In a 1995 speech outlining his “Visions for the 21st Century,” the renowned astrophysicist Carl Sagan called attention to the fragility of human civilization, given our infinitesimally small presence within the cosmos. Our future, he warned, depends entirely on our learning to live wisely and humbly together. Clearly, we didn’t get the message. Three decades on, our “pale blue dot” is riven by geopolitical turmoil, and the late 20th-century hope for an ascendant global liberalism has faded. Face

March 8th is an emblematic date that remembers the historical struggles of women for their rights and continues to be a day of vindication and visibility of gender equality throughout the world. Also, it reminds us that this is a universal crusade, and we must act collectively perhaps the distance. On this significant day, we pay tribute to all women who have fought for their rights throughout history, as well as those who continue to fight for a more just and equitable world for all. Only throu

Recently, DeepSeek, a one-year-old startup Chinese artificial intelligence company revealed a ChatGPT-like AI model called RI. CNN reported that DeepSeek “threatened the aura of invincibility surrounding America’s technology industry.” Due to the DeepSeek shock, the world suddenly seemed to jump into intense competition over AI technology, instead of conducting research into the problems AI may entail. Indeed, we are now living in an era of AI and drones. Chatbots have become our daily consultan

Last month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the first official foreign visit of the commission in her second term would be to India. On the same day, Marco Rubio held his first bilateral meeting as US Secretary of State with India’s Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Washington last week confirmed his country’s rising international profile. The visit ended with the promise of what Modi ca

Bajirak kalguksu is a comforting Korean dish that combines the savories of Manila clams with the chewy texture of thin, hand-cut wheat noodles. This dish has been a staple for centuries, valued not only for its flavor but also for its nutritional benefits. Manila clams are rich in calcium, iron and vitamins, making them an excellent protein source, and are known for their healing properties, particularly in promoting liver health and detoxification. Though simple, the recipe features a complex b

Collaboration with OpenAI, SoftBank could help grow Korea's tech ecosystem OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son both visited Seoul on Tuesday and had a three-way meeting with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong. They reportedly discussed collaboration on AI investments and future strategies. Their meeting is noteworthy, considering recent movements in the global AI industry. The United States and China are vying for leadership in the industry. Companies of the US and