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Cerro Porteño Rebound
Past coverageParaguay’s Cerro Porteño beats Recoleta 3-1 in the eighth round of the Clausura tournament, with Pablo Vegetti scoring twice and Iván Ramírez adding another goal. The club also faces sanctions against 22 supporters over violence during an earlier Paraguayan superclásico.
Cerro Porteño Return to Winning Ways in Gustavo Costas’ Second Game in Charge
Cerro Porteño needed only one half to settle its match against Recoleta. The club scored three times before halftime and won 3-1 in the eighth round of Paraguay’s Clausura tournament, giving Gustavo C…
Cerro Porteño Overwhelms Recoleta with Three First-Half Goals
Cerro Porteño turned a difficult-looking fixture into a comfortable 3-1 victory over Recoleta FC in Itauguá, scoring all three of its goals before halftime. The result came in the eighth round of the …
22 Cerro Porteño fans sanctioned over unrest at Paraguayan superclásico
Twenty-two Cerro Porteño supporters have been barred from sporting events for between five and 10 years after violence disrupted Paraguay’s superclásico against Olimpia on April 19. The Interior Minis…
Recoleta FC and Cerro Porteño seek a turnaround in Clausura clash
Recoleta FC and Cerro Porteño close out the eighth round of Paraguay's 2026 Clausura tournament in a match neither side can afford to approach casually. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. at Luis Salinas St…
Kaduna Governor Frees Inmates
Past coverageKaduna State Governor Uba Sani released 97 inmates from the Kaduna Correctional Centre as part of Democracy Day celebrations. The governor also offered training and cash grants to some of the freed individuals. Separately, President Bola Tinubu announced the renaming of the Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna.
‘He Did Terrible Things in Kaduna’: Musa Accuses El-Rufai of Dividing the State
Defence Minister Christopher Musa accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of deepening divisions in Kaduna during his time in office. Musa made the allegation on Thursday in an interview w…
Kaduna’s internally generated revenue rises by N27bn under Uba Sani
Kaduna State’s internally generated revenue has climbed to N85 billion, up from N58 billion before 2023, according to Jerry Adams, the outgoing chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service. A…
Police intercept $33,200 fake notes, arms, stolen vehicles in Kaduna
Kaduna police said they recovered suspected counterfeit currency, firearms and stolen vehicles in separate operations across the state, including 332 fake 100-dollar notes with a face value of $33,200…
Tax reforms will end multiple taxation, Kaduna governor and JRB secretary say
Kaduna’s governor and the executive secretary of Nigeria’s Joint Tax Board said tax reforms would bring an end to multiple taxation. The JRB executive secretary gave an overview of progress in impleme…
Kaohsiung Power Outage
Past coverageA high-voltage cable fault caused a power outage for over 4,000 households in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In other Kaohsiung news, the city is hosting an international street dance competition and promoting its 'Smart Kaohsiung AI Lighthouse Project' at a smart city forum.
Kaohsiung’s ‘Wild Mushroom Island’ Reborn for a Third Time After Two Weeks of Rain
A central median on Fengnan Road in Kaohsiung’s Fengshan District has become an unexpected “urban mushroom island” after two weeks of heavy rain. Large white mushrooms suddenly appeared across the gre…
Lai says a bigger microphone awaits Kaohsiung mayor Chen after he leaves office
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai may be leaving city hall at the end of the year, but President Lai Ching-te says his public role is not about to grow quieter. In a recommendation for Chen’s new book, Lai…
Kaohsiung man wanted on 10 warrants arrested after posing as his brother
A 36-year-old man in Kaohsiung who was wanted on 10 warrants allegedly tried to avoid arrest by giving police his brother’s identity number during a traffic stop. Officers stopped his car after seeing…
Kaohsiung council race may be uncontested in one district, but one vote will not guarantee victory
Kaohsiung’s sixth council district may see the city’s first uncontested council election, with four incumbent candidates registered for four seats and no challengers reported by the latest count. The …
France and International Relations
Past coverageUS President Trump plans to attend the G7 summit in France, focusing on AI, trade, and crime. France braces for a dramatic temperature spike. Algeria and France seal a judicial pact against 'ill-gotten gains.' France selects architects for the Louvre Museum's overhaul, and the Cannes Film Festival is underway.
Lithuanian woman wanted by Cyprus police disappears in France before extradition
Rasa Žilevičė, a 53-year-old Lithuanian real estate agent wanted by Cypriot police, disappeared in France before she could be extradited to Cyprus. She was expected to arrive at an airport where Cypri…
Vietnam’s Globe-Trotting Leader Plans Visits to Russia, France, US and Canada
To Lam is preparing for an unusually intensive month of diplomacy. Vietnam’s president and Communist Party general secretary plans to visit Russia, France, the United States and Canada, according to s…
President Lee to make state visit to France from Sept. 6 to 9 at Macron’s invitation
President Lee Jae Myung will travel to France for a state visit from Sept. 6 to 9 at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. The visit follows Macron’s invitation during his trip to South Korea i…
Bordeaux Relegated to France’s Sixth Tier
Bordeaux, one of France’s most storied football clubs, has been relegated to the country’s sixth division after the French Football Federation refused to reopen its case. The federation’s special exec…
Nigeria Hosts CAF Events
Past coverageNigeria has secured the bid to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards and the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly, with President Bola Tinubu approving the hosting rights. This development highlights Nigeria's growing role in African football governance. Additionally, President Tinubu has appointed a new Special Adviser on Homeland Security.
Coup plot was genuine and suspects are on trial, Nigeria’s defence minister says
Nigeria’s Defence Minister Christopher Musa says the alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration was real, and that those accused of planning it have now been taken to court. “The…
Uber Exit Shows Tinubu Has Turned Nigeria into a Graveyard of Businesses, ADC Says
The African Democratic Congress says Nigeria has become a “graveyard of businesses” after ride-hailing company Uber left the country and several multinational firms shut down or scaled back their oper…
Nigeria and IEA sign pact on energy policy and security
Nigeria has entered the International Energy Agency’s circle of partner countries, in a move Vice President Kashim Shettima described as a milestone for the country’s energy ambitions. Nigeria and the…
Nigeria-IEA pact validates Tinubu’s policy choices, Shettima says
Nigeria and the International Energy Agency have signed an agreement to establish a Joint Work Programme focused on energy data. The programme is intended to improve the information available for ener…
Stockholm Summer Streets
Past coverageStockholm's summer pedestrian streets divide residents, with supporters praising car-free zones for increasing public space. Others, however, dislike the changes, finding the summer streets lack appeal.
Technical fault halts Stockholm metro’s Green Line
A technical fault has stopped traffic on Stockholm’s Green Line between Gullmarsplan and T-Centralen, according to SL’s website. There is currently no estimate for when the problem will be resolved.
Sweden Democrats in Stockholm propose rent freeze
The Sweden Democrats in Stockholm are promising to freeze rents in the city’s publicly owned housing. Whether the measure could be implemented remains disputed. Gabriel Kroon, the party’s group leader…
What Stockholm’s parties are promising in the election
Voters who have not yet decided how to vote in Stockholm’s municipal election can consult an overview of the city parties’ main issues and promises. Dagens Nyheter compiled the positions as part of it…
Stockholm Moderates Set No Red Lines for Power Shift as Sweden Democrats Demand Local Tidö Agreement
Stockholm’s Moderates are leaving the door open to outside support if the red-green governing coalition loses its majority in the election. The party has not drawn red lines around which parties it co…
Nicaragua Ends Elections
Past coverageNicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has declared that the country will not hold any further elections, effectively ending the possibility of democratic alternation. This move aims to prevent the opposition from gaining power, drawing strong criticism from Costa Rica and opposition movements.
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…
Nicaragua rejects Guatemala’s criticism of constitutional reforms
Nicaragua has rejected Guatemala’s criticism of constitutional reforms that could further consolidate the power of co-presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo. The Nicaraguan National Assembly app…
Nicaragua puts water transport under Army control
Nicaragua's National Assembly has transferred control of aquatic transport to the country's military by placing the General Directorate of Aquatic Transport under the Nicaraguan Army. The assembly app…
Nicaragua responds to Peru: “A people’s sovereignty is not up for debate”
Nicaragua answered Peru’s criticism with a blunt declaration: “A people’s sovereignty is not up for debate.” Managua issued the response after Peru urged the international community to activate mechan…
Indonesia Boarding School Illness
Past coverageHundreds of students at Indonesia’s Manbaul Hikam Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo receive medical treatment after suspected food poisoning linked to a free meal. Authorities report no deaths, while officials give varying figures for the number of affected students.
Suspected MBG food poisoning affects 160 students in Tana Toraja, with 81 still hospitalized
The suspected food poisoning incident in Tana Toraja has affected 160 students, with 81 still receiving treatment at three hospitals, according to local authorities. The students attend SMP Negeri 1 a…
Sidoarjo Food Poisoning Cases Linked to Free Meal Program Rise to 746
The number of people treated after suspected mass food poisoning at Manbaul Hikam Islamic boarding school and several schools in Sidoarjo has risen to 746, according to the local health department. Si…
Suspected MBG Poisoning Cases Reported Across Four Indonesian Provinces in Three Days
Thousands of students, Islamic boarding-school pupils, teachers and other beneficiaries reported symptoms after eating meals provided through Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals program, known as MBG, d…
More than 1,700 fall ill after Indonesia’s free school meals
More than 1,700 people have fallen ill across Indonesia in the past week after eating free school meals, adding to mounting concern over President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship program. At least 725 pup…
Gloria Steinem Dies
Past coverageGloria Steinem, the US feminist activist, journalist and author, dies at 92, according to her foundation and official social media account. US and European outlets highlight her role in the women’s liberation movement and her co-founding of Ms. Magazine.
Tributes pour in after Gloria Steinem’s death: ‘She changed the lives of millions of women’
“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” That line captures the sharp-edged style of Gloria Steinem, the feminist activist and writer whose death has prompted tributes across the…
Feminist movement icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, one of the most recognizable faces of the feminist movement, died peacefully at her home in New York City at age 92, her foundation said. The statement did not give a cause of death. T…
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92, drawing tributes from Clinton to Winfrey
Gloria Steinem, the feminist icon, activist and journalist, has died at 92, prompting tributes from some of the best-known women in public life. Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris were a…
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the feminist leader who helped change women’s access to credit in the United States, has died at 92. Before 1974, single women often needed a man to co-sign for loans. Married women co…
NECO Exam Leak Claims
Past coverageNigeria’s Education Minister Tunji Alausa says National Examinations Council questions were allegedly sold for as little as 3,000 naira before tests. Nigerian authorities are questioning claims of widespread examination malpractice.
Education minister questions claims that NECO exam papers sold for N3,000 before tests
Nigeria's Education Minister, Tunji Alausa, has raised questions over claims that National Examinations Council examination papers were sold before candidates sat for them. Alausa said the papers were…
NECO exam questions were sold for N3,000 before tests, minister says
Nigeria’s education minister says examination malpractice became so entrenched that candidates could allegedly buy National Examinations Council questions for N3,000 before sitting the tests. Tunji Al…
Exam malpractice: NECO questions were sold for N3,000, says Alausa
Nigeria’s Education Minister Tunji Alausa says examination questions were once sold for as little as 3,000 naira before candidates sat the papers, a revelation he described as evidence of a “mind-bogg…
NECO question papers were sold for ₦3,000 before exams — Minister
Question papers for Nigeria’s National Examinations Council examinations were allegedly sold for 3,000 naira before candidates sat the tests, Education Minister Tunji Alausa said. Alausa described the…
Nigeria Denies Niger Coup Role
Past coverageNigeria rejects claims that it or ECOWAS supported a failed coup attempt in Niger, calling the reports false. Nigerian officials also say the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger weakened ECOWAS integration mechanisms.
Nigeria Denies Backing Failed Niger Coup
Nigeria’s federal government has denied social-media claims that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States backed a recent failed coup attempt in Niger. Minister of State for Foreign A…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Exit Weakens ECOWAS Integration, Tinubu Aide Says
The departure of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS has blunted the West African bloc’s integration framework and created a major regional crisis, according to Nigerian presidential aide Sunday …
Nigeria Debunks Alleged Support for Niger Coup, Reaffirms Commitment to Democracy
Nigeria has rejected claims that it or the Economic Community of West African States backed a recent failed coup attempt in Niger, describing the reports circulating on social media as false and misch…
Nigeria denies supporting military coups anywhere in Africa
Nigeria has rejected claims circulating online that it supported a failed coup attempt in Niger or that ECOWAS backed the action. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sola Enikanolaye said the allega…
Venezuela Earthquake Emergency
Past coverageVenezuela declares a state of emergency following two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude. The tremors caused significant damage, leading to the closure of Maiquetía Airport and prompting evacuations.
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 …
Venezuela Says Sanctions Relief Is ‘Not Enough’ and Demands Full End to Measures
Venezuela’s government says limited sanctions relief from the United States is not enough. Hydrocarbons Minister Paula Henao called for a complete end to the measures as Caracas and Washington move to…
Proud of their oil, Venezuelans see a major U.S. stake in their reserves as surrender
For Venezuelans, oil is not simply a commodity. It is tied to national identity, economic opportunity and the belief that the country’s vast reserves belong to its people. That belief suffered a bruis…
Venezuela needs far more than money, opposition leader Machado says after US deal
“Venezuela needs much more than money,” María Corina Machado said after the United States and Venezuela’s interim government reached an unprecedented oil agreement. In a video recorded in exile and po…
Mexico City Developments and Incidents
Past coverageMexico City is implementing stricter laws, with Congress approving up to nine years in prison for digital fraud and advancing a Care System Law. A construction wall collapse injured at least three, and a major electronic music concert is planned. A construction site was also temporarily closed for environmental inspection.
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…
Mexico City’s Historic Center launches chile en nogada festival with 60 participating businesses
Mexico City’s Historic Center has opened its fifth festival dedicated to chile en nogada, bringing together 60 establishments with different versions of the traditional dish. The participating busines…
Ukraine Seeks $20 Billion Aid
Past coverageUkraine is requesting an additional $20 billion in financial aid from its allies to strengthen its military capabilities and boost strikes against Russian territory. This plea comes amid discussions about aid and its impact on Ukraine's image and the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Ukraine Seeks to Close Russian Airspace, and the Strategy Is Already Paying Off
Ukraine wants to turn Russia’s temporary airport closures into a permanent paralysis of civilian air travel across the country’s European regions. Ukrainian officials say the plan is to increase drone…
Trump Says Europe Should Repay the United States for Military Aid Sent to Ukraine
Donald Trump says he will ask European countries to reimburse the United States for military aid and ammunition previously sent to Ukraine during its war with Russia. In a social media post, Trump cri…
Putin Says a Deal to End the War in Ukraine May Be Possible
Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that a deal to end the war in Ukraine may be possible, while saying the two countries fighting it must ultimately solve the problem themselves. Speaking at an economic …
Korea United Pharmaceutical renews Ukraine GMP certification, steps up Eastern Europe push
Korea United Pharmaceutical’s Sejong Plant 1 has cleared a strict Ukrainian on-site inspection and renewed its Good Manufacturing Practice certification, giving the company a stronger platform in East…
Cerro Porteño Football Loss
Past coverageCerro Porteño stumbled in their opening match of the Paraguayan league's Clausura Tournament, losing 1-2 to Sportivo Trinidense. Despite Iván Ramírez Segovia scoring on his debut, the team could not secure a victory. Trinidense coach praised his team's character after the comeback win.
Cerro Porteño Return to Winning Ways in Gustavo Costas’ Second Game in Charge
Cerro Porteño needed only one half to settle its match against Recoleta. The club scored three times before halftime and won 3-1 in the eighth round of Paraguay’s Clausura tournament, giving Gustavo C…
Cerro Porteño Overwhelms Recoleta with Three First-Half Goals
Cerro Porteño turned a difficult-looking fixture into a comfortable 3-1 victory over Recoleta FC in Itauguá, scoring all three of its goals before halftime. The result came in the eighth round of the …
22 Cerro Porteño fans sanctioned over unrest at Paraguayan superclásico
Twenty-two Cerro Porteño supporters have been barred from sporting events for between five and 10 years after violence disrupted Paraguay’s superclásico against Olimpia on April 19. The Interior Minis…
Recoleta FC and Cerro Porteño seek a turnaround in Clausura clash
Recoleta FC and Cerro Porteño close out the eighth round of Paraguay's 2026 Clausura tournament in a match neither side can afford to approach casually. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. at Luis Salinas St…
Gangnam Crime and Market Woes
Past coverageSeoul police arrested a drunk driver in Gangnam who fell asleep at the wheel and another man for driving under the influence of marijuana. Meanwhile, Gangnam's luxury property market faces declining prices and fewer buyers amid tax reforms and loan concerns.
Seoul approves reconstruction plan for Gaepo Woosung 7 with up to 39 floors and 1,134 homes
An apartment complex in Seoul’s Gangnam district is set to be rebuilt as a 39-story residential development with 1,134 homes. The plan for Gaepo Woosung 7 in Irwon-dong received conditional approval f…
Seoul’s Gangnam District May Turn 100,000-Square-Meter School Site Into Housing
A large school site in Seoul’s Gangnam district could become a candidate for urban housing supply if 수도전기공업고등학교 moves. The school, located in Gaepo-dong, is pursuing relocation. Its current site cover…
Teenager Arrested Near Gangnam Police Station With Suspected Meth
A teenage girl has been arrested near Seoul’s Gangnam Police Station after police allegedly found methamphetamine in her belongings. Gangnam police said they urgently arrested the girl, identified onl…
Musinsa Kicks to Open Its Fifth Store at Seoul’s Parnas Mall in December, Marking First Gangnam Location
Musinsa Kicks is heading to Gangnam for the first time. The sneaker-focused select shop will open its fifth location at Parnas Mall in Samseong-dong, Seoul, in early December. The store will occupy th…
Seoul Fashion Week Opens
Past coverageSeoul Fashion Week presents collections from 31 brands at Dongdaemun Design Plaza and other venues across South Korea. Baeon Mano, Clara, Zenith members Hyunwoo and Hyeongseok, and singer Na Tae-joo attend the event.
[Photo] Henny shines at Seoul Fashion Week
Singer Henny posed for photographers at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul on Sept. 4, 2026. The event showcases collections from 31 brands. It runs from Sept. 1 to 6 …
Choi Yoon-young Poses at Seoul Fashion Week
Influencer Choi Yoon-young posed as she arrived at Seoul Fashion Week’s 2027 S/S event at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul. The fashion week runs from September 1 to 6 at DDP and other venues across t…
[Photo] Angelina Danilova Makes a Heart Sign at Seoul Fashion Week
Angelina Danilova greeted cameras with a heart made by hand as she arrived at the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week. The event opened on Sept. 1 and runs through Sept. 6 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza and other…
Genderless Icon XLOV Takes Over Seoul Fashion Week, From Runway to Celebration Stage
XLOV brought its distinctive star power to Seoul Fashion Week, extending the group’s presence beyond music and into the fashion world. Members Wumuti, Rui, Hyun and Haru attended the ULKIN collection …
Panathinaikos Football Club
Past coveragePanathinaikos is actively strengthening its squad, nearing deals for players Triantafyllos Tsapras and Inaki Pena, who are expected to join the team's training camp. The club has also appointed Jacob Neestrup as their new head coach, with player Etienne Camara expressing ambition to lead the team to success.
Against Teams That Park the Bus, Panathinaikos Needs a Key
Panathinaikos got the result against Niki Volos, but the victory did little to hide a troubling performance. The bigger concern was not simply the form of individual players, but the mindset several o…
Greek Cup: League Phase standings after Panathinaikos win
The first round of the Greek Cup’s League Phase ended with four teams opening their campaigns with victories. Panathinaikos beat Niki Volos 1-0, while Olympiacos won 4-0 away to AEL and took first pla…
Panathinaikos 1-0 Niki Volou: Taborda provides the answer again
Panathinaikos needed a single goal from Taborda to overcome Niki Volou, winning 1-0 at the OAKA in the opening round of the Greek Cup League Phase. The home side held possession and controlled the mat…
Ellas Syrou officially sign Panathinaikos player Santino Antino’s brother
Ellas Syrou have officially added Thiago Antino to their squad, bringing in the brother of Panathinaikos player Santino Antino. The 22-year-old Argentine operates on the right side of defense and stan…
AfD Faces Internal and External Pressure
Past coverageThuringian AfD leader Björn Höcke is increasing his influence within the federal party ahead of a leadership vote. Meanwhile, Saxony-Anhalt's Minister-President ruled out coalition with the AfD, while the CDU leader warned against political isolation amid the party's rise.
AfD in Saxony-Anhalt: The Party’s Policies Harm Its Own Voters
The Alternative for Germany could make a historic breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt by forming a state government and supplying the minister-president after the September 6 election. But an analysis by DI…
How One of the AfD’s Most Radical Branches Is Preparing to Take Power
Ulrich Siegmund arrives with a broad smile, compliments for supporters and long queues for photographs. Yet Der Spiegel has called the AfD’s lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt “Germany’s most dangerous m…
Woidke Confident AfD Will Fall Short of Absolute Majority in Saxony-Anhalt Vote
Dietmar Woidke is confident that the AfD will not win an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt's state election on Sunday. The Brandenburg premier and SPD state chairman said voters would show that they …
Saxony-Anhalt BSW Candidate Signals Willingness to Cooperate With AfD
Claudia Wittig, the BSW’s lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, says a party that could win 40 percent of the vote should not simply be excluded from cooperation. Her comments came days before the state el…
Lithuania's Data Breach and Studies
Past coverageLithuanian authorities are investigating a major cyberattack on state data registries, with the head of the Center of Registers reportedly resigning amid the breach. Meanwhile, Lithuania is launching a new four-year study to better understand its population and inform government decisions.
Ignitis Group Starts Audit and Plans to Strengthen Lithuania’s Power Grid
Ignitis Group is launching an internal audit after an August storm caused widespread failures in Lithuania’s electricity network. The company will assess how ESO handled the response and is urging the…
Budrys Seeks Longer U.S. Military Presence in Lithuania
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys is heading to the United States to discuss the continued presence of American troops in Lithuania. Budrys will meet U.S. representatives and argue that Ame…
Lithuania Plans to Establish European Space Education Office
Lithuania plans to establish a European Space Education Resource Office this year. The office will encourage students to take an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by using s…
Lithuania’s YouTube Review: Pikul and Dirkstys Stir Up the Scene
Skirmantas Malinauskas took over the top spot in Lithuania’s August YouTube rankings from July leader Aurimas Valujavičius. His three videos collected 588,000 views, including 231,000 for an interview…
Croatia's Football and Labor
Past coverageCroatia's national football team may feature an entire starting XI from the diaspora for the 2026 World Cup, with young talent Luka Vušković nominated for the Golden Boy award. Concurrently, Croatian vocational schools are filling up, though a labor shortage persists.
Croatia reports 10 West Nile virus infections, with six people hospitalized
Croatia has recorded 10 West Nile virus infections this year, and six people developed more severe symptoms that required hospital treatment. Four infected people had no symptoms, while no deaths have…
Orange weather alert issued as temperatures reach 35°C in parts of Croatia
Croatia is under an orange heat warning as temperatures in the far south are forecast to climb as high as 35°C. The warning is the second-highest of the country’s three alert levels and reflects the h…
Croatian sport has talent, but lacks the money and experts to keep it
Croatia does not lack sports halls and playing fields as much as it lacks people qualified to work with children, and money to keep promising athletes in domestic clubs. That is the warning from Miliv…
Croatian ban defended a Hungarian town and saved Europe with his sacrifice
Nikola Zrinski made one promise before the Battle of Szigetvár: he would never abandon his soldiers, and he would either win with them or die with them. Four hundred and sixty years later, that oath r…
Turkey Worker Death
Past coverageA 19-year-old worker died after being buried by soil during sewage construction in Kastamonu, Turkey. Separately, Turkish authorities arrested 22 celebrities in a major anti-drug operation. Meanwhile, 75% of Turkish e-commerce businesses actively use AI, according to the Ministry of Trade.
New phase in Turkey’s “solution process”: Öcalan will receive no official status
A new stage is taking shape in the process the government calls “Terror-Free Turkey,” with four subcommissions expected to have their members and working rules finalized by the end of the month. Accor…
Meteorological service forecasts showers and thunderstorms across much of Turkey on Sept. 4, 2026
The Meteorological General Directorate has released its forecast for Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, with showers and thunderstorms expected across many parts of Turkey. The strongest winds are forecast in the…
Who won the immunity challenge on MasterChef Turkey?
Excitement built on MasterChef Turkey as the Blue and Red teams faced the week’s third immunity challenge on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The contestants competed to prepare the most successful dishes…
Turkey’s Sultanesses of the Net reach European Championship semifinals after beating Germany
Turkey’s women’s national volleyball team reached the semifinals of the CEV Trendyol 2026 Women’s European Championship after defeating Germany 3-1 in the quarterfinals. The match took place at Sinan …
Red Palm Weevil Threat
Past coverageMontevideo is struggling with a red palm weevil infestation, having removed about 1,500 palm trees since 2022. The effectiveness of current pest control methods, like the 'piqueta,' is under discussion as the city seeks solutions.
LATAM to Launch Asunción-Montevideo Route and Add Flights to Other Destinations
LATAM Paraguay is marking 30 years of operations with a new direct connection to Uruguay and more flights to Brazil and Peru. The airline plans to begin flying between Asunción and Montevideo in the f…
Uruguay Weather Forecast for Friday, Sept. 4, 2026: Conditions Expected to Stabilize
Uruguay is expected to have more stable weather on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, according to the Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology, known as Inumet. Temperatures across the country will range from 5°C to 2…
LATAM to expand Paraguay operations with new Asunción-Montevideo route
LATAM is adding a direct link between Paraguay and Uruguay as it expands its presence in the country. The new Asunción-Montevideo route will operate five times a week from the first quarter of next ye…
Pope Leo XIV’s Uruguay visit draws strong public interest, Cifra poll finds
Eight in 10 Uruguayans have already heard that Pope Leo XIV will visit the country in November, according to a Cifra poll released by organizers of the trip. Nearly six in 10 respondents said they con…
Argentina Falklands Measures
Past coverageArgentina plans diplomatic, economic and legal measures against companies involved in unauthorized oil exploration around the Falkland Islands. President Javier Milei says Argentina’s sovereignty claim rests on history and law, while the United Kingdom is not presented as endorsing Buenos Aires’ position.
London responds to Milei: “The Falkland Islands are British”
Britain has answered Javier Milei’s renewed focus on the disputed islands with an unequivocal message: “The Falkland Islands are British.” Defence Minister Wes Streeting issued the statement on X afte…
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…
Government Publishes Decrees on the Falklands Announced by Javier Milei
Argentina’s government has published the decrees Javier Milei announced in his national broadcast on sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. Decrees 867 and 868 restructure budget allocations and estab…
“The Falkland Islands are Argentine by history and law”: Javier Milei hardens Buenos Aires’ claim
Javier Milei is using what he called “favorable winds” to intensify Argentina’s historic claim to the Falkland Islands, announcing tougher penalties for unauthorized oil activity around the disputed S…