The armed conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has entered its second week with no clear resolution in sight, as military operations and political rhetoric intensify on multiple fronts. Washington and Tehran have hardened their positions while missile exchanges, airstrikes, and threats to global energy infrastructure continue to heighten international concern. The confrontation began on 28 February 2026,…
Chileans are preparing for one of their most polarized presidential contests since the return to democracy, choosing between hard-right lawyer José Antonio Kast and Communist Party figure Jeannette Jara in a runoff scheduled for Dec. 14, 2025. Neither candidate cleared the 50% threshold needed for an outright win in the first round, but the combined performance of right-wing forces has…
On reclaimed coastal land near Seosan in western South Korea, rice farmer Hwang Seong-yeol says the seasons no longer follow the patterns he knew when he started more than 30 years ago. A harsh cold snap in early 2024 delayed growth, followed by summer downpours that flooded his paddies and a damp autumn that triggered fungal disease and reduced yields.…
Brussels Pushes to Close Loophole Two Years Early The European Commission is moving to abolish a long-standing customs exemption for low-value imports by early 2026 — two years earlier than originally planned. The decision aims to curb unfair competition from foreign e-commerce giants and tighten oversight on billions of parcels entering the European Union each year. In a letter seen…
Apple has removed two of China’s most widely used gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from the App Store after receiving an order from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). The company said it abides by local laws in the markets where it operates, without offering further details on the specific grounds cited by regulators. The move underscores the balancing…
Space Debris Forces Mission Extension China’s Manned Space Engineering Office confirmed that the three astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft remain “in good condition, working and living normally” after their planned return to Earth was postponed. The delay came after mission controllers detected that the return module may have been struck by a small piece of space debris, prompting an immediate…
Typhoon Fung-wong moved out of the northwestern Philippines on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, after unleashing torrential rain and fierce winds that triggered floods, landslides, and extensive infrastructure damage across Luzon. Authorities reported at least eight deaths, with officials continuing to verify casualty figures as access improves to isolated communities. The storm displaced more than 1.4 million people, many of whom…
