South Korea

Hak Ja Han, leader of South Korea's Unification Church and widow of founder Sun Myung Moon, was sentenced to two years in prison by a Seoul court for violating the political funds act, embezzling church money, and bribery. According to ABC News Australia, Dr. Edward...

Nepal experienced severe flooding with velocities reaching 170–180 kilometers per hour, triggering hazards including ice and snow avalanches and glacial lake outbursts, according to Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari, Director of the Center for Disaster Studies at Tribhuvan University's Institute of Engineering. The analysis argues that...

South Korean President Lee appointed six new ministers on August 31, 2026, in his administration's first major Cabinet reshuffle, according to Arirang News.

North Korea announced Monday it will take a hardline response to what it characterizes as U.S. "hostile policy," according to reporting from Arirang News, which cites North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Pyongyang has demonstrated minimal interest in resuming diplomatic negotiations with Washington,...

A South Carolina police officer was killed and another injured during a shooting at a park on Saturday following a domestic dispute call. The deceased officer, 29-year-old Christopher DeLong, had served with the department for two years.

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview with NBC News, Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) discussed Democratic prospects for reclaiming both chambers of Congress in the midterms, emphasizing the need for improved voter mobilization efforts. Clyburn said he believes South Carolina Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews...

South Korea is grappling with a growing hikikomori phenomenon — severe social withdrawal where young adults isolate in their homes for months or years, abandoning work, school, and family contact. The BBC World Service reports that this condition, originating in Japan, is now spreading across...

Duma Mgqoki, a student at the College of Magic in Cape Town profiled by 60 Minutes correspondent Jon Wertheim in 2022, died last month. Mgqoki had spoken to Wertheim about witnessing community violence and how the school provided an escape and path away from that...

WSJ reporter Dasl Yoon and a former North Korean soldier examine a smartphone smuggled out of North Korea, revealing how the device combines familiar apps with hidden monitoring and control functions. The former soldier provides insight into how these phones are used within the regime...

A major glacial collapse in Nepal unleashed over 100 million cubic meters of rock, ice, and debris, according to research geologist Benjamin Mirus cited in ABC News reporting. The disaster killed multiple people and affected communities in the region, with the volume of material equivalent...

Eggs from a protected parrot species confiscated during an illegal wildlife trading crackdown in July and August are hatching under specialized veterinary care at a South African zoo, according to Reuters.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated on August 28, 2026, that creating opportunities for young people is a national responsibility and called for expanding the country's overall economic growth. The remarks reflect Seoul's focus on youth employment and economic policy as domestic priorities.

UN agencies and humanitarian partners are strengthening Ebola preparedness in a South Sudan border town, responding to warnings of significant spillover risk from neighboring countries due to extensive cross-border trade and travel. The initiative targets a high-risk zone where porous borders and population movement create...

A near-total lunar eclipse occurred on August 28, 2026, visible from North and South America as the Moon passed nearly completely into Earth's shadow. Observers in Brazil, Los Angeles, and other locations across the two continents witnessed the event. According to the source, comparable eclipse...

Flash floods struck the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa and neighbouring districts on August 27, 2026, after a sudden surge of water near the Nepal-China border, killing at least 165 people and leaving nearly 400 others missing, according to ThePrint's reporting. Author and editor Kanak...

BBC World Service reports that China's fast-developing biopharmaceutical industry has sharply increased global demand for long-tailed macaques used in drug development, creating a worldwide shortage that has pushed prices for individual animals into the tens of thousands of dollars. The surge has reversed the macaques'...

During an Oval Office press conference on Thursday, President Trump made favorable comments about Darlene Graham, the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate from South Carolina, specifically praising her 'good genetics.' The remark was captured during an on-camera press event and has circulated widely across social...

South Korea's won appreciated over 12% against the US dollar in recent months, driven primarily by strong semiconductor exports from companies like SK Hynix amid global chip demand recovery. The won's strength has direct implications for US importers of Korean electronics and automotive parts, which...

Nine South Korean nationals remain unaccounted for following flash floods in Nepal, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to convene an emergency meeting on Thursday afternoon. Lee instructed authorities to mobilize all available resources, stating there is no such thing as too much effort when it...

An Israeli airstrike on the town of Arab Salim in Lebanon's Nabatieh district killed a newlywed woman and injured several others on August 27, 2026. Israel said the strikes followed Hezbollah's launch of two drones at Israeli troops. The incident marks an escalation in cross-border...