Korean proverb of the day: ‘When whales fight, the shrimp’s back gets broken’ — A brutal reminder that when giants clash, the smallest in the room suffer in silence

When whales fight, the shrimp’s back gets broken. “When whales fight, the shrimp’s back gets broken.”It takes just eight words to describe a truth that has shaped history, politics, workplaces, and even family life.The Korean proverb 고래 싸움에 새우 등 터진다 (Gorae ssaume saeu deung teojinda) paints an unforgettable image: Two enormous whales locked in…

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‘No choice but to build atomic bomb’: IRGC-linked media urges Iran to pursue nuclear weapon despite US deal

Iran has argued that it has “no choice” but to develop a nuclear weapon to guarantee its security, despite Tehran’s recent commitment under a preliminary agreement with the United States not to pursue nuclear arms, according to a media report linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).The article, titled “No choice but to build…

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‘How can I live in this world…’: California teacher marries Gaza man to give him US citizenship; immigration attorney calls it ‘foolish’

Pinho married Salem Abu Amra A California teacher stirred a row after revealing she married a man living in Gaza, saying she did so to help him obtain US citizenship and advance the fight for Palestinian rights.51-year-old Laura Pinho is a dance teacher in Los Angeles. She disclosed the marriage during a June 16 CODEPINK…

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Elon Musk says Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott giving over $26.3 billion to charity is making the world a ‘worse place’

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott has given over $26,300,000,000 to charity, Elon Musk responds Tech tycoon Elon Musk has stirred a row after saying record-breaking, multi-billion-dollar philanthropic campaign of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos‘ ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott is harming society instead of doing charity.The contoversey erupted following reports that MacKenzie Scott has now distributed more than…

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‘Indian H1-B holders are not…’: Immigration lawyer says waiting on green cards for years is pushing professionals towards UK

Why are Indian professionals opting for UK instead of US? As uncertainty over the future of H-1B visa continues in US, more highly skilled professionals are looking at the United Kingdom as a back-up plan without giving up on their American ambitions, according to Indian-origin immigration lawyer Yash Dubal.Dubal, CEO and director of London-based A…

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A tale of two photographs: Palestinian journalist’s images capture horror of Israeli prisons

Israeli authorities placed Bani Mufleh under administrative detention in June 2025 and released him in January 2026. Two photographs of Palestinian journalist Mujahid Bani Mufleh, one taken before his detention and another after his release from Israeli custody, have drawn fresh attention to allegations surrounding conditions inside Israeli prisons. Citing his case, the Palestinian Prisoner’s…

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