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Iguazu Falls Surges to More Than 5 Times Its Normal Flow After Heavy Rain

One of South America’s most famous natural wonders has suddenly become far more powerful. Iguazu Falls, on the Brazil-Argentina border, is experiencing an extraordinary surge in water flow after heavy rainfall across the Iguazu River basin. On September 3, the falls were carrying about 7.75 million liters of water per second — more than five times the historical average of roughly 1.5 million liters per second.  The dramatic conditions have transformed the normally spectacular waterfalls into

September 4, 2026

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LISA’s “SaWaDiKa” Explodes Online as Thai Roots Take Center Stage

BLACKPINK star LISA is once again turning heads with her solo music — and this time, she is bringing Thailand with her. The global K-pop superstar released “SaWaDiKa” on September 4, the first pre-release single from her upcoming six-track EP “PRESS PLAY,” and the response was immediate. The accompanying music video surged past millions of views shortly after release, with the Bangkok Post reporting more than 8 million views on its first day. But the numbers are only part of the story. “SaWaD

September 4, 2026

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U.S. Pressure Starts to Bite as Iran’s Economy Comes Under Growing Strain

DUBAI — The economic pressure campaign against Iran is beginning to show deeper effects, with collapsing oil exports, a plunging currency and soaring inflation leaving Tehran with fewer options to keep trade and imports flowing. A Reuters report published by The Korea Times on September 4 said three senior Iranian sources described the latest U.S. sanctions and measures targeting Iranian oil exports and sanctions-evasion networks as increasingly difficult for Tehran to withstand. The developme

September 4, 2026

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South Korea Weighs Longer School Days for Young Students as Hagwon Pressure Fuels Education Debate

SEOUL — South Korea is considering a controversial change to elementary education that could keep first- and second-grade students in school until around 3 p.m., with policymakers arguing that longer school hours could help close childcare gaps and reduce families' reliance on private academies known as hagwons. But the proposal has immediately triggered a major backlash from teachers, parents and education groups, who warn that simply keeping younger children in classrooms for longer could inc

September 4, 2026

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Taiwan Artist Sangna Take Brings His “Slacker Boy” World to Life in New Taipei Exhibition

TAIPEI, Taiwan — What happens when exhaustion, vulnerability, humor and the ordinary routines of everyday life become the raw material for contemporary art? Taiwanese artist Sangna Take (桑拿大可) is exploring exactly that question in his latest solo exhibition, A Pair of Underwear, A Pair of Socks, now on display at Eslite Gallery in Taipei. The exhibition brings together 40 new works—34 paintings and six ceramic sculptures—and marks the artist's return to Eslite Gallery following his well-receiv

September 4, 2026

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Taiwan Welcomes Nevada and Utah Lawmakers as Economic, Energy and Tech Ties Take Center Stage

TAIPEI — Taiwan is stepping up engagement with U.S. state governments as senior lawmakers from Nevada and Utah visit the island for talks focused on investment, green energy, technology and talent development. The delegation was welcomed at a luncheon on Thursday, September 3, by Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi, who highlighted opportunities to expand cooperation beyond existing economic ties. According to Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the discussions covered Taiwan-U.S. t

September 4, 2026

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Sara Duterte Faces Arrest Warrant in Grave Threats Case as Palace Says It Will Respect Court Ruling

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is now facing an arrest warrant after a Quezon City court found probable cause to proceed with three counts of grave threats linked to her controversial remarks involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 issued the warrant on Friday, September 4, 2026, according to reports from Duterte's legal counsel and multiple Philippine news o

September 4, 2026

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Arsenal vs Chelsea: Perfect Starts Collide as Tottenham Fight to Stop Early-Season Slide

LONDON — The Premier League’s early-season picture could change dramatically this weekend as Arsenal host Chelsea in a heavyweight London derby, while Tottenham Hotspur head to Nottingham Forest desperate to halt a nightmare start. Both Arsenal and Chelsea have won their opening two league matches, meaning neither side wants its perfect record to disappear at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. For Arsenal, the challenge is about proving that last season’s title-winning formula can withstand one o

September 4, 2026

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Thailand-Cambodia Maritime Dispute: A New Legal Path Could Prevent Another Dangerous Escalation

BANGKOK — The fragile relationship between Thailand and Cambodia is entering another critical phase, this time shifting from the battlefield and border checkpoints to the waters of the Gulf of Thailand, where competing maritime claims could put billions of dollars in potential energy resources and a broader regional relationship at stake. A September 4 analysis published by The Diplomat argues that compulsory conciliation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) could

September 4, 2026

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Japan Expands Defense Aid to 12 Countries as China Pressure Grows—Is the Philippines Set for More Support?

TOKYO — Japan is significantly expanding its security assistance program, planning to provide defense equipment and other support to about 12 countries in fiscal year 2026, up from eight recipients the previous year. The move comes as Tokyo seeks to strengthen security cooperation with like-minded partners amid growing strategic tensions in the Indo-Pacific. The expansion is being carried out through Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) program, a framework launched in 2023 to help partne

September 4, 2026