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Korea Investigates Fire on Ship Near Hormuz Strait

May 8, 2026

South Korean authorities have begun looking into an explosion and blaze that hit a Korean‑run vessel in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident happened on Monday while the ship was anchored close to the United Arab Emirates, and it caused damage in the engine room. The crew of 24, which

politics

US Pushes UN Move on Iran, China and Russia Likely to Block

May 8, 2026

The United States is pushing a new United Nations resolution that would require Iran to stop attacks and remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz. The plan was drafted by Washington, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. The resolution calls for Iran to halt its military a

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China’s Anti-Corruption Drive Hits Airline Boss

May 8, 2026

Liu Shaoyong, once the chief of China Eastern Airlines, faces serious bribery accusations. Authorities say he used several high‑ranking roles to favor others and pocket money and gifts. The case includes his time leading the airline, not just earlier positions. Earlier this month, China’s t

sports

Busan Preps to Pick Korea’s Esports Stars for 2026 Asian Games

May 8, 2026

The Korea e‑Sports Association will hold a national qualifying tournament in Busan on November 9–10. The event decides which players will represent South Korea at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi‑Nagoya. Busan’s role as the host city for the national esports team makes this competition official and

business

CEC Entertainment Welcomes New Finance Leader

May 8, 2026

CEC Entertainment, the big name behind Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza, has added a seasoned executive to its top team. Chris Monroe will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than three decades of money‑management experience from the restaurant, airline,

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US Destroyers Pass Hormuz Safely, Claims President

May 8, 2026

President Trump posted on his social media that three U. S. Navy destroyers successfully moved through the Strait of Hormuz while facing enemy fire. He said the ships suffered no damage, but that Iranian attackers were heavily hit and many of their small boats were destroyed. The statement came afte

business

Big Bet: Prediction Site Scores $1B Raise

May 8, 2026

Kalshi, a platform where people can wager on everything from elections to weather, just closed a $1 billion funding round that values the company at $22 billion. The deal was led by Coatue Management and marks Kalshi’s third major raise in seven months, each one doubling the company’s worth. The las

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Trump Heads to China as Oil and Tech Tangles

May 8, 2026

The United States is preparing for President Trump’s visit to China next week, a trip that could reshape both energy and technology ties between the two giants. The backdrop is the ongoing conflict in Iran, which keeps global oil prices high and pressures both nations to find new ways to stabilize m

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Alaska's Election Race Brings Unexpected Surprises

May 8, 2026

Alaska's political scene is heating up ahead of the 2026 midterms, and this year's races might not go the way most people expect. With no sitting governor running again, the state’s unique voting system could shake things up. Instead of the usual party battles, candidates from all sides will face of

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Russia's temporary truce plan gets harsh reaction from Ukraine leader

May 8, 2026

When Russia announced a brief ceasefire for its World War II memorial events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called it out as deeply inconsistent logic. He pointed out that Moscow wanted just one hour of temporary peace on May 9 while still planning more attacks right after. "They ask to ho