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US-Iran Tensions Over Nuclear Deal
18 countriesIran has rejected key US demands in a proposed ceasefire and nuclear deal, refusing to dismantle nuclear facilities or halt uranium enrichment. This disagreement has caused oil prices to surge. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps awaits orders to potentially strike US targets following a tanker incident.
Trump says the United States has “nearly unlimited” ammunition supplies
Donald Trump rejected reports that the U.S. military lacks sufficient ammunition, saying Washington has ample supplies for operations against Iran. “We have nearly unlimited amounts of medium- and hig…
Reported Iranian military deaths from US strikes this week rise to 13
Iran’s reported military death toll from US strikes this week has risen to at least 13, after the semi-official Tasnim news agency said six regular military personnel were killed in southern Iran. Tas…
Iran Attacks U.S. Targets in Kuwait Despite Trump’s Threats
Iran attacked U.S. military targets in Kuwait on Thursday, ignoring threats from President Donald Trump and widening the latest escalation in the Gulf. Kuwait’s military said it intercepted a missile …
Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’
Iran has continued to show that it can strike U.S.-used bases in the Gulf, targeting air bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait despite threats of further attacks from the U.S. president. The st…
Gloria Steinem, the US feminist activist, journalist and author, dies at 92, according to her foundation and official social media account. US and European outlets highlight her role in the women’s liberation movement and her co-founding of Ms. Magazine.
Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Writer, Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the American writer and journalist regarded as a legend of feminism, died peacefully at her home in New York at the age of 92. “Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to listen to othe…
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, whose center-parted hair and aviator glasses made her instantly recognizable, spent decades carrying the U.S. women’s movement into lecture halls, community centers, rallies and marche…
“If I had been told my fight would still be relevant in 2023”: Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem never drove. She owned neither a car nor a motorcycle, yet the journalist and feminist activist spent her life on the road, relying on taxis, planes and other people for transportation …
Gloria Steinem, the ‘godmother of 20th-century feminism,’ dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, widely known as the “godmother of 20th-century feminism,” has died at her home in New York at the age of 92, according to a statement from her foundation on Instagram. Steinem became a…
The US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting a bid by former President Donald Trump to end the policy for children born on American soil. The ruling deals a blow to efforts to restrict the practice, though Trump has called for congressional action.
US judge again blocks Trump order restricting birthright citizenship
A federal judge in Maryland has blocked Donald Trump’s latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, just two months after the US Supreme Court rejected an earlier effort by the president. Judge …
Judge blocks Trump’s latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, saying children are “citizens at birth”
A federal judge in Maryland has blocked Donald Trump’s latest effort to limit birthright citizenship, ruling that the children covered by a class action are “citizens at birth.” U.S. District Judge De…
US Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Latest Bid to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
A US federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to narrow birthright citizenship, finding that the policy likely conflicts with the Supreme Court’s ruling against his broader ef…
Judge blocks Trump’s latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship
A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump’s latest effort to restrict birthright citizenship, saying the president cannot override a constitutional guarantee through an executive order aimed at combati…
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is likely to strengthen sharply and persist through February 2027, increasing flood, drought and extreme-weather risks. UN officials warn of a climate danger zone, while other reports stress calm, prevention and preparation.
World Meteorological Organization Warns El Niño Will Strengthen
El Niño is expected to grow stronger, World Meteorological Organization Secretary-General Celeste Saulo warned. Saulo said changes in temperature and rainfall patterns would increase the risks of floo…
El Niño strengthens before our eyes, threatening the world with new extremes
El Niño is strengthening, and forecasts give it an almost 100% chance of lasting at least until February. The World Meteorological Organization says the climate phenomenon will bring major disruptions…
World Meteorological Organization urges calm and prevention as strong El Niño approaches
The World Meteorological Organization is urging governments to prepare for a very strong El Niño without treating the climate phenomenon as an automatic disaster. “El Niño does not have to be a recipe…
UN expects strongest El Niño on record, with 2027 set to be especially hot
The World Meteorological Organization says the current El Niño could become the strongest since its records began 40 years ago, with effects extending well into 2027. WMO Secretary-General Celeste Sau…
American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70 in Jackson, Mississippi. U.S. and Venezuelan coverage highlights her two Grammy Awards, while Venezuelan reporting also emphasizes her deep contralto voice and influence on jazz.
Jazz Legend Cassandra Wilson Dies at 70: Five Songs to Hear
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer whose unmistakable voice moved between blues-rooted jazz, folk, pop, R&B and country, has died at 70. She died Tuesday morning at home in Jack…
Jazz Legend Cassandra Wilson Dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the celebrated American jazz singer and Grammy winner, has died at 70 in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi. Her artistic agent announced the death, saying Wilson died peacefully a…
Cassandra Wilson, Two-Time Grammy-Winning Jazz Singer, Dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer whose soulful contralto moved across blues, folk, pop, R&B and country, has died at 70. Wilson died Tuesday morning in her native Jackson, Mis…
Grammy-winning American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, whose deep, warm alto voice brought jazz into conversation with blues, folk and other musical traditions, has died at 70. Several U.S. media outlets, including The New York Times, Th…
Lionel Messi marked his return to the Argentine national team with a goal, scoring his 117th in a 3-0 friendly victory over Iceland. The 38-year-old expressed confidence in Argentina's chances for the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing the team's fighting spirit.
Lionel Messi to Be Honored at Football Matches Across Argentina
For one minute, football matches across Argentina will stop to applaud Lionel Messi. The Argentine Football Association has ordered the tribute for the next round of official games in men’s and women’…
Argentina FA to Pause Every Game in 10th Minute for Messi Tribute
Every match in Argentina’s men’s and women’s competitions will stop in the 10th minute on the next matchday for a one-minute tribute to Lionel Messi. The Argentine Football Association said the stoppa…
GOAT Debate Settled? Lionel Messi Posts Receipt-Style Record of Argentina Career
Lionel Messi has turned the debate over football’s greatest player into a mock receipt. A new Instagram post lists his Argentina career as if it were a bill, with goals, assists, minutes and major hon…
Argentina: Every Match Will Stop in the 10th Minute to Honor Messi
Every men’s and women’s football match in Argentina will stop in the 10th minute during the next round, in a special tribute to Lionel Messi. The Argentine Football Association said the gesture recogn…
Premier League clubs spend about £3.46 billion during the summer transfer window, surpassing the previous English record of £3.14 billion. Swedish and Saudi coverage emphasizes the scale of the increase, while Nigerian coverage explains how clubs complete deals after the deadline.
Transfer Market Shows England Is Building Its Own Super League
The €145 million move of Enzo Fernández from Chelsea to Manchester City has become a symbol of the Premier League’s runaway transfer market. Chelsea bought the Argentina midfielder from Benfica for €1…
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Premier League clubs splash a record £3.46 billion on players
Money poured into the English Premier League again this summer, pushing transfer spending to a record £3.46 billion, or about $4.67 billion. The record improved for a second straight summer. Last year…
Anthony Martial Wants a Big Comeback as Six Premier League Clubs Eye Him
Anthony Martial is looking toward England again. The French striker, now 30, has become a free agent after his time at Monterrey ended without the continuation he wanted. His career has taken him from…
Premier League breaks summer transfer spending record at £3.49 billion
The Premier League has closed another transfer window with a record bill. Clubs spent more than £3.49 billion before the 2026/27 window shut on September 1. Manchester City undertook the biggest overh…
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes the war in Ukraine is nearing its end, while criticizing Western support for Kyiv. Germany expresses skepticism about a Russian proposal for former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to mediate peace talks. The Kremlin asserts the war will end in victory for Russia.
Putin: There is a chance of a peace agreement with Ukraine
Vladimir Putin says a peace agreement with Ukraine remains possible, but his message came with a simultaneous warning that Russia will continue preparing for and responding to attacks. Speaking at the…
Putin: There is a chance to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that there is a chance of reaching a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine. He also said that contacts between Moscow and Washington over the crisis…
Putin denies plans to mobilise more troops for Ukraine war
President Vladimir Putin has denied that Russia plans to mobilise more troops for its war in Ukraine, saying the country has no immediate need for another call-up. Putin dismissed reports suggesting t…
Putin speaks of peace: ‘We are in contact with Ukraine’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said there is a chance of reaching a peace agreement that could end the war against Ukraine, which has continued into its fifth year. Putin also said that contacts bet…
Flash floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 160 people, with hundreds missing. The disaster struck near the Nepal-China border, impacting foreign tourists including Australians. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities work to account for the missing.
Nepal launches #NepalCalling campaign to counter flood-driven tourism cancellations
Nepal’s tourism industry had begun to look toward a strong autumn season when the Bhotekoshi disaster reversed that optimism. Mandip Giri, managing director of the Dom Himalaya Hotel in Kathmandu’s Th…
91-Year-Old Woman Becomes Symbol of Survival After Nepal Floods Kill More Than 1,200
Guna Maya Bohara, 91, has become a symbol of survival after rescuers found her alive in mud and floodwaters in Nepal. Her rescue came after devastating flash floods killed more than 1,200 people and l…
Chinese Expert Describes Rare Tunnel-Rescue Conditions After Nepal Floods
In some of Nepal’s flooded hydropower tunnels, rescuers cannot walk into the passages because mud reaches too deep. They have instead moved slowly on a raft and used drones to survey the wreckage, acc…
Nepal Flash-Flood Death Toll Rises to 1,204 as Search for Missing Continues
Nepal’s death toll from the flash floods and landslides near the China border has risen to 1,204, according to figures attributed to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Floo…
The commander of U.S. Forces Korea emphasized the role of U.S. bases in deterring China, stating that President Xi Jinping sees them daily. Discussions are ongoing between Seoul and Washington regarding the commander's remarks, which reportedly described South Korea as a 'dagger.' Meanwhile, China and Japan clashed at the Shangri-La Dialogue over military buildup.
Chinese artists withdraw from South Korean exhibition over Taiwan naming dispute
A naming dispute over Taiwan has prompted Chinese artists to pull out of one of Asia’s biggest contemporary art events, just days before it opens in South Korea. The Gwangju Biennale is scheduled to o…
China reacts angrily to Gwangju Biennale’s Taiwan pavilion, pulls out of Gwangju and boycotts Yeosu event
Chinese artists installing work for the Gwangju Biennale’s special pavilion have packed up after the event allowed the name “Taiwan Pavilion,” triggering a broader Chinese boycott of events in the Jeo…
Gwangju Biennale Restores Taiwan Pavilion Name as China Withdraws
The Gwangju Biennale has restored the name Taiwan Pavilion, but the decision immediately triggered China’s withdrawal from the exhibition. The Chinese exhibition team announced its protest at a news c…
China sees growth in new foreign-invested firms and high-tech FDI
China established 37,711 new foreign-invested enterprises in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.4% from a year earlier, while overall foreign direct investment declined, official data showed. Actual…
Germany accuses Russia of involvement in a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and raises its threat assessment, while Russia responds by closing Goethe-Institut sites. Denmark separately says it has uncovered concrete Russian plans for sabotage.
Russia’s Ambassador Summoned by Romania, Rejects Leipzig Drone Attack Allegations as “Absurd” and “Ridiculous”
Russia’s ambassador to Romania, Vladimir Lipaev, was summoned to the Foreign Ministry after Germany officially attributed a drone incident near Leipzig/Halle airport to Moscow. Lipaev said Romanian of…
The Background to Russia-Germany Tensions Begins to Unravel
The discovery of a drone loaded with explosives at Leipzig/Halle Airport is widening an already tense dispute between Russia and Germany. Moscow has summoned Germany’s chargé d’affaires, Bernd Finke, …
Germany blames Russia for drone attack on Leipzig airport
Germany has accused Russia of responsibility for a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and responded with a series of measures against Moscow. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Germany was n…
PET says Russia is planning sabotage in Denmark: ‘We are already seeing planning now’
Russia’s hybrid operations in Denmark have reached “a new level,” according to a morning briefing that cites Denmark’s security and intelligence service, PET. PET has uncovered concrete plans for sabo…
Ho Chi Minh City constituents are urging policies to attract talent and support workers, while the city also sees growth in 'dental tourism' due to its affordability and quality. In other news, Israeli airline Arkia is expanding its Vietnam operations with new flights to Saigon, and two overseas Vietnamese footballers have received Vietnamese citizenship.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens oversight of construction, including permit-exempt projects
Ho Chi Minh City is putting even construction projects that qualify for permit exemptions under closer scrutiny. The city’s chairman ordered local administrations and management boards to correct shor…
Ho Chi Minh City orders recall and destruction of all Thai Duong cajeput oil products
Ho Chi Minh City health authorities have ordered the recall and destruction of all Thai Duong cajeput oil products after finding that the manufacturer operated without the required cosmetics productio…
Ho Chi Minh City police seek victims linked to 42 corporate bank accounts
Ho Chi Minh City police are seeking victims connected to 42 bank accounts registered under company names in an alleged fraud investigation. The city’s Criminal Police Division is investigating a case …
Ho Chi Minh City plans wider powers for communes and wards to manage roads and hire teachers
Ho Chi Minh City plans to transfer much more responsibility for local roads to communes and wards, after officials found that even minor repairs on roads with four or more lanes can be delayed when th…
Kyrgyzstan prepares to host the 6th World Nomad Games from August 31 to September 6, 2026. The event will showcase ancient nomadic culture and feature competitions, including those for Kyrgyz and Kazakh improvisational poets. Separately, U.S. Kok-Boru players visited the family of their late coach in Kyrgyzstan.
Kazakhstan Wins 18 Medals at World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
Kazakhstan’s national team has won 18 medals at the sixth World Nomad Games in the Kyrgyz Republic. The haul includes six gold medals, one silver and 11 bronze. Kazakh athletes have reached the podium…
Kyrgyzstan wins second straight kok-boru match at World Nomad Games
Kyrgyzstan secured its second consecutive victory in the kok-boru tournament at the 6th World Nomad Games, defeating Uzbekistan 16-11 in the Issyk-Kul region. Nurzhan Melisbekov led the Kyrgyz scoring…
Owner of Kyrgyzstan’s heaviest Arashan ram wins a car
Nurlan Medetov won a car after his 187-kilogram ram was named the largest Arashan sheep at Kyrchyn pasture in Kyrgyzstan. The contest formed part of the cultural and entertainment program of the World…
Kyrgyzstan wins three er enish medals at World Nomad Games
Kyrgyz athletes opened the er enish competition at the VI World Nomad Games with three medals: one gold and two silver. The first day of competition took place on September 2 at Kok-Boru Arena in Chol…
Kuala Lumpur is buzzing with activity as the Indian restaurant chain India Gate opens its 14th branch, with a 15th planned soon. Meanwhile, Malaysian police are reminding organizers of a TikTok gathering to maintain public order. The city also prepares for a 50th-anniversary bowling championship and a joint concert featuring Indonesian stars.
Malaysia’s economic growth forecast at around 5% this year
Malaysia is on course for economic growth of around 5% this year, with the semiconductor and manufacturing sectors helping drive expansion alongside a growing domestic economy. Economy Minister Akmal …
QR code scams surge in Malaysia, causing $9.4 million in losses in the first half of 2026
Malaysia recorded more than 5,000 QR code scam cases in the first six months of 2026, with losses nearing RM30 million, as police warn that a tool associated with convenient payments is increasingly b…
Oil and gas to remain vital to Malaysia’s energy transition
Malaysia must move toward cleaner energy without putting economic growth or the country’s energy security at risk, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd. Nasir said. The transition should be managed c…
Government urges Malaysia’s OGSE players to break into international markets
Malaysia is urging its oil and gas services and equipment, or OGSE, companies not to become complacent about their current strengths and to look beyond the domestic market. Economy Minister Akmal Nasr…
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an received the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Special Award, the first for a Taiwanese city, drawing comparisons to a 'Nobel Prize' for urban evaluation. His use of a 'hot pot' metaphor for Taipei has faced criticism, though allies defend it. The award's significance is debated, with some suggesting it offers a lesson in governance.
Where Is the Evidence Chiang Wan-an Used His Privilege for His Son? Li Zhenghao Lays Out the Timeline
Questions over Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s treatment of his eldest son have widened from a government-funded exchange placement to a mayor’s award linked to scouting. Chiang’s son, Chiang De-li, was …
Old photo of Taipei mayor sleeping while holding son draws criticism as ‘exploitation’
Political commentator Grace Wu Jingyi has criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an over an old photo showing him wearing glasses and holding his sleeping son. The post came amid controversy over Chiang’s…
Taipei Mayor Stumbles Through Indigenous Greeting Song in Council Quiz
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an made it through five Indigenous greetings before getting stuck on the sixth during a lighthearted quiz at the city council. The quiz came from Amis councilor Lee Fang-ru, wh…
Online Celebrity Calls Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an a Political Fool, Citing Three “Major Mistakes”
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is facing criticism over his eldest son’s selection for a city-funded international exchange program, after reports noted that the son holds U.S. citizenship. The program ha…
The 2027 Spring/Summer Seoul Fashion Week opens at Dongdaemun Design Plaza and other Seoul venues, featuring 31 brands from Sept. 1 to 6. South Korean entertainers including CRAVITY’s Minhee, Lee Ki-kwang, So Yi-hyun and Tempest’s Eunchan attend or appear at the event.
Reina Greets Fans at Seoul Fashion Week
Reina, a former member of After School, offered a lively wave for photographers at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week in Seoul. The event took place on Sept. 3 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza. The fashion wee…
Hwangbo poses with a lovely hand heart at Seoul Fashion Week
Singer Hwangbo posed for photographers with a hand-heart gesture at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week in Seoul. The event took place at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on September 3. This season’s fashion week…
[Photo] ARTMS's HeeJin greets Seoul Fashion Week with a radiant smile
ARTMS member HeeJin struck a pose as she arrived at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week. The fashion event runs from Sept. 1 to 6 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza and venues across Seoul, with 31 brands present…
SoHyang poses shyly with a finger-heart at Seoul Fashion Week
Singer SoHyang posed with a shy finger-heart gesture at the 2027 Spring/Summer Seoul Fashion Week in Seoul. The event opened at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on September 3. It features collections from 31 …
Flooding in Nepal’s Rasuwa district leaves at least 1,204 people dead, while 4,216 remain unaccounted for and authorities recover 1,114 bodies. The disaster cuts off Langtang Valley, while 23 stranded workers return to their families after five days.
Nepal weighing options to relocate Bhotekoshi flood survivors
Nepal is considering moving entire communities to safer ground after the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood destroyed around 15 settlements across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. The disaster devastated places w…
Bhotekoshi flood leaves Syafrubesi in ruins, cuts off road access
Much of Syafrubesi, a settlement in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, was swept away by the Bhotekoshi flood. Homes and hotels were destroyed, leaving extensive damage across the area. Road access remains diff…
Indian Ambassador Visits Flood-Hit Hydropower Project in Rasuwa
Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava visited Syabrubesi near Chilime in Rasuwa to see the tunnel excavation and search operation at a hydropower project buried by the recent Bhotekoshi flood. …
Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel Visits Rasuwa and Nuwakot to Monitor Flood Rescue Efforts
Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel travelled to Rasuwa and Nuwakot to monitor search and rescue operations following the Bhotekoshi flood. During his visit, Sigdel inspected rescue work inside …
Nigeria has secured the bid to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards and the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly, with President Bola Tinubu approving the hosting rights. This development highlights Nigeria's growing role in African football governance. Additionally, President Tinubu has appointed a new Special Adviser on Homeland Security.
Nigeria lawmaker urges opposition not to damage country’s image abroad
Philip Agbese, deputy spokesperson of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, says political battles over President Bola Tinubu should not be exported to Washington. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the …
Court orders Nigerian police, attorney general to grant detained Adeyemi access to lawyers
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered authorities to let detained Adeniyi Adeyemi meet his lawyers at reasonable hours, but stopped short of ordering his release or granting bail. Justice Obiora E…
Tinubu and Nigerian Leaders Praise Shettima’s Service and Patriotism at 60
President Bola Tinubu marked Vice President Kashim Shettima’s 60th birthday with a tribute that cast his deputy as both a trusted political partner and a committed public servant. Governors, Senate Pr…
Nigeria Inaugurates Steering Committee for Lagos International Financial Centre
Nigeria has formally begun coordinating the effort to turn Lagos into an international financial centre, with the federal government inaugurating a national steering committee for the initiative. Secr…
South Korean actor Kim Seol-hyun appears on the opening ceremony red carpet of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival in Jecheon, South Korea. Coverage highlights her sleeveless look, movie-style entrance, sparkling smile and striking presence.
Kim Seol-hyun’s Radiant Look Needs No Spotlight
Kim Seol-hyun arrived at the opening red carpet of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival with a look described as bright enough to need no extra lighting. The opening ceremony took plac…
Kim Seol-hyun Shows Off a Breezy Sleeveless Look
Kim Seol-hyun showed off a breezy sleeveless look at the opening ceremony red carpet of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival. The ceremony was held on Sept. 3 at the summer plaza of Je…
Kim Seol-hyun Makes a Movie-Style Entrance
Kim Seol-hyun made a movie-style entrance at the opening ceremony red carpet of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival. The ceremony was held on Sept. 3 at the summer plaza of Jecheon Ar…
Kim Seol-hyun Wins Attention With a Sparkling Smile
Kim Seol-hyun drew attention with her sparkling smile at the opening ceremony red carpet of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival. The event took place on Sept. 3 at the summer plaza of…
South Korean Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won denies wrongdoing and says he lacks the authority or intention to drop President Lee Jae-myung’s case. Han Dong-hoon calls on Kim to face a special counsel probe, while the People Power Party condemns Lee’s cabinet reshuffle as an attack on governance.
Editorial: Kim Seung-won Must Keep His Pledge Not to Direct Prosecutors to Drop Charges
Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won has drawn attacks from the People Power Party and others as a prospective “minister for dropping charges.” Against that backdrop, the editorial welcomes his stat…
Kim Seung-won: “The justice minister has no authority to withdraw an indictment”
Kim Seung-won, nominated to become South Korea’s justice minister, said he has no intention of ordering the withdrawal of the indictment in President Lee Jae-myung’s case. “The prosecutor must decide,…
Han Dong-hoon Tells Kim Seung-won: ‘Stop Running and Face a Special Counsel Probe’
Han Dong-hoon accused Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won of “effectively running away” instead of answering whether allegations against him were true. The dispute concerns a claimed request for ap…
Kim Seung-won denies wrongdoing over drug-trial allegations and challenges deferred prosecution
Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won said he has no intention of using ministerial authority to cancel proceedings in a case involving President Lee Jae-myung. Speaking outside his confirmation-hear…
German lawmakers, police and experts call for stronger protection of critical infrastructure after suspected sabotage and attack attempts target power facilities in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia. Bavaria’s Greens seek inspections and emergency exercises, while Schleswig-Holstein increases patrols around sensitive sites.
Sabotage: Bavaria’s Greens call for stronger protection of critical infrastructure
Bavaria’s Greens are calling for stronger protection of critical infrastructure after two attacks disrupted or threatened electricity facilities elsewhere in Germany. They want particularly important …
After several incidents, Schleswig-Holstein strengthens protection of critical infrastructure
Schleswig-Holstein is increasing police protection around critical infrastructure after sabotage and attack attempts in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia. The state police has stepped up patrols …
Greens demand stronger protection for critical infrastructure after attacks on power supply
Germany’s Greens say the country is poorly prepared for attacks on critical infrastructure after two incidents targeted the power supply within hours of each other. Green parliamentary secretary Irene…
Experts call for rules to protect Germany's power grid after attacks
Attacks on power infrastructure in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia have prompted fresh calls for stronger protection and clearer rules in Germany. Hans-Walter Borries, deputy chairman of the Fe…
South Korean actress Moon Ga-young attends a beauty brand pop-up opening in Seoul’s Seongsu district. She poses for photographers in an elegant white outfit, drawing attention with her defined waist and shy smile.
Moon Ga-young Shows Off a Defined Waist at Beauty Event
Moon Ga-young drew attention with her defined waist as she posed for photographers at a beauty brand’s pop-up opening event in Seongsu, Seoul. The event took place on Sept. 3, 2026. TWICE’s Mina, 2PM’…
Moon Ga-young Radiates in White at Beauty Event
Moon Ga-young appeared in white with a striking presence at a beauty brand’s pop-up opening event in Seongsu, Seoul. The event took place on Sept. 3, 2026. TWICE’s Mina, 2PM’s Ok Taec-yeon, actor Kang…
Moon Ga-young Commands Attention at Beauty Event
Moon Ga-young captured the attention of those at the event as she posed for photographers at a beauty brand’s pop-up opening in Seongsu, Seoul. The photo event was held on Sept. 3, 2026. TWICE’s Mina,…
Moon Ga-young Brings Elegant Style in White
Moon Ga-young showcased an elegant white look at a beauty brand’s pop-up opening event in Seongsu, Seoul. The photo event was held on Sept. 3, 2026. TWICE’s Mina, 2PM’s Ok Taec-yeon, actor Kang Hoon a…
Malaysia’s PAS says it is ready for the 16th general election and plans to defend every parliamentary and state seat it holds. The party also urges its scholars to develop principled leaders, while UMNO Youth sends a delegation to PAS’s congress in Kota Bharu.
PAS and UMNO youth wings urged to lead Muslim unity agenda
PAS Youth wants to strengthen its relationship with UMNO Youth and take the lead in what it calls an agenda of Muslim unity. Its chief, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden, said the effort must begin now beca…
PAS Says It Is Ready for Malaysia’s 16th General Election, Whenever It Comes
PAS says it is ready for Malaysia’s 16th general election, whether it comes early or later. Party president Abdul Hadi Awang said PAS had already made the necessary preparations, including selecting c…
PAS youth wing approves plan to contest every seat the party holds
PAS Youth has approved a plan to keep contesting every parliamentary and state seat the party currently holds, even if it works with other parties in the next election. The motion, submitted by the PA…
PAS Scholars Must Produce Statesmen, Not Merely Chase Power, Party Leader Says
PAS’s religious scholars should aim to produce statesmen who leave a legacy, not leaders focused only on acquiring power, the party’s Ulama chief Ahmad Yahya said in Kota Bharu. Speaking at the 65th a…
South Korean Basic Income Party lawmaker Yong Hye-in says she may retain her proportional-representation seat if appointed gender equality minister. She argues that resigning could leave her party without a parliamentary seat, while another account says she gives no answer on the issue.
Yong Hye-in reported over allegation that political funds paid her husband’s salary
Basic Income Party lawmaker Yong Hye-in, a candidate for minister of gender equality and family, has been reported to police over allegations that political funds were used to pay part of her husband’…
Yong Hye-in reported over alleged use of 300 million won in party dues to pay her husband
Ministerial nominee Yong Hye-in has been reported to police over allegations that political funds paid to her party as special dues ultimately helped pay her husband’s salary. Lee Jong-bae, a former P…
People Power Party unleashes barrage of insults at Yong Hye-in
The People Power Party leadership turned its fire on Yong Hye-in at a public meeting on the third, using language that went well beyond ordinary political criticism. Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok calle…
Ministerial nominee Yong Hye-in reported over alleged political funds violations
Yong Hye-in, nominated to become South Korea’s minister of Gender Equality and Family, has been reported to police over the Basic Income Party’s special dues and her husband’s salary from the party. L…
