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Drone Attacks Reported
Past coverageKuwait intercepted Iranian missile and drone attacks, while a drone struck a tanker at Kazakhstan's CPC terminal, causing a fire. Separately, Kurdish fighters accused Iran of using white phosphorus in a drone attack, and witnesses described chaos at a Russian warehouse during a drone attack.
Fire at Kuwait Residential Complex Contained After Drone Attack
Kuwait Fire Force teams brought under control a fire that broke out early Wednesday at a residential complex in one of the capital’s districts after the site was targeted by what authorities described…
Putin accuses Germany of planting evidence over Leipzig drone attack
Vladimir Putin has accused Germany of planting evidence to blame Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, saying Berlin was trying to address domestic political proble…
Drone Attack in Leipzig: Russia Did It!
Russia did it. Russia is responsible for the drone attack on a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig Airport in early August. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announce…
Germany says Russia was behind drone attack at Leipzig airport
Germany has blamed Russia for last month’s attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where a drone carrying an explosive device was found close to Ukrainian cargo planes. The device failed to e…
Lima Traffic Congestion
Past coverageLima's municipality has closed its historic center to vehicular traffic to manage anticipated protests. This measure has caused immediate traffic congestion, stranding buses and forcing passengers to walk. Separately, drizzle and gray skies have brought cooler temperatures to the city, impacting morning commutes.
Need to apply for or renew your ID? Reniec offers free services in Lima and 15 other regions
Peru’s National Registry of Identification and Civil Status, known as Reniec, is taking free identity-document services to public venues across 16 regions from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6. The mobile campaign …
A 24,000-tree forest at Lima’s Sinchi Roca Park disappeared after land was ceded for Metropolitano works
A forest of roughly 24,000 trees stood in the part of Lima’s Sinchi Roca Park that was later ceded for Metropolitano transport infrastructure, according to official documents reviewed by Actualidad Am…
Sedapal warns a moderate earthquake could cut water for 40% of Lima and Callao
A moderate earthquake could leave up to 40% of Lima and Callao without water, according to a Sedapal report warning that parts of the capital’s water system face advanced deterioration and possible co…
Eight Passengers Injured in Collision Between Los Anconeros Minibus and Vipusa Bus in Northern Lima
Eight people were injured early Tuesday when a Los Anconeros minibus crashed into the back of a Vipusa bus on Lima’s Panamericana Norte. The collision occurred at about 5 a.m. near the Cementerio stop…
US-Canada Tariff Talks
Past coverageThe United States and Canada are in intense, last-minute negotiations to avert new tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump. Trump has temporarily halted planned tariffs for three days, citing a potential deal and hinting at a Keystone XL revival. Talks remain on a razor's edge just before the deadline.
To Hit Back at Donald Trump’s Trade War, Canada Targets Products That Hurt Americans Most
Canada is preparing to strike at products tied to politically sensitive U.S. states as it retaliates against Donald Trump’s trade offensive. With U.S. midterm elections approaching, Prime Minister Mar…
Canada-US Conflict Escalates as Carney Calls Officials’ Comments ‘Below the Dignity of Their Offices’
Mark Carney says Canada is ready to talk with the United States, but not while American officials keep making barbed remarks and trying to appear tough. “When Americans stop making barbed comments, st…
Canada’s Carney tells US to ‘start being serious’ to resolve trade dispute
Canada’s prime minister has a message for Washington: stop the memes, stop the insults and start negotiating seriously. Mark Carney reprimanded the United States on Tuesday for what he called a flippa…
Carney says US must get serious before Canada resumes trade talks
Canada is not ready to return to the negotiating table with the United States while Washington continues what Prime Minister Mark Carney called theatrical and hostile behavior. “Stop doing memes, stop…
Gabriel Jesus Joins Barcelona
Past coverageBarcelona signs Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a three-year contract through June 2029. The Catalan club turns to the 29-year-old after difficulties completing a deal for Argentina’s Julián Álvarez.
Jesus Takes Pay Cut to Fulfill ‘Dream’ Barcelona Move
Gabriel Jesus said he accepted a significant salary reduction to make his “dream” of playing for Barcelona come true. The Brazilian forward completed his move from Arsenal on Tuesday after signing a t…
Gabriel Jesus completes Barcelona registration on transfer deadline day
Gabriel Jesus completed his move to Barcelona on the final day of the transfer window, giving the club the No. 9 it had identified as a priority after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran T…
Gabriel Jesus Joins Barcelona as Alternative to Julián Álvarez
Barcelona waited until the final day of the transfer window to reinforce its attack, eventually choosing Gabriel Jesus after its pursuit of Julián Álvarez stalled. The Brazilian forward signed from Ar…
Barcelona sign star striker after Lewandowski’s departure
Barcelona have officially completed the signing of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus, who agreed to a three-year contract with the reigning Spanish champions. The 29-year-old joins from Arsenal after se…
Saxony-Anhalt Election Strategy
Past coverageGermany's AfD leads polls ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt state election and could win the minister-president's office for the first time. The BSW, Greens, Left and CDU face campaign guidance limiting criticism of rival parties.
Saxony-Anhalt campaign: BSW supporters are allowed to say only good things about the CDU and Greens
The AfD is leading every poll in Saxony-Anhalt by a wide margin and could, for the first time, provide a state’s minister-president. The prospect is especially striking because Germany’s domestic inte…
Saxony-Anhalt campaign: Greens are asked to say only good things about the AfD and CDU
The AfD leads every poll in Saxony-Anhalt by a wide margin, and the party could appoint a state premier for the first time. That prospect hangs over a campaign in which the state intelligence agency c…
Saxony-Anhalt campaign: The Left are asked to say only good things about the AfD and CDU
The AfD leads every poll in Saxony-Anhalt by a wide margin and could appoint a state premier for the first time. The possibility is especially charged because the state intelligence agency classifies …
Election campaign in Saxony-Anhalt: CDU members may say only nice things about the Greens and AfD
Saxony-Anhalt’s election campaign has reached the stage where CDU members are allowed to say something good about the Greens and the AfD, but little else comes easily. With every party fighting for th…
Taoyuan Forest Path Exhibition
Past coverageTaoyuan Public Library hosts an immersive 'Five Senses Forest Path' exhibition until August 31. The event engages visitors through light, sound, scent, and touch to create an ecological experience.
Taoyuan raises public-works demolition compensation rate, lifting NT$5 million payout to NT$5.33 million
Taoyuan City has raised the valuation used to calculate building demolition compensation for public works by NT$1 per point. The new rate increases the value from NT$15.2 to NT$16.2 per point, or abou…
Taoyuan auction raises more than NT$21.46 million as all 120,000 USDT tokens sell
More than 120,000 Tether tokens were sold in full at Taoyuan’s latest government auction, bringing in NT$3.847 million and adding a cryptocurrency twist to the day’s brisk bidding. The Ministry of Jus…
Same budget, twice the space: Taiwan’s hottest TRA stations revealed, with Taoyuan offering the best value
The same home-buying budget can secure about twice as much living space near Zhongli Station as near Banqiao Station, according to a review of residential transactions around Taiwan Railways Administr…
Taoyuan names 36 winners in Hakka food guide, with Dazui Gu taking top honors
Taoyuan has unveiled the 36 eateries selected for its second Hakka Star-rated Food Recommendations, with traditional Hakka rice-based dishes as this year’s theme. Dazui Gu Traditional Desserts won the…
Trujillo Massacre Investigation
Past coveragePeruvian authorities investigate the kidnapping and killings in Trujillo while disputing claims about police involvement and the detainees’ roles. Police say a truck used a cloned plate, defense lawyers cite drug-related arrests, and prosecutors say evidence does not yet link five detainees to the crimes.
The Extraordinary Criminal History of Peru’s Most-Wanted ‘Jhonsson Pulpo’
Jhonsson Smith Cruz Torres, one of Peru’s most-wanted fugitives, is back on Peruvian soil after being captured in La Paz, Bolivia. Authorities detained him alongside 23-year-old Gabriel Alexander Mend…
Peru police deny patrol vehicle involvement in Trujillo massacre, say truck used cloned plate
Peru’s National Police has rejected claims that one of its vehicles was used in the kidnapping of a businessman and the killing of four people in Trujillo, in the La Libertad region. In Communiqué No.…
New turn in Trujillo massacre case: Defense says detainees were arrested over drugs, not four killings
The lawyer for two people detained in connection with the Trujillo massacre says they were initially arrested over alleged drug offenses, not for the kidnapping and killing of four people. Juan Alvara…
Peru Prosecutor Warns Evidence Does Not Yet Link Five Detainees to Trujillo Killings and Kidnapping
Peru’s lead organized-crime prosecutor is urging caution over five people detained after a deadly attack and kidnapping in Trujillo, saying police suspicions are not yet proof. Jorge Chávez Cotrina sa…
Chelsea Signs Henderson
Past coverageChelsea Football Club has signed experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, on a free transfer from Brentford. Henderson joins on a two-year contract after his deal with Brentford was terminated. He previously played for Liverpool.
Man City Agree £125m Fee for Chelsea’s Fernandez
Manchester City have agreed to pay Chelsea £125 million for Enzo Fernandez, matching the joint-British transfer record set by Liverpool for Alexander Isak last summer. Fernandez, 25, must complete a m…
Recently suspended over doping, Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk joins Tottenham on loan
Mykhailo Mudryk will spend the rest of the season at Tottenham, moving across London on loan from Chelsea after recently becoming eligible to play again following a doping case. Both clubs confirmed t…
Enzo Fernández Says Goodbye to Chelsea: “These Have Not Been Easy Days for Me”
Enzo Fernández says leaving Chelsea has been painful. “These have not been easy days for me. Writing this is not easy either. The reality is that I have not been well,” he wrote in a message confirmin…
Mudryk joins Tottenham on loan from Chelsea
Mykhailo Mudryk has joined Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan from Chelsea, just over a month after he was cleared to return from an anti-doping suspension. The 25-year-old Ukraine forward said h…
Brandenburg Heat and Fires
Past coverageBrandenburg, Germany, is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius and potentially breaking state records. Amid the heatwave, multiple wildfires have broken out across the region, overwhelming emergency services.
Brandenburg power-line attack brings possible far-left links into focus
Homemade flying devices modeled on New Year’s Eve rockets were supposed to bring down an electrical substation in Brandenburg. The attempt has put security authorities on alert, with possible far-left…
“Attack” Damages Found After Explosive Devices Discovered at Brandenburg Substation
Homemade devices resembling New Year’s Eve rockets damaged lines at a substation beside the Jänschwalde coal-fired power plant in Brandenburg, prompting the operator to describe the incident as an att…
Explosive devices found near power plant in Germany’s Brandenburg state
Several suspected explosive devices were found near the Jänschwalde power plant in Brandenburg, prompting police and bomb-disposal experts to secure the area. Police said possible damage had been dete…
Jänschwalde: What We Know About the Explosion at the Brandenburg Substation
At least two explosions struck an electrical substation in Turnow-Preilack, Brandenburg, near the Jänschwalde power plant. Police found several explosive devices at the site, although the exact number…
Starmer Leaves Parliament
Past coverageFormer British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to resign as Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election. He says he will focus on international affairs, while some constituents express little regret about his departure.
Keir Starmer Resigns as MP Before 2029 Election
Keir Starmer has decided not to wait for Britain’s next general election in 2029. The former prime minister announced that he will resign his parliamentary seat and turn his attention to international…
‘I think he’s sensible’: constituents on Keir Starmer stepping down as MP
Keir Starmer’s departure as MP for Holborn and St Pancras has prompted little visible sadness in his north London constituency. In an area known for its pubs and elegant townhouses, some residents app…
Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns His Parliamentary Seat
Keir Starmer is leaving Parliament, saying he now wants to focus on international affairs, particularly defense, security, trade and technology. The former British prime minister announced that he wou…
Keir Starmer resigns as Labour MP after leaving UK premiership, triggering by-election
Keir Starmer is leaving Parliament as well as Downing Street. The former British prime minister announced that he would resign as the Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras, the central London constitue…
Turkish Daily Horoscopes
Past coverageDaily horoscopes for July 30, 2026, indicate varied focuses for different zodiac signs in Turkey. Leos and Libras are advised to concentrate on relationships and creative pursuits, respectively. Cancer individuals are directed to focus on financial matters and transformation, while Aries and Scorpios are set for energetic days involving new ideas and home-related matters.
Daily Horoscope: Libra Forecast for September 2
For Libra and Libra rising, Wednesday focuses on shared financial resources, investments, debts and credits, and processes of change. The forecast advises careful calculation of budgets, payments and …
Daily Horoscope: Virgo Forecast for September 2
Virgos and people with Virgo rising may feel drawn toward subjects that broaden their horizons and bring new perspectives to daily life. Education, travel, legal matters and philosophical research cou…
Daily Horoscope: September 2 Leo Forecast
Career ambitions and public recognition dominate the September 2 forecast for Leos and people with Leo rising. The horoscope says Leos can strengthen their reputation by completing their responsibilit…
Cancer Horoscope for Wednesday, September 2
For Cancer and Cancer rising, Wednesday’s focus turns to social circles, friendship groups and hopes for the future. The horoscope says joining communities, gathering around shared ideals and organizi…
Norway King Harald Dies
Past coverageNorway mourns King Harald, who died at age 89 after a 35-year reign. His son, Haakon VIII, has ascended the throne and will be sworn in on Tuesday. Thousands gathered in Oslo to pay respects to the late monarch.
Saudi leadership congratulates Norway’s King Haakon VIII on taking the constitutional oath
King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent messages of congratulations to Norway’s King Haakon VIII on the occasion of his taking the constitutional oath. King Salman expressed his “sincere…
“All for Norway” has taken on a deeper meaning for me. It is not only about love for the country.
For Loveleen Rihel Brenna, “All for Norway” now means more than love of country. It means duty, loyalty and the question of what each person is willing to do for Norway. Brenna was born in India and c…
What Happened? Tense Moments in Norway as King Haakon Takes Mette-Marit to Hospital Hours After Historic Ceremony
Norway’s King Haakon VIII took his wife, Mette-Marit, to Oslo’s Rikshospitalet just hours after appearing in parliament for an historic constitutional oath. The queen did not attend the ceremony becau…
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Norway’s New King Haakon VIII Swears Oath in Parliament
King Haakon VIII took his first major institutional step as Norway’s monarch by swearing an oath to uphold the constitution before parliament in Oslo. The ceremony followed the death of his father, Ha…
AtHeart On The Show
Past coverageSouth Korean group AtHeart performs on SBS LIFE’s live music program “The Show” in Seoul. Member Nahyun appears during the broadcast, which also features SF9, Tempest and other artists.
[Photo] AtHeart’s Nahyun, the ending fairy
AtHeart’s Nahyun appeared at SBS LIFE’s live broadcast of “The Show” on Sept. 1 at SBS Prism Tower in Seoul. The event featured performances by AtHeart, iii, SF9, Hanbin of Tempest, AlphaDriveOne, Our…
AtHeart, 3! 4!
AtHeart took the stage during a live broadcast of SBS LIFE’s “The Show” at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 1st. The group was among the performers featured on the progra…
AtHeart’s Nahyun, 3! 4!
AtHeart member Nahyun took part in a live broadcast of SBS LIFE’s “The Show” at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 1st. The program’s performers included iii, SF9, Hanbin o…
AtHeart’s Nahyun Looks Adorable
AtHeart member Nahyun appeared during a live broadcast of SBS LIFE’s “The Show” at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 1st. She was among the performers on the program, alon…
Rüdiger Retires From Germany
Past coverageReal Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger retires from Germany’s national team after 86 appearances. The 33-year-old says he wants to make way for younger players after more than 12 years with the team.
Antonio Rudiger Announces Germany Retirement After 2026 World Cup
Antonio Rudiger has brought his long Germany career to an end after the 2026 World Cup, saying the time had come to make room for younger players. The 33-year-old Real Madrid defender announced his de…
Rüdiger ends Germany career after 12 years and 86 international appearances
Antonio Rüdiger has ended his career with Germany after more than 12 years and 86 international appearances. The 33-year-old defender announced the decision on social media, 16 days before Germany is …
Antonio Rüdiger Ends His Germany Career
Antonio Rüdiger has closed the door on Germany after 86 appearances, saying it is time to make room for a younger generation. The 33-year-old Real Madrid defender announced his immediate international…
Antonio Rüdiger Retires from Germany After 12 Years
Antonio Rüdiger is stepping away from Germany after more than 12 years in the national team and 86 international appearances. The Real Madrid defender announced the decision on social media, 16 days b…
EU-NATO Russia Response
Past coverageGermany blames Russia for suspected explosive drone incidents at Leipzig/Halle Airport and announces retaliatory measures, including closing Russia’s consulate. The European Union and NATO express solidarity with Germany and signal a coordinated response, while Croatia backs joint action against Moscow.
Berlin blames Moscow over Leipzig drones as Europe and NATO vow to respond
The confrontation between Berlin and Moscow has moved into the open. Germany says it has evidence that Russia was behind explosive drone incidents at Leipzig airport, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s g…
NATO and EU Signal Response to Russia After Germany Blames Moscow for Leipzig Drone Attack
NATO and the European Union moved toward a coordinated response after Germany blamed Moscow for a hybrid drone attack at Leipzig airport a month earlier. Berlin announced diplomatic and border measure…
Croatia condemns alleged Russian drone attack on German airport and backs coordinated EU-NATO response
Croatia has strongly condemned what Germany describes as a Russian attempt to attack Leipzig/Halle Airport. The Croatian Foreign and European Affairs Ministry said it stood in full solidarity with Ger…
EU and NATO Pledge Solidarity With Germany After Leipzig Airport Attack Attempt Attributed to Russia
European Union and NATO leaders have rallied behind Germany after an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport was attributed to Russia. Their message was blunt: Europe must not be intimidated or divi…
Nigeria Football Federation Reform
Past coverageFIFA accepts the mass resignations of Nigeria Football Federation leaders and supports reforms led by the National Sports Commission. The changes face domestic controversy, including criticism of Obafemi Martins and a fake letter claiming FIFA would sanction Nigeria.
FIFA accepts NFF mass resignations, backs NSC-led reform
FIFA has accepted the mass resignation of Nigeria Football Federation officials and backed a reform process led by the National Sports Commission, according to the NFF. A Nigerian delegation led by Na…
Martins faces backlash over Seyi Tinubu NFF endorsement
Obafemi Martins’ suggestion that Seyi Tinubu could help lead the Nigeria Football Federation has triggered criticism from former players and social media users. Martins made the comments on The Obi On…
Infantino Backs Nigeria’s Football Reform Plan as FIFA Accepts NFF Resignations
Gianni Infantino has signaled FIFA’s support for Nigeria’s plan to overhaul football administration after meeting a Nigerian delegation at FIFA House in Zurich. The delegation was led by National Spor…
NFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria delegation meets football body
The Nigeria Football Federation has rejected as entirely fake a letter circulating in the media that appeared to warn Nigeria of suspension from international football. The document, dated 1 September…
Park Hae-Min Defensive Plays
Past coverageLG Twins captain Park Hae-min makes two important catches to prevent runs against the Doosan Bears and also reaches base. Doosan infielder Park Jun-soon later catches Park attempting to steal second base at Jamsil Stadium, creating a sharp contrast between the players' reactions.
LG captain Park Hae-min makes two superb catches to shut down Doosan
LG Twins captain Park Hae-min kept Doosan Bears fans sighing in frustration with two outstanding catches that stopped potential runs at Jamsil. Park started in center field and batted second for LG in…
Photo: Park Jun-soon catches Park Hae-min out at second base
Park Jun-soon of the Doosan Bears tags LG Twins runner Park Hae-min out at second base during the first inning of their game at Jamsil Stadium.
[Photo] Park Jun-soon Stops Park Hae-min's Steal
Park Jun-soon and Park Hae-min captured a split-second contest at Jamsil Stadium on Sept. 1. With one out and a runner on first in the top of the first inning, LG's Park Hae-min attempted to steal sec…
[Photo] Park Jun-soon and Park Hae-min Show Contrasting Emotions
Park Jun-soon and Park Hae-min showed contrasting emotions during a key early play at Jamsil Stadium on Sept. 1. With one out and a runner on first in the top of the first inning, LG's Park Hae-min tr…
Kaunas Events
Past coverageKaunas, Lithuania, is highlighted for various events, including a new book on the 1946 flood, a street art transformation of a business park, and hosting international plastic surgery experts. A local musician will also open for a band there.
Evans makes productive return as Lietkabelis beat Sabonis-coached Lions in Kaunas
Keenan Evans marked his return from a serious injury by leading London Lions in scoring, but Lietkabelis began its preseason with an 89-83 victory in Kaunas. Evans had been sidelined for 10 months bef…
Former Žalgiris players Evans and Sabonis revisit Kaunas memories on arena return
For Keenanan Evans, returning to Žalgiris Arena brought back memories before he had even settled into the training hall. The former Žalgiris player said the arena’s distinctive smell immediately remin…
Jasiukevičius, seeking Kaunas mayor’s post: The race will be tense, and the games may not be entirely clean
Šarūnas Jasiukevičius, a traveler, public figure and businessman known for his “Past Investigator” project, has become the TS-LKD candidate for Kaunas mayor. He said the support he received during the…
Kaunas Opens Its Largest Nursery and Kindergarten, Vėjū́kai
Kaunas welcomed its largest kindergarten on September 1, when children and their parents entered the newly built Vėjū́kai facility in the Romainiai district for the first time. Built from the ground u…
Thailand Scams and Safety
Past coverageThailand faces multiple issues, including a bizarre incident at Meta's office involving a squirrel and a reported birth-certificate scam linked to Chinese nationals. The country also grapples with dangerous road conditions, particularly for motorcyclists in Bangkok, while also resolving a seafood trade dispute with Malaysia.
US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand after 286 days at sea
After 286 days at sea, the nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln finally reached Thailand on Wednesday, greeted by tugboats as it entered Laem Chabang port. Dozens of warplanes stood on the flight deck …
After more than 200 days at sea, US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand
The USS Abraham Lincoln reached Thailand’s Laem Chabang port after more than 200 days at sea, including a long deployment in the Middle East. The voyage has coincided with reports of mental health con…
Thailand sentences activist to two years over royal motorcade livestream
A Thai court sentenced 25-year-old activist Tantawan Tuatulanon to two years in prison after finding that a livestream near a royal motorcade defamed the monarchy. Her lawyer immediately said she woul…
Thailand to halve visa-free stays for dozens of countries, including Singapore
Thailand is sharply shortening visa-free stays for tourists from dozens of countries, saying the change will help curb crimes involving foreign nationals. From Sept. 15, visitors from 60 countries and…
Hong Kong Activists Convicted
Past coverageTwo former organizers of Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square crackdown vigil, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, have been convicted of inciting subversion. The convictions under China's national security law stem from their roles in organizing the banned vigil. The court found them guilty of inciting subversion for their participation.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to colluding with foreign entities
Joshua Wong pleaded guilty in Hong Kong on Wednesday to colluding with foreign entities, exposing the prominent democracy activist to a possible life sentence under the city’s national security law. W…
BREAKING: Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion charge
Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, his second conviction under Hong Kong’s Beijing-imposed national security law. The 29-year-old pro-democracy campaigner ent…
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to Collusion Charge
Joshua Wong pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a national security charge that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, adding a new case to the legal troubles of one of Hong Kong’s best-known democr…
China Says Solar Power Capacity Has Surpassed Coal for the First Time
China’s installed solar capacity has overtaken coal-fired capacity for the first time, according to the National Energy Administration, marking a new point in the country’s rapid renewable expansion. …
Philippines BARMM Elections
Past coveragePreparations for the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections in the Philippines are nearly complete, with officials confident in holding peaceful and credible polls. The elections will include two representatives from non-Moro Indigenous Peoples, chosen through traditional processes, aiming to showcase Muslim-Christian unity.
Government, MILF strengthen peace mechanisms ahead of BARMM polls
The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front have turned to two existing peace-process mechanisms to help keep the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections peaceful and orderly. The…
Marcos vows safe, peaceful, credible BARMM polls on Sept. 14
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has promised that the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao will proceed safely and credibly on Sept. 14, 2026. Speaking a…
Moro scholar calls for credible, peaceful BARMM polls
The first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao will test whether the region’s peace process can move from armed struggle to democratic politics, according to …
BARMM polls: PH gov’t, MILF peace panels hope for free, fair elections
The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front have agreed on rules intended to keep the peace during the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections on Sept. 14. The agreement was signe…
Bavaria Commemorations
Past coverageBavaria commemorates King Ludwig II 140 years after his death with gatherings at Lake Starnberg. In a separate event, Bavaria's smallest municipality, Chiemsee, has elected a new mayor after a previous election failed. The region also plans to ordain eleven new priests this year.
Less Summer Barley in Bavaria Puts Pressure on Breweries
Bavaria’s summer barley harvest has fallen sharply, but the immediate supply of malt for the region’s breweries is not at risk. Existing stocks from last year should cover production into autumn, acco…
Bavaria’s coalition moves to quickly establish voluntary service year
Bavaria’s governing coalition wants to turn a voluntary service year for young people into a statewide programme, with a possible launch as early as autumn 2027 or spring 2028. The CSU and Free Voters…
Dog switches on stove, filling home with smoke in Bavaria
A dog caused a late-night emergency in the Bavarian village of Pleß after apparently jumping onto a stove and switching on a hotplate beneath a muffin tin. Police said the incident produced heavy smok…
Bavaria Calls for a Slimmer, Reformed European Union
Bavaria’s government wants the European Union to become smaller, less regulated and less expensive. Its new "Europe Plan" calls for a hiring freeze, fewer commissioners and a reduction in the bloc’s a…
Kim Yong-Beom Resigns
Past coverageSouth Korean President Lee Jae-myung accepts policy chief Kim Yong-beom’s resignation after a Cabinet reshuffle. Korean coverage focuses on criticism of housing and leverage policies, while a Hankyoreh21 program also examines controversy over Yong Hye-in’s ministerial nomination.
People Power Party Leader Calls for Kim Yong-beom to Testify and Demands ETF Gate Investigation
People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk is demanding that former presidential policy secretary Kim Yong-beom appear before South Korea’s parliamentary audit and explain what he knows about the so-cal…
South Korean Opposition Leader Says ETF Scandal Cannot End With Kim Yong-beom's Resignation
People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk said allegations surrounding the so-called Lee administration ETF scandal should not end with the resignation of Kim Yong-beom. At a news conference in the Nat…
Editorial: Kim Yong-beom’s Resignation Must Not Leave the Cabinet Looking Only to the Blue House
Kim Yong-beom’s resignation has exposed what the editorial calls an unhealthy concentration of policy power in South Korea’s Blue House. Kim, the first policy chief appointed by President Lee Jae-myun…
Kim Yong-beom resigns two days after South Korean Cabinet reshuffle amid housing and leverage criticism
Kim Yong-beom, the senior policy secretary who directed economic policy under President Lee Jae-myung, resigned only two days after a major Cabinet reshuffle. His departure marked the first replacemen…
Siluanov at G20
Past coverageRussian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attends the G20 finance meeting in the United States and meets U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The United States says Russia’s participation does not disrupt the meeting, while Germany and other European countries criticize the invitation.
Bessent: Russia did not disrupt G20 meeting
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the G20 meeting was not disrupted by the presence of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, who attended in person for the first time since Russia launched…
Russia’s finance minister attends G20 meeting in the United States, prompting European backlash
Russia’s Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors held in the United States, drawing opposition from the European side. Siluanov also me…
Dombrovskis on Russia’s G20 role: now is not the right time
Valdis Dombrovskis rejected the idea that Russia’s presence at G20 meetings should return to normal, saying, “We do not think now is the right time to normalize Russia” or its participation in such ta…
US Russia Invite Irks Germany and Europe at G20, as Press Access Is Restricted
The first Russian finance minister invited to a G20 meeting in person since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine appeared in Asheville, North Carolina, and immediately became the focus of the gathe…
