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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…
Syria Tensions and Diplomacy
Past coverageSyria is at the center of diplomatic and security developments, with Egypt approving a new head for its diplomatic mission in Cairo. Meanwhile, Israel announced an indefinite military presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, following a US-Iran agreement. Separately, a Syrian gang war has led to a mass trial in Vienna for attempted murder, and a police captain was injured in a car bomb attack in Aleppo.
IAEA says findings at Syrian site hit by Israel are consistent with a nuclear reactor
The International Atomic Energy Agency says findings at a Syrian site destroyed by Israel in 2007 are consistent with the presence of a nuclear reactor. In a confidential report, the U.N. nuclear watc…
IAEA Secures 73 Tons of Uranium from Syria’s Assad Era
The International Atomic Energy Agency has secured 73 tons of uranium from Syria’s former Assad-era government, including around 55 tons of fuel rods intended for a secret reactor project. IAEA Direct…
Israel Warns of Sharaa’s Plans to Rebuild Syria’s Military, Defense Official Says
Israel’s defense establishment is increasingly focused on Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to rebuild Syria’s military, particularly systems that could restrict the Israel Defense Forces’ freedom of operatio…
They Missed the Watermark When ‘Borrowing’ a Photo for Syria’s Passport. Now It Is Everywhere
A photographer’s watermark appears inside Syrian passports, on an illustration of Damascus’s famous al-Hamidiyah Souk. The image carries the words “WASEEM ASMAR PHOTOGRAPHY” across a bazaar wall. User…
Arsenal Loses Preseason Friendly
Past coverageArsenal suffered a 3-1 defeat against Real Betis in their final preseason friendly match. Meanwhile, reports suggest Vinicius Junior may be using Arsenal's interest to negotiate a better contract with Real Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund Sign Arsenal Midfielder Ethan Nwaneri on Season-Long Loan
Borussia Dortmund have moved quickly to add Arsenal’s young midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, completing a season-long loan before the summer transfer window closed. The England player will remain in Germany …
Arteta delighted as Arsenal sink Villa
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s victory at Aston Villa carried special meaning, particularly because the club had suffered a difficult defeat at the same ground last season. Bukayo Saka scored with a clos…
After Konstantelias injury, Dortmund loan Arsenal prospect Nwaneri
Borussia Dortmund have moved quickly to replace the injured Giannis Konstantelias, signing Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri on loan for one year. The German Bundesliga club said the 19-year-…
Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for reported £8.6 million
Gabriel Jesus has left Arsenal for Barcelona in a reported £8.6 million deal, giving the La Liga champions another experienced forward as they strengthen their squad. Barcelona said the Brazilian had …
Athens Airport Traffic
Past coverageAthens International Airport experienced a passenger traffic increase in June 2026, continuing a trend of growth. Meanwhile, unrelated to airport activity, a decomposed body was discovered in an Athens apartment, leading to an arrest.
Read Wednesday’s Ta Nea: MIT Chief Secretly Visits Athens
The head of Turkey’s intelligence service reportedly came to Athens in secret, with the presence of Ibrahim Kalın highlighted as the lead story in Wednesday’s edition of Ta Nea. The newspaper says Kal…
US political affairs official Allison Hooker arrives in Athens for high-level talks
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has arrived in Greece, where she is scheduled to hold a series of high-level meetings with Greek officials. US Ambassador Kimberly Guil…
Technopolis Athens offers a September packed with music, dance, photography and more
From Cretan music to K-pop, punk rock and heavy metal, Technopolis Athens is filling September 2026 with events aimed at a wide range of tastes. The municipal venue’s program runs from September 2 to …
School bus destroyed by fire on Athens-Sounion Avenue
A school bus was completely destroyed by fire at about 12:15 p.m. on Athens-Sounion Avenue near Ribas, in the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni. No students were on board. The driver and assistan…
Park Hae-Min Defense
Past coverageSouth Korea’s LG Twins captain Park Hae-min makes two key catches to prevent runs against the Doosan Bears. Doosan infielder Park Jun-soon also stops Hae-min’s attempted steal of second base, producing contrasting moments for the Korean teams.
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…
Sidoarjo Student Food Illness
Past coverageHundreds of students at Manbaul Hikam Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, receive hospital treatment after suspected food poisoning linked to the Free Meal program. Authorities suspend the catering unit, while the Sidoarjo regent denies reports of deaths and officials cite differing patient counts.
Menu Served at Sidoarjo School Meal Program Suspected in Mass Santri Poisoning
The vegetables tasted sour. By late afternoon, 15-year-old SZ was nauseated, weak and dizzy after eating a free nutritious meal at Manbaul Hikam Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java. SZ said…
431 Sidoarjo boarding-school students fall ill after free meal program; catering unit suspended
A 15-year-old student at an Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, said the vegetables in her government-provided lunch tasted sour. By late afternoon, she felt nauseated, weak and dizzy. The…
Hundreds of Manbaul Hikam Students Fall Ill After Suspected MBG Food Poisoning, Sidoarjo Regent Denies Deaths
Sidoarjo Regent Subandi rejected reports that any students had died after suspected food poisoning at the Manbaul Hikam Islamic boarding school in East Java. “There were no deaths, and all patients ha…
Hundreds of Sidoarjo Islamic boarding-school students hospitalized after suspected food poisoning
At least 293 students from Manbaul Hikam Islamic boarding school in Putat village, Tanggulangin, Sidoarjo, were taken to hospitals after allegedly falling ill following a Free Nutritious Meals program…
Sara Netanyahu Lawsuit Threat
Past coverageIsraeli opposition leader Yair Golan threatens Sara Netanyahu with a NIS 2.5 million, or about $825,000, defamation lawsuit. Golan demands an apology after Sara Netanyahu suggests he may have known about Hamas’s October 7 attack in advance.
Golan warns Sara Netanyahu of NIS 2.5m. lawsuit over 'serious defamation,' demands apology letter
Yair Golan has given Sara Netanyahu 24 hours to issue a public apology or face a NIS 2.5 million lawsuit over what he called “defamation in its most serious form.” The Democrats chairman also wants Ne…
Yair Golan threatens Sara Netanyahu with $825,000 lawsuit over October 7 conspiracy claim
Yair Golan has threatened Sara Netanyahu with an $825,000 lawsuit after she allegedly suggested that he had advance knowledge of Hamas's October 7 attack. Golan, the leader of the Democrats party, dem…
Netanyahu’s Wife Attacks Israeli Opposition Figure Over Oct. 7 Claims
Sara Netanyahu’s televised attack on opposition leader Yair Golan has triggered outrage across Israel’s opposition and exposed the depth of the country’s political divisions ahead of the Oct. 27 elect…
Sara Netanyahu sparks controversy with conspiracy suggestion about Yair Golan
Sara Netanyahu has turned a celebrated account of Yair Golan's actions on October 7 into a campaign controversy, hinting that the opposition politician may have known about Hamas's attack before it be…
Nepal-China Border Floods
Past coverageDevastating floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border have left over 2,400 people missing and 586 bodies recovered. In Nepal, over 500 people have died, with more than 977 missing, including foreign trekkers. China reports five deaths, while the disaster has impacted 93,000 people in the Himalayan region.
Families Desperately Search for Loved Ones Swept Away in Nepal Floods
Families are still searching for loved ones swept away by catastrophic floods that roared through Nepal’s high mountain valleys. The disaster has killed more than 1,000 people, while thousands remain …
NYT: Flood disaster on China-Nepal border leaves heavy casualties as China suppresses Tibet coverage
As rescuers began assessing the damage from the deadly Aug. 26 floods in the Himalayas, Chinese authorities turned to another task: blocking accounts of the disaster that had not received official app…
China-Nepal floods: No one could have outrun the debris flow, research finds
The debris flow that struck the Gyirong Port border checkpoint between China and Nepal moved so quickly that even the world’s fastest sprinters could not have escaped it, researchers said. A team from…
China Accused of Restricting Information About Floods in Tibet
Human rights organizations have accused China of limiting information about floods in Tibet. They say journalists have been barred from affected areas and cannot speak with families there. The organiz…
US and Venezuela Forge Oil Deal
Past coverageThe U.S. and Venezuela have announced a historic oil agreement, with reports varying on the extent of U.S. control and projected private investment. This deal comes amid high gas prices and follows the start of the Iran war, with some U.S. officials highlighting potential economic benefits for Venezuela.
Venezuela’s Military Approves Oil Deal with the United States
Venezuela’s military has approved what it called a “historic” oil agreement with the United States, a deal that would place 17 Venezuelan oil fields under Washington’s control. Defense Minister Genera…
US-Venezuela oil deal: What is NABEP, the company set to exploit Venezuelan crude?
A Barbados-based company led by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt has secured an agreement with the United States that could run for up to a century and cover more than 20% of Venezuela’s oi…
Middle East tensions send oil higher and push European gas to its highest level since 2023
Oil prices jumped on Tuesday after Washington carried out new strikes against Iran and Tehran announced a response. European gas prices also climbed sharply, reaching their highest level in more than …
Venezuela’s Communist Party rejects oil agreement with the United States
Venezuela’s Communist Party has categorically rejected the oil agreement reached by Caracas and Washington, calling it a surrender of national wealth carried out by what it described as the country’s …
Japarov Closes SCO Summit
Past coverageKyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov concludes the SCO Plus summit in Bishkek after discussions involving representatives from 18 countries. The meeting focuses on cooperation among participating states.
Japarov Concludes SCO Plus Meeting in Bishkek, Calls for Stronger UN Role
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov brought the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek to a close with a call to strengthen the United Nations as the foundation of a fairer, multipolar world. Japarov thanked particip…
Sadyr Japarov concludes SCO Plus summit in Bishkek
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov closed the SCO Plus summit in Bishkek by calling for continued dialogue despite differing views among participants. Japarov said the countries represented at the meeting…
Sadyr Japarov: A just world order does not require states to think alike
A just world order does not require countries to think alike, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov told the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek. Instead, Japarov said states should respect one another’s choices, ho…
28 Documents Signed at SCO Summit in Bishkek
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation concluded its summit in Bishkek with 28 documents signed or approved, giving Kyrgyzstan-hosted talks a broad agenda spanning security, technology, environmental p…
Denmark Fertilizer Law
Past coverageDenmark’s parliament debates a controversial fertilizer and nitrogen law that would give the state broad powers over agriculture. Farmers, legal experts and some lawmakers warn of financial risks, lawsuits and internal political divisions.
Experts Warn Controversial Danish Fertilizer Law Could Bring Huge Financial Consequences and a Wave of Lawsuits
Denmark is preparing to approve a fertilizer law that legal experts say could give the state unusually broad powers over the country's farmers. Their assessment recalls the exceptional interventions a…
Berlingske: Parliament, not the minister, should decide how Denmark protects its waters
Venstre’s internal dispute over Denmark’s proposed new fertilizer law has grown harder to ignore. Several members of the party’s parliamentary group, led by Søren Gade, intend to vote against the bill…
Heated nitrogen-law debate sparks cheers outside Denmark’s parliament
A parliamentary debate over Denmark’s controversial nitrogen law spilled into an angry exchange Tuesday, while cheers erupted outside on Slotspladsen. Danish People’s Party leader Morten Messerschmidt…
Farmers watch parliamentary debate on controversial fertilizer law on giant screen
Farmers gathered outside Denmark’s parliament on Tuesday to watch lawmakers debate the controversial fertilizer law on a giant screen. The bill’s second reading drew speeches from Danish People’s Part…
Osorio Crystal Palace Talks
Past coverageCrystal Palace signs Ben Chilwell and Quinten Timber after the English transfer deadline, while reports link Chilean winger Darío Osorio to the club. British and Chilean reports describe a possible loan or a potential £24 million deal with Denmark’s Midtjylland, but Palace does not announce Osorio.
No sign of Osorio as Crystal Palace announces two signings after transfer deadline
Crystal Palace kept supporters waiting after the English transfer market closed, announcing two new arrivals without confirming the expected signing of Chilean winger Darío Osorio. The club requested …
British media declare Darío Osorio’s move to Crystal Palace complete
British media declared Darío Osorio’s transfer to Crystal Palace complete as England’s transfer window reached its closing moments. The Chilean midfielder is set to leave Denmark’s Midtjylland for the…
English outlet names Darío Osorio as Crystal Palace’s backup plan
Darío Osorio has emerged as Crystal Palace’s “plan B” with the English transfer window approaching its close. The Chilean attacker, one of FC Midtjylland’s leading players, could be called on to reinf…
Crystal Palace negotiate £24 million move for Darío Osorio as Premier League deadline approaches
Darío Osorio could become the headline deal of the Premier League’s transfer deadline day. Crystal Palace have turned their attention to the 22-year-old Chilean winger, with reports putting the possib…
South Korea Weather
Past coverageSouth Korea’s east coast and Jeju face rain, while parts of the central and southern regions expect gusty showers, lightning and possible hail. Forecasts call for up to 50 millimeters of rain in some inland areas, as Jeju also draws attention through entertainment and a police misconduct case.
Rain for South Korea’s east coast and Jeju, with showers of up to 50 mm inland
Rain will fall along South Korea’s east coast and on Jeju on Thursday, while parts of the southern interior face afternoon showers and continued early-September heat. The Korea Meteorological Administ…
South Korean Police Officer Admits Closing Missing-Person Case to Avoid Extra Work
A South Korean police officer admitted closing a missing-person case without conducting an investigation because he wanted to avoid additional work, authorities said. The officer, identified as Bu, wa…
Jeju officer cites workload after falsely closing missing-person cases
A Jeju police officer allegedly closed missing-person cases by claiming he had contacted people he had never reached. Two of those people were later found dead. The officer, identified by his surname …
Late-summer heat brings gusty showers, lightning and hail across South Korea
Late-summer heat will continue across South Korea on Wednesday, but parts of the country will also face sudden showers, strong winds, thunder, lightning and hail. The Korea Meteorological Administrati…
Mediterranean Games Medals
Past coverageCroatia, Greece and Italy add medals at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto. Croatia reaches a record 36 medals, Greece earns silver and bronze across athletics, karate and weightlifting, while Italy moves closer to its record total with 23 medals in one day.
Croatia wins karate silver and bronze, plus silver in mixed rowing double at Mediterranean Games
Croatian athletes won three more medals at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto on Tuesday, lifting the country’s total to a record 36. That surpassed Croatia’s previous tally of 34 medals from the 1993…
Mediterranean Games: Antonis Merlos wins silver in the high jump
Antonis Merlos added a silver medal to Greece’s haul at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto. The Greek athlete cleared 2.19 meters to finish second in the high jump. The result gave Greece its fourth a…
Mediterranean Games: Italy closes in on record as Tamberi completes his medal collection
The Valente Stadium in Taranto gave Gianmarco “Gimbo” Tamberi a loud welcome, and the Italian high jumper responded by claiming the one Mediterranean Games gold missing from his collection. Tamberi cl…
Mediterranean Games: Stefanos Xenos wins karate bronze for Greece
Stefanos Xenos climbed onto the podium in Taranto, winning bronze in the under-60-kilogram kumite and giving Greece's karate delegation its first medal at the Mediterranean Games. The 26-year-old Gree…
Kim Min-seok Seeks Party Leadership
Past coverageFormer Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has announced his candidacy for the leadership of South Korea's Democratic Party. He launched his bid on August 17, citing a sense of responsibility and criticizing internal party strife. Kim also directly attacked fellow candidate Jeong Cheong-rae as part of his campaign.
Kim Min-seok substituted to protect player after being hit by pitch
Doosan Bears player Kim Min-seok was replaced after being hit by a pitch during the eighth inning of a game against the LG Twins at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. The substitution came with two outs in the …
South Korea’s Kim Min-seok fires ethics deputy after message alleges Jung Chung-rae faction was interfering
Kim Min-seok, leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party, dismissed the newly appointed deputy head of the party’s ethics watchdog after messages on his phone were photographed by a news camera. The mes…
As Kim Min-seok’s Democratic Party TV launches, Kim Eo-jun smiles
The Democratic Party’s new morning YouTube program attracted 55,053 simultaneous viewers on its first live broadcast, but the established show it appeared to target drew an even larger audience. Party…
First Police Reform Task Force Meeting Held as Kim Min-seok Calls for Controls Against Six Abuses
At the first meeting of the Democratic Party’s police reform task force, leader Kim Min-seok called for oversight mechanisms to prevent what he described as six major abuses. Kim listed protecting col…
Heo Kyung-hwan Wins Award
Past coverageSouth Korean comedian Heo Kyung-hwan receives the comedian award at the 2026 Brand of the Year Awards in Seoul. He poses with his trophy at the 24th annual ceremony.
Heo Kyung-hwan Wins Brand of the Year Award for Comedians
Heo Kyung-hwan was named the Brand of the Year in the comedian category at a ceremony in Seoul. The 2026 Brand of the Year Awards took place on the first day of the month at The Shilla Seoul hotel in …
Heo Kyung-hwan Celebrates His Brand of the Year Award
Heo Kyung-hwan posed after receiving the comedian award at the 2026 Brand of the Year Awards. The 24th annual ceremony was held at The Shilla Seoul hotel in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu. The awards recogni…
Heo Kyung-hwan Smiles After Receiving His Award
Heo Kyung-hwan smiled as he posed after receiving the comedian award at the 2026 Brand of the Year Awards. The ceremony took place at The Shilla Seoul hotel in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu. The awards, now…
Heo Kyung-hwan Strikes an Unbalanced Pose With His Trophy
Heo Kyung-hwan held his trophy and posed at the 2026 Brand of the Year Awards in Seoul. The ceremony took place on the first day of the month at The Shilla Seoul hotel in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu. The …
Nepal-Tibet Border Floods
Past coverageDevastating floods and landslides on the Nepal-China border have killed over 390 people and left more than 1,400 missing. A 5.0 magnitude earthquake also struck Tibet near the Nepal border, prompting a flood alert for a dam. Chinese authorities are evacuating Tibetan towns as floodwaters threaten to breach a newly formed lake.
NYT: Flood disaster on China-Nepal border leaves heavy casualties as China suppresses Tibet coverage
As rescuers began assessing the damage from the deadly Aug. 26 floods in the Himalayas, Chinese authorities turned to another task: blocking accounts of the disaster that had not received official app…
China-Nepal floods: No one could have outrun the debris flow, research finds
The debris flow that struck the Gyirong Port border checkpoint between China and Nepal moved so quickly that even the world’s fastest sprinters could not have escaped it, researchers said. A team from…
China accused of concealing flood’s impact in Tibet
The human toll of a Himalayan flash flood appears sharply divided along the border: more than 1,000 people have been confirmed dead and over 4,000 remain missing, while China reports 16 deaths and 546…
Nepal and China raise flood death toll above 1,000 as thousands remain missing
The death toll from a massive flood in the Nepal-China border region has risen above 1,000, while thousands of people remain unaccounted for as rescue teams continue searching across more than 150 kil…
Democratic Party Launches Campaign, Vows Punishment
Past coverageThe Democratic Party has launched its election campaign committee, vowing to 'punish' perceived 'rebellious forces' and 'cut off roots of sedition.' The committee includes diverse new members, aiming for victory in upcoming local elections.
Democratic Party deputy ethics chief fired after message claims faction was targeting lawmaker
South Korea’s Democratic Party fired its deputy ethics oversight chief one day after appointing him, following a Telegram message that accused a faction linked to former leader Chung Cheong-rae of tar…
Is the Democratic Party Trying to Give Up Power?
The Democratic Party is fighting itself with a ferocity that, in the columnist’s view, leaves little room for the public work expected of a governing party. Even people who have voted Democratic throu…
As Kim Min-seok’s Democratic Party TV launches, Kim Eo-jun smiles
The Democratic Party’s new morning YouTube program attracted 55,053 simultaneous viewers on its first live broadcast, but the established show it appeared to target drew an even larger audience. Party…
Roh Jong-myeon Defends Appearing on ‘News Factory’ on Day of Democratic Party Channel’s Debut
Democratic Party lawmaker Roh Jong-myeon says his decision to appear on a popular YouTube program on the day of his party’s new channel launch demonstrated that no party ban exists on the show. Roh sa…