I once asked my Japanese colleague, Teacher Yamamoto, “When is Teacher’s Day celebrated in Japan, and how do you celebrate it?” To my surprise, he replied, “We don’t have a Teacher’s Day.” I was taken aback by his answer and found myself questioning whether it could be true. I thought, “Why does a country known…

The World Happiness Report 2025 has named Finland the happiest country in the world for the eighth consecutive year, while the United States and the United Kingdom have seen their rankings decline further. The report included a unique study on trust, where participants were asked to deliberately “lose” their wallets to measure how much money…

An American man was apprehended at Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey for attempting to smuggle a live turtle hidden in his pants during the security screening process. The incident unfolded when a body scanner detected an anomaly, prompting airport security personnel to conduct a thorough search. During the search, officers discovered a bulge in…

1. The peoples of the Ancient East are celebrated as pioneers in various scientific fields, particularly in astronomy and medicine. A notable figure among Arab astronomers is Al-Tarik of Gibraltar, whose explorations greatly influenced the field. In recognition of his contributions, the strait separating Europe and North Africa is named the Strait of Gibraltar. 2….

**The Future of NATO: Navigating Responsibility Amidst Transatlantic Tensions** As Washington remains key to NATO, experts note that European nations must increase their security roles amid growing transatlantic rifts. In March, European leaders met in London, aiming for peace in Ukraine, while concerns about NATO cohesion loomed large. A central question emerged: Can NATO endure…

UAE Unveils $1.4 Trillion Investment Plan in the U.S. Over the Next Decade The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a substantial commitment to invest $1.4 trillion in the United States over the next ten years, according to a statement from the White House on Friday. “This new investment framework is set to significantly enhance…

US President Donald Trump Unveils Plans for Revolutionary Fighter Jet US President Donald Trump has announced his ambitious plans to develop one of the most formidable fighter jets in history. According to reports from US media, Trump intends to award a multi-billion dollar contract to Boeing for this initiative. On Friday, he met with Defense…

Iceland’s Minister for Children Resigns Over Admission of Past Relationship with Teenage Boy Asthildur Laa Thorsdottir, Iceland’s Minister for Children, has stepped down after revealing that she had a child with a teenager over 30 years ago. In a recent media interview, Thorsdottir disclosed that she began a relationship with the boy when he was…