Iran temporarily closed its airspace for nearly five hours, with flight tracking data showing widespread diversions, grounded aircraft, empty corridors, and gradual normalization as operations cautiously resumed across the region.
Iran temporarily closed its airspace for nearly five hours, with flight tracking data showing widespread diversions, grounded aircraft, empty corridors, and gradual normalization as operations cautiously resumed across the region.
Philippine authorities plan to shut down AI chatbot Grok after a deepfake controversy, citing risks to public trust, misinformation spread, and potential harm to elections and national security nationwide concerns.
NASA reports that four astronauts aboard the International Space Station are returning to Earth following a medical evacuation. The crew left the ISS safely and is en route home.
Qatar confirmed that some personnel have departed a US military base in the country, citing rising regional tensions, as officials monitor security developments and ensure the safety of staff and operations.
Saudi Arabia pledged $500 million to fund development projects in Yemen, aiming to improve infrastructure, support economic recovery, and enhance living conditions amid ongoing humanitarian and reconstruction challenges nationwide efforts.
The United States will temporarily stop processing visa applications from 75 countries beginning January 21, affecting travel, study, and work plans while authorities review policies and procedures.
UN Security Council members are set to convene Thursday for a briefing on the escalating crisis in Iran, focusing on the country’s internal unrest and rights abuses amid global concern over violence and international responses.
The popular Chinese app “Are You Dead?” is set to rebrand, following viral attention and public debate, as developers aim to adopt a more user-friendly and widely acceptable name.
Experts from the EU and US report that 2025 ranked as the world’s third warmest year on record, highlighting continued global temperature rise and growing climate change concerns.
Leaders of Japan and South Korea embraced pop culture diplomacy, creating a viral moment by referencing BTS and *K-Pop Demon Hunters* songs to connect with younger audiences and highlight cultural ties.