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Pope Francis Dies at Age 88
Early in the morning of April 21, 2025, the Holy See released an obituary stating that Pope Francis died peacefully at the age...
Japanese Rice Price Hits ¥4,217 After 15 Weeks Rising
During the week of April 7 to April 13, 2025, the average price of 5-kilogram packages of rice sold in supermarkets nationwide reached...
DHL Halts High-Value US Parcels Amid Customs Policy Shift
Effective immediately, all international parcels with a declared value of more than $800 to the United States will be suspended, international express giant...
Choline: the Overlooked Nutrient Essential For Brain Health
In today’s world, as public awareness of cognitive health and nutritional science continues to grow, one critical nutrient—long overlooked by the general public—is...
OpenAI Sues Elon Musk, Cites ‘Malicious Strategy’
Artificial intelligence research firm OpenAI has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, accusing the tech billionaire of employing a “malicious strategy” to disrupt...
Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai: Vision for Future Amid Global Challenges
Osaka, Japan—The highly anticipated Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai commenced today on Yumeshima Island, a reclaimed landmass in Osaka Bay. This six-month international exposition, running...
The U.S. Wants Eggs Even Though It’s Raising Tariffs
In a striking paradox, the United States, under President Donald Trump’s administration, has imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from numerous countries, including traditional...
Nightclub Roof Collapse in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The city of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, suffered a severe roof collapse on 8 April, resulting in significant loss...
Siemens Executive and Family Die in NYC Helicopter Crash
At approximately 3:15 PM local time on April 10, 2025, a devastating helicopter crash occurred over the Hudson River, just west of Manhattan,...
Penguin tax? How Does It Get Paid to the US
Recent news about the United States’ reciprocal tariff policy has sparked a global debate – and this time, the focus of attention has...
