China approves first brain chip for paralysis outside clinical trials

In March 2026, China approved a brain-computer interface (BCI) device for people with severe paralysis, marking the first known approval of a brain implant for use outside clinical trials.

Science & Technology 2026.04.07 02:13 Esther Kim

Canada and India launch new economic partnership following stagnation

In March of 2026, Canada and India announced the negotiation of a renewed economic partnership following several years of stagnation fueled by diplomatic tension.

Politics 2026.04.07 01:47 Ian Kim

Formula 1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix amid Gulf tensions

Formula One announced on March 14th that the 2026 Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, originally scheduled for April, would not take place. The decision was prompted by escalating security concerns across the Gulf region, with officials citing that the safety of teams, staff, and spectators could no longer be guaranteed.

Sports 2026.04.06 00:04 Isabel Jeong

2026 World Baseball Classic highlights top teams

The 2026 World Baseball Classic concluded on March 17, marking the end of a 12-day tournament that featured 20 national teams competing across Tokyo, San Juan, Houston, and Miami.

Sports 2026.04.05 22:57 Hayul Lee

Iran’s retaliatory strikes have upended the lives of students at international schools in Dubai

Faris was in his second period class in Dubai on the morning of February 28, 2026, when his international school announced that Iran had started to retaliate against US and Israeli airstrikes by firing projectiles at several Gulf Arab states, including the UAE, Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

People & Events 2026.04.05 22:40 Jason Kim

DareDevil and Punisher’s next series are coming on Disney+

Season 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s drama series, “DareDevil: Born Again” recently premiered on Disney+ on March 26th, 2026.

Media & Entertainment 2026.04.05 04:40 Allen Kim

The Hormuz crisis is turning renewable energy from a climate ideal into a national security imperative

International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol stated on March 23 that the Strait of Hormuz crisis will drive "an acceleration of renewables," reframing solar and wind not as climate tools but as national security assets. The four-week-old blockade of the world's most critical energy chokepoint pushes governments from Pakistan to Spain to rethink fossil fuel dependence, while countries like South Korea and the Philippines that underinvested in domestic energy face stock market crashes, fuel rationing, and national emergencies.

People & Events 2026.04.05 01:29 Alice Hong

Children afflicted with ADHD struggle to process whole faces

A scientific study published on December 16th by researchers at Guangxi Normal University in the Journal of Attention Disorders revealed that it can be difficult for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to instinctively notice where other people are looking.

Life & Style 2026.04.05 01:19 Haaon Cho

Trump says Iran talks are close to a deal

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that negotiations with Iran are progressing toward a potential agreement, describing the discussions as “very serious” and suggesting that both sides may be close to a deal.

Politics 2026.04.03 07:39 Minjo Choi

New technologies aim to replace animal testing in scientific research

In March 2026, CNN reported that emerging tools, such as lab-grown human tissues, computer simulations, and artificial intelligence, are reshaping how drugs are developed and evaluated.

Science & Technology 2026.03.31 00:43 Yezi Jang