South Korea Sends Emergency Relief Team to Nepal After Devastating Floods
South Korea has dispatched a 44-member disaster relief team to Nepal to support emergency search-and-rescue and recovery operations following severe...
International News
China Calls for Deeper SCO Cooperation on AI, Trade and Regional Security
China has called for stronger cooperation among members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), with President Xi Jinping urging the...
Singapore and Pacific States Expand Cooperation on AI, Governance and Resilience
Singapore has announced a new phase of cooperation with Pacific island countries, expanding its support for artificial intelligence, digital government,...
Malaysia Raises Small-Business Financing to RM6 Billion as New Support Measures Take Effect
Malaysia has expanded financial support for small businesses, traders and home-based entrepreneurs as the government introduces a new package of...
Indonesia’s Prabowo Heads to Russia as Guest of Honour at Eastern Economic Forum
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has travelled to Vladivostok, Russia, to attend the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) as the event’s...
Thailand Approves Four Immediate Priorities Focused on Economy, Security and Disaster Protection
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a package of four immediate priority measures covering economic development, social services, security and disaster management,...
Philippines Strengthens Flood Response as Marcos Orders Faster Aid for Affected Communities
The Philippine government has stepped up its response to widespread flooding, with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directing government agencies...
Vietnam Introduces Major New Policies as Digital Governance and Economic Reforms Take Effect
Vietnam has introduced a series of important policies from September 2026, strengthening digital governance, improving public services and tightening regulations...
UAE Launches National Programme for Advanced Sciences and Technologies
The United Arab Emirates has announced a new National Programme for Advanced Sciences and Technologies, reinforcing the country's strategy to...
Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Government Services as 62 Agencies Complete Tawakkalna Integration
Saudi Arabia has reached a major milestone in its digital-government programme after 62 government entities completed the integration of their...
Qatar Reports QAR 248.44 Billion Industrial Investment as New Business Registrations Rise
Qatar's industrial sector recorded QAR 248.44 billion in cumulative investment during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting continued activity in...
Israel Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to 3.25% as Economy Shows Stronger Growth
The Bank of Israel has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.25%, citing moderating inflation and...
Türkiye’s Erdoğan Attends SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan, Holds Talks With Regional Leaders
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on September 1, 2026, as...
Egypt Accelerates Natural Gas Production to Strengthen Energy Security
Egypt is stepping up efforts to strengthen its domestic energy supply by increasing oil and natural gas production, accelerating new...
South Africa Reports Stronger Trade Position as July Surplus Reaches R20.1 Billion
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade surplus of R20.1 billion in July 2026, according to the latest trade statistics released...
Norway Reviews Future of Controversial U-864 Wreck After New Covering Recommendation
Norwegian authorities are preparing to make a fresh decision on the long-running U-864 submarine wreck case after a new government-commissioned...
Brazil and India Strengthen Trade Ties as Bilateral Commerce Surges 32.9%
Brazil and India are moving toward stronger commercial cooperation after bilateral trade reached US$10.1 billion during the first seven months...
Sweden Pushes for Stronger EU Pressure on Russia at Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Sweden is calling for stronger European pressure on Russia and continued long-term support for Ukraine as Foreign Minister Maria Malmer...
Mexico’s Welfare Pension Program Reaches More Than 18 Million Beneficiaries
Mexico's government has reported that more than 18 million people are currently receiving support through the country's Welfare Pension programmes,...
Austria Seeks New AI Partnership With Saudi Arabia to Expand Digital Cooperation
Austria is moving to establish a new digital partnership with Saudi Arabia, with artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure emerging as...
Czech Government Steps Up Support for Defence Industry and National Security
The Czech Republic is increasing its focus on defence production, military readiness and strategic security as Prague works to strengthen...
Poland Strengthens Border Security and Defence Preparations Amid Regional Tensions
Poland is continuing to reinforce its national security capabilities, with the government placing a strong emphasis on border protection, military...
Iceland Strengthens European Cooperation as Government Focuses on Security and Energy Resilience
Iceland is placing greater emphasis on cooperation with European partners as the country works to strengthen national resilience, energy security...
Switzerland Strengthens Cross-Border Security Cooperation With Germany
Switzerland is moving to deepen its cooperation with Germany on border security and cross-border policing, following a meeting between Swiss...
Belgium Introduces €3 Customs Duty on Small Parcels as Authorities Review Early Results
Belgian authorities have begun assessing the initial impact of a new €3 customs duty on small parcels, as the government...
Denmark Launches New National Strategy to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Public and Private Sectors
Denmark has introduced a new national cybersecurity strategy aimed at improving the country's digital resilience and protecting critical infrastructure from...
Netherlands Sets Out New International AI Strategy to Strengthen Digital Security and Global Cooperation
The Netherlands is placing artificial intelligence at the centre of its international economic and security policy, with the Dutch government...
Spain Unveils €309 Million Emergency Plan to Strengthen Ceuta’s Economy, Security and Public Services
The Spanish government has approved a €309 million emergency package for Ceuta, combining economic assistance, stronger security measures, additional humanitarian...
Portugal Completes Major EU-Funded Road and Rail Investment Targets
Portugal has announced that it has completed all the road and railway milestones and targets established under its Recovery and...
Italy Launches €7.5 Million Programme to Help Companies Improve Work-Life Balance
Italy has announced a new €7.5 million support programme aimed at helping businesses introduce stronger policies for balancing employees' professional...
France Faces Sharp Demographic Challenge as New School Year Begins With 161,000 Fewer Students
France has begun the 2026–27 school year with a significant demographic shift, as the number of students enrolled across the...
Germany Highlights Maritime Technology and Security as Major Industry Fair Opens in Hamburg
Germany is putting its maritime industry and advanced technologies in the spotlight as Hamburg hosts one of the world's largest...
Australia Extends Palau Direct Flight Service as Pacific Tourism Ties Strengthen
Australia has announced an extension of its direct air connection with Palau, giving travellers more time to use the Brisbane–Koror...
Italy Extends Border Controls With Spain for Another 15 Days
Italy has decided to extend temporary checks on passengers arriving from Spain by air and sea, keeping additional controls in...
France Mourns Former Prime Minister Édouard Balladur, President Macron Pays Tribute
France is mourning the death of former Prime Minister Édouard Balladur, with President Emmanuel Macron paying tribute to a veteran...
Germany Tightens Rules on Green Advertising as New September Regulations Take Effect
Germany has introduced a series of new rules in September, including tighter requirements for environmental advertising, expanded tax-assistance services and...
Romania Accelerates EU-Funded Investment as Government Focuses on Infrastructure and Economic Development
Romania is continuing to push ahead with major investment projects backed by European funding, with infrastructure, digitalisation and economic development...
Sweden Signs $5 Billion Deal for Four French Frigates to Strengthen European and NATO Defence
STOCKHOLM — Sweden has formally signed an agreement to acquire four advanced air-defence frigates from French shipbuilder Naval Group, marking...
Modi-Putin Meeting Highlights Deepening India-Russia Partnership as Ukraine Peace Efforts Continue
BISHKEK — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation...
Zelenskyy Holds “Constructive” Call With Trump Envoys as Ukraine Visit Plans Take Shape
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says diplomatic contacts with the United States are continuing as Washington seeks to advance...
