Francis Clifford Smith, the oldest inmate in the United States, died at age 101 in June after spending 76 years behind bars following an eight-time overturning of a death sentence and a life marked by maintained innocence claims, prison bird-feeding routines, and late-life placement in a Connecticut nursing care facility. A Century Behind Bars and … Read more
Argentina’s women’s field hockey team defeated Scotland 2-0 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium, securing first place in Group B with seven points and advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. Group B of the Belgium-Netherlands 2026 Hockey World Cup closes this Wednesday, defining the future … Read more
South Korea confirmed that joint military drills with the United States will end six days early on Friday. The abrupt truncation follows a directive from U.S. President Donald Trump, who cited his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and pushed to arrange an in-person meeting this fall. Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff announced … Read more
SK Biopharmaceuticals has reached a settlement with Indian generic drug developer MSN Laboratories in a U.S. patent lawsuit regarding the epilepsy drug Xcopri. The agreement allows MSN to market a generic version between 2032 and 2039, ending litigation in Delaware federal court while leaving two separate lawsuits active. The dispute centers on the epilepsy drug … Read more
President Donald Trump threatened U.S. ally Oman with military force on Monday, August 17, 2026, warning that Washington would bomb the Gulf nation if it interferes with separate negotiations to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz as a critical 60-day diplomatic window expired. Strait of Hormuz Negotiations and the Expiring Peace Window A 60-day Memorandum … Read more
Iran rejected U.S. warnings and demanded that Washington accept the reality of defeat after President Donald Trump suggested declaring the Strait of Hormuz a United States territory. Tensions remain high as a 60-day negotiating window closes with oil traffic slowed to a trickle and tanker strikes continuing. A defiant Tehran told Washington on Saturday to … Read more
As Afghanistan marks five years since the return of the Taliban on August 15, 2021, the de facto government is celebrating with banner-filled streets amid persistent economic crisis, international isolation, and a growing resurgence of armed opposition groups across the country. The Taliban regime in Kabul prepared to commemorate its fifth anniversary in power this … Read more
Remedy Entertainment is banking on an accessible price point and aggressive international marketing to turn around its financial fortunes as the studio prepares for its largest release to date. The Finnish game developer reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, revealing steep revenue declines while increasing marketing efforts for … Read more