Trending Topics
Page 2 of 238 · 73 active, 5618 archived
Global Topics
Topics covered across multiple countries
Tesla begins limited driverless Cybercab rides in Austin, Texas, using two-seat vehicles without steering wheels or pedals. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it is evaluating the rollout.
Tesla opens limited Cybercab rides in Austin as US safety agency evaluates move
Tesla’s much-promoted Cybercab launch in Austin delivered rides, short executive presentations and a conspicuous absence: Elon Musk himself. The company said on Thursday that the two-seat electric veh…
Analysis: Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi service
Tesla’s Cybercab has begun carrying riders in Austin, but the launch immediately ran into a regulatory question: how can a car without a steering wheel, pedals or mirrors comply with safety rules writ…
Tesla Enters the Self-Driving Taxi Race
Tesla has launched its new Cybercab taxi, entering a field where Uber and Waymo already operate self-driving fleets in several U.S. cities. The launch marks Tesla's attempt to compete with companies t…
Tesla officially unveils robotaxi, ending the era of the driver
Tesla has officially presented the Cybercab, its robotaxi built without a steering wheel or pedals. The electric-car maker unveiled the vehicle on Thursday in Austin, Texas. The event was notably rest…
Chelsea faces major squad changes after Enzo Fernandez joins Manchester City for £125 million and the club fails to arrange another loan for Kendry Páez. In England, Arsenal and Chelsea also put unbeaten Premier League starts on the line, while both clubs prepare for demanding European schedules.
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea will wait until Saturday to decide on Moisés Caicedo
Moisés Caicedo’s place in Chelsea’s midfield against Arsenal will be decided at the last possible moment. Xabi Alonso said the Ecuadorian would undergo a final assessment on Saturday, one day before C…
Alonso Urges Chelsea to ‘Move Forward’ After Fernandez’s Exit
Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to leave the Enzo Fernandez transfer behind. The midfielder’s move to Manchester City for a British record-equalling £125 million deal ended a prolonged period of uncertainty…
Arsenal and Chelsea Put Perfect Premier League Records on the Line
Something has to give when Arsenal host Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend. Both teams have won their opening two matches, but they have made their perfect starts in very different ways. Arsen…
Chelsea sets plan to rebuild Kendry Páez after failed loan move
Kendry Páez’s next destination is no longer uncertain. The Ecuadorian midfielder will stay at Chelsea after the club failed to complete another loan move before the main European transfer markets clos…
Brussels is tightening language requirements for Flemish education enrollment, assessing parents' proficiency. Separately, a fire at a Brussels construction site claimed six lives, with four victims working for Alken Metal Company. The Brussels government also faces internal strife over housing office reforms.
23-year-old Moroccan man arrested after walking through Brussels station with loaded Kalashnikov
A 23-year-old Moroccan man has been detained after customs officers found a loaded Kalashnikov in his bag at Brussels-South station. The weapon lay among baby clothes. The man had arrived shortly befo…
Officials Covered in Flour at Cameroon’s Embassy in Belgium
Members of the Brigade Anti-Sardinard made an unexpected appearance at Cameroon’s embassy in Brussels on Sept. 3, throwing flour over officials they found inside the diplomatic mission. The activists …
Brussels Metro Has Carried 4.7 Billion Passengers Since Opening
Brussels’ metro has carried 4.7 billion passengers since it opened, a milestone that STIB plans to celebrate with a citywide anniversary program. King Baudouin inaugurated the network on Sept. 20, 197…
Brussels Car-Free Sunday Celebrates 50 Years of the Metro With Historic Ride, Art and Free Transit
Brussels will turn its metro network into a citywide museum for car-free Sunday, marking 50 years since the capital’s first metro journey. On Sept. 20, visitors will be able to walk, cycle or skate th…
Authorities are investigating an Austrian teenager for extremist content on Instagram, while Vienna's Dompfarrer Toni Faber is stepping down after 30 years. The Vienna Festival Weeks opened with a silent performance, and Austria's national football team will play Nations League matches in Linz and Vienna. Vienna is also planning to introduce a uniform color for all taxis.
Austria Vienna turns its new jersey launch into a love story
Austria Vienna chose an unusually romantic way to present its third jersey for the new season. Five couples lead the campaign, ending the video with embraces and kisses while wearing the Austrian club…
Taliban officials questioned deportees in Vienna without Pashto interpreter, Profil reports
Taliban representatives questioned Afghans facing deportation during a visit to Vienna, but Austrian police did not bring in a Pashto interpreter, according to documents reviewed by Profil. The delega…
Armed robber locked inside Vienna jewelry store by jeweler
A Vienna jeweler turned the tables on an armed robber by locking him inside the store after the man threatened him with a gun. The incident took place on Friday morning in the Margareten district, whe…
Free vaccinations proving popular, Austrian health ministry says
Austria’s free vaccination offers are being well received, according to Health Minister Korinna Schumann and Health State Secretary Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig. The two Social Democratic officials disc…
El Niño conditions have officially developed over the equatorial Pacific Ocean, with India's Meteorological Department confirming its onset. Internationally, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared El Niño, prompting Panama to brace for its effects. Colombia's Valle del Cauca region urges water conservation, while Peruvian businesses adjust production for a warmer winter and northern Peru anticipates intense rains.
Experts warn that El Niño-related dry spell could last until 2027
Experts warn that the dry spell associated with El Niño could extend its effects through next summer and last until 2027, raising concern over potential crop losses and pressure on food availability a…
Panama Canal Begins Cutting Ship Traffic as El Niño Takes Its Toll
The Panama Canal is beginning to reduce the number of ships allowed through the waterway as El Niño affects traffic conditions. The canal has scheduled 34 crossings for Friday. From Sept. 15, the maxi…
El Niño: 82% of Peru’s hospitals could stop operating during a natural disaster
Peru’s health system faces a stark contradiction: the facilities expected to respond to emergencies are themselves exposed to them. A Health Ministry roadmap through 2030 says 82% of the hospitals and…
WMO predicts El Niño will strengthen and peak late this year
The World Meteorological Organization predicts that the ongoing El Niño will continue strengthening, reach the “very strong” category and peak near the end of the year. The pattern could increase the …
Floods in Afghanistan's Nuristan province killed at least 20 people and left over 100 missing. Heavy rainfall caused the devastation. India has sent relief materials to Afghanistan to aid flood victims.
U.N. seeks $49.6 million to help Nepal after devastating floods
The United Nations has launched a $49.6 million emergency appeal to help more than 84,000 people affected by a devastating flood in Nepal. The appeal will run for four months and aims to coordinate in…
Rasuwa Floods: What Has the Government Done in the Last 10 Days?
More than 1,250 people have been confirmed dead after devastating floods swept through Nepal’s Rasuwa district and the Trishuli River corridor. Thousands remain missing, while more than 12,000 people …
Nepal floods devastate merchants ahead of crucial festival season
Ashok Kumar Chaurasiya escaped his textile shop in Nepal’s Trishuli Bazaar with little more than the clothes he was wearing. The 62-year-old trader had built six shops after moving from India to Nepal…
Nearly a miracle: Two workers rescued from tunnel more than a week after Nepal floods
More than a week after catastrophic floods struck Nepal, rescuers brought two workers out alive from a hydropower tunnel. The rescue began after authorities heard voices inside the tunnel early in the…
South Korean schools debate allowing World Cup viewing during class, while Nigerian schools are assured of increased safety amid insecurity. Schools in Seattle implement strict AI controls, and a parent faces police investigation for violence at a Zimbabwean rugby match. In Nepal, the 'We Men Club' reshapes boys' attitudes toward gender equality.
Call for universal road safety and driver-theory programmes in Irish schools
Irish schools should provide every student with road-safety and driver-theory education, according to Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly. He said the current arrangement, which asks teachers to use av…
Education ministry to maintain close oversight of rebuilding of schools
Jamaica’s education ministry will keep close watch over the reconstruction of schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa, including through unannounced visits by Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon. During…
Before schools reopen, Croatia’s children’s ombudswoman issues warning: “Behind profiles are real people, not avatars”
As the new school year begins, Croatia’s children’s ombudswoman Tatjana Katkić Stanić has urged students to be active, considerate and careful both at school and online. She encouraged children to lea…
WAEC defends integrity as schools question 2026 WASSCE results
Nigeria’s West African Examinations Council office has rejected concerns from schools about the integrity of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results. Dr Amos Dangut, head o…
Russia launched a major air attack on Kyiv, damaging the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The attack also caused fires and injured residents, with reports of casualties among rescuers in Kharkiv.
Zelenskyy says US mediators will travel to Kyiv on Sunday
US mediators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Kyiv on Sunday after first visiting Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “Today it was discussed that Steve Witk…
Russia’s round-the-clock attacks disrupt daily life in Kyiv
In Kyiv, the assumption that daylight brings a return to normal life has been shattered. Russian attacks that once mostly came at night are now striking during the day as well, forcing residents to li…
US envoys to travel to Moscow and Kyiv
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend, according to US officials cited by Axios. The envoys are expected to meet Russian Presiden…
Zelenskyy orders sanctions and inquiry after agents exchange fire in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered sanctions and an investigation after agents from Ukraine’s SBU security service and military intelligence agency, the GUR, exchanged fire in Kyiv. Two people …
Police in Vietnam are enhancing digital governance skills with IT degrees, while Nigerian police arrested drug suspects in Enugu. In Denmark, heavily armed officers secured a train station, and Jakarta Metro Police arrested 173 suspects for street crimes. South Korean activists reported abuse by Israeli forces after a Gaza aid mission.
Burning wooden board outside interior ministry prompts police operation
A burning wooden board outside Baden-Württemberg’s Interior Ministry in Stuttgart prompted a police and fire response on September 4, 2026. The flames burned on and beneath a concrete bollard, but fir…
Fez police arrest man accused of spreading false claims and alarming residents
Police in Fez arrested a 34-year-old man after videos appeared on social media warning residents not to go out at night in several neighborhoods of the city. The videos alleged that a motorcycle rider…
Oslo police seek cyclist after collision with child
Oslo police are looking for a cyclist who collided with a child on Trondheimsveien, between Ammerud and Kalbakken, on Aug. 26. The crash happened at about 5 p.m., police said. The cyclist suffered ser…
Three Men Arrested in Alytus as Police Seize Drugs Worth More Than €80,000
Police in Alytus detained three men after finding large quantities of suspected drugs in their homes and vehicles. Officers seized about 2 kilograms of a crystal-like substance, another 2 kilograms of…
Rescuers in the Philippines battle aftershocks and damaged infrastructure following a major earthquake. Elsewhere, five people were rescued after their boat was located off Fiji, and a Kyrgyz national was pulled from the water in Kazakhstan after a capsizing.
Nepal Rescues Two Hydropower Workers from Tunnel After Nine Days
Nine days after a devastating flash flood in the Himalayas, rescuers in Nepal found two hydropower workers alive inside a tunnel. The Nepalese army and the operator of the Trishuli 3A facility confirm…
Two workers rescued alive from hydropower tunnel in Nepal
Two workers trapped inside a hydropower project tunnel in Nepal have been rescued alive after the flood that struck Bhotekoshi in Rasuwa on August 26. Sanjay Sah, a mechanical foreman with the Electri…
Two workers rescued from Himalaya hydropower tunnel nine days after disaster
Nine days after a catastrophic flash flood in the Himalayas, rescuers brought two workers out of a hydropower tunnel. The discovery has renewed authorities’ hope that more people could still be found …
Watch: Workers rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel
Rescuers pulled two people from a tunnel at Nepal’s Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project more than a week after a massive flash flood devastated the Nepal-China border.
Local Topics
Trending topics within individual countries
South Korea’s Go Woo-suk records a save in his first appearance for the LG Twins since returning from Major League Baseball. LG beats the Samsung Lions 4-3 in Seoul for its fifth straight win, with Go’s fastball reaching 154 kph.
Go Woo-suk saves on return with fastball reaching 154 kph as LG wins fifth straight
Go Woo-suk marked his return to the LG Twins with a save, throwing a scoreless ninth inning in a 4-3 victory over Samsung at Seoul’s Jamsil Baseball Stadium. The 28-year-old right-hander, back with hi…
Go Woo-suk Records a Save 1,081 Days Later in a Perfect Return
Go Woo-suk marked his return to the LG Twins by recording a save 1,081 days after his previous one. He took the mound in the ninth inning against the Samsung Lions at Jamsil Stadium. LG led 4-3 when G…
Go Woo-suk earns a save after 1,081 days
LG Twins pitcher Go Woo-suk recorded a save after 1,081 days as LG defeated the Samsung Lions 4-3 in a comeback win at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. The victory extended LG’s winning streak to fiv…
Go Woo-suk records a save in his LG return
Go Woo-suk marked his return to the LG Twins with a save as his team rallied past the Samsung Lions 4-3 at Seoul’s Jamsil Baseball Stadium. The victory gave LG its fifth consecutive win. It followed a…
Perikatan Nasional (PN) faces challenges in Malaysia following a split between PAS and Bersatu, impacting state elections. While some state chapters of PAS and Bersatu pledge continued support, others criticize the move, calling it an insult to Malaysians.
PAS Terengganu Offers Prime Ministerial Candidate at Party Congress
PAS Terengganu is putting forward a candidate for prime minister if Perikatan Nasional secures a mandate to govern in the next general election. The proposal came from PAS Terengganu representative Dr…
Muktamar: PAS remains in Perlis PN government to serve the people, not to hold office
PAS says its place in the Perikatan Nasional government in Perlis is not about positions. It is about carrying what Solahudin Azmi called the people’s heavy trust. Speaking during a debate on the part…
PAS Wants to Lead Perikatan Nasional in Selangor
PAS Selangor wants to take command of Perikatan Nasional in the state before the next election, arguing that the coalition can no longer afford to delay its preparations. Mohamed Sukri Omar made the c…
Abdul Hadi denies ‘interference’ in Perikatan Nasional affairs
PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang has rejected allegations that he interfered in decisions made by the Perikatan Nasional administration. Speaking in Kota Bharu, he insisted that PAS reaches decisions th…
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai says his successor must secure central government funding, represent the city and counter damaging rumors. Taiwan’s city government also reopens a tender for 14 light-rail trains and focuses Chen’s final policy address on extreme weather and urban resilience.
She Hid Her Identity to Work for Cheng Yun-peng’s Campaign Team: Chen Chi-mai’s Wife Explains Why Their Daughter Did Not Campaign for Her Father
Chen Chi-mai’s daughter did not campaign for her father in Kaohsiung in 2022. Instead, she quietly joined then-legislator Cheng Yun-peng’s team in Taoyuan, hiding her identity from the candidate and m…
Chen Chi-mai’s Daughter Offers a Textbook Example of Voluntary Conflict Avoidance
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai’s daughter has drawn online praise for keeping her father’s identity hidden while attending school and working on a political campaign. A post on Threads said she left the…
Lai Ching-te hints at a bigger microphone for Chen Chi-mai
President Lai Ching-te has hinted that Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai will not have much time to rest after leaving office. In a recommendation for Chen’s new book, Lai said a “bigger microphone” would …
Lai says a bigger microphone awaits Kaohsiung mayor Chen after he leaves office
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai may be leaving city hall at the end of the year, but President Lai Ching-te says his public role is not about to grow quieter. In a recommendation for Chen’s new book, Lai…
South Korea’s Democratic Party defends Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won against allegations linked to COVID-19 lobbying and demands phone forensics for independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon. Han says prosecutors planned to indict Kim in 2024, while Democratic leader Kim Min-seok accuses Han of escalating politically motivated attacks.
Democrats Shield Kim Seung-won While Keeping Distance From Yong Hye-in, Calls Grow for Resignation
The Democratic Party has drawn a clear line between two embattled ministerial nominees. It openly rallied behind Kim Seung-won, who faces allegations of involvement in lobbying over COVID-19 treatment…
Han Dong-hoon says prosecution planned to indict Kim Seung-won and seek an eight-month sentence two years ago
Han Dong-hoon says prosecutors planned to indict Kim Seung-won two years ago and seek an eight-month prison sentence, but the case did not proceed as planned. Kim is now a nominee for justice minister…
Democrats defend Kim Seung-won and demand Han Dong-hoon undergo phone forensics
The Democratic Party has turned its attack on Han Dong-hoon, telling the independent lawmaker to submit his phone for forensic examination before questioning the qualifications of Justice Minister nom…
Kim Min-seok accuses Han Dong-hoon of launching a political “shooting spree”
Kim Min-seok, leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party, accused independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon of suddenly engaging in what he called a “shooting spree” of attacks against ministerial nominee Kim …
South Korea’s world No. 1 An Se-young beats teammate Kim Ga-eun 2-0 to reach the China Masters semifinals. She faces Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi, who defeats Thailand’s Supanida Katethong 21-18, 21-16.
An Se-young Beats Kim Ga-eun and Faces Japanese Rival Yamaguchi Again in Semifinal
An Se-young has beaten Kim Ga-eun and now faces her Japanese rival Akane Yamaguchi again in the semifinals. The meeting comes less than two weeks after the world championship final. An, 24, will seek …
An Se-young beats teammate Kim Ga-eun to reach China Masters semifinals
An Se-young overwhelmed fellow Samsung Life Sports player Kim Ga-eun 21-11, 21-10 in just 37 minutes to reach the semifinals of the 2026 BWF World Tour China Masters Super 750 in Shenzhen. The world N…
Badminton queen An Se-young storms past Kim Ga-eun to set up semifinal with Yamaguchi
An Se-young advanced to the semifinals of the BWF China Masters after beating Kim Ga-eun 2-0 in the women's singles quarterfinals. The world No. 1 defeated the world No. 12 at Shenzhen Arena on the 4t…
Yamaguchi rallies past world No. 12 Katethong to reach semifinals before An Se-young
Akane Yamaguchi, widely regarded as An Se-young’s biggest rival, secured her place in the semifinals of the China Masters with a straight-games victory over Supanida Katethong. Yamaguchi defeated the …
Zagreb's historic funicular has reopened after a year-long renovation, while residents discuss the realities of life with mortgages and dating in the city. Separately, a stabbing occurred after an argument between two foreigners who met on Tinder and began a long-distance relationship.
Can You Still Get a Haircut in Zagreb for Under €20? Residents Share Their Tips
A Zagreb woman turned to Reddit with a practical question: is there still a women's hairdresser in the capital who cuts hair for around €20? She said location was not important and joked that she need…
RK Zagreb and Adidas team up for new season, unveiling new jerseys
Two stars now sit above RK Zagreb’s crest, marking the Croatian club’s two European titles. They are the defining detail on the new jerseys the champions will wear during the 2026/27 season. The new k…
Zagreb schoolchildren face a third year split across five locations as parents plan protest
The notebooks, schoolbags, art folders and new clothes are ready for the new school year. The school building is not. Students at Ivana Goran Kovačić Primary School in Zagreb will once again be scatte…
“Rice every day and a steak hard as a rock”: Student criticizes Zagreb cafeteria
“Rice every day and a steak hard as a rock.” That is how one student described the food at Zagreb’s FER cafeteria, where the daily menu allegedly includes the same limited selection again and again. A…
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike praised Julius Berger for transforming the Abuja City Gate. Meanwhile, civil society organizations urge an investigation into alleged land invasions, and a court ruled on police lawyers in civil cases.
NSCDC condemns rising infrastructure vandalism in Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has raised the alarm over the vandalism and theft of critical national assets and infrastructure in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory. FCT Commandant Dr Ol…
Nigeria’s Aviation Authority Backs eSIM Service to Improve Passengers’ Connectivity
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has backed an eSIM service designed to help Nigerian travellers stay connected after landing in other countries. The authority gave Univasa Nigeria Limited a “no o…
Police rescue two abandoned babies in Abuja
Two abandoned babies were rescued in separate parts of Abuja on the same day, after residents heard them crying and alerted police. In Kurudu, a resident identified as Innocent heard a baby crying nea…
ICC dismisses petition to investigate Nigeria kidnappings
The International Criminal Court has dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into alleged “systemic kidnappings in Nigeria as crimes against humanity.” Pre-Trial Chamber II rejected the petition…
Istanbul's public transport operator will auction thousands of lost items left behind by passengers. Separately, a fire destroyed three shantytown houses in Istanbul, and tens of thousands gathered to watch a national football match.
Lawyers Questioned Over Statements About Istanbul Municipality Case
Two defense lawyers in the Istanbul Municipality case went to Çağlayan Courthouse to give statements in an investigation over comments they made on BirGün TV. Hüseyin Ersöz represents detained defenda…
Istanbul deputy mayor Nuri Aslan’s father dies
Muharrem Aslan, the father of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan, has died. A funeral ceremony for Aslan will be held today at Garip Dede Cemevi. After the funeral prayer, his …
İSKİ announces Istanbul dam water levels for Sept. 4, 2026
İSKİ has released Istanbul’s dam occupancy rate for Sept. 4, 2026. The announcement comes as residents are monitoring the latest water levels in the city’s dams. Reduced rainfall during the summer and…
Istanbul temperatures to approach 30C as summer heat continues
Summer is not giving way in Istanbul just yet. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s Disaster Affairs and Risk Management Department, known as AKOM, expects temperatures to remain near 30C through …
A company seeks state support to build two boiling water reactors near Malmö, Sweden, a site previously used for nuclear power. The project is advancing near Copenhagen, Denmark, and Malmö, Sweden.
DF welcomes deal to move controversial Nørrebro market out of Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s controversial market beneath Nørrebro Station could be transformed under the municipality’s new budget agreement. The parties behind the agreement have allocated two million kroner to inv…
Free Sanitary Pads and Tampons Coming to Copenhagen Schools: “Not a Core Municipal Task”
Free sanitary pads and tampons are on their way to students at Copenhagen’s public schools after a broad majority at city hall presented the 2027 budget on Wednesday. The Alternative party is celebrat…
New wine bars keep opening across Copenhagen, but one thing puzzles me
Copenhagen is awash with wine bars. It feels as if a handful open every month, turning the wine bar into the modern successor to the brown pubs of the 1970s and the cafés of the 1980s. The writer admi…
Novo Nordisk Foundation plans quantum chip factory in Copenhagen
The Novo Nordisk Foundation plans to build a factory in Copenhagen to produce quantum chips, placing industrial manufacturing at the center of its long-term push into quantum technology. The facility …
tripleS members Kim Yoo-yeon, Yuyeon Kim, Jung Hyerin and Mayu leave Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport for Japan on Sept. 4. The group travels for overseas activities following the release of its Japanese original single “DNA.”
[Photo] tripleS’ Kim Yoo-yeon, Beauty That Seems to Live in a World of Her Own
Kim Yoo-yeon of tripleS drew attention as she and the group’s members headed through Gimpo International Airport on their way to Japan. The members left on the afternoon of Sept. 4 to attend an overse…
Yuyeon Kim of tripleS Captures Attention with Elegant Airport Look
Kim Yuyeon of the group tripleS departed for Japan through Gimpo International Airport on the afternoon of September 4 for an overseas schedule. The group has released its Japanese original single “DN…
Jung Hyerin of tripleS Heads to Japan in Elegant Airport Departure
Jung Hyerin of the group tripleS headed through Gimpo International Airport on the afternoon of September 4 for a schedule in Japan. The group has released its Japanese original single “DNA” through a…
Mayu of tripleS Makes a Stylish Departure in Black
Mayu of the group tripleS departed for Japan through Gimpo International Airport on the afternoon of September 4 for an overseas schedule. The group has released its Japanese original single “DNA” thr…
Three Indian sailors died after a U.S. military strike on a tanker off Oman, part of efforts to blockade Iran-linked shipping. Indian authorities confirmed the deaths and reported an incident involving a vessel off Oman's Shinas port.
India and Poland review joint action plan as Jaishankar holds high-level talks in Warsaw
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks in Warsaw with Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski as India and Poland reviewed t…
US trade deficit surges 24.4% to $88.6 billion in July, with $5 billion goods gap with India
The US goods and services trade deficit jumped 24.4% in July to $88.6 billion, an increase of $17.4 billion from a revised $71.2 billion in June, according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis and th…
Air India Express says appropriate action will follow Dammam-Delhi flight security investigation
Air India Express said law enforcement agencies are investigating a security incident involving its Dammam-Delhi flight after the airline filed a complaint. The airline said it is cooperating fully an…
Nepal has not sought compensation from India, foreign minister says
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has rejected reports that Kathmandu formally demanded climate compensation from India after catastrophic flash floods. “Neither I nor anyone in the Ministry of F…
Almaty plans to construct a new six-lane, 50-meter-wide road spanning 17.5 kilometers to enhance city infrastructure. This project aims to improve connectivity and traffic flow within Kazakhstan's largest city.
Kazhydromet warns residents of Astana, Almaty and 11 other cities
Kazhydromet has warned residents of Astana, Almaty and 11 other Kazakh cities about weather conditions that could worsen air pollution on Saturday, September 5. The affected cities include Aktobe, Kar…
30-degree heat in Astana and rain in Almaty: weather September 5–7
Astana is set for several days of summer-like heat, with daytime temperatures reaching 27°C to 30°C from Sept. 5 through Sept. 7. Forecasts call for partly cloudy skies and no precipitation, while win…
Kazakhstan eases stock-market access, but liquidity remains the key challenge, expert says
Kazakhstan wants to make it faster and cheaper for companies to enter the stock market, but a business analyst says the proposed reforms may not address the market’s main weakness: a lack of investor …
Around 100 Evacuated From Almaty High-Rise After Parking-Area Fire
About 100 people, including 19 children, were evacuated from a 16-story residential building in Almaty after a power cable caught fire in the parking area. The fire broke out at a residential complex …
South Korean civic and women’s groups oppose Yong Hye-in’s nomination as gender equality minister, calling her unqualified and urging President Lee Jae-myung to withdraw it. Critics also question her decision to retain her parliamentary seat, while an analyst suggests her nomination may shield Kim Seung-won from political attacks.
Criticism Mounts Over Yong Hye-in’s Alleged Silence on Sexism in ‘Underground’ Organization
Yong Hye-in’s nomination to lead the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has triggered increasingly sharp criticism. Questions about her suitability now extend beyond her plan to hold a parliamenta…
Editorial: Are Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in Candidates Who Meet Public Standards?
The controversy surrounding two ministerial nominees is threatening to turn President Lee Jae-myung’s reshuffle into a political liability rather than an opportunity for renewal, this editorial argues…
Yong Hye-in has four convictions for obstructing traffic and violating assembly law
Yong Hye-in, South Korea’s nominee for minister of gender equality and family, has four past convictions related to obstructing traffic and violations of the law on assemblies and demonstrations. The …
Ministerial nominee Yong Hye-in has four convictions for protest and traffic offenses
Yong Hye-in, nominated to become South Korea's minister of Gender Equality and Family, has four criminal convictions related to protests and traffic obstruction, according to a personnel hearing reque…
Can Tho sentences three veterinary officials for approving diseased pigs for slaughter, while preparing land auctions worth more than VND455 billion. The city also handles a stalled water park project and plans to host Quang Ninh FC under its new name, Thep Can Tho.
Three former veterinary officials in Can Tho sentenced over diseased pigs sent to slaughter
A court in Can Tho sentenced three veterinary officials after they helped move pigs infected with African swine fever into slaughter and onto the market. The Regional People's Court No. 12 on Septembe…
Quang Ninh football club moves to Can Tho under new name
Quang Ninh football has disappeared from Vietnam’s professional map again. The club will continue in the 2026-27 national first division, but under a new name, Thep Can Tho. The Vietnam Professional F…
Can Tho to auction four land plots expected to raise more than VND455 billion
Can Tho plans to auction four plots of land for education and training facilities, with combined starting prices exceeding VND455 billion. The city approved the starting prices on Sept. 4. The largest…
Why Has Can Tho’s Trillion-Dong Water Park Project Remained Stalled After Recovery Order?
A 1,280 billion dong water park project in Can Tho has remained stalled for years, even after the city revoked the project and reclaimed its land. The project, planned for Cai Khe Ward, was expected t…
