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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…
Inter-Korean Women's Football
Past coverageNorth Korea's women's football team trains in South Korea for the AFC Champions League semifinals, with their coach insisting the team is solely focused on playing. A South Korean minister will attend the match.
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 sets record 73.3 trillion won defense budget, adds first nuclear submarine funding
South Korea’s next defense budget will exceed 70 trillion won for the first time, marking the largest year-on-year increase since 2007. The government has set aside 73.2777 trillion won for defense, u…
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 …
North Korea-US summit appears possible at any time, Seoul spy agency says
A new US-North Korea summit may be possible at any time, according to an assessment from South Korea’s spy agency, but Seoul also said it has no evidence of concrete contact between Washington and Pyo…
Nigeria EFCC on Elections and Fraud
Past coverageNigeria's EFCC chairman has urged citizens to ensure credible 2027 elections and warned against vote buying, calling it a threat to democracy. The commission also alleges a former aviation minister presented a chartered plane as Nigeria Air.
Agbonayinma gives EFCC 14 days to reopen Atiku case
Former Nigerian lawmaker and All Progressives Congress chieftain Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission 14 days to reopen and prosecute an alleged financial-crimes…
How Former Governor Sylva Rose Through the APC Before EFCC Summons
Timipre Sylva’s rise in the All Progressives Congress has been marked by political reversals, financial influence and a renewed legal challenge. The former Bayelsa governor joined the APC after losing…
Morning recap: EFCC summons Sylva over alleged $14.86 million fraud as public funds move into crypto
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency dominated the morning headlines after summoning former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva over an alleged $14.86 million fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Com…
EFCC recovers 1.23 trillion naira and secures 10,872 convictions under Olukoyede
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission reported 10,872 convictions and more than 1.23 trillion naira in recoveries during Ola Olukoyede’s first 34 months as chairman. Olukoyede presented t…
Colombia Presidential Election
Past coverageFar-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella claims victory in Colombia's presidential election, with regional leaders and international figures like Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa and Argentina's President Javier Milei congratulating him. However, Colombian regional leaders urge respect for electoral will amid a close runoff against leftist Iván Cepeda.
Colombian President Promises ‘Iron Fist’ After Bomb Attack Kills One and Injures 11
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella promised “iron fist” after a car bomb tore through a police station in Los Patios, in the metropolitan area of Cúcuta near the Venezuelan border. One perso…
Colombia’s New Israel Alliance Deals a Strategic Blow to Iran and Its Proxies
Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, is presented as opening a new front against Iran and its allies in South America by reviving the country’s security relationship with Israel. The ar…
Colombian government orders strike that kills 20 guerrillas
Colombia’s new government says it killed 20 guerrillas and rescued two minors in a bombing operation in the southern department of Guaviare. President Abelardo de la Espriella announced the outcome in…
Abelardo government launches operation against Iván Mordisco, killing 20 guerrillas in Colombia
Colombia’s new government has opened its promised hard-line campaign against armed criminal groups with its deadliest bombardments since President Abelardo de la Espriella took office, according to th…
Driscoll Resigns
Past coverageU.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns under President Donald Trump after reported tensions and disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. U.S. outlets focus on his departure and the Army’s lack of confirmed leaders, while Nigerian, Dominican, French and Sri Lankan reports emphasize the reported clash and the White House’s response.
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…
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after months of tensions
Dan Driscoll, the U.S. secretary of the Army, has resigned after months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a report confirmed by the White House to AFP. The Wall Street Jour…
Apple CEO Transition
Past coverageJohn Ternus takes over as Apple’s chief executive after Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure, with Cook becoming executive chairman. Coverage in Mexico, Paraguay, Denmark, and Oman highlights the challenges facing Apple, including artificial intelligence, rising component costs, and pressure to sustain its product leadership.
John Ternus takes over Apple after Tim Cook’s departure, facing AI and product challenges
John Ternus took the reins of Apple on Tuesday, beginning the company’s second chief executive succession since Steve Jobs left in 2011 and ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure at the top. At 51, Ternus a…
John Ternus takes Apple’s reins as AI and rising component costs test the company
John Ternus took control of Apple on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as chief executive and becoming the company’s second CEO since Steve Jobs left in 2011. The 51-year-old executive arrives…
The Man Behind Some of Apple’s Biggest Products Is Set to Lead the Entire Company
Until recently, John Ternus was largely unknown to the wider public. Now he is preparing to lead Apple, the world’s second-most valuable company. Ternus has been behind some of Apple’s biggest product…
Tim Cook bids an emotional farewell as Apple CEO
Tim Cook marked his final day as Apple’s chief executive with a message of affection for the company’s users and employees, saying his title would change but his feelings for the Apple community would…
Roberto Moreno Coaches South Korea
Past coverageSouth Korea appoints Spain’s Roberto Moreno as interim coach of its men’s national football team for six matches. Moreno becomes the first Spanish coach to lead South Korea.
South Korea Turns to Luis Enrique’s Former Assistant Roberto Moreno as Interim Coach
South Korea has turned to Roberto Moreno to steady its men's national football team. The 49-year-old Spaniard has been appointed interim coach by the Korea Football Association. Moreno is known as “Lu…
Roberto Moreno becomes first Spanish coach to lead South Korea’s national team
Roberto Moreno will take charge of South Korea for six international matches, becoming the first Spanish coach to lead the country’s national football team. The Korea Football Association’s board appr…
Spain’s Roberto Moreno named South Korea’s interim national team coach for six matches
Roberto Moreno will take charge of South Korea for six international matches after the Korea Football Association appointed the Spaniard as the national team’s interim coach. Moreno’s contract runs th…
Spain’s Roberto Moreno appointed interim coach of South Korea’s national football team for six matches
Roberto Moreno will take charge of South Korea’s men’s national football team as interim coach for six international matches, the Korea Football Association said. The association approved Moreno’s app…
Shein Faces EU Pressure
Past coverageShein urges the European Union to adopt more uniform e-commerce rules, while European textile groups call for additional fees on ultra-fast-fashion imports. Investors also question the company’s prospects after its Hong Kong debut sends shares down as much as 10%.
Shein calls for more uniform EU rules to support expansion and proposes a single registry
Shein wants Europe to make its e-commerce rules more uniform. Christina Fontana, the company’s brand director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said fragmented enforcement across EU member state…
From AliExpress to Shein, “Ultra-Fast Fashion Does Not Help Purchasing Power”
Shein, Temu and AliExpress will now have to pay for flooding the French market with new, low-quality products. A penalty took effect on Tuesday, September 1, under a law adopted on July 8 to reduce th…
Textile federation calls for extra levy on fast-fashion goods from Shein and similar platforms
Europe’s textile industry wants the European Union to go further than its new €3 charge on cheap parcels. Euratex, the federation representing European textile associations, is calling for a €10 servi…
Shein Shares Slide at Hong Kong Debut as Investors Question Its Prospects
Shein began trading in Hong Kong with a sharp drop in its shares, highlighting investor doubts about the future of the Chinese fast-fashion company. The stock fell as much as 10% at the opening of tra…
tripleS at Seoul Fashion Week
Past coveragetripleS members Jiwoo, Lynn and Xinyu attend the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week in Seoul. The six-day event features 31 brands at venues including 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’ 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…
[Photo] tripleS’s Xinyu Shows Off Her Distinctive Features
tripleS member Xinyu posed for photographers at Seoul Fashion Week, showing off her distinctive facial features. The 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week opened at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on Sept. 1. The event…
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 …
2027 Budget Disputes
Past coverageFrance’s CGT union calls a major public-sector strike over wages, public services and the government’s 2027 budget plans, while South Korea’s People Power Party attacks its government’s proposal as fiscally reckless. South Korea’s budget also includes funding for nuclear-powered submarines, KF-21 fighter jets, media oversight and small-business debt relief.
Paraguay Presents 2027 Budget With 11.2% Increase and $2.1 Billion Borrowing Plan
Paraguay’s proposed 2027 national budget would increase spending by 11.2% and authorize the government to borrow $2.1 billion. Economy and Finance Minister Óscar Lovera presented the plan to Congress.…
CGT Calls for Major Public-Sector Strike on Sept. 29 Over 2027 Budget
CGT leader Sophie Binet wants public-sector workers to stop work for 24 hours on Sept. 29, saying the action should show what France would look like without public services. Binet made the call as uni…
South Korea's People Power Party attacks 2027 budget as fiscally reckless
South Korea's People Power Party has labeled the proposed 2027 budget a form of “fiscal runaway,” arguing that the government plans to raise both spending and debt while retaining a large pool of mone…
2027 Budget Sets Aside First Funding for Center to Counter False and Manipulated Information
South Korea’s Broadcasting, Media and Communications Commission has secured its first budget allocation for a transparency center aimed at responding to false and manipulated information. The commissi…
Venstre Fertilizer Revolt
Past coverageAt least four of Venstre’s 18 Danish lawmakers plan to vote against the government’s fertilizer bill, defying the party line. Party leader Troels Lund Poulsen criticizes the internal divisions, while lawmakers including Søren Gade and Anni Matthiesen oppose the proposal.
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…
Venstre Politicians Explain Why They Will Defy the Party Line: “I’m Not Disloyal”
Five Venstre politicians plan to vote against their own party on Thursday when Denmark’s controversial nitrogen law comes to a vote. Despite opposing the official party line during a difficult period …
Venstre Says Addendum to Disputed Agriculture Law Is Near
An addendum to Denmark’s disputed nitrogen regulation law is close, according to Venstre’s spokesperson on the issue, Marie Bjerre. Bjerre said the additional agreement was on its way, but did not exp…
New Law Causes Traffic Chaos in Copenhagen and Deepens Venstre Rift
More than 4,500 people from Denmark’s agricultural sector gathered in Odense on Monday for a major meeting about the government’s agricultural policy. On Tuesday, that discontent is expected to reach …
Moreno Leads South Korea
Past coverageSouth Korea appoints Spain’s Roberto Moreno as interim coach of its men’s national football team. Moreno becomes the first Spanish manager to lead South Korea and takes charge for six matches.
Roberto Moreno becomes first Spanish coach to lead South Korea’s national team
Roberto Moreno will take charge of South Korea for six international matches, becoming the first Spanish coach to lead the country’s national football team. The Korea Football Association’s board appr…
Spain’s Roberto Moreno named South Korea’s interim national team coach for six matches
Roberto Moreno will take charge of South Korea for six international matches after the Korea Football Association appointed the Spaniard as the national team’s interim coach. Moreno’s contract runs th…
Spain’s Roberto Moreno appointed interim coach of South Korea’s national football team for six matches
Roberto Moreno will take charge of South Korea’s men’s national football team as interim coach for six international matches, the Korea Football Association said. The association approved Moreno’s app…
Exclusive: Roberto Moreno Set to Become South Korea’s Interim Coach, in Historic First for a Spanish Manager
Roberto Moreno, once described as Luis Enrique’s right-hand man, has reportedly been chosen to lead South Korea on an interim basis. A source familiar with South Korean football said the Korea Footbal…
Basic Pension Increase
Past coverageSouth Korea plans to keep basic pension payments for the lowest-income 70% of people aged 65 and older. The government proposes a 30,000-won increase for the poorest recipients, while critics question whether the measure provides targeted support.
Can a 30,000-won Increase Really Count as Targeted Basic Pension Support?
South Korea’s government is calling its new basic pension plan a “lower income, higher payment” reform, but the increase for the poorest recipients amounts to only 30,000 won a month. The limited adju…
South Korea keeps basic pension threshold at bottom 70%, adds 30,000 won for poorest seniors
South Korea will keep the basic pension’s existing eligibility rule for the bottom 70% of older people, while giving the poorest recipients a larger monthly payment. Under the plan, the bottom 30% of …
South Korea to Keep Basic Pension for 70% of Seniors, Add 30,000 Won for Lowest-Income Recipients
South Korea will keep its basic pension within the lower-income 70% of people aged 65 and older next year, abandoning for now a proposal to link eligibility to median income and gradually reduce cover…
Young South Koreans accuse basic pension reform of shifting costs onto future generations
South Korean young people have reacted angrily to the government’s proposed reform of the basic pension, accusing it of shifting the cost onto future generations. The Pension Research Association’s Fu…
