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A night of political turmoil in South Korea has shaken stability in a key US ally, sending ripples through the region and Washington during heightened global tensions. President Yoon Suk Yeol’s sudden declaration of martial law, claiming to protect liberal democracy, was swiftly reversed after fierce political opposition and public protests.

Russian authorities have arrested Mikhail Matveev, a 32-year-old wanted by the United States for his alleged involvement in ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure. Known online by aliases such as Wazawaka and Boriselcin, Matveev has been linked to ransomware groups like LockBit, Hive, and Babuk, which have targeted hospitals, airlines, and government organizations.

The outgoing Biden administration's efforts in science and technology, led by Arati Prabhakar, have focused on critical areas such as AI safety, immigration, and technological advancement through initiatives like the CHIPS Act.

China's central bank governor, Pan Gongsheng, reaffirmed plans to maintain an accommodative monetary policy in 2025 to counter economic challenges, including a potential trade war with the US under Donald Trump’s second term.

Rihanna stole the spotlight at the 2024 Fashion Awards in a striking pale blue fluffy coat, paired with a lacy black gown, a massive furry hat, and leather gloves, as she posed alongside A$AP Rocky at the Royal Albert Hall.

Despite advancements in cybersecurity tools, human vulnerability remains a significant weak point, with phishing being one of the most dangerous forms of social engineering.

A new sulfur-based compound, developed by researchers at Louisiana State University (LSU), could revolutionize construction on both the Moon and Earth by enabling faster, waterless building.

Elon Musk’s approach to Washington politics has been unconventional, marked by significant cuts to Tesla’s lobbying efforts and a reliance on his personal involvement rather than traditional lobbyists.

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he has granted a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for federal tax and gun convictions.

Sir Elton John, 77, left his husband, David Furnish, 62, emotional in his new documentary after revealing he wouldn't be around to see their sons, Zachary (13) and Elijah (11), get married.

Vay is testing a new car rental service in Las Vegas, where vehicles are delivered remotely by "teledrivers." Using an iOS app, customers can summon a car, which is driven to them by operators sitting miles away at stations equipped with racing simulator-like controls.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani denied U.S. charges accusing him and his Adani Group executives of running a large-scale bribery scheme. Speaking at an awards ceremony in Jaipur, Adani called the allegations "baseless" and vowed to pursue "all possible legal recourse."