South Koreans Are Joyful After Han Kang Wins Nobel Prize for Literature
South Koreans reacted with joy and astonishment on Thursday after learning that homegrown writer Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in literature, an unexpected moment
Taiwan Celebrates Its National Day Holiday Against Background of Chinese Threats
Taiwan celebrated its National Day holiday Thursday against the background of threats from China, which claims the self-governing island republic as its own territory.
Saudi Arabia Loses Bid for a Seat on UN’s Human Rights Council; Thailand Wins
Saudi Arabia was defeated for a seat in the U.N.’s premier human rights body Wednesday after a campaign by rights groups that accused the Saudis of serious rights violations.
Washington State Woman Calls 911 After Being Hounded by Up to 100 Raccoons
Sheriff's deputies in Washington's Kitsap County frequently get calls about animals — loose livestock, problem dogs. But the 911 call they received recently from a woman being hounded by dozens of raccoons
Mideast Violence Is Spiraling A Year Since the Gaza War Began
A year after Hamas’ fateful attack on southern Israel, the Middle East is embroiled in a war that shows no signs of ending and seems to be getting worse.
Typhoon Krathon Makes Landfall in Taiwan, Packing Fierce Winds and Torrential Rain
Typhoon Krathon made landfall Thursday in Taiwan's major port city of Kaohsiung, bringing torrential rains and fierce winds to the island's south.
What to Know About Iran’s Missile Barrage and Israel’s Ground Operations in Lebanon
Iran launched at least 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, causing scattered damage and fires from falling shrapnel, but Israeli authorities said there were no injuries.
China Marks 75 years of Communist Party Rule As Economic Challenges and Security Threats...
China is marking the 75th year of Communist Party rule as economic challenges and security threats linger over the massive state. No festivities have been announced for the occasion Tuesday, save for a flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square
Flooding Deaths in Nepal Reach 193 As Recovery Work Is Stepped Up
The number of people killed by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend in Nepal has reached 193 while recovery has been stepped up
Death Toll in Nepal Flooding and Landslides Reaches at Least 100
The death toll from flooding and landslides in Nepal has reached at least 100, with dozens of people still missing.
