Myanmar’s junta chief turned president Min Aung Hlaing criticized the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) peace plan on Friday, July 31, and outlined long-term governance plans nearly four months after taking office, according to Reuters reporting. The military ousted an elected government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi in February … Read more
Nintendo plans to expand its Switch Online service by adding the 2002 GameCube action title Super Mario Sunshine on August 13, 2026, according to company announcements. Subscribers can access the game via the platform’s Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier. Super Mario Sunshine Joins Switch Online Expansion Pack According to Nintendo, players accessing the service … Read more
Girls’ Generation member Yuri has decided to leave SM Entertainment after 19 years with the agency, becoming the fifth member of the K-pop group to depart the company while maintaining her group activities, according to an official statement released by SM Entertainment on July 31. Yuri Departs SM Entertainment After Nearly Two Decades According to … Read more
The New York Knicks have filled their primary regular-season roster for the upcoming campaign, but front-office decisions continue regarding three open two-way roster spots, according to team reports. Evaluating a mix of internal returnees and Summer League standouts presents distinct roster-building choices for New York’s management. Two-Way Roster Dilemma: Tyler Nickel Versus Jack Kayil Among … Read more
A mental health patient assessed as a low risk to the public was returned to a Hawke’s Bay facility within a matter of hours on Thursday after leaving without alerting staff, according to Health New Zealand. Police located the 67-year-old man at a private residence following a notification from facility staff. Incident Timeline and Facility … Read more
Frigate is an open-source network video recorder that combines local AI object detection, broad camera compatibility, and smart home integration to deliver subscription-free, privacy-focused video surveillance, according to system documentation. By running entirely on local hardware, the platform records and analyzes video streams from compatible IP cameras while keeping footage secure within the user’s network. … Read more
The health secretary for Arica and Parinacota resigned from her post following a public hiring controversy, becoming the 31st regional official to leave office nationwide, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Health. Dr. Karla Kepec, who also serves as the regional president of the Republican Party, lost her job after advertising two … Read more
Amid ongoing regional conflicts and rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, approximately 700 Italian military personnel and multiple air defense assets, including fighter jets, are currently stationed across military bases in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait. According to reports published by Il Giornale and La Repubblica, the presence of these forces and equipment was formally … Read more
According to the military of Iran, drone strikes targeted U.S. military facilities at the Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait on Friday, marking a violent resumption of Middle East hostilities after a nearly week-long pause in the conflict. Iranian Drone Strikes Target Kuwaiti Air Base The latest escalation involves direct attacks on foreign installations in … Read more
Legendary singer Laima Vaikule, in an interview for the 1188.lv series “Un tā tas sākās,” identifies her mother’s influence as a factor behind her personality. Vaikule notes that her characteristic reserve—often misinterpreted by international audiences—is a trait inherited from her mother, reflecting a cultural tendency toward gradual trust rather than immediate familiarity. The Roots of … Read more