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World’s oldest rock found in the caves of Indonesia: On Muna Island in Indonesia, a human handprint was discovered deep inside a limestone cave; it may also be the oldest piece of rock art ever discovered.; People & Events 2026-04-19 00:40 Carolynn Kim

U.S. rescue mission for airman is safely executed: On April 3, 2026, tensions between Iran and the United States escalated sharply after Iranian forces shot down two U.S. military aircraft, an F-15E Strike Eagle and an A-10C Thunderbolt II, over Iranian territory.; People & Events 2026-04-17 00:29 Yuna Cho

U.S.-led airstrikes on Iran escalate the regional conflict: On March 3, 2026, the United States, alongside Israel, launched large-scale airstrikes across Iran, marking a significant escalation point in tensions in the Middle East.; People & Events 2026-04-14 20:26 Chaewon Lee

UK successfully launches SPOQC Satellite: On March 30th, the UK successfully launched SPOQC (Satellite Platform for Optical Quantum Communications) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into orbit.; People & Events 2026-04-11 05:43 NaEun Hong

UFV opens new student housing in Abbotsford: Students at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) will soon have expanded on-campus housing options following the official opening of a major residential project in Abbotsford this March, 2026.; People & Events 2026-04-10 00:12 Mark An

Student research reveals hidden emotional burden on teen medical translators: A student-led study conducted on February 3 at Chattahoochee High School revealed that bilingual teenagers who translate medical information for their families may experience increased emotional stress despite developing stronger healthcare knowledge.; People & Events 2026-04-09 22:26 Daeun Shin

Arctic sea ice reaches to lowest winter level ever recorded: On March 15, 2026, Arctic sea ice reached its annual maximum extent at just 5.52 million square miles, marking the second consecutive year that winter ice coverage has tied for the lowest peak recorded since satellite monitoring began in 1979.; People & Events 2026-04-09 02:25 Sogyu Kim

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

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

High school teacher dies after a senior prank goes wrong: On March 6, 2026, Jason Hughes, 40, a high school math teacher and a coach at North Hall High School, passed away from a senior prank that went tragically wrong.; People & Events 2026-03-28 08:18 Yuna Cho