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Japan's Economy and Society
Past coverageJapan's Nintendo Switch sales hit a record high due to an upcoming price hike, impacting Taiwanese players. A flyweight fighter will compete in Japan's RIZIN FF martial arts organization. Japan will ban the possession and sale of the cannabis-derived compound CBN from June 1, and an NPO was established to support elderly renters.
Japanese Researcher Wins Ig Nobel for Studying How to Blow Your Nose Properly
A 1977 medical paper on the best way to blow one’s nose has earned a Japanese researcher an Ig Nobel Prize. Tokiji Unno, a professor at Asahikawa Medical University who died in 2022, studied a questio…
Japan’s consumer spending falls by unexpectedly sharp 3.6%
Japanese consumers sharply reduced their spending in July, sending household expenditure down 3.6% from the same month a year earlier. The decline marked the steepest drop in two and a half years and …
Woman accused of defrauding friend’s family of more than VND836 million in fake Japan legal-help scheme
Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam allegedly saw an opportunity to exploit a family’s fear after a Vietnamese acquaintance was arrested by police in Japan. The 38-year-old Hải Phòng resident is accused of promising…
Japanese professor wins Ig Nobel for safer, more effective way to blow your nose
A late Japanese professor has won an Ig Nobel Prize for turning one of the most ordinary acts of daily life into a precise scientific question: how to blow your nose without hurting yourself. Tokiji U…
Algeria's Global Engagements
Past coverageAlgerian startups are making their debut at London Tech Week, showcasing technological advancements. The national football team will play its final World Cup preparation match against Bolivia behind closed doors. Algeria is also nearing completion of key hydraulic projects to boost water security and has signed a pact to promote the scientific study of Amazigh manuscripts.
Algeria strengthens cooperation with Niger through agreements, training and expertise transfer
Algeria and Niger have moved from promises to signed agreements on public works and basic infrastructure. Algerian Public Works and Basic Infrastructure Minister Abdelkader Djellaoui received a senior…
Water connections, sewerage applications and professional certificates now available online in Algeria
Three new services have joined Algeria’s national government digital services platform, bringing water-related administrative procedures online for citizens and companies. The first two services cover…
Has the Algerian FA Abandoned Its Search for a Foreign Coach?
The name emerging from Algeria’s long search for a new coach did not come from Europe. Brahim Hemdani is expected to take charge of the national team, with Anthar Yahia by his side, as the saga over t…
Suspected Imports in Algeria: AI Finds “Identical” Documents Across More Than 1,000 Operators
An artificial-intelligence system used by Algeria’s Commerce Ministry has flagged identical documents across the files of 1,013 economic operators applying to import raw materials and equipment. The m…
Panathinaikos Preseason
Past coveragePanathinaikos has generated high expectations among fans under coach Jacob Neestrup, even before official matches began. The team recently secured a 3-0 victory in a friendly against Grasshoppers, with Yagoubis scoring the opening goal.
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…
Kim Seung-won Hearing
Past coverageSouth Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung nominates former lawmaker Kim Seung-won as justice minister, and the National Assembly schedules his confirmation hearing for Sept. 15. Kim reports 685.09 million won in family assets and previously received a 700,000-won fine for drunk driving.
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…
Confirmation hearing for justice minister nominee Kim Seung-won set for Sept. 15
The National Assembly will hold a confirmation hearing for Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won on Sept. 15, according to an official from the Legislation and Judiciary Committee. The committee plan…
Kim Seung-won fined 700,000 won for drunk driving after leaving bench, then called for tougher discipline as lawmaker
Kim Seung-won, a nominee for South Korea’s justice minister, was fined 700,000 won for drunk driving in 2008, five months after he resigned as a judge and opened a law practice. Documents provided by …
Icelandic Social Issues
Past coverageAn Icelandic nurse criticized hospital conditions after contracting tuberculosis at work. A report also highlights significant disparities in graduation rates linked to primary schools across the nation.
Iceland’s NATO exercise goes better than expected
Norður-Víkingur, NATO’s defense exercise in Iceland, ended better than expected, according to Marvin Ingólfsson, deputy director of the Icelandic Coast Guard’s defense division. The Coast Guard handle…
Irish media report death of 18-year-old killed in Iceland crash
Irish media have turned their attention to the death of Hannah Jane Large, an 18-year-old from Greystown who was one of three young people killed in a serious crash on Iceland's Krýsuvíkurvegur road e…
Young Iceland international heads to New York
Berglind Katla Hlynsdóttir is heading to New York, where the 16-year-old Iceland international will play for Long Island Lutheran High School. Her club, Stjarnan, confirmed the move. Hlynsdóttir made …
Iceland plans nine changes to kilometer charge
Iceland’s Finance and Economic Affairs Ministry is preparing nine changes to the country’s kilometer-charge law after early experience with its implementation exposed a need for adjustments. One propo…
Premier League Spending Record
Past coveragePremier League clubs spend about £3.46 billion during the summer transfer window, surpassing the previous English record of £3.14 billion. Swedish and Saudi coverage emphasizes the scale of the increase, while Nigerian coverage explains how clubs complete deals after the deadline.
Premier League: Former top referee Mike Dean says he played games during matches
Mike Dean says he once spent 15 minutes refereeing a Premier League match without leaving the center circle. He also claims that, before the introduction of VAR, he and other referees sometimes tested…
Liverpool Tipped to Earn First Premier League Win Against Newcomers Ipswich
Liverpool has yet to win this Premier League season, but a newly promoted opponent could offer the chance to change that. The team travels to Ipswich Town for the third-round match after drawing its f…
Azeez Focuses on Premier League Stability After Brighton Move
Femi Azeez has arrived at Brighton with a dream fulfilled, but he is refusing to burden himself with grand targets just yet. The Nigeria international says his immediate task is simply to adjust to a …
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says officials challenged themselves to go without blowing the whistle
Mike Dean spent more than two decades as one of the Premier League’s most recognizable referees. Four years after retiring, he has drawn attention again with an unusual account of how he and his offic…
Munich Crime, Rail And Football
Past coverageTwo Bulgarian suspects face an investigating judge after an arson attack near defense and security companies in Munich. Germany’s rail works will cause cancellations between Munich and Füssen, while TSV 1860 Munich faces pressure after its cup exit.
Munich arson suspects to appear before investigating judge
Two people suspected of taking part in an arson attack on a construction site near Munich defense companies are expected to appear before an investigating judge. Bavaria’s State Criminal Police Office…
Rail Works Bring Train Cancellations Between Munich and Füssen
Passengers traveling between Munich and Füssen will face timetable changes, train cancellations and possible delays during four weeks of Deutsche Bahn maintenance work. The changes on the Munich-Buchl…
Munich arson attack: What we know and what remains unclear
Several incendiary devices were thrown from a car at a construction site in Munich shortly before midnight, according to a witness cited by police. One device started a fire, which police extinguished…
1860 Munich under pressure after cup exit at Vilzing
TSV 1860 Munich has no time to dwell on its cup defeat. Three days after losing to regional league leaders TSV Buchbach in the state cup round of 16, the team faces another demanding test away to thir…
Seoul Transportation and Culture
Past coverageSeoul plans to build six new urban railway lines to enhance northern and southern transportation. The city will also host public viewing events for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, urging residents to use public transit. Exhibitions by realism artists are dominating Seoul's summer art scene.
“People have already laid out mats”: Fireworks fans camp under Seoul bridge a day early
Fireworks fans in Seoul have already claimed viewing spots under Dongho Bridge, laying out mats and preparing to spend the night before the Seoul World Fireworks Festival. Photos and eyewitness accoun…
Seoul Denies Decision on Hormuz Troop Deployment After Local Reports
South Korea pushed back against reports that its military had begun concrete preparations for a mission in the Strait of Hormuz, saying no deployment decision has been made. The Defense Ministry rejec…
Subway crew member saves unconscious passenger with rapid CPR on Seoul train
A passenger who collapsed on a Seoul Subway Line 2 train regained consciousness after a crew member performed CPR for about one minute. The passenger collapsed at around 6:42 a.m. on the train as it a…
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…
Jakarta Events and Issues
Past coverageJakarta hosted a Muharram Festival to commemorate the Islamic New Year. Meanwhile, students protested fuel price hikes and criticized a government meal program. Ministers reviewed housing aid, and the National Committee for Sharia Economics and Finance presented prospects for Indonesian Sharia Finance.
Two Domestic Workers Report Alleged Confinement in Jakarta Employer’s Home, Ask to Be Sent Home
Two domestic workers reported that they had been confined inside their employer’s home in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, but police later said the incident was a misunderstanding. The women, identified b…
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…
Indonesia’s home affairs minister praises CNN Indonesia as partner for regional local-government awards
Indonesia’s Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian praised CNN Indonesia for its role in organizing the 2026 Outstanding Local Governments Appreciation Awards for the Kalimantan region. The eve…
Febrie Adriansyah faces 50 questions from Indonesian prosecutors
Febrie Adriansyah answered about 50 questions during questioning by Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office as a suspect in an alleged money-laundering case linked to corruption. His lawyer, Febri Dians…
EU Opens Ukraine Accession Talks
Past coverageThe European Union officially begins accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday. This decision follows the resolution of Hungary's blockade, marking a significant step toward potential membership for both nations.
Ukraine Disrupts Airports Near Moscow as Brazil Threatens EU Retaliation
Brazil has warned the European Union that it could take reciprocal measures after Brussels suspended imports of Brazilian poultry and beef on sanitary grounds. The EU also suspended imports of Brazili…
Russia Recruits Soldiers for the Ukraine War Even in the EU
Russia is recruiting soldiers for its war in Ukraine through social media and gaming platforms, offering well-paid work that can lead applicants to the battlefield. The campaign comes as Russia faces …
Magyar: Ukraine is not ready to join the European Union
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Ukraine is not ready to join the European Union through any fast-track procedure, signaling that Budapest’s position remains unchanged. Responding to journal…
Hungarian prime minister says Ukraine is not yet ready to join the EU
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar says Ukraine is not ready to join the European Union while it remains in a war and has not fulfilled a promise to restore rights for ethnic Hungarians in Transcar…
Lithuania-Belarus Border
Past coverageLithuanian border guards have reported no illegal migrants crossing from Belarus for seven consecutive days. Meanwhile, Lithuania's Foreign Ministry proposes new sanctions to restrict real estate purchases for Russian and Belarusian citizens. A social media post by Gytis Volkavičius about moving children to Belarus caused a stir but was later revealed as a joke.
Lithuania’s TS-LKD faction to discuss ties with the United States, China and Belarus with Budrys
Lithuania’s TS-LKD parliamentary faction is preparing to put a wide set of foreign-policy questions to Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, including the future of U.S. military support and the country’s…
Lithuanian intelligence cannot confirm Tsikhanouskaya’s claims of growing military infrastructure in Belarus
Lithuanian intelligence currently sees no increased threat from Belarus, according to Deividas Matulionis, President Gitanas Nausėda’s chief adviser on national security. Matulionis also said the inte…
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warns of Belarus military infrastructure near NATO borders
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Lithuania with a warning: Belarus is building military infrastructure that, she said, a country not preparing for war would not need. She said the construction is t…
Lithuanian parliament speaker criticizes basketball federation’s decision to ease Russia and Belarus restrictions
Juozas Olekas, speaker of Lithuania’s parliament, has criticized the International Basketball Federation for easing some restrictions on athletes from Russia and Belarus. Olekas said nothing had chang…
Nvidia Hugging Face Deal
Past coverageU.S. chipmaker Nvidia agrees to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for about $12.93 billion. The U.S.-French company says it will remain open source, allowing developers to access and modify AI models.
Nvidia expands its AI empire with $12.9 billion acquisition of Hugging Face
Nvidia is taking over Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, buying the platform that has become a central meeting place for open-source artificial-intelligence models. It is the chipmaker's most expensive a…
Nvidia to acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion to expand AI platform
Nvidia is acquiring Hugging Face for $12.93 billion as it seeks to widen access to artificial intelligence for developers and institutions worldwide. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the deal would scale …
Nvidia buys AI platform Hugging Face for nearly $13b. months after OpenAI's rogue agent incident
Nvidia has bought Hugging Face for almost $13 billion, linking the chipmaker’s global infrastructure with one of the best-known platforms for open AI development. Jensen Huang said the acquisition wou…
Nvidia Plans $12.9 Billion Acquisition of French AI Company Hugging Face
Nvidia wants to pay $12.9 billion for Hugging Face, a U.S.-French platform at the center of the open-source artificial intelligence ecosystem. The chipmaker confirmed the planned acquisition after med…
NCT WISH Taiwan Fan Meeting
Past coverageSouth Korean group NCT WISH departs Incheon International Airport for Taiwan to attend a fan meeting. Korean coverage focuses on Sion’s warm greetings, stylish farewell and autumn-inspired airport look.
[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…
Sweden's Security and Immigration
Past coverageSwedish police identified two rappers as masterminds behind the gang violence wave. Sweden and the US forged a tech alliance focusing on AI and defense. Sweden will launch the SE-Alert mobile emergency system. Stricter immigration rules now restrict berry pickers and personal assistants from work permits.
Defense minister: Russia spies when Sweden sends weapons to Ukraine
When Swedish Air Force Hercules aircraft take off from bases in Sweden, someone is watching and recording the details. Russian observers are also tracking heavy trucks as they carry military supplies …
“The threat of new taxes is already damaging Sweden”
The mere prospect of a new billionaire tax is already harming Sweden, according to Johan Fall, tax policy director at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. In a reply to Gabriel Zucman and the Gree…
Archaeologists Baffled by ‘Exceptional’ Skull Find in Sweden’s Södermanland
Archaeologists in Sweden’s Södermanland region have found part of the skull of a woman who lived during the Iron Age. What makes the discovery unusual is a hole in the cranium that researchers believe…
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…
Mladić Honors Spark Outrage
Past coverageBosnia and Herzegovina's Vice President filed a criminal complaint against Montenegro's Parliament Speaker for honoring Ratko Mladić. Meanwhile, Serbian officials deny claims that President Vučić aided in Mladić's arrest, and a sociologist criticizes Serbia's societal disregard for war crimes trials. Serbia has stated it will ensure Mladić's burial is dignified and respects his family's wishes.
World agencies report on Ratko Mladić’s body arriving in Serbia on government plane
Ratko Mladić’s coffin arrived in Serbia under a national flag, carried by Serbian Army soldiers from a government plane to a waiting van. The ceremony was broadcast live on the pro-government televisi…
Miro Kovač: Serbia Was Not Defeated in the Wars of the Former Yugoslavia
Miro Kovač says Ratko Mladić’s conviction has changed nothing in Serbia, where part of society still honors the former Bosnian Serb commander as a hero. The comments came after Mladić’s body was broug…
Remains of Ratko Mladić Expected to Arrive in Serbia Today
Ratko Mladić’s remains were expected to arrive in Serbia late in the afternoon, according to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, as preparations began for a funeral expected to draw tens of thousands …
Ratko Mladić’s body brought from The Hague to Serbia as tabloids announce funeral date
Ratko Mladić’s remains have been brought back to Serbia after the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals handed them to his closest relatives in The Hague. The transfer took place at …
Moon Ga-young Beauty Event
Past coverageSouth Korean actress Moon Ga-young attends a beauty brand pop-up opening in Seoul’s Seongsu district. She poses for photographers in an elegant white outfit, drawing attention with her defined waist and shy smile.
Moon Ga-young shows off her signature charm in a playful pose
Moon Ga-young drew attention with a wink and a blown kiss during a photo call in Seoul. The actress attended an event on September 3 marking the opening of a beauty brand’s pop-up store at Anderson C …
Moon Ga-young Shows Off a Defined Waist at Beauty Event
Moon Ga-young drew attention with her defined waist as she posed for photographers at a beauty brand’s pop-up opening event in Seongsu, Seoul. The event took place on Sept. 3, 2026. TWICE’s Mina, 2PM’…
Moon Ga-young Radiates in White at Beauty Event
Moon Ga-young appeared in white with a striking presence at a beauty brand’s pop-up opening event in Seongsu, Seoul. The event took place on Sept. 3, 2026. TWICE’s Mina, 2PM’s Ok Taec-yeon, actor Kang…
Moon Ga-young Commands Attention at Beauty Event
Moon Ga-young captured the attention of those at the event as she posed for photographers at a beauty brand’s pop-up opening in Seongsu, Seoul. The photo event was held on Sept. 3, 2026. TWICE’s Mina,…
Indonesia Waste Management
Past coverageIndonesia’s Interior Minister Tito Karnavian says President Prabowo Subianto wants governments to improve urban cleanliness and remove unattractive promotional banners. South Kalimantan, Bontang and Tana Tidung receive top 2026 regional awards for waste management and environmental quality.
Indonesian Islamic school turns waste into paving blocks and biogas, minister says others should follow
Students at an Islamic boarding school in East Java are turning discarded materials into paving blocks and biogas, prompting Indonesia’s coordinating food affairs minister to call for the practice to …
Indonesia’s Interior Minister Says Prabowo Wants Promotional Banners Removed: “They Aren’t Beautiful”
President Prabowo Subianto has objected to promotional banners that, in the words of Interior Minister Tito Karnavian, make public spaces less comfortable and attractive. Tito said Prabowo raised the …
South Kalimantan Wins Regional Award for Waste Management and Environmental Quality
South Kalimantan has received a regional award recognizing its waste management and environmental programs. Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian presented the 2026 Outstanding Regional Government Appr…
Bontang Wins Regional Award for Waste Management and Green Environment
Bontang has taken the top city award for waste management and environmental quality in the 2026 Outstanding Regional Government Awards for Kalimantan. Mayor Neni Moerniaeni attended the ceremony at th…
Alphaville Festival Dispute
Past coverageGerman band Alphaville declines a renewed invitation to perform at the Glücksgefühle Festival after organizers first canceled the appearance and then apologized. The dispute centers on political statements made on stage in Germany.
Alphaville rejects renewed invitation to perform at Glücksgefühle Festival
Alphaville will not return to the Glücksgefühle Festival in Hockenheim, even after organizer Markus Krampe apologized and invited the band back. The group said it acknowledged the apology and renewed …
Despite being invited back, Alphaville rejects festival appearance over political statements
Alphaville will not return to the Glücksgefühle Festival, even after organizer Markus Krampe apologized and invited the band back. The festival is scheduled to take place at the Hockenheimring. Singer…
U-turn after criticism: Alphaville invited back to festival
Alphaville has been invited back to Germany’s Glücksgefühle Festival after organizers reversed course following widespread criticism of the band’s cancellation. Markus Krampe, who has organized the fe…
Glücksgefühle Festival Apologizes for Dropping Alphaville, Then Invites the Band Back
The Glücksgefühle Festival has reversed its decision to drop Alphaville after the cancellation triggered sharp criticism. Festival director Markus Krampe apologized publicly and invited the band to pe…
Egypt Schools Improve, Faces Climate Debate
Past coverageA UN report shows significant improvements in Egyptian schools, with increased attendance and reduced class density. Meanwhile, Egypt condemned Iran's attacks on Gulf states, citing regional security concerns.
Read Friday’s Ta Nea: Mitsotakis on a special mission to Egypt
Friday’s Ta Nea leads with Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s planned special mission to Egypt, where the Greek prime minister will meet President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in El Alamein on Tuesday. The meeting is expe…
Chinese President Visits Egypt as Middle East Tensions Put Cairo on a Tightrope
Ten years after his previous visit, Cairo rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping. He arrived in Egypt on the evening of Sept. 1 and met President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi the following…
Sisi says Nile is a national-security matter and Egypt retains right to defend its water security
Egypt considers the Nile River a non-negotiable component of its national security, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said during high-level talks in Cairo with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign …
Upgraded Su-57 stealth fighter debuts at Egypt International Airshow with new weaponry
Russia’s defense industry is preparing to present an upgraded Su-57E stealth fighter at the Egypt International Airshow 2026, with a new weapons package planned for the aircraft’s international debut.…
El Salvador Initiatives
Past coverageEl Salvador prepares to host the Pan American Under-18 Women’s Softball Championship while expanding programs to protect migrants and reintegrate returnees. Officials also discuss international cooperation to increase study opportunities for young people, and a national lottery draw highlights Laguna de Alegría.
IMF Says El Salvador’s Bitcoin Accumulation Has Not Used Public Funds
The International Monetary Fund says El Salvador has not used public funds to accumulate bitcoin since the first review of its IMF program in 2025. The accumulation, it said, reflected private donatio…
TINI draws closer to El Salvador as FUTTTURA World Tour continues across Latin America
The countdown is continuing in El Salvador, where anticipation is building as Argentine star TINI brings her FUTTTURA World Tour closer to the country. After restarting the tour in Guadalajara, TINI i…
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with El Salvador on Combined Second and Third Reviews
El Salvador’s economy continues to outperform expectations, according to the IMF mission chief for the country, who announced a staff-level agreement covering the program’s second and third reviews un…
El Salvador grants seed funding to 178 women entrepreneurs graduating from Mujer Emprende
El Salvador has awarded more than $331,000 in nonrefundable seed capital to 178 women entrepreneurs who completed the Mujer Emprende program. The initiative, implemented by the National Commission for…
German Sabotage Concerns
Past coverageGerman authorities investigate suspected sabotage at an electricity substation, near a power plant and at a defense-related construction site, while police arrest suspects in separate cases. German officials and lawmakers call for stronger protection of critical infrastructure as European countries confront alleged Russian sabotage and shadow warfare.
Police suspect sabotage at substation in North Rhine-Westphalia
A suspicious object found at an electrical substation in Dormagen has led German police to investigate possible sabotage. The substation is located between Cologne and Düsseldorf in North Rhine-Westph…
Crime: Police Treat Dormagen Substation Incident as Sabotage
Police are treating the discovery of a suspicious object at an electricity substation in Dormagen as a suspected act of sabotage. The substation lies between Cologne and Düsseldorf. A spokesperson for…
European countries confront Russian sabotage and shadow warfare
German police have arrested two people suspected of attacking a weapons manufacturer in Munich, as European governments confront what they describe as Russian sabotage and shadow warfare. The incident…
Germany probes suspected arson near defense firm as sabotage concerns mount
German authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack at the Munich headquarters of defense technology company Rohde & Schwarz, whose products include radar systems designed to detect, track a…
Mladić Returns To Serbia
Past coverageRatko Mladić’s body arrives in Serbia from The Hague on a government plane and goes to a military hospital for an autopsy. Serbian authorities arrange a televised military ceremony, while former Croatian Foreign Minister Miro Kovač says Mladić’s conviction has not produced catharsis in Serbia, where some still view him positively.
World agencies report on Ratko Mladić’s body arriving in Serbia on government plane
Ratko Mladić’s coffin arrived in Serbia under a national flag, carried by Serbian Army soldiers from a government plane to a waiting van. The ceremony was broadcast live on the pro-government televisi…
Miro Kovač: Serbia Was Not Defeated in the Wars of the Former Yugoslavia
Miro Kovač says Ratko Mladić’s conviction has changed nothing in Serbia, where part of society still honors the former Bosnian Serb commander as a hero. The comments came after Mladić’s body was broug…
Remains of Ratko Mladić Expected to Arrive in Serbia Today
Ratko Mladić’s remains were expected to arrive in Serbia late in the afternoon, according to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, as preparations began for a funeral expected to draw tens of thousands …
Ratko Mladic’s body brought to Serbia in government plane as soldiers carry coffin in televised ceremony
Ratko Mladic’s coffin arrived in Serbia on a government plane, carried from the aircraft to a van by Serbian army soldiers. The coffin was wrapped in the national flag as pro-government television cha…
Tunisia's Social and Sports Scene
Past coverageTunisia's addiction society advocates for a health-based approach over punishment for drug use. Algeria's U-20 team will play friendlies against Tunisia. La Poste Tunisienne will open 168 offices exceptionally on Saturday. Espérance Sportive de Tunis won the handball derby to advance to the final, while the sports economy remains underdeveloped.
Tunisia's Court of Cassation upholds opposition convictions in ‘conspiracy’ case
Tunisia's Court of Cassation has upheld prison sentences of between five and 45 years for more than 40 opposition figures in the case known as the “Conspiracy against State Security.” The convictions …
Mineral Water Bottle Shortage Drives Tunisians Toward Home Filtration
In many Tunisian shops, shoppers now find bottled water shelves empty or only lightly stocked. During periods of high heat, rising consumption puts further pressure on supplies. Large supermarkets may…
How many Italian retirees live in Tunisia?
About 3,000 Italian retirees lived in Tunisia at the end of 2024, according to the latest Istat data on Italians residing abroad. Of those retirees, 91.5% were born in Italy, indicating that the commu…
Tunisian singer Adnane Chaouachi leaves intensive care
Tunisian singer Adnane Chaouachi has left the intensive care unit after suffering a health problem, his family said. His condition is now moving toward stabilization after he required intensive medica…
Italy Diplomacy and Culture
Past coverageVenezuela and Italy-Latin America Organization officials discussed international cooperation, while South Korean President Lee Jae-myung received Italy's highest honor during a state visit. Meanwhile, a beach ban on sun umbrellas in Sardinia sparked outrage, and a former player reminisced about Italy's 2006 World Cup title.
With a government longevity record secured, Giorgia Meloni turns toward Italy's 2027 legislative elections
Giorgia Meloni is turning a record for political endurance into an electoral argument. On Friday, Italy's first woman prime minister is due to surpass Silvio Berlusconi's record for the length of a si…
Giorgia Meloni celebrates record as Italy’s longest-serving prime minister since World War II
Giorgia Meloni’s conservative government has reached a milestone that has eluded Italy’s postwar leaders: 1,413 consecutive days in power, longer than Silvio Berlusconi’s previous record from 2001 to …
Still popular after four years leading Italy, Giorgia Meloni has brought political stability
Giorgia Meloni reached a milestone that no Italian prime minister had achieved since the Second World War: 1,413 days in office at the Palazzo Chigi. Her government, sworn in before the president in O…
Osman and Calathes make their first appearance as PAOK head to Italy
PAOK have welcomed back two important players, Nick Calathes and Cedi Osman, as preparations continue under coach Andrea Trinchieri. The returns leave the Italian coach with almost his full roster ava…
