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The dollar leapt as investors tuned out Venezuela turmoil and tuned into a slate of U.S. data that hints at a longer rate-hike cycle, powering the greenback to two-month highs.
Mickey Rourke, 71, turns to fans for $60,000 after eviction threat, revealing how medical bills and vanished roles left the Oscar-nominee scrambling to save his home.
South Korea mourns Ahn Sung-ki, the veteran actor whose 130-film career helped elevate Korean cinema to world stages. He was 74.
In a rare public confirmation, Timothée Chalamet thanked “partner of 3 years” Kylie Jenner while accepting Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards, ending months of speculation.
South Korea bids farewell to Ahn Sung-ki, the beloved actor whose 65-year career elevated Korean cinema to global prominence. He was 74.
South Korea has lost its most enduring screen presence, Ahn Sung-ki, whose 150-plus films shaped national identity and carried Korean cinema to the world.
Private PMI data show China’s services sector expanding at the slowest pace in six months, fanning fears of a broader demand slump.
Jimmy Kimmel accepted his Critics Choice trophy with zingers at Trump, TikTok and the supposed death of late night, proving the format still has bite.
Israel becomes the first non-African state to recognize Somaliland, reshaping Red Sea geopolitics and angering Somalia.
Ikea’s $4 USB-C charger lands in stores worldwide, undercutting Apple and Anker by as much as 75% and signaling the furniture giant’s next frontier: budget tech accessories.