By: The Trek News Desk An unexpected pop culture trend has taken over Chinese households ahead of this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations, with Harry Potter character Draco Malfoy becoming a surprising symbol of good fortune. Played by British actor Tom Felton, Draco Malfoy has found a new identity in China, not as a fictional…
By: The Trek News Desk Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukraine’s energy networks, leaving thousands of homes in Kyiv and Kharkiv without power and heating. Ukrainian officials reported on Tuesday that after a brief pause, a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeted the country’s critical infrastructure. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said approximately…
By: The Trek News Desk French authorities have carried out raids at the France-based offices of Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed that its cybercrime division is leading the operation, with assistance from the European law enforcement agency Europol. According to prosecutors, the…
By: The Trek News Desk Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear before Congress in connection with the investigation into late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The development comes just days before the House Oversight Committee was expected to vote on holding the couple…
By: The Trek News Desk As conversations around artificial intelligence and digital governance dominated Web Summit Qatar 2026, an emerging social media platform, UpScrolled, captured significant attention for its challenge to established Big Tech players. Launched last year, UpScrolled has already crossed millions of downloads globally and is currently ranked among the top apps in…
By: The Trek News Desk The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has reopened for civilian movement, marking the first time since May 2024 that Palestinians have been able to cross. Following the reopening, a small number of people have started moving across the border, though the process remains highly restricted. The…
By: The Trek News Desk China has executed four additional members of the notorious Bai family crime syndicate, which had been operating large-scale cyber fraud networks in Myanmar, according to state media reports. Authorities said the individuals were part of organised criminal groups involved in online scams, illegal casinos, human trafficking, and violent crimes along…
By: The Trek News Desk Senior British politician and former cabinet minister Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party, saying he does not want to cause the party any “further embarrassment” following new disclosures linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to reports that emerged late Saturday night, Lord Mandelson’s name appears…
By: The Trek News Desk Software giant Oracle has announced plans to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion in funding in 2026 as part of its strategy to significantly expand its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The investment is aimed at meeting growing demand from large-scale enterprises and technology clients. The company, chaired by billionaire…
By: The Trek News Desk At least 12 miners lost their lives in a Russian drone strike in eastern Ukraine, according to the country’s largest private energy company, DTEK. The attack targeted a bus carrying mine workers who were returning home after completing their shift in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukraine’s emergency services confirmed that at…
