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BoA: SM Entertainment exec and first-gen Kpop star investigated for smuggling of an illegal drug to South Korea

Dec 18, 2020 12:56 pm UTC| Entertainment

It was revealed that BoA, the first-gen Kpop star, was investigated by the police at the Seoul Central District Prosecutor Office on Thursday, Dec. 17. The investigation is connected to an incident where she was accused of...

Jungkook: BTS member included in Grazia France’s ‘Sexiest Men of 2020’; Idol singer is the only Asian who made it to the list

Dec 18, 2020 12:56 pm UTC| Entertainment

Jungkook landed on Grazia Frances list of Sexiest Men of 2020, and this cemented his status as one of the worlds sexiest men alive today. The 23-year-old also made a new record with this because he is the only Asian to...

‘Money Heist’ season 5: Villain returning in the series’ finale - Who is it?

Dec 18, 2020 12:10 pm UTC| Entertainment

The Money Heist is ending in the upcoming season 5 and since it is the finale already, it was reported that some characters are coming back. In particular, one of the villains was said to have been confirmed to...

Melania Trump body language: Expert says FLOTUS marriage to husband Donald Trump has no 'warmth'

Dec 18, 2020 11:58 am UTC| Politics Entertainment

There has been a lot of speculation surrounding the marriage of outgoing president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump. A body language expert has claimed that despite being married, there is no love between the...

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s net worth: How their wealth could reach $10 billion after leaving senior royal posts

Dec 18, 2020 09:59 am UTC| Entertainment

Part of Meghan Markle and Prince Harrys announcement to step down as senior members of the British royal family was their intention to become financially independent. A recent report suggests that the couple is unlikely to...

‘Black Clover’ chapter 276 release date, leaks, spoilers: Yuno boosts Spirit Dive magic vs. Zenon

Dec 18, 2020 09:58 am UTC| Entertainment

Asta has not been the only one training for the last couple of days in preparation for the Magic Knights attack against the Dark Triad in Spade Kingdom. Newly released Black Clover chapter 276 leaks confirm it will focus...

‘One Piece’ chapter 999 release date, spoilers: Kaido’s Devil Fruit name is revealed

Dec 18, 2020 09:35 am UTC| Entertainment

Years of speculations will end once One Piece chapter 999 is released as the leaked spoilers indicate Kaidos Devil Fruit is finally revealed. Aside from the name of his Devil Fruit, the person who gave it to Kaido will...

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Economy

Gold Prices Edge Higher as Markets Await Key U.S. PCE Inflation Data

Gold prices moved higher in Asian trading on Friday, supported by a weakening U.S. dollar and strong expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its upcoming December 910 meeting. Spot gold rose 0.5%...

Asia’s IPO Market Set for Strong Growth as China and India Drive Investor Diversification

Asias equity capital markets are poised for another strong year as a surge of high-profile IPOs from China and India attracts global investors seeking diversification beyond U.S. assets. In 2025, Asian ECM...

Spain’s Industrial Output Records Steady Growth in October Amid Revised September Figures

Spains industrial sector posted a moderate yet encouraging rise in October, with industrial output increasing 1.2% compared to the same month last year, according to new data released by the National Statistics Institute...

European Stocks Rise as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data

European stock markets edged higher on Friday as investors looked ahead to the delayed release of the Federal Reserves preferred inflation metric, a key indicator ahead of next weeks policy meeting. By early European...

European Oil & Gas Stocks Face 2026 With Cautious Outlook Amid Valuation Pressure

European oil and gas equities are entering 2026 on a more cautious footing as J.P. Morgans latest EU Oils Outlook highlights tightening valuations and growing concerns over a projected global oil oversupply. Despite Brent...

Politics

Taiwan Opposition Criticizes Plan to Block Chinese App Rednote Over Security Concerns

Taiwans political landscape heated up after the government announced a plan to suspend access to the Chinese social media platform Rednoteknown as Xiaohongshufor one year. The interior ministry said the proposed ban stems...

China’s Expanding Maritime Military Presence Alarms Taiwan and Japan

Taiwan and Japan expressed growing concern on Friday over Chinas expanding military activity across East Asian waters, following a Reuters report revealing Beijings largest maritime deployment to date. According to...

Honduras Election Turmoil Intensifies as Nasralla Blames Trump for Shift in Results

Honduran presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla says last-minute interference by former U.S. President Donald Trump undermined his chances in the countrys tightly contested election. Speaking with Reuters, Nasralla, a...

Australia and Japan Strengthen Defence Cooperation Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Japan on Saturday for high-level defence talks with his counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, as both nations deepen security cooperation in response to growing regional...

U.S. Justice Department Orders Intensified Probe Into Antifa and Domestic Extremist Groups

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal law enforcement agencies to significantly ramp up investigations into the antifa movement and other groups deemed potential domestic extremist threats, according to an...

Science

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

Technology

EU Prepares Antitrust Probe Into Meta’s AI Integration on WhatsApp

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to launch a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) over the companys recent rollout of artificial intelligence features within WhatsApp....

Sam Altman Reportedly Explored Funding for Rocket Venture in Potential Challenge to SpaceX

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly explored raising significant capital to acquire or partner with a rocket company, a move that could have created direct competition with Elon Musks SpaceX. According to a report from the...

Wikipedia Pushes for AI Licensing Deals as Jimmy Wales Calls for Fair Compensation

Wikipedia is seeking additional licensing deals with major technology companies to address the growing financial burden caused by artificial intelligence firms heavily scraping its platform, according to co-founder Jimmy...

Firelight Launches as First XRP Staking Platform on Flare, Introduces DeFi Cover Feature

Firelight reaches 25M XRP deposit cap within hours of launch; ushers in a new era for decentralized XRP staking. A new XRP staking platform, Firelight, has officially launched on the Flare blockchain, marking the first...

OpenAI Moves to Acquire Neptune as It Expands AI Training Capabilities

OpenAI has confirmed plans to acquire Neptune, a startup known for its advanced tools that help companies track, monitor, and optimize AI model training workflows. Although the company did not release the financial details...