Police leadership's full investigations draw frontline skepticism
Whenever a case that sparks public outrage erupts, such as the disappearance of Jang Mi-ran in Jeju, the police leadership’s go-to countermeasure is …
Uganda names squad for ICC U19 women's T20 World Cup Africa qualifier
KAMPALA, Aug. 27 -- Uganda has announced its final squad for the upcoming ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, scheduled to take place…
Nazrul is inspiration behind movements from Liberation War to 24 uprising: Rizvi
Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed on Thursday said National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was an inspiration behind all…
Parliament goes into third session today
, Aug. 27 -- The 13th parliament is set to go into session on Thursday after a 43-day recess. The third session of the current Parliament, formed th…
Wild pigs and pampered pooches: Hong Kong’s complex relationship with animals
“Some we love, some we hate, some we eat,” was the title of a best-selling exploration of the relationship between humans and animals, with the subti…
Aussie barber is praised for no-nonsense message to anyone who wants a mullet: 'Perfect'
A no-nonsense barber has been praised for sending a blunt message to customers that he will not cut mullets, mohawks or undercuts. Joseph La Motta ra…
President Lee Jae Myung backs North Korea-US talks as pacemaker
President Lee Jae Myung said on the 27th regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s hope for dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, “As a pacema…
How people can help Nepal's flood-affected communities
Nepal, Aug. 27 -- and-rescue operations continue in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts following Wednesday's devastating flash floods, government offic…
Australia tightens child safety rules for Roblox after adults found able to contact children
Australia’s online safety regulator has secured a legally enforceable undertaking from Roblox to strengthen protections for children after testing fo…
Zanzibar International Marathon runners get insurance cover from ZIC
Unguja. All runners taking part in this year’s Zanzibar International Marathon will receive insurance cover from Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC)…
Two Tanzanian police officers killed while crossing the road
Dar es Salaam. Grief and sorrow have engulfed the families, relatives, friends and the Tanzania Police Force following the death of two police office…
Tanzania, China deepen state asset management ties through new MoUs
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is set to deepen cooperation with China in the management and supervision of state-owned assets through two Memoranda of Unde…
Jeju crime rate tops nation for decade
Four people were found dead in Jeju Island over the past three days. Jang Mi-ran, 37 years old, was discovered at a palm tree farm after being missin…
Jeju travel cancellations surge amid safety fears
Jeju Island has been in turmoil since the high-profile disappearance of Jang Mi-ran, 37. Park, a 29-year-old company employee, canceled a planned one…
Zanzibar, NAD sign five-year deal to advance rights of people with disabilities
Unguja. The Zanzibar Government and the Norwegian Association of Disabled Zanzibar (NAD Zanzibar) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding…
News in easy English: 3 high school students save children in pond in Fukuoka Pref.
NAKAMA, Fukuoka -- This city in southwest Japan honored three high school students on Aug. 18. The students saved three elementary school pupils from…
Construction stocks surge on US.-Iran ceasefire hopes, domestic projects
Domestic construction stocks are surging on the possibility of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. This comes as expectations grow that South Kore…
Bank of Korea raises growth forecast to 3.3% on semiconductor boom
The Bank of Korea significantly raised its economic growth forecast for this year to 3.3%, reflecting strong semiconductor exports and expanded relat…
Man arrested after alleged NDIS scam funnelling $700,000 into his bank accounts
Man accused of $700,000 NDIS fraud A man in western Victoria has been arrested for allegedly scamming the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS…
IMF Tasks Central Banks to Be Explicit On Risks, Commuinicate Effectively On How Policy Responds to Changing Conditions
Given the high degree of uncertainty globally, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has tasked central banks to be explicit about risks, with the go…
Lake Kariba ferry tragedy - Rida official arrested, charged with culpable homicide
Police have arrested Kariba Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) District Coordinator Ignatius Chiome, 49, and charged him with culpable ho…
Iran to allow no military ships in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman
Iran and Oman have reached a potential agreement to manage ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, excluding military vessels from the vital waterway. …
Korea customs seizes 1,045 kg narcotics, 100% arrests
The Korea Customs Service announced on the 27th that since establishing a second line of defense against drug smuggling via international mail in Apr…
