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Trump Depicts Venezuela as 51st U.S. State
Past coverageFormer U.S. President Donald Trump shared a map on his social media depicting Venezuela as the 51st U.S. state. He also commented that Venezuela is not yet ready for elections, while a U.S. Congressman suggested the country is nearing freedom due to Trump's influence.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado criticizes Trump’s Venezuela oil deal: “Resources belong to the people”
María Corina Machado has publicly challenged Donald Trump’s oil agreement with Venezuela, arguing that the country’s underground wealth belongs to its people, not to a government she considers illegit…
María Corina Machado criticizes Venezuela-US oil agreement
María Corina Machado says Venezuela needs much more than money directed only to its oil industry. In a video recorded in exile and posted on X, the Venezuelan opposition leader acknowledged public con…
Venezuelan opposition leader questions US oil deal with ‘illegitimate regime’
María Corina Machado has challenged Donald Trump’s oil agreement with Venezuela, but she has chosen her words carefully. She says the United States is the partner Venezuela needs to develop its resour…
Venezuela: Legal questions surround the “largest oil deal in world history”
Nearly three decades ago, Venezuela debated its oil policy openly. Today, Venezuelans learned about a deal involving their country’s reserves through a brief social-media message from the president of…
Kwak Si-Yang Marriage
Past coverageSouth Korean actors Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae announce plans to marry after dating secretly for about a year. Their Nov. 28 ceremony will include family, relatives and close friends.
Actors Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae Announce Marriage After Year-Long Secret Relationship
Actor Kwak Si-yang and actress Yoo Ji-ae, a former member of Lovelyz, have announced that they will marry after dating secretly for one year. Kwak’s agency, 9ato Entertainment, said the couple plans t…
Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae Reveal Marriage After a Year of Secret Dating
Actor Kwak Si-yang surprised the public with an unexpected marriage announcement after previously saying that he wanted to marry soon but did not have enough money in reality. He reportedly dated his …
Kwak Si-yang and former Lovelyz member Yoo Ji-ae to marry after a year of dating
Actors Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae, a former member of the girl group Lovelyz, will marry on Nov. 28 after about a year of dating. Their agencies, 9ato Entertainment and K-Plus, said the couple had “pr…
Actors Kwak Si-yang and former Lovelyz member Yoo Ji-ae to marry in November
Actors Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae, who formerly belonged to the K-pop group Lovelyz, will marry on Nov. 28. Kwak's agency, 9Ato Entertainment, announced that the couple plans to hold a wedding in Nove…
London Robotaxis And Politics
Past coverageUber and British startup Wayve launch commercial robotaxi rides in London, expanding autonomous transport in the United Kingdom. The city also draws a weekend travel recommendation from Latvia and a bid by Green Party leader Zack Polanski to contest a London parliamentary seat.
CBS reporter tests London's first self-driving taxis
London has launched its first self-driving taxis, with 15 Uber vehicles now operating in the city. A supervisor must remain in each vehicle. CBS News reporter Leigh Kiniry tested one of the autonomous…
A weekend in London: what can you fit into two days?
Sometimes a weekend in Latvia is not enough. The answer, according to the writer, is London, less than three hours away by plane and far from the permanently gloomy city some visitors imagine. During …
UK Green Party leader Polanski announces intention to run for Starmer's MP seat in London
Zack Polanski wants to turn Keir Starmer’s former London constituency into a direct contest between Labour and the Green Party. The Green Party leader told the Camden New Journal that he intends to st…
After exiting Nigeria, Uber unveils robotaxi service in London
Uber has brought its robotaxi experiment to London, even as the company has just left Nigeria after more than 12 years of ride-hailing operations there. The launch places autonomous vehicles on the ro…
LG Sweeps Doosan
Past coverageThe LG Twins beat the Doosan Bears 1-0 at Jamsil Baseball Stadium to complete a three-game sweep in South Korea’s KBO League. LG’s Austin hit a solo home run off Kwak Bin, who pitched seven strong innings in the loss.
Doosan’s bats fail Kwak Bin despite his all-out effort
Kwak Bin threw until his shoulder seemed ready to come apart, but Doosan’s bats could not produce even a sacrifice fly. The Bears lost 1-0 to the LG Twins at Jamsil Baseball Stadium and dropped all th…
LG’s Austin Crushes Kwak Bin’s 157 kph Fastball to Split Jamsil, Calling It a Huge Victory
A single swing broke up a pitchers’ duel at Jamsil. LG Twins slugger Austin hit a solo home run off Doosan Bears starter Kwak Bin, whose fastball reached 157 kph, to give LG a 1-0 victory. Kwak delive…
LG Sweep Rival Doosan as Kwak Bin Takes Tough Loss Despite Seven Strong Innings
LG Twins completed a sweep of their three-game rivalry series against the Doosan Bears with a 1-0 victory at Seoul’s Jamsil Stadium. The win extended LG’s winning streak to four games. The third-place…
Kwak Bin celebrates after a strikeout
Doosan Bears pitcher Kwak Bin raised his arms in celebration at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul after striking out LG Twins batter Moon Jeong-bin in the seventh inning. The KBO League game featured K…
Go Woo-seok Returns
Past coverageLG Twins pitcher Go Woo-seok returns to Jamsil Stadium after three years and watches the team face the Doosan Bears. LG chairman Koo Kwang-mo welcomes him, while Oh Ji-hwan reacts positively to his return.
[Photo] Go Woo-seok Clearly Likes Being Back at Jamsil
Go Woo-seok appeared at Jamsil Stadium on Sept. 3, watching LG’s game against Doosan. The photograph captures the LG player at the stadium, with the caption suggesting that he feels especially comfort…
[Photo] LG Dugout Brightens After Go Woo-seok’s Return
Go Woo-seok watched LG’s game against Doosan at Jamsil Stadium on Sept. 3. The headline frames his return as a source of renewed energy in the LG dugout, while the photograph shows him following the g…
[Photo] Oh Ji-hwan Welcomes Go Woo-seok’s Return
Go Woo-seok watched LG’s game against Doosan at Jamsil Stadium on Sept. 3. The caption presents his return as a welcome sight for LG captain Oh Ji-hwan, pairing the photograph with a headline about th…
LG chairman Koo Kwang-mo personally welcomes Go Woo-seok as he returns to Jamsil
Go Woo-seok returned to Jamsil in an LG Twins uniform after three years, facing reporters before the team’s game against the Doosan Bears. The pitcher appeared somewhat nervous as he spoke at his offi…
West Bank Sanctions
Past coverageThe EU has agreed to impose sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank and Hamas leaders, including entry bans and asset freezes. This decision follows a surge in violence against Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israeli forces dismantled a Palestinian forgery ring in the West Bank, and a controversial bill to establish an antiquities authority there advanced in the Knesset.
Israelis shoot dead two Palestinian teenagers after settlers encircle village
Two Palestinian teenagers were shot dead in a village surrounded by settlers, while Israeli troops reportedly escorted settlers into al-Mughayyir and razed an entire village outside Hebron. The victim…
Friend and frank critic: Huckabee on Israel, Gaza, and why Iran may need a 'third kick of the mule'
Mike Huckabee wants the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem to host more than a diplomatic celebration. For the US ambassador to Israel, the venue reflects the historic connection he sees between America…
Two Palestinian Teenagers Killed by Israeli Fire in West Bank, Officials Say
Two Palestinian teenagers were killed by Israeli army fire in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Omar Mohammad Naji al-Nassan, 19, and Khalil Rasem Khalil Shahada, 1…
“Israel's prime minister is holding the Middle East hostage”
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi arrived in Vienna with a blunt warning about the West Bank and an equally blunt accusation against Israel's leadership: "Netanyahu is holding the Middle East ho…
Kuala Lumpur Events and Openings
Past coverageKuala 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 …
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…
Malaysia studies proposal to establish Law Reform Commission
The Malaysian government is studying a proposal to establish a Law Reform Commission as a permanent mechanism for reviewing the country’s laws and recommending changes. Azalina Othman Said, the minist…
TVING Data Breach
Past coverageA joint South Korean government-private investigation finds that 39.54 million TVING accounts were exposed, including names, passwords and phone numbers. The breach also affects 361 development projects and prompts TVING to apologize and offer compensation.
Editorial: Nearly 40 million TVING accounts exposed, revealing a streaming giant’s lax data security
Nearly every account stored by South Korean streaming service TVING appears to have been exposed. A joint investigation team under the Ministry of Science and ICT said 39.54 million accounts were leak…
Tving Data Breach Exposes 39.54 Million Accounts, Including Names, Passwords and Phone Numbers
Tving’s security failure exposed far more than customer accounts. A government investigation found that hackers obtained personal information from 39.54 million accounts and also stole source code, re…
Tving apologizes for data breach and offers compensation to all affected users
Tving has apologized for a large-scale personal data breach and promised to rebuild its security system from the ground up. At a briefing in Seoul on the 3rd, Tving CEO Choi Joo-hee said the company a…
Science Ministry: Tving Data Breach Exposed 39.54 Million Accounts and 361 Development Projects
A data breach at South Korean streaming service Tving exposed information linked to 39.54 million accounts and 361 internal development projects, according to a joint public-private investigation. The…
Israel Iran Tensions
Past coverageIsrael’s Defense Minister Israel Katz says an Iranian attack would remove restrictions on the Israel Defense Forces and threatens retaliatory strikes. Arye Deri says the IDF views haredi enlistment as a major problem, while reports focus on Benjamin Netanyahu’s delayed contact with the military chief after the Oct. 7 attack.
Israel’s defense minister says an Iranian attack would free the IDF from ‘any restrictions’
Israel’s defense minister has threatened to send Iran back to the Stone Age if it attacks, declaring that such a move would free the Israel Defense Forces from “any restrictions.” Speaking to Defense …
Deri Says IDF Sees Haredi Soldiers as a ‘Very Big Headache’
Shas chairman Arye Deri said the IDF does not want haredi soldiers and prefers a secular army, arguing that ultra-Orthodox enlistment creates “a very big headache” for the military. Deri made the rema…
Netanyahu spoke with IDF chief three hours into Oct. 7, Iran pressure fuels regime divisions
The Jerusalem Post’s podcast roundup lists reports that Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the IDF chief three hours into the October 7 attacks and that pressure on Iran is fueling divisions within its reg…
Netanyahu spoke to IDF chief three hours after Oct. 7 attack began, report says
Benjamin Netanyahu’s first conversation with then-IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi on Oct. 7, 2023, took place at 9:45 a.m., three hours after Hamas attacks began, KAN News reported. Netanyahu had rece…
Panathinaikos Greek Cup Start
Past coveragePanathinaikos opens its Greek Cup League Phase campaign with a 1-0 win over Niki Volou at OAKA. Panathinaikos, Olympiacos, AEK and Atromitos all win their opening matches, while Olympiacos leads the standings.
Greek Cup: League Phase standings after Panathinaikos win
The first round of the Greek Cup’s League Phase ended with four teams opening their campaigns with victories. Panathinaikos beat Niki Volos 1-0, while Olympiacos won 4-0 away to AEL and took first pla…
Panathinaikos 1-0 Niki Volou: Taborda provides the answer again
Panathinaikos needed a single goal from Taborda to overcome Niki Volou, winning 1-0 at the OAKA in the opening round of the Greek Cup League Phase. The home side held possession and controlled the mat…
Panathinaikos makes surprise goalkeeper choice against Niki Volou
Jacob Neestrup surprised with his choice of goalkeeper for Panathinaikos’ Greek Cup match against Niki Volou, selecting Peña to start instead of Kotσαris, who had been expected in the lineup. The 20-y…
Greek Cup: Where and when to watch Panathinaikos face Niki Volos
Panathinaikos opens its League Phase campaign in the Superbet Greek Cup on Thursday night, welcoming Niki Volos to OAKA at 9 p.m. The team, led by Jacob Neestrup, is looking to make a winning start to…
Paraguay Drug Smuggling
Past coverageBrazilian authorities seized 250 ampoules of unregistered slimming drugs smuggled from Paraguay. The medications were transported without proper documentation.
Guaraní appreciation erodes gains from Paraguay’s stronger export volumes
Paraguay exported 4.07 million more tonnes in the 12 months from August 2025 through July 2026, a 27% increase. Yet export income in guaraníes barely changed, falling from G. 81.97 trillion to G. 81.8…
Salvadoran Coffee Targets New Business Opportunities in Paraguay
A Paraguayan importer’s interest in adding Salvadoran coffee to its portfolio has opened a new avenue for the country’s producers in a market served by hotel and restaurant chains. El Salvador’s concu…
Doctors’ resignations: What does Paraguay’s Civil Service Law say?
A mass resignation wave among doctors in Paraguay has collided with the bureaucracy of the country’s new public-service rules. Specialists from major hospitals, including San Pablo, Coronel Oviedo, Ci…
Enrique Berni launches re-election campaign for Paraguay’s Magistracy Council
Enrique Berni opened his central campaign headquarters in Asunción before a large gathering of lawyers and labor leaders, marking a new stage in his bid for re-election to Paraguay’s Council of the Ma…
Thessaloniki Incidents
Past coverageA retired police officer faces accusations of poisoning stray cats in Thessaloniki, Greece, while a separate incident saw a fire injure one worker at a car repair shop. Additionally, a pride flag was vandalized at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Thessaloniki protest schedule set ahead of the Thessaloniki International Fair
Thessaloniki faces a packed schedule of demonstrations on Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5, as the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair gets underway. Health workers, employees, farmers,…
Thessaloniki’s Toumba archaeological site moves toward a new phase, with design competition planned for 2026
The archaeological Toumba hill in Thessaloniki is moving beyond excavation and toward an organized plan to present the site and the hill itself. Greece’s Culture Ministry said it will launch a design …
Thessaloniki: Jewelry Store Robbed in Lagadas as Suspect Points Shotgun at Police Officer
A jewelry-store burglary in Lagadas, Thessaloniki, escalated when one of the suspected robbers allegedly pointed a shotgun at a police officer. The break-in occurred in the early morning, close to the…
Thessaloniki: 74 People Face Trial Over Alleged Fake Disability Certifications
Seventy-four people, including doctors, administrative employees at disability-certification centers and private individuals, have been sent to trial in Thessaloniki over alleged fake disability certi…
Athens News Briefs
Past coverageIn Athens, a decomposed body was found in an apartment, leading to an arrest. Separately, coaches engaged in a heated exchange at a conference, while discussions continue about the historical significance and use of the city's monuments.
€5 million donation proposed for military trauma center in Athens and Lebanon
A €5 million donation could create a new military trauma center in Athens and a linked facility in Lebanon. Greece’s Ministry of National Defence received the proposal from Reggeborgh Invest B.V. The …
Olympiacos: Leon Bailey’s arrival time in Athens revealed
Leon Bailey is scheduled to land in Athens at 12:35 a.m. as he prepares to complete his move to Olympiacos. The Greek club officially finalized the signing of the 29-year-old Jamaican winger on Wednes…
Antonis Samaras to Set Up Political Headquarters in Historic Athens Building
Antonis Samaras is preparing to set up his political headquarters in one of central Athens' most recognizable publishing addresses. His former prime ministerial team has reportedly rented the top two …
A New Green Athens Riviera: The €370 Million AENAON Park
A €370 million project is set to transform a long-neglected section of Athens’ coastal front into the AENAON Metropolitan Park, a vast public space for greenery, recreation, sport and culture. The par…
Kazakhstan Weather Alert
Past coverageKazakhstan faces a mixed weather forecast with rain, thunderstorms, and squalls expected in some areas. Meanwhile, the cities of Astana and Almaty are bracing for extreme heat, with temperatures in Astana predicted to reach up to 30-32°C.
Two-Story Cottage Catches Fire in Astana, Footage Shows Scene
A two-story cottage in Astana’s Nura district caught fire, sending white smoke into the air before the smoke turned black as the flames apparently spread. Rescuers worked to extinguish the blaze on Im…
Laos President Makes First Visit to Kazakhstan, Discusses Stronger Cooperation With Tokayev
Kazakhstan welcomed Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith to Astana for his first visit to the country, a trip Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called historic. Tokayev noted that the two countries…
Tokayev welcomes President of Laos in Astana
An official welcoming ceremony took place at Kazakhstan’s Akorda palace for Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, who arrived in Astana on an official visit. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Si…
Kazhydromet Warns of Air Pollution Conditions in Astana, Almaty and Four Other Cities
Kazhydromet has warned residents of Astana, Almaty and four other Kazakh cities about weather conditions that could contribute to air pollution on Thursday. The warning covers Uralsk, Aktobe, Astana, …
Ceuta Migrant Surge
Past coverageSpain's North African enclave of Ceuta is experiencing a significant surge in migrant arrivals from Morocco. Thousands have arrived by sea and land in recent days, overwhelming local reception centers and prompting calls for a state of emergency. The situation highlights ongoing migration pressures on Spain's borders.
Morocco tells Spain it has opened an investigation into mass migration to Ceuta
Morocco has told Spain that it opened an investigation into the mass entry of migrants into Ceuta at the end of July, Spanish media reported. Spanish government sources said Moroccan Foreign Minister …
Ceuta: Thousands protest in Madrid and Ceuta against government
Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and Ceuta to accuse the government of failing in its migration policy and to demand consequences. The demonstrations focused on the government's handl…
Madrid Rally in Support of Ceuta Ends in Clashes With Police
A rally outside Spain’s Congress of Deputies in support of Ceuta ended in clashes between demonstrators and police on Wednesday. The government said four people were detained, including two minors, an…
Spanish Prime Minister Denies Morocco Helped Organize Deadly Ceuta Migrant Surge
Pedro Sánchez has rejected accusations that Morocco helped organize the mass migrant entry into Ceuta, even as the Spanish prime minister faces growing political pressure over the crisis. Speaking to …
Taichung Electric Scooter Safety
Past coverageTaichung, Taiwan, is inspecting electric scooters for compliance with safety regulations ahead of a November 30, 2024, deadline. Some scooters were found exceeding speed limits or having non-compliant designs. Separately, a missing woman was found dead in a Taichung motel room, and a unique 'Coke tower' graduation gift surprised classmates.
Manhole covers become motorcycle “landmines” in Taichung, with fewer than 1% inspected in three years
More than 480,000 raised manhole covers line Taichung’s roads, but the city inspected only about 4,000 of them over the past three years, according to city councillors. That represents less than 1% of…
Taichung Port Reclamation Threatens White Dolphin Habitat, Councilor Says City Is Bowing to Central Government
More than 32,000 people have signed a petition to save Taiwan’s endangered Chinese white dolphins as a construction-waste reclamation project at Taichung Port prepares to begin in September. The proje…
Taiwan and the United States Deepen Defense-Supply Chain Cooperation, Highlighting Taichung’s Drone Industry
Taichung’s drone industry is being cast as a future bridge between Taiwan and global defense supply chains. Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, said the city has become a maj…
Green councilor blasts eight-year standstill at Taichung high-speed rail gateway district: “Lu does nothing, Ho will act immediately”
The Taichung High-Speed Rail Gateway District has remained in the evaluation stage for eight years, drawing a sharp attack from Democratic Progressive Party councilor Ho Wen-hai. The district sits bes…
Spain Wildfires Emergency
Past coverageSpain has declared a state of emergency in the Madrid region and Ávila province due to raging wildfires. Over 10,000 people have been evacuated as multiple out-of-control fires spread amid a heatwave. The Spanish government is deploying resources to combat the blazes.
Coventry visits Madrid and holds first meeting with Alejandro Blanco
Kirsty Coventry visited Madrid on Thursday and held her first meeting with Alejandro Blanco since becoming president of the International Olympic Committee in June. The meeting brought the new IOC lea…
Ceuta: Thousands protest in Madrid and Ceuta against government
Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and Ceuta to accuse the government of failing in its migration policy and to demand consequences. The demonstrations focused on the government's handl…
Madrid Rally in Support of Ceuta Ends in Clashes With Police
A rally outside Spain’s Congress of Deputies in support of Ceuta ended in clashes between demonstrators and police on Wednesday. The government said four people were detained, including two minors, an…
Balthazar, son of Valeria Mazza and Alejandro Gravier, builds a real-estate business in Madrid
At 27, Balthazar Gravier is establishing himself in Madrid’s business world rather than following his siblings into sport, acting, fashion or social media. The eldest child of model Valeria Mazza and …
UMNO-PAS Muslim Unity
Past coverageUMNO and PAS leaders in Malaysia promote closer cooperation and Muslim unity as a way to strengthen national stability. UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is expected at PAS’s annual assembly, while PAS says it is ready for the next general election.
UMNO president expected to attend PAS annual assembly
The prospect of UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attending PAS’s annual assembly is being viewed as a sign that cooperation between the two Malay-Muslim parties is drawing closer. Zahid is expected t…
Ummah unity is an agenda for stabilising the country, says UMNO Youth
The push for ummah unity between PAS and UMNO is being presented not simply as a political aspiration, but as a requirement for Malaysia’s stability. UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said…
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…
Volkswagen Faces Restructuring Challenges
Past coverageVolkswagen's cost-saving plan has been rejected by unions and the German state of Lower Saxony, stalling crucial reforms amidst a growing crisis. Meanwhile, Skoda Auto stated it remains unaffected by the parent company's restructuring. In Argentina, Volkswagen raised prices on its Taos SUV, which is imported from Mexico.
Volkswagen agrees to savings plan that could cut another 50,000 jobs
Volkswagen’s supervisory board has unanimously approved the company’s Future Plan 2030, including a further reduction of roughly 50,000 jobs worldwide. The agreement came after earlier savings proposa…
Shock plan at Volkswagen could see Seat phased out by 2029
Volkswagen could withdraw Seat from the market by 2029, according to German media, in one of the most dramatic measures linked to the automaker's largest restructuring. The company's supervisory board…
Volkswagen plans to sell or reduce stakes in more than 700 companies
Volkswagen is preparing to slim down a sprawling portfolio that includes stakes in more than 700 companies and other entities, according to WirtschaftsWoche. The German magazine said it analyzed a 147…
Volkswagen to phase out Seat brand by 2030
Volkswagen plans to let the Seat brand run out by the end of 2029, shifting its focus toward Cupra, the younger brand positioned as a more dynamic alternative. The two brands produce vehicles in Spain…
Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods
Past coverageFlash 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 flood victims’ remains temporarily interred for DNA identification, not mass burial, envoy says
The remains recovered after Nepal’s recent flash floods have been temporarily interred for DNA identification, not placed in a mass grave, India’s ambassador to Nepal said. Naveen Srivastava said the …
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…
Russia-Ukraine War and Peace Talks
Past coverageRussian 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…
US Brokers Israel-Lebanon Talks
Past coverageThe United States described negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Rome as "productive and positive." Both sides agreed on the structure and guidelines for a pilot zone process. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan has deployed peacekeepers to a UN mission in Lebanon.
Lebanon receives first of five detainees Israel says it will release
Lebanon received the first of five detainees Israel says it will release, opening a closely watched humanitarian handover between the two countries. The Lebanese army said it received Malek Ghazi from…
€5 million donation proposed for military trauma center in Athens and Lebanon
A €5 million donation could create a new military trauma center in Athens and a linked facility in Lebanon. Greece’s Ministry of National Defence received the proposal from Reggeborgh Invest B.V. The …
Iraq and Lebanon move closer to new maritime cooperation
Iraq and Lebanon are nearing a new agreement on maritime transport cooperation, according to Ahmed Razak Mayeh, director general of the Legal Department at Iraq’s Ministry of Transport. Mayeh said the…
Aoun condemns Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon and backs UNIFIL’s continued presence
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Israel of continuing to violate a framework agreement reached during talks involving Lebanon, the United States and Israel in Washington. He made the remarks dur…
Russia-Germany Tensions
Past coverageGermany 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…
USFK Commander Discusses Deterring China
Past coverageThe 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…
