This image from video obtained and verified by AP shows thick black smoke and flames rising from a fire at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9. AP-Yonhap BEIRUT — An airline pilot was among three Saudi citizens killed in attacks targeting Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia airlines plane,…
National Intelligence Service Director Lee Jong-seok leaves the National Assembly in Seoul after attending a plenary session of the parliamentary intelligence committee, Sept. 30. Yonhap WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. official said Friday that Washington expects Seoul to “uphold” the standards of their decadeslong alliance, amid heightened concerns over apparent friction in the countries’ intelligence…
Government security forces regain control of Rumbek town after outsiders attempted to take control of the area. Published On 10 Oct 202610 Oct 2026 Intercommunal clashes have killed 71 people in South Sudan’s town of Rumbek, in Lakes State, the caretaker government said in a statement. “According to initial security reports, approximately 71 people were…
A Kia Rhino truck loaded with refrigerators, generators, gas burners and chairs has been completely burnt at Amanfrom on the Apedwa-Kibi road in the Eastern Region. The incident occurred at about 3:14am on Thursday, October 8, 2026. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Kibi Fire Station responded to the distress call involving…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance gives remarks during an announcement in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House in Washington, Oct. 8. UPI-Yonhap WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come…
A newly crafted Busan Bansang meal set — a traditional Korean table setting featuring rice, soup and side dishes — highlights the southern port city’s coastal culinary heritage using local ingredients. Courtesy of Busan Metropolitan City Known worldwide for its bustling fish markets and pristine beaches, Korea’s southern port city of Busan is reframing its…
Mexico is investigating a viral video said to show mercenaries chanting drug cartel slogans in Ukraine. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the inquiry. Mexico previously warned Kyiv cartel members were joining its International Legion to gain drone warfare experience. Published On 9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026 Share Mexico investigates video said to show cartel members fighting…
The Country Director for the International Labour Organisation (ILO), DR Vanessa Phala-Mop, said the project went beyond providing equipment, combining modern solar PV training facilities with instructor development, curriculum support, practical installation exercises and improved digital connectivity.
Pedestrians stroll along Seoul Forest Road in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, an area famous for its red-brick buildings, independent cafes and boutique shops. Courtesy of Seongdong District Office Over the past decade, the former industrial district of Seongsu-dong — often dubbed the “Brooklyn of Seoul” for its mix of repurposed factories and youth culture —…
In an era of fake news and social media outrage, Dr. Patience Calys-Tagoe explains why critical thinking and saying "I don't know" are more vital than ever.
