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Kazakhstan President Warns of Indifference
Past coverageKazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev warns that national indifference amid global instability could lead to severe consequences. He also announced modernizations to military service, including conscription and demobilization, and the launch of the 'Data Center Valley' project to boost digital infrastructure. Tokayev also extended an invitation to Thailand's Prime Minister to visit Kazakhstan, signaling a desire for international cooperation.
What Is Known About Kazakhstan’s New Vice President Erlan Karin
Erlan Karin has formally become Kazakhstan’s vice president after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev put forward his candidacy and Kurultai deputies approved it during a session on August 31. The appoint…
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Kyrgyzstan, where a soft toy snow leopard was among the first gifts presented to him. The snow leopard is a national symbol of Kyrgyzstan and the offi…
Kazakhstan’s Parliament Approves First Vice President Since 1996
Kazakhstan has restored the office of vice president for the first time in 30 years, with the new Kurultai approving Yerlan Karin for the post. Karin’s nomination by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wo…
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with Ilham Aliyev
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Ilham Aliyev used a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit to review Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan relations and ongoing reforms in Kazakhstan. Toka…
Amazon Summer Swimwear Deals
Past coverageAmazon Mexico is offering a wide selection of swimwear for the 2026 summer vacation season, featuring various styles for women and men. The deals aim to help customers prepare for upcoming holidays.
US regulator and 22 states accuse Amazon of manipulating ad auctions in lawsuit
The US Federal Trade Commission and 22 states have taken Amazon to court over allegations that the company manipulated the auctions used to price digital advertising. The complaint says the conduct ge…
FTC and 22 US states sue Amazon over allegedly illegal advertising practices
The Federal Trade Commission accused Amazon of quietly changing its advertising auctions to force sellers to pay more for product promotions, alleging that the practice cost advertisers $20 billion or…
U.S. states and FTC sue Amazon over alleged manipulation of advertising auctions
A coalition of state prosecutors and the Federal Trade Commission has accused Amazon of secretly rigging the auctions it uses to set advertising prices on its website. The lawsuit, brought by 21 state…
FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Alleged Secret Advertising Surcharges
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states have sued Amazon over allegations that the e-commerce company secretly added surcharges to its online search advertising auctions. The lawsuit claims the und…
Manchester City Transfers
Past coverageManchester City signs Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras on a five-year contract and agrees a potential £65 million deal for Everton's Iliman Ndiaye. Reports from Israel and Britain differ on Cody Gakpo, with Liverpool rejecting an £80 million offer while another British report says the move is close to collapsing.
Manchester City Sign Brazilian Winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras for 40 Million Euros
Allan Elias called his move to Manchester City “an unreal moment” after completing a transfer from Palmeiras on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old Brazilian winger came through Palmeiras’ youth sys…
Manchester City agree £65m deal for Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye
Manchester City have stepped into a transfer that Tottenham could not complete, agreeing a deal worth up to £65 million for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye. The agreement guarantees Everton £60 million, …
Gakpo will not join Manchester City
Cody Gakpo will remain with Liverpool after the club rejected an £80 million offer from Manchester City. English media had reported that Gakpo wanted to move to City and that the two clubs were likely…
Manchester City Sign Allan Elias from Palmeiras
Manchester City have added Brazilian winger Allan Elias to their squad, signing the 22-year-old Palmeiras player to a five-year contract. Allan Elias made 96 appearances for Palmeiras in all competiti…
World Nomad Games
Past coverageKyrgyzstan prepares to host about 3,000 athletes from 112 countries at the sixth World Nomad Games in Bishkek. Authorities restrict weapons, drones and other items at the opening ceremony, which Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to attend.
Sadyr Japarov Says 2028 World Nomad Games Will Be Held in Tatarstan
Russia is ready to host the seventh World Nomad Games in Tatarstan in 2028, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said at the official opening of the sixth edition in Bishkek. Japarov said Kyrgyzstan had rec…
Opening Ceremony of World Nomad Games Held at Bishkek Arena
The sixth World Nomad Games opened at Bishkek Arena, where about 29,000 spectators gathered for the ceremony. Around 3,000 athletes from 112 countries are participating, the largest number in the hist…
World Nomad Games Opening Ceremony Begins at Bishkek Arena
The Sixth World Nomad Games officially opened at Bishkek Arena on Aug. 31, with more than 29,000 spectators attending the ceremony. The event began with the raising of Kyrgyzstan’s national flag and t…
Free buses to take World Nomad Games spectators across Bishkek after opening ceremony
Spectators leaving Bishkek Arena after the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games will be able to travel free of charge to different parts of the Kyrgyz capital. Shuttle buses will serve the …
Mount Sinabung Eruption
Past coverageMount Sinabung in North Sumatra, Indonesia, erupts and sends an ash column 3,500 meters above the summit. Ash covers areas including Berastagi and nearby districts, while no casualties are reported.
Mount Sinabung Erupts, Ash Column Rises 3,500 Meters
Mount Sinabung sent a dense black ash column roughly 3,500 meters above its peak on Monday, reaching an elevation of about 5,960 meters above sea level. The eruption occurred at 10:17 a.m. local time …
Mount Sinabung Erupts on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, No Casualties Reported
Mount Sinabung erupted in Karo, North Sumatra, on Monday, Aug. 31, sending volcanic material into the air. The eruption was shown in a photograph released by Indonesia’s Geological Agency, part of the…
Mount Sinabung erupts on Sumatra, sending ash 3,500 meters into the air
Mount Sinabung erupted on Indonesia’s Sumatra island and sent an ash column roughly 3,500 meters into the sky. The eruption lasted at least an hour, according to Indonesia’s volcanology agency, PVMBG.…
Mount Sinabung eruption blankets two districts in volcanic ash
Mount Sinabung in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province erupted with an ash column reaching 3,500 meters above the summit, blanketing parts of two districts. Armen Putra, head of the volcano’s monitoring…
Japarov’s Regional Diplomacy
Past coverageKyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov says Russia has offered to host the 2028 World Nomad Games in Tatarstan. He also discusses investment and tourism with Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan during meetings in Kyrgyzstan.
Sadyr Japarov says Tatarstan is ready to host the next World Nomad Games
Russia is ready to host the VII World Nomad Games in Tatarstan in 2028, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov announced at the official opening of the current games in Bishkek. Japarov said Russia had sent a…
A Double Birthday: Sadyr Japarov Congratulates Alexander Lukashenko and His Son
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Bishkek with his son Nikolai for the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and First Lady Aigul Japarova …
Sadyr Japarov discusses investment and tourism with Vietnam’s vice president
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan used a meeting in Bishkek to discuss expanding ties between their countries. Their agenda covered trade, investment, transp…
Sadyr Japarov discusses investment and tourism with Vietnam’s vice president
Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam discussed expanding cooperation in investment, tourism and several other sectors during a meeting in Bishkek between President Sadyr Japarov and Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi…
Paraguay Chamber Decisions
Past coverageParaguay’s Chamber of Deputies advances measures on the 2027 budget, public works advice, doctors’ recognition, fire-vehicle tax exemptions and the deputy comptroller. Lawmakers support different positions, including overturning President Santiago Peña’s veto and backing Augusto Paiva’s re-election.
Paraguay lawmakers delegate 2027 budget committee appointments and approve $1 million donation for public works advice
Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies approved a $1 million donation for public works planning just before a scheduled effort to question the minister responsible for the ministry. The donation, backed in an…
Paraguay Lawmakers Declare Proctologists’ Day as Doctors Press for Better Pay
Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies approved a bill creating a national day for coloproctologists as doctors hold a nationwide strike demanding better pay and equipment. The measure designates Sept. 22 as …
Paraguay’s lower house rejects Peña veto of tax exemptions for donated fire vehicles
Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies has rejected President Santiago Peña’s veto of a bill intended to make tax exemptions for fire-service vehicles apply more directly. The proposal now faces a final vote …
Liberal coalition in Paraguay’s lower house demands Paiva’s re-election as deputy comptroller
Paraguay’s Liberal lawmakers are pressing to keep Augusto Paiva as deputy comptroller, arguing that the office should not fall entirely under the control of the governing Colorado Party. Rodrigo Blanc…
Japan Boosts Military Amid Regional Threats
Past coverageJapan's defense minister emphasizes an urgent need to strengthen the nation's military due to escalating risks from China, North Korea, and Russia. This push includes significant investment in the defense industry to bolster national security. Meanwhile, North Korea has condemned multinational naval exercises co-led by South Korea and Japan as an 'aggressive war demonstration' and protested joint warnings on cyber threats.
Japan seeks record $70.9 billion defence budget with focus on AI
Japan is seeking a record defence budget of 8.9 trillion yen, or $70.9 billion, as Tokyo turns to artificial intelligence and unmanned systems to respond faster in a tense regional security environmen…
North Korea again condemns US hostility and vows to strengthen nuclear forces
North Korea has rejected calls for denuclearization and vowed to strengthen its nuclear forces, saying Washington’s hostile policy has not changed. The statement came ahead of the “Freedom Edge” joint…
North Korea Vows to Maintain Its ‘Strongest Response’ to the United States Over US-South Korea-Japan Drills
North Korea has vowed to maintain what it called its “strongest response” to the United States, citing joint military training by the United States, South Korea and Japan and Washington’s denucleariza…
North Korea says US hostility remains unchanged and vows to expand nuclear force
North Korea has rejected the latest US calls for denuclearisation, saying Washington’s hostile policy has not changed and promising to strengthen its nuclear force. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson, in…
Djokovic US Open Exit
Past coverageArgentina’s Mariano Navone defeats Novak Djokovic in the US Open first round after a four-hour, 36-minute match. Reports from Chile, Singapore, Spain, Germany and Hungary highlight Djokovic’s fatigue, vomiting and early elimination.
Novak Djokovic Crashes Out in a Major First Round for the First Time in 20 Years
Novak Djokovic’s 20-year run of avoiding first-round exits at major tournaments ended in New York on Aug. 31. The Serbian, ranked fifth in the world, lost 2-3 to Argentina’s Mariano Navone, ranked 49t…
Novak Djokovic Breaks Down in Tears During US Open Battle
Novak Djokovic broke down in tears during a demanding first-round match at the US Open, producing an unusually emotional scene in the career of the 24-time Grand Slam champion. With Djokovic leading M…
Djokovic Suffers First US Open First-Round Loss to Navone
Mariano Navone produced the biggest upset of his career by beating Novak Djokovic in the first round of the US Open, ending a record that had stood since the Serbian first played the tournament in 200…
“My body is starting to fail me”: Djokovic’s US Open exit raises questions about his future
Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title ended with a five-set defeat and an emotional struggle on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court, leaving his future at the US Open uncertain. The 39-yea…
SCO Summit Kyrgyzstan
Past coverageKyrgyzstan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attending. Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulates Kyrgyzstan on its Independence Day.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Kyrgyzstan, where a soft toy snow leopard was among the first gifts presented to him. The snow leopard is a national symbol of Kyrgyzstan and the offi…
China’s Xi and Iran’s Pezeshkian in Kyrgyzstan, Putin expected
Xi Jinping and Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Bishkek for a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit that will bring together leaders from across Eurasia, with Vladimir Putin expected to join them later…
Erdoğan Travels to Kyrgyzstan as Cevdet Yılmaz Assumes Presidential Duties
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has traveled to Bishkek to attend a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. Erdoğan departed from Ankara Airport ac…
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Arrives in Kyrgyzstan
Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Kyrgyzstan carrying a small symbol of the host country’s identity: officials presented Pakistan’s prime minister with a stuffed snow leopard, the mascot of the sixth World No…
Unification Church Sentence
Past coverageA South Korean court sentences Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja to two years in prison for political funding and bribery offenses. Korean coverage questions whether the punishment is too lenient, while reports from Singapore and Taiwan focus on gifts allegedly given to Kim Keon Hee, including luxury bags and a diamond necklace.
Han Hak-ja sentenced to two years in prison in case involving 100 million won and Kim Keon Hee’s Chanel bag
Han Hak-ja, leader of the Unification Church, received a two-year prison sentence in the first trial over money and gifts allegedly provided to South Korean political figures. The Seoul Central Distri…
South Korean court jails Unification Church leader in political influence case
A South Korean court sentenced Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja to two years in prison after finding her involved in political funding and the delivery of luxury gifts to former first lady Kim Keo…
Unification Church leader sentenced to two years for giving diamond necklace and luxury bags to Kim Keon Hee
Han Hak-ja, the 83-year-old leader of the Unification Church, received a two-year prison sentence from a South Korean court in a case involving political donations, bribery and luxury gifts to a forme…
Editorial: Is Han Hak-ja’s two-year sentence for church-state corruption too lenient?
The Unification Church’s top leader, Han Hak-ja, received a two-year prison sentence after a Seoul court found her responsible for money and gifts provided in an alleged effort to expand the church’s …
Paraguay Doctors’ Exodus
Past coverageSpecialist doctors continue to resign or threaten to leave Paraguay’s public hospitals, including the National Hospital in Itauguá and facilities in Coronel Oviedo. Doctors demand action from Paraguay’s Health Ministry, while officials call for cuts and an agreement to resolve the crisis.
Health alarm in Paraguay: 431 doctors resign as public hospitals collapse
Paraguay’s public hospitals are losing hundreds of specialist doctors after negotiations with the government broke down, according to figures cited in the report. The resignations have affected servic…
How much do doctors earn per hour? Former health deputy minister explains
A dispute over doctors’ pay in Paraguay has turned attention to how the country values medical work by the hour. The National Medical Union, Sinamed, is seeking a salary adjustment, saying doctors hav…
AUDIO: Doctors’ crisis deepens as Latorre urges cuts and demands a Health Ministry agreement
Latorre called for “cutting the fat” and demanded an agreement with the Health Ministry as Paraguay faces a doctors’ crisis. Related reports listed specialist doctors resigning, demands for the health…
Crisis Deepens at National Hospital as More Doctors Resign and Directors Offer Their Posts
The crisis at Paraguay’s National Hospital is deepening as more specialist doctors resign and hospital directors offer their positions, according to headlines and related reports highlighted by ABC Co…
Nigeria 2027 Elections
Past coverageYoung Nigerians voice concerns about trust and women's inclusion ahead of the 2027 general elections. Citizens are reminded to view voting as a responsibility, while discussions also touch upon candidate nominations and the need for technological stress tests for election systems.
Kogi INEC and security agencies review plans for 2027 elections
Nigeria’s electoral commission and security agencies in Kogi State have intensified their cooperation ahead of the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. Kogi State Police Commissioner Nas…
Atiku, Obi and Makinde absent as opposition groups map out Nigeria’s 2027 strategy
The G100, several party chairmen and the House of Representatives Minority Caucus have begun shaping a strategy for Nigeria’s 2027 elections, while presidential figures Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and S…
New survey suggests Nigerian undergraduates may remain politically apathetic in 2027
More than half of the Nigerian university students surveyed had not registered for the voter cards required to cast a ballot, pointing to continued apathy among young voters ahead of the 2027 general …
Nigeria’s 2027 Election Credibility Will Require Collective Action, FixPolitics Says
Nigeria’s 2027 election cannot gain credibility through election laws alone, democracy advocates said at a national dialogue in Abuja. They called instead for collective action and accountability acro…
Venezuela Earthquakes
Past coverageVenezuela has been struck by powerful earthquakes, with magnitudes reported up to 7.5, causing widespread destruction and panic. Buildings have collapsed in Caracas and other areas, leading officials to warn of potentially high casualties. Rescue efforts are underway as survivors describe horrific scenes.
Venezuelan Government Checks Gradual Restart of La Guaira Port After June Earthquakes
Venezuela’s government said operations at La Guaira port are gradually returning, reopening channels for imports, cargo reception and customs management after the June earthquakes that heavily affecte…
Air Europa and Iberia to resume Caracas-Madrid flights, ending service to Valencia airport
Air Europa and Iberia will restore their Caracas-Madrid services after nearly two months of rerouted flights caused by the June 24 earthquakes. Air Europa will resume operations on Tuesday, Sept. 1, w…
Venezuelan Opposition Party Demands Transparency Over Oil Deal With US
Venezuela’s opposition party Primero Justicia is demanding details about an oil agreement that it says gives the United States control of more than 20% of the country’s crude reserves. The party, part…
Venezuela activates payment of Single Co-Responsibility Bonus: who receives it?
Venezuela’s government has begun distributing this month’s Single Co-Responsibility Bonus through the Patria Platform. The payment is set at 59,600 bolívars, according to the Patria Digital Telegram c…
Flávio Bolsonaro Campaign
Past coveragePresident Lula's campaign plans to link rival Flávio Bolsonaro to corruption and alleged criminal schemes in radio advertisements. Bolsonaro's campaign, meanwhile, will highlight his familial ties and focus on public safety and sovereignty. Brazil's electoral court is also set to judge a case involving an AI-generated avatar of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil candidate Augusto Cury directs 96.4% of campaign spending to social media promotion
Augusto Cury has put nearly all of his declared campaign spending into social media as the psychiatrist and writer becomes the first third-way presidential candidate in Brazil to reach double digits i…
Brazilian court suspends Lula campaign ad over insinuations about Flávio Bolsonaro
A Brazilian electoral judge has temporarily halted a campaign advertisement that portrayed Senator Flávio Bolsonaro as untrustworthy and linked him indirectly to criminal organizations. The video, rel…
Flávio Bolsonaro’s former strategist says he left campaign over growing disconnect with political leaders
Alexandre Oltramari says his departure from Flávio Bolsonaro’s campaign followed a growing disconnect between his communications team and the campaign’s political command. He left at the end of July a…
Brazil’s Fiscal Deficit Falls to 9.34% of GDP in July
Brazil’s public finances recorded their first improvement since December in July, although public debt continued to climb. The overall deficit fell by 0.64 percentage points from the previous month to…
Madang Police And Community
Past coverageIn Papua New Guinea, Madang police warn a small gang that their crackdown on criminal activity will continue. The city also hosts a national administrative professionals’ conference and an eighth community clean-up program, with more than 300 conference participants and broad support for the cleanathon.
PPC warns small-time gang in Madang: “Your days are numbered”
Madang police have issued a direct warning to a small gang operating in the province, telling its members that their days are numbered. Madang Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Robert Baim sa…
Madang police chief warns small-time gang: “Your days are numbered”
Madang Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Robert Baim has warned a small gang operating in Madang that police will continue their crackdown on criminal activity in the province. The warning wa…
PNGAAP holds 25th National Conference in Madang, Promoting Digital Administrative Excellence
The Papua New Guinea Association of Administrative Professionals held its 25th National Conference in Madang, bringing together more than 300 administrative professionals and members from across Papua…
Madang Cleanathon draws strong community support for eighth program
The Madang Community Service Cleanathon Program has completed its eighth Cleanathon of 2026, drawing participation and support from across the community. Government agencies, businesses, community gro…
Jeju Student Donates Stock Earnings
Past coverageA high school student in Jeju, South Korea, donated 1 million won from stock earnings to aid sick children. The donation, equivalent to approximately $720 USD, will support children with leukemia.
Police Back Away From Early Suicide Theory in Jeju Missing Woman’s Death
Police have shifted away from appearing to conclude that a missing Jeju woman took her own life, saying instead that the cause of death cannot be determined because her body had decomposed. Hong Seok-…
South Korean Police Face Criticism After Reversing Position on Evidence in Jeju Death
Police in Jeju have withdrawn from an earlier suggestion that forensic evidence showed how Jang Mi-ran died. The National Forensic Service, which performed the autopsy, could not establish a cause of …
HUFS, Jeju Province and Jeju National University Sign MOU to Build a Jeju Learncation Model
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and Jeju National University have agreed to build a learncation model that turns Jeju into an extended classroom. Learncation…
Police backtrack after saying foul play was unlikely in missing Jeju woman’s death
Police have changed their position on the death of a woman whose body was found in Jeju, saying decomposition prevents them from determining how she died and that investigators will consider every pos…
Nepal Tibet Floods
Past coverageDeadly floods in Nepal and Tibet kill hundreds, leave thousands missing and destroy infrastructure along the China-Nepal border. Nepal had sought earlier cooperation with China on flood and glacier monitoring, while families in Australia search for missing relatives.
Nepal searches for 590 foreigners missing after devastating floods
Nepal is searching for 590 foreign nationals from 39 countries after a powerful flood struck northern and central parts of the country on Aug. 26. Emergency teams have rescued 323 foreign citizens, ac…
At least 590 foreign nationals from 39 countries remain missing after Nepal floods
At least 590 foreign nationals from 39 countries remain missing after a major flood swept through northern and central Nepal on Aug. 26, Nepal’s Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said 323 foreign na…
More than 900 killed in floods across Nepal and Tibet
More than 900 people have died after flash floods swept through Nepal and Tibet, while more than 4,700 people remain missing. Rescuers are still searching for people trapped in mountain areas, settlem…
“An unimaginable disaster”: Nepal faces a daunting challenge after devastating floods
Nepal is confronting what Prime Minister Balendra Shah called an “unimaginable and heartbreaking” natural disaster after a massive wave of ice, rocks and debris swept through villages and towns in Nep…
Jakarta Revenue Agency Fire
Past coverageA fire at the Jakarta Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda) building impacted several floors, leading to debris clearing and post-fire operations. While tax data was secured and public services remained unaffected, the blaze disrupted the city's traffic light management system. One person was rescued from the incident.
Police Investigate Fire That Destroyed 114 Homes in Central Jakarta
Police are investigating a fire that destroyed 114 homes in a residential area of Gambir, Central Jakarta, after flames spread rapidly in strong winds. The fire hit Jalan Batu Ceper 8 in Kebon Kelapa …
Fire in Central Jakarta Destroys 114 Homes and Affects 880 People
A fire in a densely populated settlement in Central Jakarta destroyed 114 homes and affected 310 households, or 880 people, according to preliminary local government data. The blaze struck Jalan Batu …
GRIB Jaya says electrical short circuit caused fire at West Jakarta headquarters
GRIB Jaya said a phone charger placed on top of a refrigerator caused an electrical short circuit that started a fire at its headquarters in Kedoya Selatan, West Jakarta. The organization’s legal divi…
GRIB Jaya outpost in West Jakarta catches fire early Monday
A fire broke out at a GRIB community-organization outpost on Jalan Manunggal V in Kedoya, West Jakarta, early Monday. The Jakarta Fire and Rescue Service received the report at about 2:49 a.m. Eight f…
European Fuel Prices
Past coverageFuel prices shift across Poland, Croatia, Slovenia, Lithuania and France. Poland’s expired relief measures are expected to push petrol and diesel prices higher, while Croatia and Slovenia report mixed changes, Lithuania sees diesel prices fall, and France records a sharp annual diesel increase.
Poland’s fuel discount expires, sending petrol and diesel prices higher
Petrol and diesel prices in Poland are expected to rise noticeably after the government’s fuel discount ends on Tuesday. Experts estimate increases of 14 to 20 euro cents per litre. Before the relief …
New fuel prices announced in Croatia
Croatian drivers will see mixed changes at the pump from Wednesday, September 2. Petrol will cost one cent more, reaching €1.67 per litre, while diesel will become seven cents cheaper at €1.79. The la…
Petrol to Rise Again as Diesel Prices Fall in Slovenia
Petrol prices in Slovenia will rise at midnight, while diesel and heating oil will become cheaper for the next pricing period. The Energy and Infrastructure Ministry set the maximum price for 95-octan…
Diesel Prices Rise by More Than 60 Cents a Litre in France Over a Year
Diesel in France has become more than 60 cents a litre more expensive over the past year, putting renewed pressure on household budgets. The rise comes as hostilities between the United States and Ira…
Cuba Venezuela Solidarity
Past coverageCuba reaffirms its unwavering solidarity and cooperation with Venezuela on the 215th anniversary of its independence. The Cuban foreign minister highlighted the strong bilateral ties between the two nations.
Parade, fair and national games: Batken celebrates Kyrgyzstan’s Independence Day
Batken marked Kyrgyzstan’s 35th anniversary of independence with a program combining official ceremonies, local commerce, music and traditional sports. The celebrations began with flowers laid at monu…
Parade and Concert Mark Kyrgyzstan’s Independence Day in Naryn
Naryn marked the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s independence with a theatrical performance, concert and parade. Residents received greetings from Erkinbek Chekirbaev, deputy representative of the pr…
Pope Leo XIV congratulates Kyrgyzstan on Independence Day
Pope Leo XIV has congratulated President Sadyr Japarov and the people of Kyrgyzstan on the country’s Independence Day. In his message, the pope wished Kyrgyz citizens peace and urged them to continue …
Donald Trump Congratulates Sadyr Japarov and Kyrgyz People on Independence Day
U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and the people of Kyrgyzstan as the country marked the 35th anniversary of independence. In his message, Trump said Kyrgyzstan …
South Korea's People Power Party
Past coverageSouth Korea's People Power Party (PPP) faces controversy over remarks by its members and a marketing campaign by Starbucks Korea referencing the May 18th Gwangju Uprising. The party leader also criticized Democratic candidates' morality, calling for their expulsion.
Lee Myung-bak tells People Power Party floor leader to fight for public trust despite numbers
Former President Lee Myung-bak told People Power Party floor leader Jung Jum-sik that the party’s work inside parliament mattered more than its broader party role during a difficult period. Lee made t…
South Korea’s People Power Party limits direct member elections to vacant local chapters
The People Power Party has backed away from immediate nationwide direct elections for local chapter chiefs, limiting the new system at first to 34 chapters without permanent leaders. Secretary-General…
People Power Party calls President Lee’s reshuffle a backward step for livelihoods and a left-wing mishmash
South Korea’s People Power Party attacked President Lee Jae Myung’s reshuffle of six government ministries, describing it as a move in the opposite direction from public sentiment. Party leader Jang D…
People Power Party Retreats From Full Direct Elections for Local Party Chairs
The People Power Party has stepped back from its plan to elect new chairs across all 254 local party organizations, choosing a phased approach that begins with vacant posts. The party’s Supreme Counci…
Pingtung Events And Agriculture
Past coveragePingtung offers children free admission to a Crayon Shin-chan exhibition and hosts a dinosaur-themed light festival at Millennium Park. Southern Taiwan, led by Kaohsiung and Pingtung, produces more than 99% of Taiwan’s red beans.
Tropical Depression Could Re-form as Typhoon as Pingtung Evacuates 81 Residents
Pingtung County began evacuating residents preventively after Tropical Depression TD20, formerly Typhoon Sadler, showed a chance of regaining typhoon status overnight. Authorities moved 81 residents f…
Old and New Dorms Show Stark Contrast as National Pingtung University Students Question Conditions
Students moving into National Pingtung University’s older Huilan Building dormitory found broken glass, damaged cabinets and grass growing beside windows, prompting one student to ask online whether t…
Pingtung Offers Children Free Crayon Shin-chan Exhibition Visits This Weekend
Pingtung County is offering children a free visit to its Crayon Shin-chan interactive exhibition during the first weekend of the new school year. On Sept. 5 and 6, children in sixth grade or below can…
Red Beans Thrive in Southern Taiwan, Where Kaohsiung and Pingtung Produce More Than 99% of the Crop
Southern Taiwan’s red-bean harvest depends heavily on planting dates and field drainage, with Kaohsiung and Pingtung producing more than 99% of the country’s crop. The Kaohsiung District Agricultural …
Lake America Renaming
Past coverageGoogle Maps shows Lake Ontario as “Lake America” to users in the United States after President Donald Trump ordered the name change. Canadian users continue to see Lake Ontario, highlighting the dispute between U.S. and Canadian naming practices.
Google Maps changes Lake Ontario’s name to Lake America in the United States
Google Maps users in the United States no longer see Lake Ontario. The service now labels the lake between Canada and the United States as Lake America. The change followed an order from President Don…
Trump’s trade dispute lingers as Google Maps shows ‘Lake America’ to U.S. users
Google Maps now gives the same lake two different names depending on who is searching: U.S. users see "Lake America," while Canadians continue to see "Lake Ontario." The change came three days after P…
Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for U.S. Users
Google Maps has adopted “Lake America” for users in the United States, but the name stops at the border. Canadians will continue to see Lake Ontario, turning a presidential renaming order into a split…
Google Renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ for US Users, but Not in Canada
A new name for Lake Ontario now depends on which side of the US-Canada border a Google Maps user is viewing it from. Users in the United States see “Lake America,” while people in Canada continue to s…
