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Taiwan-South Korea Ties
Past coverageTaiwanese pitcher Wang Yen-cheng is a potential opponent for the South Korean baseball team at the Asian Games. Separately, South Korea's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years. Meanwhile, Stephen Chow's film 'Kung Fu Football' sparked controversy in South Korea over its alleged portrayal of unsportsmanlike conduct by the South Korean team.
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…
China and South Korea accuse each other of undermining key principles
China and South Korea have exchanged formal protests over two of the most sensitive issues in their relationship: Taiwan and the question of Korean unity. The dispute comes as Beijing and Seoul have b…
Heo Su-bong and Lim Dong-hyeok Fire South Korea to 3-1 Win Over Taiwan in Asian Championship Opener
South Korea survived a tense opening set and then pulled away from Taiwan to start the Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 victory. The Korean team won 29-27, 19-25, 25-15, 25-15 in the Gro…
Taiwan Wins Rare Victory Over China in South Korean Art Event Dispute
Taiwanese artists will take part in South Korea’s Gwangju Biennale under the name “Taiwan Pavilion,” despite protests from China. The decision marks an unusual success for Taiwan, whose participation …
New Taipei Politics And Incidents
Past coverageNew Taipei sees a close election contest, with Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chiao-hui narrowly leading Kuomintang rival Lee Chuan-chiao in one poll. The city also launches adulting workshops and responds to a small truck that rolled into a central divider after its driver forgot the handbrake.
New Taipei to Add Uber and LINE GO to Pregnancy Transport Service
New Taipei’s Good Pregnancy Taxi service is set to become more technologically flexible. Mayor Hou You-yi and Social Affairs Department Commissioner Li Mei-zhen said the city plans to add Uber, LINE G…
New Taipei police and dentists launch first anti-fraud waiting rooms, but patients keep asking about implant discounts
New Taipei police have turned dental-clinic waiting rooms into neighborhood classrooms on fraud prevention, but patients have recently made dental implants the most popular topic. The city police depa…
Unidentified Backpack Found at New Taipei MRT Station, Bomb Squad Called In
An unidentified backpack found at Xinpu Minsheng Station on New Taipei’s Circular Line prompted police to seal off the area and call in a bomb disposal team. Passengers spotted the bag during the morn…
Fatal crashes persist on Tucheng’s Baijie Road as New Taipei adjusts lanes and lowers speed limit
New Taipei has completed a package of traffic changes on Tucheng’s Baijie Road after a fatal crash, including a lower speed limit and restrictions on heavy trucks. The section toward Banqiao, between …
White House Arcade
Past coverageThe White House launches five retro-style online games tied to Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, border wall, child savings and food safety policies. Several games depict migrant deportations and Border Patrol operations.
White House Launches Deportation Game in Which Players Chase Migrants
The White House has turned deportation policy into an arcade game. In “Rio Run,” players control a digital version of Tom Homan, the Trump administration official responsible for border policy, and ch…
White House Unveils Online Games About Deporting Migrants
The White House has introduced online video games that let players deport migrants and build a wall, prompting criticism from human rights advocates. In one game, a digital head of the U.S. Border Pat…
White House launches video games based on Trump’s anti-immigration policies
The White House has turned Donald Trump’s immigration policy into a retro video-game arcade. The webpage, called “Arcade,” features five games built around the administration’s border-security measure…
White House launches video games built around deportations and Trump’s agenda
The White House has turned deportations, border enforcement and a child savings program into low-resolution arcade games. Its new online Arcade presents five games designed around different parts of P…
MLB Action
Past coverageMajor League Baseball sees varied outcomes as the Dodgers rally for a 6-5 win over the Orioles, while the Cubs crush the Blue Jays 16-2. In Taiwan, Li Hao-yu hits a single in his team's victory. Meanwhile, SF Giants' Arráez and Chapman are noted as top trade candidates.
PCA one homer and eight steals short of MLB’s 40-40 milestone
Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 39th home run of the season and now has 39 homers and 32 stolen bases. The performance puts him within reach of a 40-40 season. The Cubs defeated the Milw…
MLB: Ohtani benched as Dodgers’ lifeless lineup stages miraculous walk-off comeback
Shohei Ohtani watched from the bench as the Dodgers’ “lifeless” lineup suddenly came back to life in the ninth inning. Teoscar Hernández’s walk-off double gave Los Angeles a 3-2 victory over the Cardi…
MLB: Pirates’ $140 Million Shortstop Nears Return After ‘Frustrating’ Phone-Only Games
Konnor Griffin could be back in the Pirates’ lineup this weekend, and the shortstop says he is more than ready to stop watching games on his phone. “Watching the games only on my phone was really frus…
MLB MVP lead at risk as slumping Shohei Ohtani tumbles to eighth in hitting rankings
Shohei Ohtani’s grip on the MVP conversation is looking less secure, and his standing in MLB.com’s hitter power rankings has fallen sharply during a prolonged slump. The Los Angeles Dodgers star dropp…
Venezuela's International Standing and Issues
Past coverageFormer U.S. President Trump stated Venezuela is 'doing very well' with 'excellent' relations, despite ongoing prisoner protests. Venezuela is boosting international flights, reconnecting globally with 165 weekly flights. However, worsening electrical crises add to citizens' anxiety.
Venezuelan Diaspora Demands Full Inclusion in Dialogue and Democratic Rebuilding
More than 95 civil society organizations and the multicultural activists’ association Voz y Expresión, known as Amavex, are demanding that Venezuela’s diaspora take part fully in any political dialogu…
GE Vernova plans to add 1 gigawatt of power capacity in Venezuela within two years, U.S. says
GE Vernova plans to add one gigawatt to Venezuela's electricity system within two years, followed by another five gigawatts over the next four years, according to the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. The plan…
Eni to become exclusive operator of Venezuelan oil field for 25 years, with 35 billion barrels in place
Eni will take exclusive control of Venezuela’s Junín 5 oil field for 25 years after signing a new production agreement with state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela, or PDVSA. The contract can be exte…
Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela declare a new era in relations
Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela have formally declared that their relationship is entering a “new era”, setting out an ambitious programme that reaches from energy and trade to agriculture, culture …
Kazakhstan Joint Projects and ESG
Past coverageKazakhstan and the Netherlands have agreed on joint projects valued at $185 million. Kazakhstan is also using financial incentives to drive ESG adoption and help exporters. The country expects unstable weather with thunderstorms and hail.
Kazakhstan outlines pension reform and plans to expand professional asset management
Kazakhstan plans to give professional asset managers a larger role in managing retirement savings held by the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund. National Bank Chairman Timur Suleimenov said selected f…
Kazakhstan Security Officials Break Up 24 Criminal Groups Across Several Regions
Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee, working with police and under prosecutors’ coordination, has stopped the activities of 24 criminal groups in several regions since the start of 2026. More tha…
Kazakhstan completes track connection on Moiynty-Kyzylzhar railway line
Kazakhstan has connected the tracks on the 323.3-kilometer Moiynty-Kyzylzhar railway line, marking a major construction milestone for one of the country’s largest transport projects. The line crosses …
Kazakhstan and Laos seek to expand trade through agriculture and transport links
Kazakhstan and Laos want geography to work in their favor. Kazakhstan is offering its trade and logistics network as a bridge for Lao products to reach Central Asian and wider Eurasian markets, while …
Trump on Ukraine War
Past coverageDonald Trump states both Russia and Ukraine are suffering heavy soldier losses, with Russia's casualties higher due to its offensive. World leaders at the G7 pledged continued support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia. Trump reportedly offered Europe a deal exchanging U.S. support for Ukraine with European aid to Iran.
Trump Says He Will Ask Europe to Repay US for Biden Administration’s Aid to Ukraine
Donald Trump says he plans to demand that Europe repay the United States for aid sent to Ukraine during Joe Biden’s administration. The comments also touched on the condition of US military reserves. …
US Envoys Head to Russia and Ukraine to Revive Mediation Efforts
Washington’s negotiators are returning to the Russia-Ukraine diplomatic track, raising fresh hopes that stalled efforts to end the war could move again. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to…
Trump says Europeans should repay U.S. aid to Ukraine
Donald Trump says Europe should pay back the United States for hundreds of billions of dollars in assistance provided to Ukraine and NATO during Joe Biden’s presidency. “Hundreds of billions of dollar…
Trump says he will ask Europe to repay US aid to Ukraine
Donald Trump wants Europe to pay back the United States for aid sent to Ukraine during Joe Biden’s presidency, but he has not said which countries would receive the bill. Trump made the demand in a po…
Guatemala Reforms and Projects
Past coverageGuatemala's new Attorney General is implementing sweeping reforms, including dissolving an anti-impunity unit. The government has also classified information on a new prison construction for seven years.
Woman detained in Guatemala after failing to explain nearly Q1 million found at home
Consuelo “N” could not explain why nearly Q1 million in cash was kept at her home in Chivacabe, Huehuetenango. Police detained the 56-year-old after she failed to present documents proving the money’s…
Taiwan deepens legal diplomacy by training Guatemalan officers in cybercrime investigations
Taiwan is extending its cooperation with allied Guatemala beyond traditional aid and police equipment, offering training in cybercrime investigations and digital forensics. The Ministry of Justice’s I…
Woman Arrested in Guatemala for Alleged Land-Sale Scam Using Fake Documents
A 63-year-old woman was arrested in Santa Cruz del Quiché after allegedly using social media to offer plots of land and homes for sale with false documents. Guatemala’s National Civil Police said offi…
Ana Quintana’s visit to Guatemala: the officials she met and the visa warning
Ana Quintana-Lovett’s visit to Guatemala carried two messages: support for cooperation between Washington and Guatemala, and a warning about possible consequences for people who threaten security and …
Milei Falklands Measures
Past coverageArgentina’s President Javier Milei reaffirms the country’s sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands and announces measures including an integrated naval base in Tierra del Fuego. His government also opposes the Sea Lion offshore oil project, while accusing the United Kingdom of maintaining control over the islands.
Quirno warns companies involved in Malvinas operations: choose between the islands and Vaca Muerta
Companies linked to hydrocarbon operations in the Malvinas will have to choose between doing business there and developing activities in Argentina, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said. “They will have …
Javier Milei Addresses Argentines, Threatens Falklands-Related Sanctions
Javier Milei is sharpening Argentina’s position on the Falkland Islands, promising sanctions against foreign companies searching for or extracting oil around the disputed archipelago. In a televised a…
UK responds to Javier Milei’s national address on the Falklands
Britain responded sharply to Javier Milei’s televised address on the Falkland Islands, insisting that the territory is British and that its commitment is “absolute and unbreakable.” Defence Minister W…
Milei announces integrated naval base in Tierra del Fuego during Malvinas address
Javier Milei announced the creation of an integrated naval base in Tierra del Fuego, presenting it as part of a broader effort to tighten Argentina’s control over unauthorized oil exploitation around …
Supreme Court Rulings Across Nations
Past coverageSupreme Courts worldwide issue significant rulings, from Panama rejecting appeals in a corruption case to Brazil's court viewing spending bills as a challenge. Taiwan's court orders a retrial for a double murderer, while India's court affirms the Insolvency Code's precedence.
Juana Méndez, the Last Survivor of Murillo’s Purge at Nicaragua’s Supreme Court
Juana Méndez is now known in Nicaragua not only for issuing a landmark corruption conviction against former President Arnoldo Alemán, but also as the sole survivor of Rosario Murillo’s purge of the Su…
South Korea’s Supreme Court Delays Official Position on Chief Justice Nominations
South Korea’s Supreme Court postponed an official position on the disputed renomination of Supreme Court justice candidates, saying on Sept. 4 that it was still reviewing the matter carefully. “The ma…
Lula Demands Transparency in Banco Master Scandal as Supreme Court Crisis Pits Two Justices Against Each Other
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has entered Brazil’s escalating Banco Master scandal with an unusual public appeal: investigate everyone involved and shield no one. In a video posted on social media, the pr…
Supreme Court accepts appeal and lifts pretrial detention for man convicted in major Fonasa fraud case
Chile’s Supreme Court has accepted an appeal filed by Jeynner Alberto Olivero Álvarez, one of the people convicted in the major fraud case involving Fonasa, the country’s public health insurance syste…
ITZY Taiwan Schedule
Past coverageSouth Korean girl group ITZY’s Yuna and Yeji leave Incheon for Taiwan ahead of overseas activities. The group plans to perform at Taipei Arena and meet fans during its Taiwan schedule.
ITZY’s Yuna and Yeji Show Their Different Charms
ITZY members Yuna and Yeji showed off their contrasting charms as they headed through Incheon International Airport on Sept. 4. The girl group was traveling to Taiwan for an overseas schedule. ITZY is…
ITZY’s Yeji Heads to Taiwan in Style
ITZY’s Yeji headed toward the departure area at Incheon International Airport on Sept. 4 as the group left for Taiwan. The band is scheduled to meet fans at Taipei Arena on Sept. 5 for “ITZY 3RD WORLD…
ITZY’s Yuna Greets Fans Before Flying to Taiwan
ITZY’s Yuna greeted fans and reporters as she made her way through the departure area at Incheon International Airport on Sept. 4. The girl group traveled to Taiwan for an overseas schedule. ITZY is d…
ITZY’s Yuna and Yeji Offer a Cute Farewell Before Taiwan Trip
ITZY members Yuna and Yeji offered a cheerful farewell greeting as they walked through the departure area at Incheon International Airport on Sept. 4. The group left for Taiwan ahead of its Taipei sho…
ITZY Heads To Taiwan
Past coverageITZY members Yeji and Yuna leave Incheon International Airport in South Korea on Sept. 4 for schedules in Taiwan. The group plans to perform and meet fans at Taipei Arena on Sept. 5.
ITZY’s Yeji Heads to Taiwan in Style
ITZY’s Yeji headed toward the departure area at Incheon International Airport on Sept. 4 as the group left for Taiwan. The band is scheduled to meet fans at Taipei Arena on Sept. 5 for “ITZY 3RD WORLD…
ITZY’s Yuna Greets Fans Before Flying to Taiwan
ITZY’s Yuna greeted fans and reporters as she made her way through the departure area at Incheon International Airport on Sept. 4. The girl group traveled to Taiwan for an overseas schedule. ITZY is d…
ITZY’s Yuna and Yeji Offer a Cute Farewell Before Taiwan Trip
ITZY members Yuna and Yeji offered a cheerful farewell greeting as they walked through the departure area at Incheon International Airport on Sept. 4. The group left for Taiwan ahead of its Taipei sho…
ITZY’s Yuna Sends Fans a Sweet Heart Gesture on Her Way Abroad
ITZY member Yuna offered fans and reporters a heart gesture as she headed through the departure area at Incheon International Airport. The South Korean girl group left for Taiwan on Sept. 4 for an ove…
Byun Woo-Hyuk Walk-Off
Past coverageSouth Korea’s KIA Tigers beat the KT Wiz 4-3 in 10 innings in Gwangju. Byun Woo-hyuk’s sacrifice fly ends KIA’s two-game losing streak and seals the win.
Byun Woo-hyuk’s walk-off sacrifice fly gives KIA Tigers a 4-3 win
KIA Tigers escaped a two-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over KT Wiz at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field. The game, the teams’ 10th meeting of the 2026 KBO League season, went to extra innings after …
[Photo] Byun Woo-hyuk: “I ended the game”
KIA Tigers ended their two-game losing streak by beating KT Wiz 4-3 at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field. Lee Eui-ri allowed KT to tie the game in the top of the ninth, sending the contest into extra inning…
[Photo] Byun Woo-hyuk hits the game-winning sacrifice fly
KIA Tigers escaped a two-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over KT Wiz at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field. The game went to extra innings after KIA closer Lee Eui-ri allowed the tying run in the top of th…
Photos: Kim Do-young and Park Jae-hyun Celebrate Byun Woo-hyuk’s Walk-Off Win
The KIA Tigers ended a two-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the KT Wiz at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field. The game was decided in the bottom of the 10th inning, when Byun Woo-hyuk hit a walk-off sa…
Go Woo-Suk Returns
Past coverageGo Woo-Suk records a save in his first appearance for the LG Twins since returning from Major League Baseball, throwing a scoreless ninth inning at 154 kph. LG beats the Samsung Lions 4-3 in Seoul for its fifth straight win, with the save coming 1,081 days after his previous one.
Go Woo-suk saves on return with fastball reaching 154 kph as LG wins fifth straight
Go Woo-suk marked his return to the LG Twins with a save, throwing a scoreless ninth inning in a 4-3 victory over Samsung at Seoul’s Jamsil Baseball Stadium. The 28-year-old right-hander, back with hi…
Go Woo-suk Records a Save 1,081 Days Later in a Perfect Return
Go Woo-suk marked his return to the LG Twins by recording a save 1,081 days after his previous one. He took the mound in the ninth inning against the Samsung Lions at Jamsil Stadium. LG led 4-3 when G…
Go Woo-suk earns a save after 1,081 days
LG Twins pitcher Go Woo-suk recorded a save after 1,081 days as LG defeated the Samsung Lions 4-3 in a comeback win at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. The victory extended LG’s winning streak to fiv…
Go Woo-suk records a save in his LG return
Go Woo-suk marked his return to the LG Twins with a save as his team rallied past the Samsung Lions 4-3 at Seoul’s Jamsil Baseball Stadium. The victory gave LG its fifth consecutive win. It followed a…
Poland Zondacrypto Dispute
Past coveragePoland’s political debate over Zondacrypto includes allegations of party links, blackmail and Russian influence. Parliament considers stronger cryptocurrency oversight, while a Katowice court orders three suspects held for three months in the related case.
The Barking Zondacrypto Party
Polish politics has a Zondacrypto party, according to the headline and accompanying description. The piece argues that the links between the cryptocurrency company and politics should be explained “to…
Tusk Bets on Zondacrypto as Polish Politics Remains Deadlocked
Donald Tusk brought a last-minute “bomb” to parliament, releasing an excerpt from testimony in the Zondacrypto case that placed political pressure on the right. He disclosed it just minutes before a v…
Donald Tusk cites Zondacrypto testimony, alleges blackmail and Russian influence
Donald Tusk used a heated parliamentary debate over cryptocurrency regulation to present what he described as disturbing details from the Zondacrypto investigation. The prime minister said the case ra…
Detention ordered for suspects in Zondacrypto case
A district court in Katowice has agreed to place Rafał Zaorski, Anna P. and Jaromira W. in pretrial detention for the next three months in connection with the Zondacrypto case. Prosecutors requested t…
Busan Incidents and Projects
Past coverageIn Busan, South Korea, two Indonesian sailors fell from a motel, resulting in one death during an escape attempt. Meanwhile, Busan Port is undertaking a major cleanup of submerged waste tires, and the city's AI Academy has graduated its 5th cohort of regional talent.
Samjin Eomuk to Open ‘THE WAVE Gwangalli’ Brand Pop-Up in Busan
Samjin Eomuk is bringing a new wave of fish-cake culture to Gwangalli, with a waterfront pop-up designed to be more than a conventional retail store. Samjin Foods will officially open THE WAVE Gwangal…
Six still missing three days after Busan tugboat capsizes
Three days after the tugboat TNS Catcher capsized off Busan, six crew members remain missing and rescuers have found no further survivors or personal belongings. The Busan Coast Guard searched overnig…
Actor Im Si-wan to host Busan International Film Festival closing ceremony alone
Im Si-wan will take the stage alone for the closing ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Oct. 15. The festival selected the actor as the sole host for the ceremony, which will als…
Strong Winds Hamper Night Search for Six Missing Sailors After Busan Tugboat Sinks
The search for six missing sailors from a sunken tugboat off Busan ran into strong winds and rough seas, forcing some vessels to pull back and preventing aircraft from taking part. The Busan Coast Gua…
Spain in Global Affairs
Past coverageMMA fighter Ilia Topuria is focused solely on Spain's World Cup victory. Ecuador is sending 147 citizens to Spain for temporary agricultural work and as lifeguards. Spain's fishing company Gadira distinguishes over twenty cuts of bluefin tuna using traditional methods.
Spain records its highest temperature of the year
Spain recorded its highest temperature of the year on Thursday, with 45.7 degrees Celsius measured in El Granado in Huelva province, Andalusia, the country’s meteorological service Aemet said. The rea…
Spain records its highest temperature of the year at 45.7°C
Spain has recorded its highest temperature of the year, with thermometers reaching 45.7°C in El Granado in the southwestern province of Huelva. The reading was taken on Thursday and reported by Spain’…
African swine fever costs Spain €350 million in exports to Japan and Mexico
Spain’s pork industry has lost €350 million in exports to Japan and Mexico after African swine fever disrupted shipments, according to the National Association of Meat Industries, known as Anice. Japa…
Unexpected Farewell: Marcos Llorente Retires from Spain Duty After World Cup Win
Marcos Llorente has chosen to leave Spain's national team only two months after celebrating a World Cup triumph with the side. The 31-year-old Atlético Madrid midfielder announced the unexpected decis…
Nepal Flood Recovery
Past coverageNepal continues rescue and recovery efforts after deadly flooding along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers. Teams search damaged hydropower tunnels, reconnect isolated communities, and warn residents to remain cautious despite water levels falling below alert marks, while a British national and 118 Nepalese people have been rescued.
Nepali foreman rescued from tunnel says he stayed behind to help others
When a wall of ice, rock and debris swept through Nepal's Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower project, mechanical foreman Sanjay Shah stayed behind to warn others. He was rescued nine days later, alongside f…
Two Nepal hydropower workers rescued alive from tunnel nine days after disaster
Nine days after an ice, rock and mud slide swept through Nepal’s Trishuli River valley, rescuers pulled two hydropower workers alive from a tunnel. The workers, identified by the office of Energy Mini…
Nepal teams focus search near offices and housing after body ruled out as South Korean
South Korean rescue teams in Nepal are shifting attention to the area beneath the Yellow Bridge, a crossing that links the main camp and accommodation at the Trishuli River hydropower site. The govern…
Nepal Flood Damage Estimated at $2.56 Billion
Nepal’s catastrophic floods caused at least 387.5 billion Nepalese rupees, or $2.56 billion, in losses to property, homes and infrastructure, the country’s disaster authority said. The first four mont…
North Korea's Nuclear Stance and Russia Alliance
Past coverageNorth Korea has amended its constitution to mandate a nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated. The nation's participation in Russia's Victory Day parade for the first time highlights their 'blood alliance,' forged by mutual desperation.
North Korea sends nine wrestlers to Asian Games, including world No. 1 Han Chang-song
North Korea will send nine wrestlers to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with world No. 1 Han Chang-song heading a delegation that will challenge for the top of the podium. The roster, listed on the…
North Korea Closes Teachers’ Congress Ahead of Education Day, Calls for Smaller Urban-Rural Gap
North Korea has told teachers to raise students as “strongly capable people who contribute to revolutionary practice” while making the education gap between cities and rural areas a central task. The …
U.S.-North Korea summit could come in November or December, experts say
A new meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un could take place as early as November or December, according to diplomatic experts cited in South Korea. Vincent Brooks, a former commander of U.S. F…
North Korean defector Lee Woong-pyeong never touched his 1.56 billion won reward
Lee Woong-pyeong became known in South Korea as an “anti-communist idol” after flying a MiG-19 to the country in 1983. He received 1.56 billion won from the government for handing over the aircraft an…
Volkswagen Job Cuts
Past coverageVolkswagen plans to eliminate 100,000 jobs worldwide by 2030, including 50,000 additional positions agreed with unions and management. The cuts affect about 15% of its European workforce and put four German plants at risk of closure.
German government welcomes Volkswagen restructuring deal despite 50,000 job cuts
The German government called Volkswagen’s restructuring agreement “good news,” even as the plan will cut 50,000 jobs over the coming years. The company’s supervisory board approved the plan unanimousl…
Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by 2030
Volkswagen plans to cut another 50,000 jobs by the end of the decade, bringing the total number of positions targeted in its restructuring to 100,000. The agreement was reached by company management a…
Volkswagen Board Approves Turnaround Plan With 50,000 More Job Cuts
Volkswagen has approved the most extensive restructuring in its 89-year history, with plans to eliminate another 50,000 positions worldwide. The move comes as the automaker faces U.S. import tariffs, …
Volkswagen moves to cut 50,000 jobs in sweeping restructuring plan
Volkswagen is preparing one of its largest restructuring drives, with around 50,000 jobs potentially disappearing across its operations worldwide. The group’s supervisory board unanimously approved th…
Cuba Faces US Pressure and Sanctions
Past coverageThe UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged the US to lift sanctions on Cuba, stating they cause hardship. Meanwhile, the US Defense Secretary warned Cuba against acquiring weapons targeting Guantanamo.
US Sanctions Grandson of Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro
New US sanctions targeting Fidel Ernesto Castro, the grandson of former Cuban President Raúl Castro, also hit a Cuban state company responsible for importing specialized equipment and spare parts for …
US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions
The United States has opened another front in its campaign to squeeze Cuba, sanctioning several Cuban companies and Fidel Ernesto Castro, the 31-year-old grandson of former leader Raúl Castro. The mov…
World news, Sept. 4: Netanyahu says overthrowing Iran is within reach as Cuba opens further to private business
Benjamin Netanyahu says overthrowing Iran’s regime is now “within reach.” The Israeli prime minister made the comment on Sept. 3 to Israeli military leaders, as the United States resumed attacks and I…
Cuban foreign minister accuses US of ‘cruel and ruthless aggression’ against island’s people
Cuba’s foreign minister has accused Washington of waging a “cruel and ruthless aggression” against the island’s people, after the United States announced another round of sanctions targeting Cuban fig…
Brazil Election Campaign
Past coverageBrazil's presidential election campaign begins with leading candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro launching their bids. Lula da Silva's campaign cited 'unequal conditions' for his absence from a televised debate, while Bolsonaro's son stands as a rival. Thirteen candidates, including a rapper and a veterinarian, have registered for the election.
Brazil’s Supreme Court crisis deepens as Lula demands transparent investigation
Brazil’s Supreme Court has been pulled into an unprecedented judge-against-judge confrontation, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva demanding an investigation “without shielding anyone” as the Ba…
Datafolha: ‘Dark Horse’ Effect Fades as Cury Stakes Out Brazil’s Centrist Vote
The “Dark Horse” effect that unsettled Flávio Bolsonaro in opinion polls more than three months ago is beginning to fade. A new Datafolha survey points to the contest returning toward its pre-scandal …
Sergio Ramírez challenges Brazil’s OAS vote on Nicaragua
Sergio Ramírez has reminded Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of a speech the Brazilian president gave in Managua in 1991, when Lula said political power should be determined by citizens’ votes. In an open le…
Brazil Voices ‘Deep Concern’ Over EU Suspension of Brazilian Meat Imports
Brazil has expressed “deep concern” after the European Union suspended imports of its meat and other animal products, demanding health guarantees from the South American country. The embargo took effe…
An Se-young Reaches Semifinal
Past coverageSouth Korea’s world No. 1 An Se-young defeats compatriot Kim Ga-eun 2-0 in the China Masters quarterfinals in Shenzhen. She faces Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in the semifinals, while Chinese media focus on Wang Zhiyi as a potential challenger to An’s dominance.
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…
Chinese media pin hopes on Wang Zhiyi to stop An Se-young’s dominance, but first comes an all-Korean clash with Kim Ga-eun
An Se-young and Kim Ga-eun will face each other for a place in the China Masters semifinals. Chinese media are hoping that Wang Zhiyi, their country’s leading player, can survive to the final and meet…
Mexico City Transport Disrupted by Rain
Past coverageHeavy rainfall has caused severe flooding and disruptions across Mexico City, impacting public transport systems including the Metro and Light Rail. Several stations experienced leaks, and a psychiatric hospital was affected by the intense weather.
Salmonella outbreak affects Mexico City General Hospital
Forty-one resident and specialist doctors remained hospitalized in stable condition after a gastroenteritis outbreak at Mexico City’s General Hospital, where laboratory tests confirmed Salmonella in t…
Clara Brugada installs Mexico City Care System board and names Lidia Rodríguez technical secretary
Mexico City has installed the board that will coordinate and evaluate implementation of its Care System, with Mayor Clara Brugada naming Lidia Rodríguez Chávez as the body’s technical secretary. The i…
CIESAS doctoral student Jenny Kalindy Bolívar reported missing in Mexico City
The Center for Research and Higher Studies in Social Anthropology is demanding an immediate search for Jenny Kalindy Bolívar Guayacundo, an Ecuadorian student in its doctoral program in history. Bolív…
Rental Scooters Leave Mexico City Streets After 117,000 Trips
Rental electric scooters have left Mexico City’s streets again, after a pilot program recorded around 117,000 trips in 60 days. The mobility authority, SEMOVI, confirmed that Lime, JET and Whoosh coul…
