.