Shipping containers are stacked at Busan Port, Oct. 1. Yonhap The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lifted its forecast for Korea’s economic growth this year to 3.3 percent from 2.6 percent three months ago, a 0.7-percentage-point increase driven by strong semiconductor exports, the Ministry of Finance and Economy said Tuesday. The IMF sees chip demand providing…
A protester wearing a ‘Release the Epstein files’ shirt was punched by Trump supporters at a Republican rally in Youngstown, Ohio. The US president mocked the protester as law enforcement officers took them away. Published On 13 Oct 202613 Oct 2026 Share Trump Protester punched at Trump rally as they’re mocked by the president on…
Citizens gather at the waterfront park to catch a glimpse of “Bukangi,” a shark lingering in the channel, Dong-gu, Busan, Oct. 4. Yonhap The Busan city government said Tuesday it will devise measures to keep sharks at bay to protect beachgoers amid the animal’s unusual visit to one of the city’s canals. “Bukangi” — which…
President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a weekly Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Tuesday. Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that disagreements can exist between countries, while stressing that Korea must put its national interests first and “avoid submissive attitudes or excessive servility” in its diplomacy. Speaking to ministers and presidential…
THE Ghana Alliance for Mental Health and Development, also known as the Mental Health Alliance, has called on the government, development partners, civil society organisations and the private sector to take concrete steps to promote inclusive employment for persons with disabilities. It has also called for sustainable mental health financing and an end to stigma…
Their appointments follow changes in the commission’s senior leadership, including the resignation of Dr Bossman Asare, who was responsible for Corporate Affairs, effective July 31, 2026, and the retirement of Samuel Tettey, the former Deputy Chairperson in charge of Operations, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age.
The Asogli State has described the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), popularly known as Mahama Cares, as a laudable initiative with the potential to bridge gaps in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and improve access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians.
Chun In-bum In November, Americans will go to the polls in an election that could have consequences far beyond their borders. The midterm elections will determine the balance of power in Congress and influence the direction of American foreign and security policy for the remaining two years of U.S. President Donald Trump’s term. For South…
While addressing the Shura Council on regional stability and security, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani emphasised the importance of the Palestinian cause and the country’s commitment to finding a solution to crises in Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Somalia. Published On 13 Oct 202613 Oct 2026 Share Qatar’s emir says Palestinian cause remains…
Gyeonggi Province Gov. Choo Mi-ae speaks during a parliamentary audit at the National Assembly in Seoul, Tuesday. Yonhap Gyeonggi Province, Korea’s most populous province, narrowly averted disruptions to essential welfare programs with the passage of a supplementary budget on Monday. But restoring funding for the rest of 2026 has not resolved the fundamental problem behind…
