The Philippines has accused Chinese coastguard ships of firing water cannon at Filipino fishermen near a disputed South China Sea shoal, injuring three people and causing “significant damage” to two fishing vessels. On Saturday, the Philippine coastguard (PCG) said that nearly two dozen Filipino fishing boats were attacked a day earlier, near an atoll called […]
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Mass shooting at South African bar leaves 12 dead, including 3 children
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A mass shooting carried out Saturday by multiple suspects in an unlicensed bar near the South African capital left at least 12 people dead, police said. The victims included three children aged 3, 12 and 16. Another 13 people were wounded and being treated in the hospital. Police didn’t give […]
One year after martial law crisis, South Korea celebrates its democracy’s resilience : NPR
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gestures during a news conference to mark the first anniversary of the Dec. 3 martial law crisis at the Blue House in Seoul, South Korea on Wednesday. Ahn Young-joon/AP hide caption toggle caption Ahn Young-joon/AP SEOUL, South Korea — A year after his predecessor’s effort to impose martial law […]
South Korean president mulls apology to North | Politics News
Lee Jae Myung says he felt he should apologise over drone flights allegedly ordered as a provocation by his predecessor. Published On 3 Dec 20253 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has said he is weighing an apology to Pyongyang over cross-border provocations allegedly […]
South Korea Has a Coffee Shop Problem
“If I could start over,” said Ko Jang-su, “I would do anything but open a cafe.” Mr. Ko’s cafe is one of the busiest coffee shops in his densely populated neighborhood of Seoul. Still, on weekday mornings it sits empty. It is not hard to understand why: Mr. Ko has more than 50 competitors nearby, […]
Thunderstorms roll into Sydney as parts of NSW warned of catastrophic fire risk amid soaring temperatures | New South Wales
Temperatures soaring into the 30s and damaging wind gusts have prompted authorities in New South Wales to raise bushfire alerts to their highest levels in more than two years, as thunderstorms roll into Sydney. More than 20 public schools across central NSW were closed on Wednesday after the state’s Rural Fire Service issued a warning […]
G20 summit closes in South Africa after U.S. absence : NPR
Heads of states pose for a family photo following the first plenary session of the G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday. Misper Apawu/Pool AP hide caption toggle caption Misper Apawu/Pool AP JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — This weekend’s G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa was unusual for several reasons. The first summit on […]
Hundreds Protest Gender-Based Violence in South Africa Before G20 Summit
new video loaded: Hundreds Protest Gender-Based Violence in South Africa Before G20 Summit transcript Back transcript Hundreds Protest Gender-Based Violence in South Africa Before G20 Summit Demonstrators called for their government to declare gender-based violence and killings a national disaster in South Africa. This comes as Johannesburg hosts the first G20 Summit in Africa this […]
South Korea indicts ex-leader Yoon on charges of aiding the enemy | Politics News
Yoon Suk Yeol ordered drone flights over North Korea to create pretext for martial law, prosecutors allege. Published On 10 Nov 202510 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share South Korea’s special prosecutor has indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on new charges related to his short-lived imposition of martial law […]
Hunger crisis deepens in South Sudan amid conflict, floods, monitor says | Floods News
Renewed fighting, floods and challenges to aid access are worsening the humanitarian crisis, hunger monitor says. More than 7.55 million people in South Sudan will face malnutrition during next year’s April-to-July lean season, when food supplies are usually lower, according to a global hunger monitor. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a United Nations-backed […]