gettyimagesbank Only about half of Korean adults wash their hands with soap after using the restroom, a survey showed, while the average time spent washing hands fell far short of the recommended 30 seconds. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) on Thursday announced the findings of its survey on infection prevention practices for…
President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung observe a moment of silence during a ceremony marking the 47th anniversary of the Busan-Masan Democratic Uprising at Busan City Hall, Friday. Joint Press Corps President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called for the spirit of Korea’s landmark pro-democracy uprisings to be enshrined in the…
A fire tore through Oluku market in Benin City after a tanker overturned and exploded. Nigerian media report that at least 10 people suffered serious burns. Published On 16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026 Share Fuel tanker fire engulfs market in southern Nigeria on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
Fireworks are expected at the Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex in Tema New Town tomorrow when Accra Hearts of Oak face Vision FC in the Ghana Premier League Match day seven fixture. The Phobians are chasing a second successive win following their 1-0 home victory over debutants Port City FC at the University of Ghana…
A promotional poster for the upcoming 2026 Seoul Petlympic animal welfare event, featuring dog illustrations and official dates at World Cup Park Peace Plaza / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul is turning three weekends in October into a celebration of animals, bringing dog walks, canine sports competitions, live music and adoption events to parks…
City, meanwhile, have won all six of their opening league matches and can extend their advantage at the top of the table when they host Ipswich on Saturday. However, the outcome of their ongoing legal battle over alleged financial rule breaches continues to cast a shadow over the club and the wider competition.
In a Facebook post on Friday, October 16, 2026, she questioned the apparent lack of decisive action on the matter, insisting that allegations of sexual violence—particularly those involving people entrusted with the care and supervision of students—require urgent attention and clear accountability from the relevant authorities.
UDT personnel from Korea’s Akh Unit and UAE troops conduct an exercise in this 2024 photo. Courtesy of Joint Chiefs of Staff Korea’s overseas military deployments have evolved over six decades, from combat operations during the Vietnam War to a broader range of missions focused on peacekeeping, reconstruction and maritime security. The country’s history of…
The US and Russia each have more than 4,000 warheads. China is set to catch up with them within five years, Trump says. Published On 16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026 The United States is engaged in talks with Russia and China regarding nuclear disarmament, President Donald Trump has announced. Trump said on Thursday that China…
A scene from late director Hur Bum-wook’s animated feature “Pig That Survived Foot-And-Mouth Disease” / Courtesy of Indiestory The late director Hur Bum-wook left behind a grim yet compelling cinematic legacy with his second and final animated feature, “Pig That Survived Foot-And-Mouth Disease.” The film was originally scheduled for release on Aug. 5, but Hur…
