Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases | Energy News
Demonstrators burn tyres and block highways as protests over increased fuel prices grip Syrian cities. Published On 14 Sep 202614 Sep 2026 Protests have erupted across several cities in Syria after the government increased fuel prices, with demonstrators blocking a main highway for several hours. The government raised prices on Sunday by up to 40…
US winter likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say. If you want more snow, look south
A person walks near the snow-covered sand at Lake Michigan in Chicago, Jan. 28. AP-Yonhap WASHINGTON — Winter in the United States looks like it will generally be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, according to the federal government’s official seasonal outlook and other meteorologists’ forecasts. You can thank or blame El Niño. El…
ICU calls for stronger government policies to create jobs for Ghanaian youth
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has urged the government to introduce stronger, consistent and sustainable policies to address youth unemployment and stimulate industrial growth in Ghana.
Can diplomacy resolve longstanding Ethiopia-Eritrea differences? | Conflict News
The United States calls for dialogue as regional East Africa tension escalates. East African neighbours Ethiopia and Eritrea are once again perilously close to all-out war. Territorial disputes have dogged their relations since Eritrea gained independence in 1993. They fought a bitter war between 1998 and 2000. And despite a truce, they remained in a…
Wearable robots offer mobility to people with disabilities in Seoul
A resident uses a wearable mobility robot to cross a Seoul street, guided by physical therapists as part of a community rehabilitation program. Courtesy of Seoul Mapo District Office Advanced rehabilitation involving wearable robotics has traditionally remained out of reach for many due to high costs and limited availability outside major medical centers. Now, a…
DPK issues warnings against Gyeonggi governor, lawmaker over remarks seen as disparaging firefighters
Kim Min-seok, center, leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, speaks during a meeting of the party’s supreme council at the National Assembly in Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) decided Wednesday to issue warnings against Gyeonggi Province Gov. Choo Mi-ae and one of its lawmakers over controversial remarks deemed…