Death Toll from Indonesia School Collapse Hits 5 as Rescue Efforts Intensify
The collapse of a school building in East Java has claimed five lives, with 84 still trapped under rubble as rescuers race against time.
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U.S. Government Shuts Down as Congress Deadlocks
The U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to agree on funding, furloughing 750,000 workers and roiling global markets.
Global Poll: U.S. Shutdown Exposes Political Divide
A global survey of 7,671 respondents across 38 countries reveals deep concerns over the U.S. shutdown, highlighting political divides and calls for systemic reform.
Record-Breaking September Heat Hits Okinawa: Warmest Month Since 1946
Okinawa sweltered through its hottest September since records began in 1946, highlighting climate shifts and sparking community-driven adaptation efforts.
South Korea and US Launch Visa Working Group to Ease Business Travel
South Korea and the United States held their inaugural visa working group meeting in Washington to streamline business visa processes, set up a Korean Investor Desk, and expand B-1 and ESTA use.
Scientists Generate Functional Eggs from Skin Cells in Lab Breakthrough
Researchers have used a process called mitomeiosis to convert skin cells into functional human eggs, offering a promising avenue for fertility treatments, though clinical use remains years away.
Israel Shuts Al-Rasheed Road, Blocking Return to Northern Gaza
Israel has closed the Al-Rasheed coastal road, preventing displaced Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza and deepening the humanitarian crisis amid intensified fighting.
U.S. Heads Toward Shutdown After Senate Blocks Spending Bill
The U.S. Senate’s failure to pass a short-term spending bill sets up a federal shutdown for the first time in nearly seven years, with healthcare battles at the core.
Partisan Gridlock Triggers US Government Shutdown
Deep partisan divides have triggered a US government shutdown, risking thousands of federal jobs and sparking a protracted funding standoff in Washington.
Lee and Ishiba Revive Shuttle Diplomacy at Busan Summit
In Busan, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba deepened cooperation through shuttle diplomacy on tech, security and social challenges.