South Korea to boost EV subsidies in 2026 as automakers brace for U.S. tariff shock
South Korea will significantly increase its electric-vehicle subsidies next year as part of a sweeping support package aimed at shielding its auto industry from the financial strain of steep U.S. tariffs. The government confirmed that EV subsidies will rise by roughly 20 percent in 2026, bringing the total allocation to about 936 billion won (around […]
US Coast Guard steps up monitoring of Russian spy ship near Oahu
The U.S. Coast Guard detected and monitored a Russian Navy intelligence vessel operating about 15 nautical miles south of Oʻahu on October 29, part of a routine but closely coordinated surveillance effort involving U.S. defense forces. The ship was identified as the Kareliya, a Vishnya-class auxiliary general intelligence vessel, known for signals-intelligence gathering. Responding to […]
Typhoon Fung-wong slams Taiwan, triggering floods and mass evacuations
Typhoon Fung-wong battered Taiwan on Tuesday, unleashing torrential rains, powerful winds, and widespread flooding that forced thousands of people to evacuate from low-lying and coastal areas. The storm, one of the most severe to hit the island in recent years, disrupted transportation, cut power to more than 400,000 homes, and left several regions under emergency […]
Bob Ross paintings head to auction to support U.S. public television
Dozens of original paintings by legendary artist and television icon Bob Ross are heading to auction this month, with proceeds set to support public broadcasting and arts education across the United States. The rare sale, announced by the Bob Ross Company and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), marks the largest release of Ross’s works to […]
Xi seeks stronger China–Spain ties as Madrid pushes for investment and trade growth
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for deepening ties with Spain, emphasizing trade, technology, and investment cooperation during a meeting with King Felipe VI in Beijing. The talks, held on the sidelines of the China–Europe Business Forum, reflect Beijing’s renewed effort to strengthen economic links with Europe amid slowing global growth and increasing geopolitical competition. […]
Qatar Airways offloads entire Cathay Pacific stake for $897 million
Qatar Airways has sold its entire 9.99 percent stake in Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways for approximately $897 million, ending a seven-year investment that once symbolized growing ties between Middle Eastern and Asian aviation giants. The deal marks the latest strategic shift by Qatar Airways as it seeks to streamline its portfolio and refocus resources […]
Poland and Romania boost air defenses as drone threats rise across Eastern Europe
Poland and Romania have jointly deployed a new defensive system designed to counter the growing threat of drones and aerial incursions near NATO’s eastern borders, officials from both countries confirmed on Monday. The move comes amid rising security concerns following months of drone activity and missile fragments entering their territories from the ongoing war in […]
Afghanistan’s opium farming drops sharply after Taliban crackdown, UN says
Opium cultivation in Afghanistan fell by nearly 20 percent in 2025, according to a new United Nations report, marking the second consecutive year of decline under the Taliban’s strict enforcement of a nationwide drug ban. The sharp contraction reflects a dramatic transformation in a country that once produced more than 80 percent of the world’s […]
China urges end to Sudan war, condemns attacks on civilians
China has condemned the escalating violence in Sudan and called for an immediate cease-fire, urging both sides in the country’s brutal civil war to halt attacks on civilians and return to dialogue. The statement marks one of Beijing’s strongest public positions since the conflict erupted in 2023 and reflects growing global concern over the mounting […]
Sudan plunges deeper into war as famine and chaos grip the nation
Two years into one of the world’s deadliest and least visible wars, Sudan has become a country on the brink of total collapse. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has plunged the nation into chaos, destroying infrastructure, crippling the economy, and creating the largest displacement crisis […]
