Thailand's new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has just declared a whopping £324 million in assets. This includes a jaw-dropping collection of 217 designer handbags and 75 luxury watches. She made these declarations to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which is standard for tho
In the past month, South Korea has been rocked by a political storm. The impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly escaped arrest for insurrection. This is the latest twist in a political crisis that has divided the nation. Two groups of protesters clashed over Yoon's fate: one demanding his arrest
Did you know that not being clued up on finances might be the reason doctors aren't following the rules when it comes to diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? In Hungary, researchers looked into how doctors make decisions about testing for DVT under their universal health coverage system. They foun
On a recent Thursday, President Biden recognized several Americans with the Presidential Citizens Medal for their contributions to the country. Among them was former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo. ), who was celebrated for her time in Congress and her role on the House committee that probed the January 6,
For a long time, Syria was Iran's best friend in the Arab world while rich Gulf countries competed with Tehran. But with dictator Bashar al-Assad suddenly gone, Iran's out, and the Gulf states see a chance to step in. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being careful, though. The big
It's a big day for Mike Johnson, the US House Speaker, as he faces a close vote to stay in his job. Republicans are hoping for a smooth start to the second Donald Trump era in Washington, but things aren't looking so certain. Johnson, who took over from Kevin McCarthy last October, needs almost ever
In recent years, the American Left has shifted from a live-and-let-live attitude to a more aggressive stance, often sidelining Israel in the process. Forget that Israel was founded by socialists and backed by liberal president Harry Truman. Today, in the eyes of woke activists, Jews are seen as oppr
Simone Biles had a dizzying 2024. After a tough time at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, she bounced back big time with medals at the Paris Games. She even became the top-paid gymnast and was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year. But the memories of Tokyo didn't just vanish. Her mom, Nelli
Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia has a tough job. He can't serve two terms in a row and can't write the state's budget. Plus, what happens in Washington, D. C. , can affect Virginia. Youngkin's party, the Republicans, tried to take over the state legislature but fell short. They gained seats but stil
Get ready, tech lovers! CES 2025 is hitting Las Vegas from January 7-10, and this year, it's all about artificial intelligence (AI). Expect to see AI in everything from your toaster to your car dashboard. Tech giants like Samsung and LG are betting big on AI, promising fridges that anticipate your n
