South Korea Legalizes Tattoo Artists After Decades of Ban
South Korea’s National Assembly has passed a law legalizing tattoo artists, ending decades of criminalization and underground practice.
International, World News
International
International, Politics
U.N. Urges Ghana to Stop U.S.-Linked Migrant Deportations
The U.N. has urged Ghana to stop deporting five U.S.-sent migrants who had court-ordered protections against torture—exposing a loophole in Trump’s aggressive removal strategy.
International, World News
U.N. Snapback Sanctions on Iran Take Effect After Russia-China Bid Fails
The U.N. has reinstated sanctions on Iran after Russia and China’s bid to delay them failed, escalating tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.
International, Politics
Trump Claims Gaza Ceasefire Deal—But Major Hurdles Loom
President Trump says a Gaza war-ending deal is in place, but Israeli and Hamas opposition, plus diplomatic complexities, threaten its viability.
International, World News
Netanyahu’s U.N. Speech Met With Empty Seats and Global Backlash
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced an almost-empty U.N. chamber as he rejected Palestinian statehood, highlighting his growing diplomatic isolation.
International, Politics
Trump Reverses Course on Ukraine Land Concessions After UN Speech
Donald Trump abandoned his demand that Ukraine cede territory to Russia just hours after his UN address, marking a dramatic reversal in his foreign policy stance.
International, World News
London Stansted Fire Causes Flight Delays, Sparks Safety Questions
A small fire in a lounge at London Stansted Airport on September 24, 2025, led to evacuations, security closures, and significant flight delays—highlighting vulnerabilities in major travel hubs.
Environment, International
EU Stays Course on Climate Despite U.S. Retreat
As the U.S. steps back from global climate action, the European Union reaffirms its commitment to deep emissions cuts—highlighting a growing transatlantic divide on the energy transition.
International, World News
Bangkok Sinkhole Swallows Road Near Royal Palace
A massive sinkhole opened in central Bangkok after a subway tunnel collapse, disrupting a key district near royal landmarks and exposing risks of rapid urban infrastructure expansion.
Health, International
Breakthrough HIV Prevention Shot Now $40 a Year
A groundbreaking deal makes the twice-yearly HIV prevention shot lenacapavir available for just $40 per year in low- and middle-income countries—potentially transforming the global fight against AIDS.