Asia
Rescuers searching for 140 people from Indonesia passenger ship, official says
World
September 13, 2026
Rescuers searching for 140 people from Indonesia passenger ship, official says
Jakarta, Indonesia Reuters — Indonesian rescuers were searching on Sunday for 140 people from a passenger ship that was earlier reported…
North Korea has built a new uranium enrichment facility, UN’s nuclear watchdog says
World
September 10, 2026
North Korea has built a new uranium enrichment facility, UN’s nuclear watchdog says
Seoul Reuters — North Korea has built a new uranium enrichment facility at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex that could house…
Volcanic ash leaves 170,000 travelers stranded at eight Indonesian airports
World
September 7, 2026
Volcanic ash leaves 170,000 travelers stranded at eight Indonesian airports
Reuters — Eight Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed early on Monday morning because of volcanic ash from eruptions…
Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet
World
September 7, 2026
Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet
Seoul, South Korea — North Korea has commissioned its second modern guided-missile destroyer, a remarkable recovery for a vessel that capsized…
On the ground in China’s wiped-out border zone, the fate of hundreds is still unknown
World
September 6, 2026
On the ground in China’s wiped-out border zone, the fate of hundreds is still unknown
Gyirong Port, China — A rock-strewn crevasse is all that remains of what used to be Gyirong Port. The high-altitude hub…
Investment minister witnesses signing of MoU between Mansour, China’s Tianneng to explore battery manufacturing
Business
September 3, 2026
Investment minister witnesses signing of MoU between Mansour, China’s Tianneng to explore battery manufacturing
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid witnessed on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the signing of a Memorandum of…
With Japan tightening rules for foreign residents, some wonder if it’s time to say ‘sayonara’
World
September 3, 2026
With Japan tightening rules for foreign residents, some wonder if it’s time to say ‘sayonara’
Tokyo — Zen gardens, futuristic cityscapes and a vibrant food scene, combined with a favorable exchange rate against the yen, have…
Save the Children plans for rebuilding lost infrastructure in Nepal
World
September 2, 2026
Save the Children plans for rebuilding lost infrastructure in Nepal
Save the Children is focusing on basic needs as it serves Nepal’s badly-hit Nuwakot district — distributing food, water, diapers…
Sisi: Egypt-China relations become model of partnership
Egypt
September 2, 2026
Sisi: Egypt-China relations become model of partnership
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sent a welcoming message to the event held in Cairo on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to…
Death toll in Nepal rises to 1,114
World
September 2, 2026
Death toll in Nepal rises to 1,114
The death toll in Nepal from the devastating floods has risen to 1,114, the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and…