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Trump Hints Vance, Rubio and Bessent as Possible Successors

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled how he views the Republican Party’s future leadership, naming Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of

Primary Assistant Teacher Exam Result Published, Over 69,000 Pass

The written exam results for government primary assistant teacher recruitment have been officially published by the Directorate of Primary Education,

Murky Waters and Bull Sharks: Rain‑Driven Attacks Close Australian Beaches

Australia’s east coast summer turned frightening when four shark attacks occurred within two days, prompting authorities to close dozens of

China’s Humanoid Robots: Dreams of a Robotic Workforce Still Under Human Control

At a recent artificial intelligence conference in Shanghai, cute humanoid robots greeted guests, delivered snacks and posed for selfies. These

Rise of China’s Soft Power: Cultural Exports Reshape Global Perceptions

China’s surge of soft power has been propelled by pop culture, toys and games that have captivated audiences from Seoul

Venezuela’s Hidden Bitcoin Reserves Could Reshape Crypto Markets After Maduro’s Fall

The collapse of Nicolás Maduro’s government has refocused global attention on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. But behind the headlines, analysts

Americans’ trust in crowdfunding plummets amid fees and inequities

Polls reveal scepticism about online campaigns Crowdfunding platforms have become fixtures of American life, collecting billions of dollars for medical

Japan and U.S. narrow $550 billion investment plan as landmark trade deal nears

Strategic cooperation and supply‑chain security Japan and the United States are nearing agreement on a sweeping investment plan that could

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 becomes a day of activism

Reflecting on civil rights and current divisions Across the United States, the 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day evolved

Astronomers Capture a Nova’s Blast in Unprecedented Detail, Challenging Old Theories

A nova has always been described as a sudden flare—one violent release of energy that briefly makes a star system