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Bolivia Crisis Eases
Past coverageBolivia 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…
Brussels Developments
Past coverageBrussels is tightening language requirements for Flemish education enrollment, assessing parents' proficiency. Separately, a fire at a Brussels construction site claimed six lives, with four victims working for Alken Metal Company. The Brussels government also faces internal strife over housing office reforms.
23-year-old Moroccan man arrested after walking through Brussels station with loaded Kalashnikov
A 23-year-old Moroccan man has been detained after customs officers found a loaded Kalashnikov in his bag at Brussels-South station. The weapon lay among baby clothes. The man had arrived shortly befo…
Officials Covered in Flour at Cameroon’s Embassy in Belgium
Members of the Brigade Anti-Sardinard made an unexpected appearance at Cameroon’s embassy in Brussels on Sept. 3, throwing flour over officials they found inside the diplomatic mission. The activists …
Brussels Metro Has Carried 4.7 Billion Passengers Since Opening
Brussels’ metro has carried 4.7 billion passengers since it opened, a milestone that STIB plans to celebrate with a citywide anniversary program. King Baudouin inaugurated the network on Sept. 20, 197…
Brussels Car-Free Sunday Celebrates 50 Years of the Metro With Historic Ride, Art and Free Transit
Brussels will turn its metro network into a citywide museum for car-free Sunday, marking 50 years since the capital’s first metro journey. On Sept. 20, visitors will be able to walk, cycle or skate th…
South Korea Justice Probe
Past coverageSouth Korean Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won denies wrongdoing and says he lacks the authority or intention to drop President Lee Jae-myung’s case. Han Dong-hoon calls on Kim to face a special counsel probe, while the People Power Party condemns Lee’s cabinet reshuffle as an attack on governance.
Editorial: Are Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in Candidates Who Meet Public Standards?
The controversy surrounding two ministerial nominees is threatening to turn President Lee Jae-myung’s reshuffle into a political liability rather than an opportunity for renewal, this editorial argues…
People Power Party launches all-out push to oust Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in
The People Power Party has launched an all-out offensive to block the nominations of Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in, demanding that President Lee Jae-myung withdraw both appointments by the weekend. Pa…
Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won reports 685 million won in assets as Lee submits confirmation request
Former lawmaker Kim Seung-won reported 685.09 million won in assets as President Lee Jae-myung nominated him to lead South Korea’s Justice Ministry. The confirmation request submitted to the National …
Justice Minister Nominee Kim Seung-won Reports 685 Million Won in Assets
Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won reported 685.09 million won in family assets to South Korea’s National Assembly. The disclosure includes property rights held by his spouse, deposits belonging t…
Diamond League Final
Past coverageGreek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou leads the Diamond League final in Brussels after jumping 8.40 meters on his fourth attempt. Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle later takes the lead with his final jump, while Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis also competes in the meet.
Diamond League: Gayle snatches the diamond from Tentoglou with his final jump
Miltiadis Tentoglou appeared to have the Diamond Trophy in his hands in Brussels, only for Tajay Gayle to take it away with the final jump of the competition. The Greek champion produced an outstandin…
Tentoglou leaps 8.40 meters in Diamond League final to extend his lead
Miltiadis Tentoglou produced another outstanding jump at the Diamond League final in Brussels, reaching 8.40 meters on his fourth attempt. The Greek Olympic champion once again showed strong form and …
Tentoglou Takes Lead After Three Jumps in Diamond League Final
Miltiadis Tentoglou moved into first place in the Diamond League long-jump final after his third attempt, reaching 8.31 meters. The Greek champion began with a jump of 8.07 meters and improved to 8.12…
When and where to watch Karalis and Tentoglou battle for Diamond League glory in Brussels
The Diamond League finals in Brussels carry strong Greek interest, with Miltiadis Tentoglou and Emmanouil Karalis chasing the coveted diamond in their respective events. Tentoglou, the Greek Olympic c…
Pakistan's Diplomatic Engagements
Past coveragePakistan'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…
Kyiv Monastery Damaged
Past coverageRussia launched a major air attack on Kyiv, damaging the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The attack also caused fires and injured residents, with reports of casualties among rescuers in Kharkiv.
Zelenskyy says US mediators will travel to Kyiv on Sunday
US mediators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Kyiv on Sunday after first visiting Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “Today it was discussed that Steve Witk…
Russia’s round-the-clock attacks disrupt daily life in Kyiv
In Kyiv, the assumption that daylight brings a return to normal life has been shattered. Russian attacks that once mostly came at night are now striking during the day as well, forcing residents to li…
US envoys to travel to Moscow and Kyiv
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend, according to US officials cited by Axios. The envoys are expected to meet Russian Presiden…
Zelenskyy orders sanctions and inquiry after agents exchange fire in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered sanctions and an investigation after agents from Ukraine’s SBU security service and military intelligence agency, the GUR, exchanged fire in Kyiv. Two people …
South Korea Hormuz Deployment
Past coverageSouth Korea reviews possible troop deployments to the Strait of Hormuz, including combat, noncombat and search-related roles. Seoul may seek parliamentary approval to support freedom of navigation, while reports differ on the timing and scope of any mission.
Experts back South Korean deployment to Strait of Hormuz as aligned with national interests
South Korea is weighing whether to deploy military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, with experts arguing that the mission would serve both its alliance commitments and national interests. At Washington…
South Korea pushes back on reports it is preparing a Hormuz deployment amid US pressure
South Korea is reportedly preparing to consider a military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, but the presidential office has moved to temper expectations surrounding the claims. Domestic media repor…
South Korean Opposition Parties Warn Against Possible Hormuz Deployment
Talk of sending South Korean forces to the Strait of Hormuz has triggered immediate opposition from minor progressive parties, even as the presidential office says no decision has been made. The presi…
South Korea Mulls Military Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
South Korea is making what a defense official called “concrete preparations to dispatch naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz.” The preparations reportedly include P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, an expl…
Smart Life Supporters
Past coverageSouth 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…
An Se-Young Yamaguchi Semifinal
Past coverageSouth Korea’s world No. 1 An Se-young beats teammate Kim Ga-eun 2-0 to reach the China Masters semifinals. She faces Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi, who defeats Thailand’s Supanida Katethong 21-18, 21-16.
An Se-young Beats Kim Ga-eun and Faces Japanese Rival Yamaguchi Again in Semifinal
An Se-young has beaten Kim Ga-eun and now faces her Japanese rival Akane Yamaguchi again in the semifinals. The meeting comes less than two weeks after the world championship final. An, 24, will seek …
An Se-young beats teammate Kim Ga-eun to reach China Masters semifinals
An Se-young overwhelmed fellow Samsung Life Sports player Kim Ga-eun 21-11, 21-10 in just 37 minutes to reach the semifinals of the 2026 BWF World Tour China Masters Super 750 in Shenzhen. The world N…
Badminton queen An Se-young storms past Kim Ga-eun to set up semifinal with Yamaguchi
An Se-young advanced to the semifinals of the BWF China Masters after beating Kim Ga-eun 2-0 in the women's singles quarterfinals. The world No. 1 defeated the world No. 12 at Shenzhen Arena on the 4t…
Yamaguchi rallies past world No. 12 Katethong to reach semifinals before An Se-young
Akane Yamaguchi, widely regarded as An Se-young’s biggest rival, secured her place in the semifinals of the China Masters with a straight-games victory over Supanida Katethong. Yamaguchi defeated the …
Chelsea Transfer Turmoil
Past coverageChelsea faces major squad changes after Enzo Fernandez joins Manchester City for £125 million and the club fails to arrange another loan for Kendry Páez. In England, Arsenal and Chelsea also put unbeaten Premier League starts on the line, while both clubs prepare for demanding European schedules.
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea will wait until Saturday to decide on Moisés Caicedo
Moisés Caicedo’s place in Chelsea’s midfield against Arsenal will be decided at the last possible moment. Xabi Alonso said the Ecuadorian would undergo a final assessment on Saturday, one day before C…
Alonso Urges Chelsea to ‘Move Forward’ After Fernandez’s Exit
Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to leave the Enzo Fernandez transfer behind. The midfielder’s move to Manchester City for a British record-equalling £125 million deal ended a prolonged period of uncertainty…
Arsenal and Chelsea Put Perfect Premier League Records on the Line
Something has to give when Arsenal host Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend. Both teams have won their opening two matches, but they have made their perfect starts in very different ways. Arsen…
Chelsea sets plan to rebuild Kendry Páez after failed loan move
Kendry Páez’s next destination is no longer uncertain. The Ecuadorian midfielder will stay at Chelsea after the club failed to complete another loan move before the main European transfer markets clos…
UMNO Unity Government Rift
Past coverageUMNO 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 …
Kim Seung-Won Controversy
Past coverageSouth Korea’s Democratic Party defends Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won against allegations linked to COVID-19 lobbying and demands phone forensics for independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon. Han says prosecutors planned to indict Kim in 2024, while Democratic leader Kim Min-seok accuses Han of escalating politically motivated attacks.
Democrats Shield Kim Seung-won While Keeping Distance From Yong Hye-in, Calls Grow for Resignation
The Democratic Party has drawn a clear line between two embattled ministerial nominees. It openly rallied behind Kim Seung-won, who faces allegations of involvement in lobbying over COVID-19 treatment…
Han Dong-hoon says prosecution planned to indict Kim Seung-won and seek an eight-month sentence two years ago
Han Dong-hoon says prosecutors planned to indict Kim Seung-won two years ago and seek an eight-month prison sentence, but the case did not proceed as planned. Kim is now a nominee for justice minister…
Democrats defend Kim Seung-won and demand Han Dong-hoon undergo phone forensics
The Democratic Party has turned its attack on Han Dong-hoon, telling the independent lawmaker to submit his phone for forensic examination before questioning the qualifications of Justice Minister nom…
Kim Min-seok accuses Han Dong-hoon of launching a political “shooting spree”
Kim Min-seok, leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party, accused independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon of suddenly engaging in what he called a “shooting spree” of attacks against ministerial nominee Kim …
Vilnius Fact-Checking Hub
Past coverageVilnius is set to host the Global Fact conference from June 17-19, bringing together fact-checkers from 80 countries to share expertise on disinformation. The city will also host the International Fact-Checking Network Conference 'GlobalFact' on June 18, 2026. Meanwhile, other local news includes police investigating a dog attack and security system upgrades in kindergartens.
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…
Lithuanians praise Jessica Shy for inviting charity families to her concert
Jessica Shy invited families supported by the Rimantas Kaukėnas charity group to her concert in Vilnius’s Vingis Park, where she performed two shows in succession. The families attended the concert an…
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…
Han Dong-hoon Expelled
Past coverageThe People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk states Han Dong-hoon was expelled for criminal acts, not solely party harm. Meanwhile, Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok questions Han's handling of his own suspicions and criticizes a staged assault. Han Dong-hoon himself is demanding explanations from police and the Reform Party about their knowledge of this staged assault.
Hong Joon-pyo Attacks Han Dong-hoon: ‘How Can a Conservative Traitor Criticize Jang Dong-hyuk?’
Former Daegu mayor Hong Joon-pyo has accused independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon of hypocrisy for attacking People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk. Hong wrote on Facebook that Han had no right to cri…
Han Dong-hoon says prosecution planned to indict Kim Seung-won and seek an eight-month sentence two years ago
Han Dong-hoon says prosecutors planned to indict Kim Seung-won two years ago and seek an eight-month prison sentence, but the case did not proceed as planned. Kim is now a nominee for justice minister…
Democrats defend Kim Seung-won and demand Han Dong-hoon undergo phone forensics
The Democratic Party has turned its attack on Han Dong-hoon, telling the independent lawmaker to submit his phone for forensic examination before questioning the qualifications of Justice Minister nom…
Kim Min-seok accuses Han Dong-hoon of launching a political “shooting spree”
Kim Min-seok, leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party, accused independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon of suddenly engaging in what he called a “shooting spree” of attacks against ministerial nominee Kim …
Saxony-Anhalt AfD Funding Threat
Past coverageA proposal to withhold funds from the German state of Saxony-Anhalt if the far-right AfD party wins power has drawn criticism from politicians. Critics argue that such financial sanctions are unfair and could harm the state. Meanwhile, the AfD's election program for Saxony-Anhalt proposes significant changes to the education system.
“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…
AfD ideologue: Poland is a good example for Germany, with no Afghan or Arab ghettos
Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, an Alternative for Germany lawmaker in Saxony-Anhalt, points to Poland as a model for Germany, arguing that the country has avoided the Afghan and Arab ghettos he associates…
A leader’s appeal and eastern resentment are helping AfD gain power, university analyst says
The Alternative for Germany is advancing with something unusual for the party: a candidate offering voters a positive vision. Jan Niklas Reiche, a researcher of contemporary German politics at Martin …
NCT WISH Taiwan Fan Meeting
Past coverageNCT WISH leaves South Korea for Taiwan to attend a fan meeting. Sion and the other members greet fans and reporters at Incheon International Airport before departure.
[Photo] NCT WISH’s Sion brings warmth to the airport
NCT WISH’s Sion filled the airport with a warm presence as the group prepared to fly to Taiwan. NCT WISH departed through Incheon International Airport on the morning of September 4 for an overseas en…
NCT WISH’s Sion gives a stylish farewell at the airport
NCT WISH left Incheon International Airport for Taiwan on Sept. 4 to attend a fan meeting. Sion and the other members greeted fans and reporters as they made their way through the departure area.
[Photo] NCT WISH’s Sion offers a glimpse of autumn at the airport
NCT WISH’s Sion gave airport onlookers a preview of autumn as the group prepared to leave South Korea for Taiwan. The members departed through Incheon International Airport on the morning of September…
NCT WISH’s Sion Offers a Warm Farewell Before Departure
NCT WISH members, including Sion, offered greetings to fans and reporters as they headed through the departure area at Incheon International Airport. The group left South Korea for Taiwan on Sept. 4 t…
Kim Seung-won Confirmation
Past coverageSouth Korean President Lee Jae-myung nominates Kim Seung-won as justice minister, and Kim reports family assets of 685.09 million won. The People Power Party opposes his nomination over allegations involving pressure to expedite a COVID-19 drug trial, while lawmakers schedule a confirmation hearing for Sept. 15.
Editorial: Are Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in Candidates Who Meet Public Standards?
The controversy surrounding two ministerial nominees is threatening to turn President Lee Jae-myung’s reshuffle into a political liability rather than an opportunity for renewal, this editorial argues…
People Power Party launches all-out push to oust Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in
The People Power Party has launched an all-out offensive to block the nominations of Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in, demanding that President Lee Jae-myung withdraw both appointments by the weekend. Pa…
Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won reports 685 million won in assets as Lee submits confirmation request
Former lawmaker Kim Seung-won reported 685.09 million won in assets as President Lee Jae-myung nominated him to lead South Korea’s Justice Ministry. The confirmation request submitted to the National …
Justice Minister Nominee Kim Seung-won Reports 685 Million Won in Assets
Justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won reported 685.09 million won in family assets to South Korea’s National Assembly. The disclosure includes property rights held by his spouse, deposits belonging t…
Berlin Initiatives
Past coverageBerlin's justice senator is pushing for investigators to access tax data to combat organized crime. The city aims for rapid deployment of self-driving cars after successful tests. Berlin is also hosting a major cannabis trade fair celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Berlin: Hackers apparently publish more than one million files
The Rhysida hacker group has carried out its threat against Berlin’s Senate, placing almost six terabytes of data online after the authorities refused to pay a ransom of 30 bitcoin, roughly 2 million …
Berlin Airport’s Terminal 1 evacuated after woman reports carrying dangerous material
Berlin Airport evacuated Terminal 1 on Thursday evening after a woman told federal police that she was carrying dangerous material. All passengers had to leave the building while police checked the te…
Built over the Berlin Wall, this futuristic glass cube features 13 transparent bridges
A faceted glass building rises over the former Berlin Wall in the middle of Berlin’s media district, its sharp geometry giving it the look of a futuristic diamond. This is the Axel Springer Campus, a …
Rhysida hackers publish Berlin data after failed extortion attempt
The Rhysida hacking group has published sensitive data stolen from Berlin’s state network after the Berlin Senate refused to pay a ransom. The attackers uploaded the roughly 5.8-terabyte data package …
Australia's Economic Shifts
Past coverageWestern Australia converts idle nickel plants to gold processing amid price surges. Young women pursue drifting in Australian motorsport. Australia secures jet fuel from China and urea from Brunei amid Middle East disruptions. Australia's green steel ambitions are boosted by a partnership, and home care price caps are deferred.
Funeral held in Australia for Shoukry Sarhan’s son
The funeral of Yahya Shoukry Sarhan, son of late Egyptian actor Shoukry Sarhan, took place in Australia as family and friends gathered to accompany him to his final resting place. Mohsen Sarhan, the f…
Puerto Rico falls to Australia, 70-54, in its Berlin World Cup opener
Puerto Rico came within one point of Australia before the Opals ended the comeback attempt with an 11-0 run and won their Berlin World Cup opener 70-54. Australia started forcefully, opening a 17-4 le…
Finishing remains a problem, but Nova Arianto is determined to lead Indonesia’s Under-20s past Australia
Indonesia’s Under-20 team moved to the top of Group H with a 3-0 victory over Laos, but coach Nova Arianto left the match focused on the chances his players failed to convert. The win at Laos’s Nation…
Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Australia’s Anthony Albanese discuss flood response
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a telephone call on Friday as Nepal continued responding to devastating flooding and searching for Australians re…
India's Global Engagements
Past coverageA career coach advises that a US degree in 2026 is not an automatic upgrade for Indians. Nepal seeks urgent fertilizer imports from India. Indian air safety officials will monitor a Boeing fuel-switch test after an Air India incident. Border Guard Bangladesh returned fire after Indian Border Force shooting, and a tourist dies in an elephant clash in India.
Air India Pilot Tests ‘Not Negative’ for Psychoactive Substances After Turbulence Incident
An Air India Airbus A320 suddenly rose and dropped more than 200 meters during a flight from Phuket to New Delhi, throwing passengers and crew toward the cabin ceiling and injuring 24 people. The seat…
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…
Meet Kiran Reddy, the 18-year-old Georgia student who became the first Indian American to win Miss Teen USA
Kiran Reddy made pageant history on Aug. 26 by becoming the first Indian American to win the national Miss Teen USA crown. The 18-year-old from Douglas, Georgia, defeated 50 other contestants at the 4…
Lollapalooza India 2027 Lineup Features Olivia Dean and Isyana Sarasvati
Lollapalooza India 2027 will bring Olivia Dean, Limp Bizkit and a broad mix of global pop, rock and electronic acts to Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse on Jan. 23 and 24. The festival’s fifth edition wil…
Lagos Bomb Blast
Past coverageA bomb exploded at the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin, Lagos, causing panic among residents. Police have assured the public that the situation is under control and residents are safe.
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…
Belgrade Events and Vandalism
Past coverageProtesters and ruling party supporters clashed in Belgrade, separated by police, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits for a trade declaration signing. Elsewhere in the city, an underground passage has been vandalized again, with critics blaming organized groups and institutional failure.
Marta Kos postpones planned visit to Belgrade over Ratko Mladic glorification
Marta Kos will not come to Belgrade after all. The European Commissioner for Enlargement withdrew from her planned visit to Serbia, saying the glorification of Ratko Mladic after the former Bosnian Se…
VIDEO: Crowds salute as Ratko Mladić’s body is transported through Belgrade, with flares burning
Police officers saluted the convoy as Ratko Mladić’s body was driven through Belgrade, while citizens along the route held burning flares, Serbian flags and banners calling him a general and a hero. I…
BIRODI: Serbia’s central bank did not confirm NGOs received €1.3 billion from abroad, as Dragović claims
BIRODI says the €1.3 billion figure being presented in Serbian media as foreign funding for NGOs does not mean what its proponents claim. The Bureau for Social Research cited two official responses fr…
Miroslav Aleksić’s People’s Movement of Serbia Rejects Joint Election List With SSP
Miroslav Aleksić’s People’s Movement of Serbia will not join the Freedom and Justice Party, or SSP, on a joint list in the expected snap parliamentary elections, N1 has learned. The decision comes aft…
Strait Of Hormuz Dispute
Past coverageGulf allies, including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, reject Iran's proposed alternative route through the Strait of Hormuz and condemn its 'Persian Gulf Strait Authority.' Meanwhile, Iran's assertion of control exacerbates the plight of stranded sailors, and diplomatic efforts for reopening the strait face challenges amid concerns from Gulf states.
CNN: Why Iran is unwilling to back down before Washington
The United States and Iran are still directing their attacks mainly at military targets, avoiding strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure for now. Despite threats from senior Iranian officials, …
Donald Trump: Could the Strait of Hormuz Become ‘Trump Strait’? The US President’s Renaming Drive
Skyscrapers, steaks, a theater and an airport already carry Donald Trump’s name. Now the US president reportedly wants to add one of the world’s most contested waterways to that list. The target is th…
Iran’s Economy Begins to Feel the Impact of US Sanctions and Blockade
Iran’s economy is beginning to feel the full force of the US sanctions and blockade, with access to foreign currency and imported goods becoming increasingly difficult, according to three senior Irani…
U.S. diesel prices hit record as Vance downplays Iran war impact
U.S. diesel prices reached a record $5.85 a gallon on Friday, adding pressure on travelers ahead of the Labor Day weekend. AAA predicted holiday fuel prices would reach their highest level on record. …
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an
Past coverageTaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an received the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Special Award, the first for a Taiwanese city, drawing comparisons to a 'Nobel Prize' for urban evaluation. His use of a 'hot pot' metaphor for Taipei has faced criticism, though allies defend it. The award's significance is debated, with some suggesting it offers a lesson in governance.
Taipei Mayor Says U.S.-Citizen Son Is Taiwanese and Was Legally Enrolled in Local Schools
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has rejected claims that his U.S.-citizen son, Chiang Te-li, should be treated as an overseas Chinese student or received special treatment in school admissions. Chiang said…
Taipei mayor hits back at claims over ‘toxic oil’ case: DPP is ‘besieging Chiang to save Lai’
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an says the presidential office is using him to shift attention away from the Chung Lien Oils case. He described the move as the Democratic Progressive Party “besieging Chiang …
Privilege controversy over supplies for Chiang Wan-an’s son at Scout exam
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an says he acted as any parent would when his son called from a Scout examination camp during a cold front and heavy rain. Chiang’s son, Chiang Te-li, had said that rain entere…
Questions deepen over Chiang Wan-an’s son’s Scout mayoral award
A controversy over Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s son has widened from an exchange-student selection to questions about a Scout-related mayoral award and the records supporting it. Chiang’s son, Chiang …