Floods, landslides claim 47 lives in India’s Uttarakhand
Many people still remain trapped under the rubble after mudslides caused by the incessant rain.
Umbrella union pushes ahead with nationwide rally
The labor group is demanding better treatment of irregular workers and more employment security.
More Korean words make it into Oxford English Dictionary
In all, 26 words and phrases of Korean origin have been included in the latest update to the dictionary.
World-renowned Kung Fu nuns win UNESCO prize for Martial Arts education
Through martial arts, the Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa order of Buddhism empower young girls to defend themselves, build confidence, and take on leadership roles in their…
China’s CPC to hold sixth plenary from Nov 8 to 11
The party's core leadership reiterated the need to practice people-centered development philosophy
Malala urges Afghanistan’s new rulers to let girls return to school
It has been one month since the Taliban, who seized power in August, excluded girls from returning to secondary school while ordering boys back to class.
S Korean prosecutors to seek arrest warrant for key figure in corruption-laden property scandal
The scandal has received intense media coverage amid questions about its potential impact on Lee and next year's presidential election.
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea
The launch follows a series of Pyongyang's weapons tests, including the launch of a hypersonic missile last month.
S’ville set to turn into ‘second Shenzhen’
Cambodia has awarded a contract to a Chinese institute to transform the Preah Sihanouk province into Southeast Asia's next logistics and resort hub.
BRI nations called on to develop green energy
President Xi Jinping announced last month that the nation will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad.