Category: Asia

Politics

US Midterm Elections Begin in Chaos—But Millions of Mail Ballots Could Still Face New Rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 2026 US midterm elections have officially begun, but millions of Americans may still be left wondering which rules will govern their mail ballots as a fierce legal battle over President Donald Trump's proposed voting restrictions intensifies. North Carolina began widely distributing mail ballots on Friday, formally opening an election season that will culminate on November 3 and determine which party controls the US Congress during the final two years of President Donald

September 6, 2026

Philippines

Logs and Debris Choke Bataan Waterways as Floods Swallow Communities—What Happens If the Rains Continue?

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan — Floodwaters in parts of Bataan have left behind a dangerous mix of logs and debris that is clogging waterways, adding another layer of risk to communities already battered by heavy rains and swollen rivers. The situation comes as Dinalupihan remains among the areas hardest hit by flooding associated with the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, with authorities warning residents near rivers and mountainous areas to remain vigilant. Recent flooding in Barangay Pita was particula

September 6, 2026

Asia

They Were Given Up for Dead—Then Nepal Rescuers Heard Something Beneath the Debris

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Ten days after catastrophic floods tore through Nepal's Himalayan region, rescue teams are refusing to give up. A series of dramatic rescues has injected fresh hope into an increasingly grim search for survivors, even as the death toll climbs above 1,300 and thousands of people remain unaccounted for. Emergency crews have been racing through mountains of mud, debris and destroyed infrastructure following the August 26 disaster, which authorities and international reports hav

September 6, 2026

Politics

Trump Targets Wolf Protections Again—But What Happens to America’s Wolves Next?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited one of America's most bitter wildlife battles after signing an executive order directing his administration to review whether federal protections for gray wolves and Mexican wolves should be removed. The move, announced September 4, is aimed at helping cattle ranchers deal with livestock losses blamed on wolves. But conservation groups say the latest push could put decades of recovery efforts at risk and reopen the door to expanded wo

September 6, 2026

South Korea

South Korea Opens a First-of-Its-Kind Island Expo — 61 Days, 30 Countries and a Bigger Vision for the Future

South Korea Opens Massive Yeosu World Island Fair as 61-Day Global Showcase Begins YEOSU, South Korea — South Korea has officially opened the 2026 World Island Fair Yeosu, turning the southern coastal city of Yeosu into the center of a global conversation about islands, oceans, sustainability and the future of maritime industries. The international event opened Saturday, Sept. 5, and will run for 61 days through Nov. 4, with exhibitions, cultural performances and hands-on programs spread acros

September 6, 2026

Asia

TV Host Sentenced to Death in Egypt’s Massive Drug Case—What Investigators Say They Found

CAIRO, Egypt — Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa, 39, has been sentenced to death by hanging along with 11 other defendants after a Cairo court found them guilty in a major narcotics case involving the alleged manufacture and trafficking of synthetic drugs. Khalifa, who is known for hosting the crime and security-focused television program “Mission Impossible,” was convicted alongside the other defendants of forming an organized criminal group accused of obtaining materials used to ma

September 6, 2026

Asia

The World Map Is Changing — And What It Reveals About Africa Will Surprise You

NEW YORK — The world may look very different on future classroom walls, digital platforms and official documents after the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly backed a new approach to world maps that more accurately represents the true size of Africa and other landmasses. In a landmark vote on September 4, the UN General Assembly endorsed the Equal Earth projection, supporting efforts to move away from the centuries-old Mercator map that has long distorted the relative size of contin

September 6, 2026

Entertainment

BTS, Olivia Rodrigo Face Off for Filipino Fans’ Votes at 2026 Filipino Music Awards—But Who Will Take the Crown?

MANILA, Philippines — Global music heavyweights BTS and Olivia Rodrigo are once again commanding attention from Filipino music fans after landing nominations in the People’s Choice – International Artist category of the Filipino Music Awards (FMA) 2026. The two international superstars are part of a 10-artist lineup that puts some of the world's biggest names head-to-head for a distinction determined directly by Filipino fans. Joining BTS and Rodrigo in the category are 5 Seconds of Summer, Ar

September 6, 2026

Politics

Trump’s Grand Golf Makeover Hits Washington’s People’s Course — But What Could Locals Lose?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For more than a century, East Potomac Park has been a place where Washington residents could play golf, cycle, walk and escape the capital's busy streets without needing a private club membership. Now, President Donald Trump wants to transform its historic public golf course into a world-class championship venue — a plan that promises major upgrades but has also triggered growing concerns over affordability, public access, tree removal and the future of one of Washington's be

September 6, 2026

South Korea

South Korea’s Missing-Person System Under Fire: 90% of Unsolved Cases Involve Adults — Then Police Discovered What Happened in Jeju

South Korea’s missing-person system is facing mounting scrutiny after new government data showed that more than 90% of unresolved disappearance cases involved adults without dementia or other legally protected conditions. The figures have emerged as a widening police scandal in Jeju raises fresh questions about whether the country’s current system gives ordinary adults enough protection when they disappear. According to data from the National Police Agency cited by Rep. Lim Ho-seon of the ruli

September 6, 2026