South Korea's government is launching a four-week-long campaign to carry out inspections and implement pest control measures at "vulnerable" public facilities.
South Korea’s Lessons for Ukraine’s Reconstruction
I spent several days in Seoul, a pulsating city of more than 10 million, about 20% of South Korea’s overall population. The visit brought to mind the end of ...
South Korea declares war on bedbugs after surge in reported cases
South Korea has become the latest country to declare war on bedbugs following a wave of outbreaks, with bathhouses, university dorms, and train stations across the country on high alert.
Iran President Raisi says action, not words, needed on Gaza
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Saturday that the time had come for action over the conflict in Gaza rather than talk as he headed to Saudi Arabia to attend a summit on the war between Israel and Hamas militants.
Cricket-Pakistan must take game to next level to reach WC semis, says Arthur
Pakistan need to take their game to the next level and rattle up 300-plus totals regularly if they are to make the business end of 50-overs World Cups, director of cricket Mickey Arthur said after their elimination from the tournament on Saturday.
Babar Azam: Pakistan captain ‘must be taken on a journey’ with captaincy, says Mickey Arthur
Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur says Babar Azam is not the finished article as captain and must be allowed time to develop in the role.
Gina Raimondo seeks better ties with China amid tensions over tech, Taiwan
Both the United States and China “have a desire to stabilize (their) relationship,” Raimondo told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour on Saturday
Google workers publish letter criticizing company’s Israel-Palestine ‘double standard’
A group of Google employees has published an open letter calling out an alleged double standard in the company related to freedom of expression surrounding the Israel-Hamas war. The letter condemns “hate,
Oman’s Economic Resilience and Vision Amidst Global and Regional Challenges
In the face of a complex global economic landscape, the Sultanate of Oman’s recent performance, as detailed in the Allianz Trade report, stands ...
Afghan traders in Russia deliver 40 tons of aid to Afghanistan
The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) has announced the donation of 40 tons of food and non-food items by Afghan businessmen based in Russia for returning refugees from ...