Ten people, including six members of the same family, were killed in a fire at a beach resort in Bangladesh. The resort, in Cox’s Bazar, was operating without a fire safety licence despite an official warning in June, say authorities. Published On 17 Oct 202617 Oct 2026 Share Ten killed in fire at beach resort…
Sunny K. Park, president of the American Korean Friendship Society and the Korean War United Nations Veterans Memorial Foundation, speaks during an interview with The Korea Times at the newspaper’s headquarters, Seoul, Monday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul When Sunny K. Park arrived in the United States in 1974 with just $200 in his…
The course was designed to develop the physical endurance, mental resilience, tactical proficiency and leadership skills required of personnel expected to operate in complex and demanding security environments.
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…
Published On 17 Oct 202617 Oct 2026 Rallies organised by the No Kings network opposed to United States President Donald Trump were held Saturday in cities and communities across the US, with an aim of getting people out to vote early in the midterm elections. No Kings has more than 3,000 events planned across the…
Hundreds of thousands of Europeans took to the streets for separate demonstrations putting pressure on governments across the EU. Published On 17 Oct 202617 Oct 2026 Hundreds of thousands of Europeans have taken to the streets in separate, uncoordinated demonstrations to protest against the rising cost of living in their countries. Saturday’s protests were in…
Joe McPherson, left, and Shawn Morrissey prepare to record a new episode of the Dark Side of Seoul Podcast. Courtesy of The Dark Side of Seoul Korea has always been conscious of its own image, even as K-content exports and inbound tourism numbers continue to break records. But that global spotlight comes with an unspoken…
Winneba Hunters have been crowned champions of the IOM National Netball Championship after defeating Accra-based Spice Girls in the final at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Iranian state TV aired footage claiming to show an oil tanker exploding after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz. The footage emerged as the US guides ships along a route near Oman’s coast, despite Iran’s warnings against unauthorised transit. Published On 17 Oct 202617 Oct 2026 Share Iranian TV airs video said…
On Thursday,15 October 2026, at about 6:30 pm, the team, acting on intelligence, intercepted a mini commercial van with registration number GW 7800- 14 traveling from Bimbilla to Tamale, the vehicle was being driven by Alhassan Zeblim, 46, who was suspected of transporting narcotics.
