A North Korean refugee could discover a cure for cancer, rescue puppies from burning buildings and bring peace to the Korean Peninsula. Yet after hearing about these deeds, the first question from most audiences would be: “How did you escape North Korea?” I thought about that during Freedom Speakers International’s 24th “I am from North…
Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov region. The regional governor reported one person was killed and several homes were damaged. Published On 14 Oct 202614 Oct 2026 Share Ukrainian drones strike more than 100km into Russian territory on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
A general view of the Cornell University campus, Saturday. Getty Images via AFP-Yonhap NEW YORK — Cornell University has suspended fraternity social events for the academic year, its president said Tuesday, following outcry over an alleged gang rape at one of the all-male clubs. “All parties and social events in Interfraternity Council (IFC) houses at…
An OpenAI logo is displayed at Moscone Center during the Dreamforce 2026 technology summit in San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 17. Reuters-Yonhap WASHINGTON — An engineer at OpenAI has been charged with secretly installing a recording device inside a conference room in what officials said Tuesday was an effort to capture sensitive conversations about the company’s…
The long-delayed bridge will formally open on Thursday, according to China’s state-run Xinhua news agency. Published On 14 Oct 202614 Oct 2026 China and North Korea will officially open the New Yalu River Bridge to traffic on Thursday, China’s state-run Xinhua news agency reports. China completed its side of the bridge in 2014, hoping to…
I have personally experienced, both at work and in my private life, extraordinary advances in information and communication technology over the past several decades. Encompassed in those decades was a broad range of “equipment” or machines, whose benefits I enjoyed along the way. In the 1970s, the typewriter was my main tool as an international…
THE Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for measures to retain highly skilled scientists in Ghana to strengthen the country’s capacity in nuclear science, technology and other specialised fields. She said retaining experienced professionals was crucial to sustaining research, ensuring public safety and supporting Ghana’s long-term ambitions, including nuclear power…
Kim Ji-yong, nominee to lead the newly established Serious Crime Investigation Agency, answers questions from lawmakers at his confirmation hearing at the National Assembly in Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap Kim Ji-yong, nominee to lead the newly established Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA), emphasized political neutrality and independence at his parliamentary confirmation hearing Wednesday, vowing to pursue…
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles targeting Riyadh and Dhahran, with falling debris injuring at least four people, and damaging homes in the capital. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Saudi-backed government says its offensive to retake Houthi-held territory is advancing. Published On 14 Oct 202614 Oct 2026 Share Houthi missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia as battles intensify on…
A scene from “Doctor X: Mafia in White” / Courtesy of SBS The Korean medical drama “Doctor X: Mafia in White” debuted at No. 1 on Netflix’s non-English TV series chart, the streaming platform said Wednesday. The SBS drama, starring Kim Ji-won, accumulated 4.6 million views during the latest tracking week ending Sunday, according to…
