Afghanistan faces a deepening crisis 5 years after the Taliban takeover, with nearly half the population needing humanitarian aid, rampant poverty forcing child marriages, and a systematic erosion of women's rights, exacerbated by economic collapse and international aid cuts.
Hong Kong authorities suspended a main contractor and lift subcontractor from public works tenders after serious installation defects and damaged components left 24 of 28 new lifts unreliable at Queen Mary Hospital's new clinical block.
North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Wednesday, prompting South Korea's military to condemn the action as a provocation ahead of joint US-South Korea military exercises.
Reform UK lideri Nigel Farage, mali durumuna ilişkin soruşturma sonrası istifa ettiği Clacton'da düzenlenen ara seçimde %62.82 oyla yeniden milletvekili seçildi.
President Lee vows to restore honor of 'comfort women'; PPP lawmaker defends Coupang regulations to U.S. House; LG Innotek's Apple revenue hits record high; U.S.-S. Korea drills focus on modernizing alliance; Seoul shares spike for 5th straight day on chip rally.
Democrats are meeting in Austin, Texas, to finalize the 2028 presidential primary calendar, prioritizing diverse states while facing internal debate, fundraising deficits, and leadership criticism before upcoming midterms.
Recent Democratic primaries in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin reveal deep intraparty divides between progressive outsiders and establishment candidates, raising concerns about coalition-building ahead of the general election.
Democratic socialist State Rep. Francesca Hong lost the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary by less than 1 percentage point, defying polls that predicted a 20-point win. This polling miss, along with others in Minnesota and Michigan, highlights challenges in predicting primary outcomes amid a progressive surge within the Democratic Party.
Zhu Rongji, China's former premier, transformed the country from a planned to a market-driven economy, achieving a 'soft landing' during the Asian Financial Crisis and securing WTO entry.
President Lee Jae Myung's administration tackles rising Seoul home prices with a new housing supply plan, unveils 'smart' military reforms, faces a record-low approval rating, while South Korean stocks surge on chipmaker rally, and a U.S. Pentagon official clarifies the U.S. nuclear strategy's deterrent focus.
Maxime Grousset tentera de conquérir une médaille en 100 m papillon, face à des concurrents de poids comme Milak, Kos et Ponti, dans un quatrième jour de championnats d'Europe de natation à Saint-Denis où la France cherche à se rattraper après un mercredi sans médaille.
Ethiopia's $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport project sparks US-China competition, with Chinese firms dominating the shortlist and the US positioning for technology contracts.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary by a razor-thin margin, defeating Francesca Hong. He will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the general election in the swing state.
FlightAware has voluntarily dismissed its trademark and data lawsuit against prediction markets platform Kalshi just a day after filing the case in a New York federal court.
Voters in several U.S. states participated in primary elections Tuesday, testing Donald Trump's endorsement influence, immigration stances within the Democratic party, and generational shifts among congressional candidates ahead of the November midterms.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is projected to win the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, defeating progressive state assemblywoman Francesca Hong in a surprise result.
Nagranie z chińskim robotem humanoidalnym Unitree G1 w porcie Marynarki Wojennej wywołało krytykę i obawy o bezpieczeństwo. Wiceminister MON Cezary Tomczyk ocenił, że zabrakło ostrożności, choć chodziło o PR wojska.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, while Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota.
Hong Kong authorities have demanded a contractor rectify 24 faulty lifts in a new Queen Mary Hospital block, delaying the launch of clinical services until late 2024.
Voters in Alabama are casting ballots in a special congressional primary following redistricting prompted by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on race and partisan gerrymandering.
Yonhap News summary covers South Korean President Lee's push for future industries, Hyundai Motor's upcoming partial strikes, DAPA's military upgrade projects, police raids over the Jeju Air crash, and the arrest of two former Chinese military officers for espionage.
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell campaigned for the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial nomination at Farmfest, emphasizing his ties to President Trump despite facing resistance from state party leaders and rival candidates.
Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary in a historic progressive victory, defeating heavy corporate spending and establishment opposition in a key swing state.
Yonhap News roundup covers UNC defense role in South Korea, President Lee's push for AI investment, Seoul stocks rising, ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee's trial testimony, local election voter tally gaps, Nolan's 'The Odyssey' box office debut, and BTS North American tour honors.
