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Poland's economic growth faces challenges, with the life insurance sector identified as a key weakness, while the government sets maximum fuel prices to ease driver costs. Separately, a tragic accident in Lower Silesia resulted in two deaths, including a child.
Poland strengthens airspace protection after Russian provocations
Poland is expanding protection of its airspace after two recent interceptions of Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea. Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Poland would…
GFA president visits Black Princesses in Poland and backs team to make history
Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku arrived in Poland with a message for Ghana’s Black Princesses: this team can finally make it out of the group stage. The Ghana Football Association president and CAF second vi…
Poland Plans a 7 Billion-Zloty “Water Battery”
Poland plans to build its largest pumped-storage power plant above Lake Rożnów, creating what has been described as the country’s biggest “water battery.” Rożnów II is scheduled to begin operating in …
Poland has the EU’s highest gas-storage level
Poland has filled its gas-storage facilities to 93.5%, giving it the highest level in the European Union, according to the latest EU data. The EU-wide average stood at 65.4% on Sept. 1. Portugal follo…
Colombia warns of illegal group control in over 100 municipalities ahead of elections, while polls suggest a far-right candidate could win the presidential runoff. Venezuela seized drugs near the Colombian border. The World Cup sticker album has created a booming trading market in Colombia, which will host 'fan zones' for the tournament.
Techo plans 700 emergency homes for earthquake victims in Venezuela and Colombia
Techo is turning a Miami fundraising event into a housing campaign for families affected by earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia. The Chilean-founded NGO raised more than $1 million at the Miami Ayud…
Marco Rubio to visit Colombia, Ecuador and Peru next week
Marco Rubio will travel to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru from Sept. 8 to 10, the U.S. State Department said, in a tour that will bring him into contact with the new governments in Bogotá and Lima and wit…
Missing Argentine bartender Pablo Carrizo found dead in Colombia
Pablo Carrizo, an Argentine bartender who disappeared in Medellín on Aug. 18, was found dead near Montería in Colombia's Caribbean region. Authorities are investigating the cause of death and suspect …
Rubio to visit Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru next week, visiting all three countries from Tuesday through Thursday. The U.S. State Department announced the trip on Fri…
Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces is visiting Iran for mediation talks on regional peace, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visits China to strengthen economic ties. Pakistan is also brokering potential US-Iran rapprochement efforts amid ongoing conflict.
Pakistan transfers ISI internal-wing chief Faisal Naseer to Nacta
The government has moved Major General Faisal Naseer from one of the Inter-Services Intelligence agency’s most powerful internal positions to lead Pakistan’s National Counter-Terrorism Authority, a su…
Gillespie Criticizes Pakistan Selectors After Mid-Series Overhaul
Jason Gillespie says Pakistan’s mid-series overhaul reflects instability away from the field. The former coach criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board after it sent seven players home and changed its co…
Pakistan Welcomes China’s Mediation but Says More Action Needed to Curb TTP Attacks from Afghanistan
Pakistan has welcomed China’s mediation between Islamabad and Kabul but says more action is needed to stop attacks by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan from Afghanistan. Measures by Kabul to restrain the …
Hesson says Pakistan players are used to ‘chaos’ after dramatic squad shake-up
Pakistan’s Test squad has been reshaped in the middle of a losing series, but interim head coach Mike Hesson believes the players can move past the disruption and challenge England in Birmingham. Engl…
Morocco prepares to implement a 20% digital services tax on global platforms starting June 11, 2026, and aims to boost diaspora investment. Meanwhile, a tragic building collapse in Fez killed 15 people, including two children, and France navigates delicate relations between Morocco and Algeria.
Morocco’s fisheries department clarifies measures governing octopus fishing
Morocco’s fisheries department has entered the debate over how octopus fishing is managed, saying some recently circulated claims contained inaccurate information that could cast doubt on approved dec…
Ali Lmrabet: ‘An incursion into Ceuta without Morocco’s approval is simply impossible’
“An incursion into Ceuta without Morocco’s approval is simply impossible,” says exiled Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet, as Spain’s political crisis over the enclave intensifies. Prime Minister Pedro S…
Morocco Welcomes 14.1 Million Tourists Through August 2026
Morocco welcomed 14.1 million tourists by the end of August 2026, adding about 608,000 visitors compared with the same period last year. The figure represents growth of 4.5%, according to the Ministry…
Morocco ranks 36th worldwide with average annual wage of $6,900
Morocco placed 36th in the latest global wage report published by Prosfi, recording an average annual wage of about $6,900. The ranking puts the kingdom among the 40 countries with the lowest average …
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party leads significantly in opinion polls for the upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt, consistently polling at 41 percent. This places the AfD well ahead of the CDU, while the Greens are also eyeing parliamentary entry.
“We’re going to win!”: A day on the campaign trail with Germany’s far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt
A young mother left an Alternative for Germany campaign event in Saxony-Anhalt carrying a blue party cap and an orange seahorse plush toy for her son. She had just been searched by security before Ulr…
Özdemir: Saxony-Anhalt’s election will decide whether the state remains sovereign
Cem Özdemir framed the Saxony-Anhalt state election as a question of who will make decisions in the eastern German state. If the AfD governed alone, he warned, outside powers could gain influence over…
Before an AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt: Has the Firewall Failed, Armin Laschet?
“If we had migration at zero, the AfD would still be strong,” Armin Laschet says in an interview recorded on the sidelines of the Forum Alpbach. The former CDU leader is addressing a political crisis …
“The future direction of our country is also being decided here”: Germany holds its breath ahead of Saxony-Anhalt election
Germany is watching Saxony-Anhalt closely as the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, heads into the regional election with a projected lead above 40 percent. A victory could allow the party to …
Romania must pay over 680 million euros to Pfizer after losing a COVID-19 vaccine lawsuit, while consumers face scrutiny over ROBOR loans following bank fines for index manipulation. The defense minister also proposed a 30% bonus to boost military salaries.
Romania wants to change the rules in Brussels. Why ending unanimity could benefit Bucharest
Romania is backing a major change in the way the European Union makes foreign-policy decisions: replacing unanimity with qualified-majority voting. Bucharest and 10 other countries, including France, …
Romanian nationals steal mobile phones in Dubrava; three detained and one still sought
Police detained three Romanian nationals after several mobile phones were stolen from a store in a shopping center in Dubrava, Zagreb. A fourth person linked to the theft escaped and remained the subj…
Cristian Ghinea reviews Romania’s PNRR results and criticizes the PSD: “They were better at spending money than reforming”
Cristian Ghinea says Romania’s biggest PNRR success is the A7 Moldova motorway, even though the Bacău-Pașcani section will not be fully completed by the original August 31, 2026 deadline. The former E…
More Than Half of the EU Population Is Overweight. Where Does Romania Rank?
More than half of adults in the European Union were overweight in 2025, according to Eurostat data cited by EFE. The total included 16.3% who were obese and 35.4% classified as pre-obese, for a combin…
A Romanian F-16 pilot scored an aerial victory by Downing a drone in Estonia. Estonia opened two new honorary consulates in Africa. Estonian diplomats warned about Putin in 2000, and Estonia issued a protest note to Russia regarding disinformation, calling it a threat to the alliance.
Estonian pro golfer advances in Belgium and extends his season
Ken-Marten Soo secured 10th place in Belgium’s DP World Tour Q-School qualifying event, extending his first professional season and keeping open a route to golf’s top tour. The Estonian had spent the …
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Estonia would bolster Ukraine with other people’s money
Estonia’s Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has announced that he will leave office after an arms procurement deal in Ukraine ended in failure. Pevkur signaled his departure in a television statement. The…
Estonian scandal: €70 million paid to Indian company that had never sold an artillery shell
Estonia has been hit by a scandal over a €70 million payment to an Indian company that had never previously sold a single artillery shell. The ammunition was intended for Ukraine, but the shells did n…
Estonia beats Latvia in tense five-set volleyball battle
Estonia’s men’s volleyball team claimed its second straight victory at a home warm-up tournament, defeating Latvia 3-2 in a tense match. Estonia lost the first set 20-25, then edged Latvia 26-25. It t…
Mexican authorities seized 24,400 liters of liquid methamphetamine in Sinaloa, the largest haul of its kind under President Sheinbaum's term. In the U.S., eleven individuals are accused of stealing cars from airports for sale in Mexico. Analysts have lowered Mexico's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.1%, while Mexico City's viral duck ambassador had special shoes stolen.
Mexico dismantles three drug labs and seizes nearly 17 tonnes in Sinaloa
Mexican authorities seized nearly 17 tonnes of suspected methamphetamine while dismantling three clandestine laboratories in Sinaloa, including the second-largest facility found during President Claud…
Mexico’s rights commission urges action to prevent criminal groups from recruiting children
Mexico’s National Human Rights Commission is calling for stronger measures to stop organized crime from recruiting children, after the death of a 15-year-old allegedly linked to a criminal organizatio…
Mathematics overtakes medicine as Mexico’s highest-paid degree
Mathematics has displaced medicine as Mexico’s best-paid university career. Graduates in the field earn an average of 29,887 pesos a month, according to the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness, or I…
Prismacolor colored pencils up to 46% off on Amazon Mexico
Amazon Mexico is offering Prismacolor colored pencils at discounts of up to 46%, giving shoppers a chance to buy the brand’s art supplies below their usual price. Prismacolor sells several lines aimed…
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Latvian police are investigating car thefts involving electronic devices that block locks, while a politician has been arrested for alleged espionage for Russia. Separately, strong domestic pharmaceutical production is highlighted as a crucial security guarantee for Latvia in emergencies.
Bloody Grain: How Latvia and Lithuania Are Responding to the Rapidly Growing Transit From Russia
Russia is rapidly shifting grain exports toward the Baltic as Ukrainian strikes reduce its capacity in the Black and Azov seas. In Latvia and Lithuania, the change has quickly turned into a political …
Rescuers reach Nepal border point and continue searching for survivors, Latvia says
Rescuers searching for 33 Latvian citizens missing in Nepal have reached a border point in the country’s north, but officials still have no new information about the group. Edīte Medne, director of La…
Latvian President Meets Pope Leo XIV and Invites Him to Visit Latvia
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs used his first meeting with Pope Leo XIV to invite the new pontiff to visit Latvia. During his visit to the Vatican, Rinkēvičs also met Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the …
Several roads in Latvia’s Latgale region to close during Namejs exercise
Several state roads in Latvia’s Latgale region will be temporarily closed or restricted during the Namejs 2026 national defence exercise on Sept. 5, according to Latvia’s State Roads. The affected rou…
Mexico defeated Ghana 2-0 in a friendly match, while Ghana's pension leaders pledge to strengthen industry resilience. The nation also faces a worsening public health crisis due to deteriorating air quality, impacting asthmatics.
MTN and Ghana Wildlife Society promote sustainability through biodiversity walk
Birds moving through the trees and colourful butterflies among the vegetation greeted participants at a biodiversity walk in Accra’s Legon Botanical Gardens. MTN Ghana organized the event with the Gha…
Ghana government to clear waste from Sodom and Gomorrah and James Town Beach
The Ghanaian government plans to remove decades of accumulated waste from two prominent Accra sites, Sodom and Gomorrah and James Town Beach, to make way for their planned development. President John …
Ghana vice president urges faster development of Volta Lake as strategic transport corridor
Ghana’s Volta Lake could become a “jobs corridor” rather than simply another transport project, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang said at a World Bank leadership retreat in Accra. She called fo…
Hepatitis B drives rise in liver cancer cases in Ghana, doctor says
About three out of every four liver cancer cases diagnosed in Ghana are linked to chronic hepatitis B, according to gastroenterologist Dr Eileen Akonobea Micah. Many of the patients are still in their…
Vilnius police are investigating a severe attack on a poodle by an unleashed Doberman. The poodle's owner has appealed for action following the incident.
Karolina Meschino turns heads in a daring look at Vilnius fashion event
Karolina Meschino arrived at the presentation of Reda Paula’s Spring-Summer 2027 collection in Vilnius wearing a look designed to command attention. The influencer chose a long, soft-pink lace dress w…
Cyclist’s brazen move in Vilnius leaves driver stunned: Have traffic rules changed?
A cyclist’s behavior in Vilnius stunned a driver and fed a broader argument over whether traffic rules are changing. The debate has intensified around a proposal from Lithuania’s Transport Ministry to…
Car overturns near Vilnius, driver found crawling away
An overturned Renault was found in a ditch near Dasoniai village in the Vilnius district on Friday afternoon, with a man seen crawling nearby. Police received the first report at 1:55 p.m. The crash o…
Vilnius to host three-day celebration as “Vilnius Days” begins
The Lithuanian Police Representative Brass Band will open this year’s Vilnius Days festival with a performance of its “White Nights” program. The opening is scheduled for Sept. 4 at 4 p.m. on Gedimina…
Nigerian politics sees shifts within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other parties. Governors are urging appointees to join the APC, while party chieftains dismiss defections and back gubernatorial bids amid accusations of political violence.
Oyo APC candidate pledges N50 million to market fire victims
Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, has pledged 50 million naira to traders whose businesses were destroyed in a fire at Ibadan’s Oranyan Market. Alli …
Oyo APC Unveils Alli and 49 Other Candidates for 2027 Elections
The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has formally presented Senator Sharafadeen Alli as its candidate for governor in the 2027 general elections, placing him at the centre of the party’s campaig…
Tinubu praises APC chieftain Femi Sanni’s contribution to Kwara’s development
President Bola Tinubu has praised Femi Sanni as an “outstanding party man” who continues to contribute to Kwara State and Nigeria, despite failing to secure the All Progressives Congress governorship …
Suspected terrorists attack convoy of Borno APC governorship candidate
Suspected Boko Haram or ISWAP militants attacked the convoy of Mustapha Gubio, the All Progressives Congress candidate for governor of Nigeria’s Borno State, as it travelled toward Damasak. The attack…
Olympiacos' women's water polo team secured their fourth Champions League title, defeating Ferencváros in a penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Ioanna Stamματοpoulo called the team 'magical' after the victory. The team's coach expressed his love for Olympiacos after winning the European title.
Live: Olympiacos vs. Fenerbahce
Olympiacos face Fenerbahce at CRETE IBT 2026, with live coverage scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. The game will be broadcast on Cosmote Sport 4HD. Readers can follow the match’s progress through the live …
Olympiacos: Bartzokas’ choices against Fenerbahce, who were left out
Olympiacos will face Fenerbahce at the sixth Crete International Basketball Tournament, with the game scheduled at the Nea Alikarnassos Indoor Gymnasium. Coach Georgios Bartzokas has made his selectio…
Leon Bailey’s first message as an Olympiacos player: ‘A new chapter begins in a new home’
Leon Bailey has delivered his first message as an Olympiacos player, shortly after completing his move to the Piraeus club. The Jamaican winger appeared on camera in his new red and white colors and s…
Olympiacos vs Volos: Cup match tickets go on sale
Tickets for Olympiacos' match against Volos in the second round of the Superbet Greek Cup league phase will go on sale Friday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. Olympiacos said the tickets will be available exclusiv…
Jakarta's government claims a significant reduction in slum areas and is offering tax incentives to ease residents' financial burdens. The police have also conducted an operation seizing numerous weapons.
Jakarta Governor Signs Regulation Adjusting RSUD Fees, Including Increases
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has signed a new regulation adjusting fees at the capital’s regional public hospitals, including increases for some services. Pramono said the regulation, numbered 17 of…
Jakarta Reviews 26,247 KJP Applicants and Checks Wealth Profiles
Jakarta’s provincial government is rechecking the eligibility of 26,247 applicants for the second phase of the Jakarta Smart Card program, known as KJP. Governor Pramono Anung said the review aims to …
Five Jakarta Areas on Drought Alert as Officials Prepare Clean-Water Supplies
Jakarta’s disaster agency has placed five areas on alert for meteorological drought and is preparing clean-water deliveries if residents face shortages. The monitored areas are Central Jakarta, West J…
14 Evacuated After Apartment Fire in Central Jakarta’s Tanah Abang
Firefighters evacuated 14 people after a fire broke out at an apartment building on Jalan KH. Mas Mansyur in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. The blaze affected the building’s fifth-floor cable shaft, ac…
Rescue and relief efforts are underway in Nepal's Rasuwa district following a deadly flood along the Bhotekoshi River. Six bodies have been recovered in Dhading, and seven deaths are confirmed, with the Prime Minister ordering a mobilization of all relevant agencies. The Nepal Red Cross is on standby for medical supplies.
Rasuwa flood death toll reaches 1,294
The death toll from the devastating flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district on Aug. 26 has reached 1,294, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. NDRRMA confirmed the reco…
93 still unaccounted for at Rasuwa Hydropower as bad weather hampers rescue efforts
Ninety-three people associated with Rasuwa Hydropower Company Limited remain unaccounted for after the Bhote Koshi flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. The company said bad weather has hampered search an…
Chinese foundation brings 27 tons of relief supplies for Rasuwa flood victims
A Chinese foundation has arrived in Kathmandu with 27 tons of relief supplies for people affected by the devastating flooding along the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa. The China Foundation for Rural Devel…
Gagan Thapa visits flood-hit Rasuwa with team of experts
Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa visited flood-hit Rasuwa with a team of experts. He travelled to the district to assess the loss of life and property caused by the devastating flooding of the Bh…
Cameroon and the European Union are enhancing private sector collaboration through initiatives like Business Week 2026. The nation has also suspended cargo tracking requirements for transit goods and collected significant transit fees for Chadian oil. Meanwhile, Cameroon launched its 10th PROMOTE trade fair in Yaoundé, focusing on private enterprises and business development.
WHO and Global Fund strengthen partnership in Cameroon
The World Health Organization and the Global Fund are seeking closer cooperation in Cameroon’s fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. WHO representative Dr. Magaran Monzon Bagayoko met Osian Jon…
Climate: ONACC strengthens SODECOTON’s capacity in northern Cameroon
The National Observatory on Climate Change, known as ONACC, is training staff from Cameroon’s cotton company SODECOTON to use climate information in the country’s northern farming regions. The worksho…
Cameroon Opposition Figure Aboubakar Ousmane Mey Seeks Legalization of RENA Party
The fate of Cameroon’s new Rendez-vous National party, known as RENA, now rests with Territorial Administration Minister Paul Atanga Nji, the same official who ordered the administrative arrest and de…
Cameroon’s new school year begins under a cloud of threats
With less than 72 hours before schools reopen in Cameroon, preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year are entering their final phase. The official start is set for September 7, 2026, but insecurity …
Tainan City is advancing plans for three metro-adjacent parking lots using a build-operate-transfer model. Meanwhile, the city saw increased interest in small land plots after Taiwan's central bank eased credit controls, with Tainan City Hall selling several plots. Separately, a youth dance competition is scheduled for August 16, offering champions a spot on the New Year's Eve stage.
Solar installation sparks factory fire, but Tainan biotech company loses NT$47.7 million lawsuit
A Tainan biotech company has lost a NT$47,719,192 claim after a fire allegedly started by welding sparks during the installation of rooftop solar equipment. The company said it had rented out its roof…
Huang Wei-che Names Tainan Rail Undergrounding and Metro as Priorities Before Leaving Office
As his term nears its end, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che said the projects he most wants to see carried forward are the city’s railway undergrounding and metro development. Speaking during questioning at…
Tainan Records Second-Highest August Rainfall in History After 21 Wet Days
Tainan endured rain on 21 days in August, with total rainfall reaching 1,372.5 millimeters, the second-highest monthly figure in the city’s recorded history. The total, measured at Tainan station, was…
Tainan Schools Welcome New Term With Lunches Named for Good Fortune
Tainan schools are opening the new academic year with lunches designed to deliver both nutrition and good wishes. At Yongkang Elementary School, dishes carry auspicious meanings for students starting …
A man was shot dead in Lagos over a business dispute, while a court heard evidence in a murder trial. Political tensions are also present, with an assembly aspirant accusing the speaker of manipulating primary election results.
Fuel tanker overturns on Lagos road
Emergency crews contained a fuel tanker accident on Ijako Road, inward Oke Oso, along the Ajah Expressway in Epe, Lagos, after a Mack tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit overturned. …
Lagos makes LASRRA registration compulsory for school enrolment
Starting with the 2026/2027 academic session, every learner enrolling in a Lagos public or private school must have a registration number from the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency, known as L…
Lagos denies woman’s hospital delay, POS extortion claims
Lagos State’s Ministry of Health has rejected claims that Randle General Hospital delayed treatment and tried to extort money from a vulnerable patient, saying an investigation found that the patient …
Lagos governor’s aide criticizes Solomon Buchi over comments about the city
A public dispute over what Lagos represents has pitted a state government spokesman against content creator Solomon Buchi. Buchi advised foreigners, particularly Caucasian and Chinese tourists, not to…
Bolivia experiences a fragile easing of a 50-day social crisis as major protest roadblocks are cleared. The government reports normalization after a two-day state of exception helped clear blockades. The Organization of American States condemned the ongoing road blockades and backed the government.
President Paz defends fiscal adjustment and subsidy cuts as the path to putting Bolivia’s economy in order
President Rodrigo Paz defended Bolivia’s fiscal adjustment at the Cainco Economic Forum 2026, presenting lower spending and reduced fuel subsidies as necessary measures to restore the state’s finances…
Bolivia’s Economy Minister Finds Slow Execution of 1 Billion Bolivianos for Fuel Subsidies
Bolivia’s government injected an additional 1 billion bolivianos into fuel subsidies, but the money was not being spent as quickly as expected, Economy Minister Christian Andrés Morales Burgos said. T…
Cainco puts 10 decisions on the table to tackle Bolivia’s economic crisis
Bolivia knows the problems weighing on its economy: a shortage of dollars, inflation, fuel scarcity and growing difficulty producing and investing. Cainco now says the country must stop repeating the …
Amid Fuel Supply Crisis, Diesel Price Falls as Bolivia Intervenes in Hydrocarbons Regulator
Bolivia has lowered the reference price of imported diesel and intervened in the country’s hydrocarbons regulator as fuel shortages and protests against Supreme Decree 5676 continue. The price for lar…
CHP and YENİ Party officials unite ahead of Üsküdar’s repeat deputy mayor election, accusing the government and AKP of trying to take control of the Istanbul municipality. Detained Mayor Sinem Dedetaş and CHP leader Özgür Özel criticize the election process, while YENİ Party lawmaker Yaşar Tüzün calls it a sign of government desperation.
Before Üsküdar’s repeat election, CHP and YENİ Party unite: “We will not hand it to AKP”
The CHP and YENİ Party say they will act together in Üsküdar’s repeat election for deputy mayor, declaring that they will not allow the municipality to pass to AKP. Their joint statement came before t…
Breaking: Özgür Özel accuses officials of trying to seize Üsküdar while people are detained
Speaking after Friday prayers in Çorlu, CHP leader Özgür Özel addressed the events at Üsküdar Municipality. Özel alleged that an election held while three people were detained would allow officials to…
Breaking: Sinem Dedetaş tells Üsküdar residents, “Part of an obvious plan”
Detained Üsküdar Mayor Sinem Dedetaş has addressed residents before the election for an acting mayor, calling the detentions at the municipality part of a deliberate plan. In a letter published ahead …
YENİ Party lawmaker calls Üsküdar maneuver a declaration of the government’s desperation
YENİ Party deputy leader and Bilecik lawmaker Yaşar Tüzün has denounced what he described as a last-minute attempt to reverse Üsküdar voters’ decision. In a statement posted on X, Tüzün said Üsküdar r…
Lithuania’s Klaipėda port continues handling Russian grain shipments to Kaliningrad because authorities say no ban applies and the port lacks legal power to stop them. Separately, Klaipėda Zoo plans to close on September 7 after Lithuania’s Environmental Protection Department found animal welfare violations.
Klaipėda Zoo to close after animal welfare violations
Klaipėda Zoo will close on September 7 after Lithuania’s Environmental Protection Department found violations at the facility. Bad weather and pressure from institutions also contributed to the decisi…
ELTA Briefly: Russian Grain From Kaliningrad Transits Lithuania Through Klaipėda Port
A batch of Russian grain, possibly stolen from occupied Ukrainian territories, is being transported by rail through Lithuania to the port of Klaipėda, according to the day’s economic news roundup. The…
LTG: Transit of Russian grain through Klaipėda is not banned
Russian grain is being moved through Lithuania’s Klaipėda port to third countries because Lithuania’s national sanctions prohibit imports into the domestic market, not transit, the state railway group…
Klaipėda port cannot stop Russian grain shipments
Klaipėda port has handled about 47,000 tonnes of unsanctioned Russian grain this year, most of it corn. Port director Algis Latakas says the port has no right to stop the shipments. The flow of Russia…
Hanoi police caught a driving test candidate using a micro-earpiece and a button camera to cheat. Separately, Hanoi authorities are investigating a case where a tourist was allegedly overcharged for fried cakes. The city also proposes allowing select officials to purchase social housing without a lottery.
Trang Tien Ice Cream to stop selling at landmark Hanoi store after nearly 70 years
Trang Tien Ice Cream will close the Hanoi shop that helped make the brand famous, ending sales at 35 Trang Tien Street after nearly seven decades. The store will stop serving customers on September 15…
Hanoi university leader tells students not to wait for the perfect startup idea
Students do not need a perfect idea before starting a company, according to Pham Bao Son, deputy director of Vietnam National University Hanoi. They can begin with a problem worth solving, a hypothesi…
Hanoi chairman: Delays are unacceptable when funding and legal grounds are in place
Hanoi Chairman Vũ Đại Thắng has demanded faster implementation across the capital, saying delays cannot be accepted when funding, policy and legal authority are already available. Speaking at the Hano…
Hanoi traffic police begin crackdown on violations involving students
Hanoi traffic police began a citywide campaign on Sept. 4 to deal with violations involving students and parents as travel around schools increases before the new academic year. Officers will focus on…
South Korea’s SeoulTech says 28 students will support Smart Life Week 2026 at Seoul’s COEX from Oct. 6 to 8. They will assist with the event’s activities.
SeoulTech Sends 28 Student Supporters to Smart Life Week 2026
Twenty-eight SeoulTech students will take on frontline roles at Smart Life Week 2026, an international event focused on artificial intelligence and the future of smart cities. The event will run at Se…
SeoulTech and Doosan Enerbility Deepen Cooperation on Next-Generation Nuclear and SMR Technology
Seoul National University of Science and Technology and Doosan Enerbility have agreed to build a cooperation framework for nuclear design research and workforce development, including work on next-gen…
SeoulTech’s “Startup for Everyone” project gains momentum in nurturing citizen entrepreneurs
A national startup project that accepts people at the idea stage has attracted 62,944 applicants, creating a surge of interest in South Korea’s startup sector. “Startup for Everyone,” launched on Marc…
SeoulTech Holds E-Commerce Startup Camp for Hands-On Student Entrepreneurship
About 30 Seoul National University of Science and Technology students spent three days turning e-commerce ideas into proposed businesses at a startup camp in Gonjiam Resort, Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province…
UMNO veterans in Paya Besar urge Barisan Nasional to leave Malaysia’s Unity Government, alleging that Pakatan Harapan is exploiting the alliance politically. The call highlights growing tensions within Malaysia’s governing coalition.
Paya Besar UMNO veterans urge BN to leave Unity Government
Paya Besar UMNO veterans are calling on Barisan Nasional to leave Malaysia’s Unity Government, accusing Pakatan Harapan of resorting to “politics of retaliation and threats.” The group’s chairman, Moh…
PAS-UMNO cooperation is not a revival of MN, but a move to strengthen Malays, says Asyraf Wajdi
UMNO and PAS are being drawn closer again, but UMNO Secretary-General Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says the effort should not be mistaken for an attempt to revive Muafakat Nasional. Speaking in Kota Bharu, Asy…
UMNO General Assembly 2026: Eight Years Searching for a Way Home
Eight years is no short stretch in politics. It is long enough for a party to lose power, watch governments change hands, see political alliances come and go, and eventually return to government. That…
Would PAS dare withdraw the 1981 Hadi directive for UMNO’s sake? Amanah asks
Amanah is asking whether PAS would dare withdraw the 1981 Hadi directive in the name of Muslim unity and reconciliation with UMNO. Amanah Youth secretary Ahmad Shahir Mohd Shah questioned whether PAS …
