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Nuwakot Flood Devastation
Past coverageSevere flooding in Nepal's Nuwakot district has devastated villages, sweeping away homes and leaving many residents missing loved ones. The disaster has also destroyed a crucial 42-kilometer road linking Nuwakot to the China border, disrupting transportation. Prime Minister Balen Shah has ordered an emergency response, deploying security forces and medical teams to the affected areas.
Rescue Efforts Continue in Rasuwa and Nuwakot as 2,251 Remain Missing
Search teams continued working across Rasuwa and Nuwakot after the devastating Bhotekoshi flood, while authorities reported that 2,251 people remain missing. Security forces have joined Nepal Electric…
Relief supplies and medicines transported by cable crossing in Nuwakot
Relief supplies and medicines are being transported across Nuwakot by cable crossing after devastating floods struck the area. The floods swept through the Trishuli River after the Bhotekoshi River in…
Indra Prasad Gotame: Rescue work is underway in Nuwakot, but Rasuwa is not getting enough help
More than 300 people are feared trapped inside six tunnels in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, while rescue teams lack the equipment and technical expertise needed to enter them, provincial assembly member In…
Cable crossing installed over Trishuli River to reconnect two Nuwakot wards
A cable crossing has been installed over Nepal’s Trishuli River, restoring a travel link between Ward 1 and Ward 9 of Bidur Municipality in Nuwakot. The connection between the two wards was severed af…
Gus Kikin Leads NU
Past coverageIndonesia’s Nahdlatul Ulama selects KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, known as Gus Kikin, as chairman for 2026-2031. He leads the preliminary vote among five candidates with 472 votes and heads Tebuireng.
Gus Kikin Seeks to Speed Up Formation of PBNU’s New Leadership
Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, the newly elected chairman of Indonesia’s Nahdlatul Ulama central board, has opened the door to forming the organization’s new leadership structure ahead of schedule. The formatio…
Indonesia’s Police Chief Sets Hopes for New NU Leaders Gus Kikin and Kiai Miftach
Indonesia’s police chief has placed the country’s largest Muslim organization in a role extending beyond its own membership, urging its newly chosen leaders to protect interfaith tolerance. General Li…
PGI congratulates Gus Kikin and urges NU to speak for the people
Indonesia’s Communion of Churches wants Nahdlatul Ulama’s new leadership to work with the government without losing its independence. PGI Secretary-General Darwin Darmawan congratulated Abdul Hakim Ma…
Gus Kikin Becomes PBNU Chairman as Buddhist Leader Calls for Stronger Religious Harmony
Suhadi Sendjaja, the head of the Indonesian Buddhist organisation Parisadha Buddha Dharma Niciren Syosyu Indonesia, has welcomed Gus Kikin’s election to lead Nahdlatul Ulama and called for a stronger …
Baltic Airspace And Security
Past coverageDrones trigger air alerts in Latvia before entering Estonian airspace, prompting NATO to scramble Turkish F-16s. Estonia also tightens checks on emails from Russian servers, while two Estonian women remain missing after floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet.
Estonian theater, new exhibitions and late-summer concerts: Cultural events in photographs
The final week of August moved between summer and autumn, with outdoor concerts continuing as new exhibitions opened and theaters returned indoors. Guest performances by Estonia’s Drama Theatre at Rig…
NATO Scrambles Turkish Jets Over Possible Drone Incursion Into Estonia
Two Turkish F-16s took off from Estonia after unidentified drones crossed into the country’s airspace, prompting alerts across much of the eastern half of the Baltic state. NATO sources said the fight…
Drones alert Latvia and cross into Estonia, prompting NATO fighter jets to scramble
Drones moving along the eastern borders of Latvia and Estonia triggered a nighttime air alert and sent Turkish NATO fighter jets into the sky over Estonia. Estonia’s Defence Forces issued an air-threa…
Two Estonian Women Missing in Nepal Still Not Found as Uncertainty Grows
Two Estonian women and their travelling companions remain missing six days after landslides and floods struck Nepal and Tibet. It is also unclear whether they had crossed the border before the disaste…
France Election Debate
Past coverageSwiss coverage focuses on France’s next presidential election, including voter habits, polling, and lessons from former Prime Minister Édouard Balladur’s career. National Rally proposals to fine women who wear veils in public add to debate over France’s political future.
Switzerland struggles to reform pensions as its neighbors move ahead
Switzerland is finding pension reform difficult while several neighboring countries have already raised the retirement age. The issue was discussed at the Pension Forum organized by Le Temps at the IM…
The Book Fascinating France by Imagining Voters Through Everyday Details
A book about France’s political future is looking for electoral clues in places that might seem ordinary: post offices, adventure parks, cargo bikes and even the density of cigarette butts. “We the Fr…
RN’s plan to fine veiled women in public reignites explosive debate in France
Jean-Philippe Tanguy has put France’s long-running veil debate back at the center of political campaigning by promising fines for women who wear the garment in public. The National Rally lawmaker said…
In Charts: Two Polling Battles to Watch Eight Months Before France’s Presidential Election
Marine Le Pen remains comfortably ahead of the field in French presidential polling, but the sharper question eight months before the first round is who would face her in the runoff. The political cam…
tripleS At Seoul Fashion Week
Past coveragetripleS members Jiwoo, Xinyu, Lynn and Yeonji attend Seoul Fashion Week and pose for photographers. The six-day event showcases collections from 31 brands at venues including Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza.
[Photo] tripleS’ Jiwoo offers a sweet heart gesture
tripleS member Jiwoo posed with a heart gesture at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week. The event began Sept. 1 at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza and features designs from 31 brands. It continues through…
[Photo] tripleS members Jiwoo, Xinyu, Lynn and Yeonji attend Seoul Fashion Week
tripleS members Jiwoo, Xinyu, Lynn and Yeonji posed for photographers at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week. The event opened on Sept. 1 at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza, known as DDP. It features coll…
[Photo] tripleS’ Jiwoo gives an elegant wave
tripleS member Jiwoo gave photographers an elegant wave while posing at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week. The fashion event opened Sept. 1 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. It presents designs from …
[Photo] tripleS’s Lynn Shows a Dreamy Heart Pose
tripleS member Lynn posed with a dreamy heart gesture at Seoul Fashion Week. The 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week opened at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on Sept. 1. The event features designs from 31 brands. Fa…
Sri Lanka Developments
Past coverageSri Lanka is launching a new app for migrant workers to report grievances, while a photography exhibition showcases China-Sri Lanka friendship. Separately, India donated $5 million in equipment to the Sri Lankan Army, and the opposition threatens a no-confidence vote over judicial delays.
Sri Lanka Ports Authority removes managing director from post
Ganaka Hemachandra has been removed as managing director of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority with immediate effect. Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunatilaka signed the written notice informin…
Sri Lanka begins reconstruction of 296 small reservoirs
Sri Lanka has started reconstruction work on 296 small reservoirs under a World Bank-supported program, the Agriculture Ministry said. The project involves an investment of more than 5.8 billion Sri L…
Sri Lankan Cabinet approves amendments to quarantine and disease prevention law
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a review committee for amendments to the country’s Quarantine and Prevention of Diseases Ordinance, the main law governing infectious-disease control and quarantine me…
Sri Lankan president convenes talks on mineral industry development
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a discussion on developing the country’s mineral industry under the export-focused 2026 National Mineral Policy. The meeting took place at the Pre…
Central Java Nutrition Program
Past coverageCentral Java's nutrition program faces challenges as many operational units lack hygiene certification. Officials are urged to suspend providers failing to source local ingredients, impacting farmers.
Central Java Has Excess Power, Walhi Questions Urgency of Mount Ungaran Geothermal Project
A geothermal permit for Mount Ungaran has drawn criticism from Walhi because Central Java and Yogyakarta already have far more electricity capacity than they use. The environmental group says the proj…
Residents oppose Mount Ungaran geothermal project as Central Java lawmakers seek answers
A planned geothermal project at Mount Ungaran has drawn opposition from local residents, prompting Central Java lawmakers to seek a detailed explanation from the national government. Nur Saadah, head …
Gunung Ungaran Geothermal Project Faces Opposition as Central Java Lawmakers Seek Answers
A planned geothermal project on Mount Ungaran has drawn opposition from residents who fear it could damage the surrounding environment. Central Java lawmakers now say they will seek detailed answers f…
Indonesia to Restore Aid for Illiterate Pekalongan Elderly Couple Flagged for Online Gambling
A poor elderly couple in Indonesia’s Pekalongan regency will receive social assistance again after officials found that the woman whose identity number triggered a suspension is illiterate and does no…
Trump-Kim Meeting Doubts
Past coverageNorth Korea expresses skepticism regarding recent contact with U.S. President Donald Trump, with Kim Yo-jong stating she is unaware of any such communication. Meanwhile, Trump anticipates meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un within the year, asserting that North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons.
Trump’s North Korea plans, US visa revocations and China’s Rocket Force: Seven global relations stories
The roundup highlights seven recent stories in global relations, including President Donald Trump’s stated plan to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year. Trump cited his good relationsh…
South Korean lawmaker says US-North Korea summit could happen at any time
A new summit between the United States and North Korea could be possible at any time, according to South Korean lawmaker Youn Kun-young, who cited an assessment from Seoul’s National Intelligence Serv…
South Korea’s spy agency says US-North Korea summit could happen at any time
South Korea’s intelligence agency told lawmakers that a new summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could happen “at any time,” while acknowledging that no concret…
South Korean Intelligence Sees Signs of U.S.-North Korea Dialogue, Says Summit Could Happen ‘At Any Time’
South Korea’s intelligence service says a summit between the United States and North Korea could take place “at any time,” while acknowledging that it has not confirmed direct contact between the two …
Gus Kikin Leads NU
Past coverageNahdlatul Ulama formally selects Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, known as Gus Kikin, as chairman for 2026-2031. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attends the organization’s congress closing in Jombang, where Gus Kikin and NU leaders welcome him.
Gus Kikin Seeks to Speed Up Formation of PBNU’s New Leadership
Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, the newly elected chairman of Indonesia’s Nahdlatul Ulama central board, has opened the door to forming the organization’s new leadership structure ahead of schedule. The formatio…
Indonesia’s Police Chief Sets Hopes for New NU Leaders Gus Kikin and Kiai Miftach
Indonesia’s police chief has placed the country’s largest Muslim organization in a role extending beyond its own membership, urging its newly chosen leaders to protect interfaith tolerance. General Li…
PGI congratulates Gus Kikin and urges NU to speak for the people
Indonesia’s Communion of Churches wants Nahdlatul Ulama’s new leadership to work with the government without losing its independence. PGI Secretary-General Darwin Darmawan congratulated Abdul Hakim Ma…
Gus Kikin Becomes PBNU Chairman as Buddhist Leader Calls for Stronger Religious Harmony
Suhadi Sendjaja, the head of the Indonesian Buddhist organisation Parisadha Buddha Dharma Niciren Syosyu Indonesia, has welcomed Gus Kikin’s election to lead Nahdlatul Ulama and called for a stronger …
Bangladesh BNP Developments
Past coverageBangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman links sustainable development to a strong democracy as the BNP marks its 48th anniversary. Police arrest two people over a shooting at a BNP leader’s home, while BNP official Ruhul Kabir Rizvi predicts gas supplies will normalize by early September.
Strong democracy is key to Bangladesh’s sustainable development, prime minister says
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has linked Bangladesh’s long-term development to the strength of its democratic institutions, saying sustainable progress requires an effective democratic system. Rahman …
Chhatra Dal Leader Among Two Arrested Over Shooting at BNP Leader’s Home in Demra
Police have arrested the leader of a local Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal unit and another man in connection with a shooting at the home of an opposition BNP leader in Dhaka’s Demra. Officers also recovered…
Tarique Rahman plants tree and releases fish to mark BNP anniversary
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman marked the BNP’s 48th founding anniversary by planting a tree and releasing fish in Dhaka. The events took place at Zia Udyan an…
Bangladesh gas supply may return to normal by second week of September, Rizvi says
Bangladesh’s gas supply could return to normal by the first or second week of September, BNP acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said, as the country faces an ongoing power and energy crisis. S…
Papua New Guinea News
Past coverageIsrael will open a representative office in Papua New Guinea. A recent volcanic eruption blanketed island shores with pumice, raising fears of food shortages. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister pledged no tax increases, relying on mining revenue, and graduates are tasked with driving financial inclusion.
Mothers of the Land: North Bougainville women urge Papua New Guinea to honor independence mandate
Women in North Bougainville are urging Papua New Guinea’s national lawmakers to set aside political maneuvering and honor what they describe as the region’s true architects of peace: Bougainville’s wo…
Fuel assistance package is largest item in Papua New Guinea’s 2026 supplementary budget
Papua New Guinea’s fuel assistance package is the largest expenditure item in the government’s 2026 supplementary budget. Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey announced the figure while presenting the supplemen…
Stronger evidence to support Papua New Guinea correctional reform
Thirty-five correctional services officers from across Papua New Guinea are learning how to use stronger evidence to support correctional reform. Australia is supporting the training initiative, which…
Papua New Guinea prepares tough new law to curb public weapons and rising violence
Papua New Guinea is finalizing a new Offensive Weapons Act aimed at imposing severe penalties on people who carry lethal weapons in public. Police Minister Sir John Pundari announced the legislative m…
Lithuania's Foreign Policy Stance
Past coverageLithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda maintains an uncompromising stance on foreign policy, particularly regarding EU expansion and peace talks with Russia. He believes Russia has shown no willingness to compromise, making current peace talks premature. Lithuania also seeks to normalize political ties with China, aiming to restore diplomatic missions within six months.
President Says Lithuania May Need a National Decision on Phone Use in Schools
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says the country may need a national decision on whether pupils can use mobile phones in schools. A final assessment is expected in the second half of September, w…
Lithuania’s president awaits answers over prime minister’s wife’s hiring
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says questions about the prime minister’s wife’s public-sector employment should be answered clearly before officials draw conclusions. The questions concern Aistė…
President Rules Out Possibility That US Troops Will Not Return to Lithuania
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said he currently rejects the possibility that US troops will not return to Lithuania, even as uncertainty continues over the next rotation. Speaking to Žinių Radi…
Nausėda questions whether Lithuania’s education minister is only imitating problem-solving
President Gitanas Nausėda used a vivid image to describe what he sees as Lithuania’s approach to education problems: sweeping dust under a carpet and pretending the room still looks clean. Speaking to…
Strait of Hormuz Talks
Past coverageIran and Oman are discussing joint management of maritime services and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Oman emphasizes the principle of free passage, while Iran explores service fees, with both nations agreeing to continue talks.
Omani analysts: Gulf and maritime security dominate Riyadh-Muscat talks
The Strait of Hormuz and the security of Gulf shipping are expected to dominate talks between Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, according t…
Attacks on Oil Tankers Complicate Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz has become one of Iran’s main tools of pressure, as attacks and restrictions continue to disrupt a route that carried 20% of the world’s crude before the war. Oil exports have fal…
Iran and U.S. trade fresh attacks in struggle over the Strait of Hormuz
The struggle over the Strait of Hormuz has produced the first military clashes between Iran and the United States in about a month, as Washington works to reopen the oil route and Tehran tries to keep…
Supertankers carrying Saudi oil hit by unknown projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Two giant oil tankers loaded with Saudi crude were hit by unknown projectiles within minutes of each other while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime intelligence and tracking firms Mar…
Russia Urges Mideast Talks
Past coverageRussia urges Middle East parties to resume negotiations amid escalating conflict and new U.S. attacks on Iranian targets. Moscow warns that Persian Gulf tensions are deteriorating, distracting the U.S. from the Ukraine crisis.
Kremlin says US, Chinese and Russian leaders may hold trilateral talks at APEC summit
The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have discussed the possibility of meeting Donald Trump together at this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China. Yuri Ushakov,…
HS analysis: The world can be thrown into chaos cheaply, and Russia knows it
The September 11 attacks cost between $400,000 and $500,000, according to the U.S. congressional 9/11 Commission. That money covered passports, visas, air tickets, flight training and accommodation. F…
Politico: Graham’s bill for ‘hellish’ Russia sanctions faces collapse
A bill proposed by the late US Senator Lindsey Graham to impose sanctions on Russia’s trading partners could be headed for a dead end in the House of Representatives, Politico reports. Less than a mon…
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…
Iran President Acknowledges Economic Woes
Past coverageIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian openly acknowledges significant economic problems, including inflation and imbalances in essential services. He stated Iran faces a 'total' economic, military, and security war with its enemies, asserting that the country remains engaged in a 'full-scale war' encompassing these dimensions amid increased U.S. sanctions and pressure.
Iran Fires Drones and Missiles in Response to U.S. Strikes
Iran launched missiles and drones in response to new U.S. strikes, Iranian media reported, reigniting hostilities after a month without military action. The Fars and Tasnim news agencies, which are vi…
Putin tells Iran: ‘We will provide the support you need’
Vladimir Putin used his first face-to-face meeting with Masoud Pezeshkian since the outbreak of war in Iran to publicly reaffirm Russia’s support for Tehran. “We stand in solidarity with the Iranian p…
Iranians no longer know who is leading their country
“We do not know who is ruling Iran,” U.S. President Donald Trump said, describing the uncertainty that now surrounds the country’s leadership. The absence of an obvious political and military leader, …
Iran Offers to Return to Agreement as US Military Launches New Airstrikes
Iran has offered to return to the framework agreement reached with the United States in June, but only if Washington also resumes its obligations. President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would then ta…
Driscoll Hegseth Rift
Past coverageDan Driscoll resigns as U.S. Army secretary after reported months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The White House praises Driscoll but gives no reason for his departure, which follows 18 months in office.
Dan Driscoll’s resignation exposes tensions at the Pentagon
Dan Driscoll’s resignation has added to the impression of turmoil at the Pentagon, where tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had reportedly grown increasingly sharp. Driscoll, the youngest pe…
More Pentagon officials resign as Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down
Dan Driscoll has become the latest senior Pentagon official to resign under President Donald Trump, leaving the Army secretary’s post after 18 months. The White House did not explain why Driscoll step…
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Reported Tensions With Hegseth
Dan Driscoll, the US Army’s top civilian leader, has submitted his resignation after reports of tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The White House confirmed the resignation Monday. Principa…
U.S. Army left without confirmed leaders after Dan Driscoll resignation
Dan Driscoll's expected departure could leave the U.S. Army without a civilian or military leader confirmed by the Senate, according to The Wall Street Journal. Driscoll submitted his resignation to P…
Bhotekoshi Flood Response
Past coverageNepal seeks urgent climate financing after the deadly Bhotekoshi flood, while hundreds remain unaccounted for near the Rasuwagadhi trade hub. Political parties plan talks on rescue and rehabilitation, and survivors in Rasuwa face medicine shortages and disrupted health services.
Lamichhane and Chinese ambassador discuss support after Bhotekoshi flood
China says it is ready to provide Nepal with whatever assistance it needs after the Bhotekoshi flood. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming discussed the response with Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi L…
Salyan Families Caught Between Hope and Grief After Bhotekoshi Flood
For 23-year-old Birendra Rana, the search for his father has stretched across much of Nepal. Since the devastating Bhotekoshi flood on August 26, he has visited hospitals and police stations in Chitwa…
Nepal Seeks Urgent Climate Finance After Bhotekoshi Flood
Nepal has turned to a global climate finance mechanism for immediate help after the Bhotekoshi flood overwhelmed the country’s ability to respond. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and Forests and Agricu…
Hundreds Missing as Billions in Goods Feared Lost in Bhotekoshi Flood
Six days after the Bhotekoshi river flood tore through Nepal’s northern trade hub, traders are still trying to determine both who is missing and what was lost. The destruction at Rasuwagadhi customs h…
Students Return To School
Past coverageSchools in Poland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Mexico begin new academic years with policy changes and varying enrollment trends. Poland plans mandatory health education, while districts in Lithuania and the Czech Republic report student numbers, and Mexican students return to classrooms across the Valley of Mexico.
Schools introduce “Confidence” as this month’s value
“Confidence” has been introduced as this month’s value in schools. The initiative will give students practical actions to carry out in classrooms during the week. Further details are available through…
Polish Students Face New Mandatory Health Education Course From September
Polish students will find a new compulsory subject on their timetables from Sept. 1, 2026, although health education itself is not entirely new. It replaced the former family-life education course dur…
Panevėžys district schools welcome students as nearly 3,000 children begin the year
Panevėžys district is beginning the new school year with 2,814 students in its general-education schools, including 254 children entering first grade. About 1,000 more children are expected to attend …
Fewer children start school in the Zlín region as numbers of first-graders and students decline
The new school year began with fewer children in schools across the Zlín region, with the number of both first-graders and students declining. In Slavičín, school principal Pavel Macek moved between t…
South Korea AI Budget
Past coverageSouth Korea proposes a record 820.9 trillion-won budget for 2027, including 9.4 trillion won for artificial intelligence research and development. The government presents the spending as a way to strengthen technology and growth, while an editorial warns that rising debt could trigger a backlash.
Editorial: South Korea’s 821 Trillion-Won Budget Must Prepare for the ‘Debt Backlash’
South Korea’s proposed budget would increase spending by 93 trillion won in one year, taking total government expenditure to 820.9 trillion won. The scale of the expansion has prompted a warning that …
South Korea Proposes Record $761.6 Billion Budget to Accelerate AI Investment
South Korea has proposed its largest-ever annual increase in government spending, setting 2027 expenditure at 821 trillion won, or about $761.6 billion, as President Lee Jae-myung’s administration see…
Global AI Demand Drives South Korean Exports to Record Semiconductor Surge
South Korea’s semiconductor exports reached a record $46.7 billion in August as global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure propelled the country’s overseas sales. Total exports increased…
South Korea unveils record 821 trillion won budget, with debt projected to reach 1,734 trillion won in four years
South Korea’s government is preparing an 820.9 trillion won budget for next year, the largest in the country’s history, as it seeks to revive potential growth that has fallen into the 1% range. More t…
Kaohsiung Faces Severe Rainfall
Past coverageKaohsiung has experienced extreme rainfall, with 20 hours of downpour exceeding levels seen during Typhoon Morandi. The heavy rains have caused severe flooding, leading to work and class suspensions and exposing road hazards that resulted in multiple motorcycle crashes.
Heavy rain damages foundation of old Kaohsiung home, authorities advise against living there
A traditional courtyard home in Kaohsiung’s Yanchao District has been left empty after repeated heavy rain damaged the slope beside it and raised concerns about the building’s foundation. The nearby D…
Heavy rain warnings issued for 14 cities and counties in Taiwan
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration issued heavy-rain warnings for 14 cities, counties and offshore islands, with downpours expected from the afternoon of the first day through the following day. …
Kaohsiung Crop-Relief Process Stalls Over “Optional Inspections”
Taiwan’s Agriculture Ministry plans to waive field inspections for most crop-loss claims in Kaohsiung after heavy rain caused extensive damage across the city’s farming and fishing sectors. The minist…
Taiwan issues heavy rain warnings for 11 counties and cities
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued heavy rain warnings for 11 counties and cities, citing a low-pressure system and southwesterly winds. Kaohsiung and Pingtung could receive localized heav…
Gangnam Welcomes Global Brands
Past coverageU.S. chain Chipotle opens its first Asian restaurant in Seoul’s Gangnam district, while South Korea’s Shinsegae Gangnam launches Asia-Pacific’s first lululemon men’s pop-up store. Gangnam police separately detain a South Korean man accused of injuring a woman who tried to stop an assault.
U.S. Chain Chipotle Opens in Gangnam, Its First Asian Location
Chipotle has arrived in Seoul’s Gangnam district as the Mexican fast-casual chain’s first restaurant in Asia. Sangmidang Holdings opened the South Korean flagship through a joint venture with Chipotle…
Shinsegae Gangnam opens Asia’s first lululemon men’s pop-up store
Shinsegae Department Store is bringing an Asia-Pacific first to its Gangnam branch with a lululemon pop-up store focused entirely on men’s products. The store opened on September 1 and will operate th…
Chipotle Chooses South Korea for Its First Asian Location, Gangnam Store to Open
Chipotle Mexican Grill has chosen South Korea as the first stop in its Asian expansion, opening a store in Seoul’s Gangnam district. The U.S. Mexican restaurant chain held a media event at the Gangnam…
Man in His 20s Detained After Allegedly Breaking Four Teeth of Woman Who Tried to Stop Assault in Gangnam
A woman who tried to stop an assault in Seoul's Gangnam district reportedly suffered four broken teeth after a man in his 20s allegedly attacked her. Gangnam Police said they obtained a detention warr…
SCO Leadership Transition
Past coverageKyrgyzstan hands the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation chairmanship to Pakistan at a summit in Bishkek, where leaders sign nearly 30 documents. Kyrgyzstan also proposes naming a mountain peak after the organisation, while all 10 member states attend the main meetings.
Pakistan takes over SCO chairmanship
Pakistan has assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation after Kyrgyzstan completed its 2025-2026 term. The handover followed a meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in Bi…
Nearly 30 documents signed at SCO summit in Bishkek
Nearly 30 documents were signed in Bishkek at a meeting of the heads of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states on Sept. 1. The agreements included the Bishkek Declaration dedicated to the SCO…
Kyrgyzstan Names Mountain Peak for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Kyrgyzstan has moved to give a 4,050-meter unnamed mountain peak in Ala-Archa State Nature Park the name Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Peak. President Sadyr Japarov signed the decree in connection…
SCO summit begins in Bishkek
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit has opened in Bishkek, bringing leaders from all 10 member states to Kyrgyzstan’s capital. Meetings are being held at the newly built Yrys Ordo Congress Ha…
LG Twins Lead
Past coverageThe LG Twins maintain their league lead, extending their winning streak to five games with a 2-0 victory over the Samsung Lions. Pitcher Jang Hyun-sik earned his first starting win in nine years, while Son Ju-yeong secured his 16th save. The Lotte Giants also extended their winning streak to seven games.
LG Twins return to third place after 3-1 win over Doosan Bears
The LG Twins defeated the Doosan Bears 3-1 at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul and returned to third place in the professional baseball standings. The victory gave LG a record of 65 wins, one tie and 51 losses…
Anpanman Comes to Jamsil Baseball Stadium for LG Twins Pop-Up Store
Anpanman is heading to Seoul’s Jamsil Baseball Stadium for a four-day pop-up store with the LG Twins. Choirock Contents Factory said the collaboration will run from the fourth through the seventh. It …
Ko Woo-seok Set to Return to LG Twins After Three Years
Ko Woo-seok is set to return to the LG Twins three years after leaving the Korean club for Major League Baseball. An LG official said the 28-year-old had told the team he wanted to come back and would…
Anpanman to Open First Pop-Up Store With LG Twins at Jamsil Baseball Stadium
Anpanman is heading to Jamsil Baseball Stadium for a first-time collaboration with the LG Twins. The popular character will operate a joint pop-up store with the professional baseball team in Seoul fr…
Tainan Mayor's Plane Nap
Past coverageA photo of Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che sleeping on a plane has garnered public attention and praise. The image, taken in December 2024, shows the mayor resting during a flight.
Tainan’s Southern Taiwan Science Park expansion could add 4,000 residents in Anding
A proposed 49-hectare expansion in Anding, Tainan, could add housing, shops and space for about 4,000 people as the Southern Taiwan Science Park continues to grow. The Tainan city government recently …
Worried about spoiled milk? Tainan school installs vending machine for students to collect it anytime
A Tainan elementary school has found a simple way to keep free school milk from going to waste: students collect it from a vending machine when they are ready to drink it. A parent said they had worri…
Tainan Resident Thought Hotpot Festival Car Prize Call Was a Scam
A Tainan resident who won the grand-prize car in Taichung’s Hotpot and Barbecue Festival lottery initially thought a call from Mayor Lu Shiow-yen was a scam. After hearing about the car, the winner ca…
Tainan plans new pumps after Jende underpass floods for three days
The Zhongshan Road underpass beside Wande Bridge in Tainan flooded for three days as persistent rain affected the city in late August. Officials say the location's low elevation makes drainage difficu…