Author: Tanjid Osman

North Korea has unexpectedly stopped foreign visitors from entering its newly launched Wonsan-Kalma beach resort. The large seaside complex opened to local tourists on July 1, with a small group of Russians visiting shortly after. However, the site is now closed to international travelers. According to a notice on DPR Korea Tour, a website managed by North Korea’s tourism office, the resort is “temporarily not receiving foreign tourists.” No reason was given for the ban, nor was a timeline for reopening shared. The resort is located along North Korea’s eastern coast. Officials say it can host up to 20,000 guests.…

Many large U.S. employers are preparing to reduce health benefits in 2026 as spending on weight-loss drugs grows rapidly. A recent survey shows 51% of companies with 500 or more workers plan to raise cost-sharing, including higher deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. This is up from 45% who said the same for 2025. Rising concern centers on the price of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Zepbound. About 77% of employers named these medicines as a key cost issue, reflecting the growing financial strain on company health plans. A pharmacy expert, Alysha Fluno from Mercer, explained that…

Von Miller, the veteran NFL linebacker, has chosen his new team for the 2025 season. The former Denver Broncos star announced he will sign with the Washington Commanders, ending speculation about his next move. On Wednesday evening, Miller shared a tweet showing him wearing the Commanders uniform with the number 24. This number honors his former teammate, Champ Bailey. Miller also posted a photo of Bailey on his Instagram page, showing respect to the Broncos legend. Miller’s NFL career began with the Denver Broncos, where he played for over ten years. He was a key player in the Broncos’ victory…

The second week of the Liga MX Apertura 2025 tournament kicked off with two exciting matches played midweek. These early games were scheduled ahead of this Sunday’s Champion of Champions clash between América and Toluca in Carson, California. América took on Tijuana at home after drawing with Juárez in the season opener. This time, they came out stronger and earned their first victory of the campaign. Bryan Rodríguez opened the scoring for América with a penalty in the 35th minute. Tijuana hit back early in the second half when Ramiro Árciga found the net in the 56th minute to level…

As global demand grows for green shipping solutions, ammonia is emerging as a key carbon-neutral fuel for the future. Countries in Asia, especially Japan, China, and South Korea, are now competing for leadership in the new ammonia-powered ships market. Japan has made a notable breakthrough with Sasaki Shipbuilding securing the world’s first order for an ammonia bunkering vessel. These ships are designed to carry and supply ammonia fuel to other vessels. Ammonia is seen as a promising alternative to traditional fuels because it emits no carbon when burned and has 1.5 times more energy density than liquefied hydrogen. It is…

A new direct flight from Montreal to Belize is set to change how European travelers reach the Central American destination. Starting December 8, 2025, Air Canada will operate a nonstop service between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and Philip Goldson International Airport in Belize City. This marks the first direct link between Montreal and Belize, offering same-day travel from Europe through a single connection. The move is expected to boost Belize’s growing appeal among European visitors, making the journey shorter, easier, and more affordable. The new route will run once a week. Flights will leave Montreal each Monday in the late afternoon…

New research shows that Ozempic and similar medications could help men with obesity or Type 2 diabetes boost their testosterone levels. The findings come from SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital, where a team studied 110 men who were using GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), or tirzepatide (Zepbound). These men were around 54 years old and were not using testosterone replacement or other hormone therapy. Over an 18-month period, they lost about 10% of their body weight on average. During that time, the number of men with normal testosterone levels rose from 53% to 77%.…

Amanda Shires is returning with powerful new music after a quiet period following her public split from fellow musician Jason Isbell. Her upcoming album, Nobody’s Girl, scheduled for release on September 26, is a deeply personal project that shines a light on resilience, recovery, and the strength found in vulnerability. The first single from the album, A Way It Goes, is now available alongside a music video. The song gives listeners a raw but hopeful glimpse into Shires’ emotional journey after her divorce, capturing both pain and strength in a way only she can. Shires recently shared that she was…

The Sparks kept their energy high and never slowed down in a strong 99-80 victory against the Washington Mystics. The game was filled with fast plays, tough defense, and teamwork that showed the Sparks’ best basketball this season. As the first half neared its end, Dearica Hamby made a dramatic shot. The ball hit the front rim and looked like it would bounce out. But the spin on the ball carried it back to the rim. After bouncing twice more, it finally fell in. Hamby fell with the ball, and her teammates rushed to celebrate. The crowd at Crypto.com Arena…

Kyle Schwarber stole the show in the All-Star Game with a stunning performance in the swing-off, earning the Ted Williams All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award. The National League won the game 7-6 after out-homering the American League 4-3. The AL had tied the score in the ninth inning, but Schwarber’s three home runs in the swing-off sealed the victory for the NL. Schwarber hit all three of his swings for home runs. They flew 428 feet, 461 feet, and 382 feet. His powerful hits gave the National League a one-homer lead going into the final round. The AL’s Jonathan…