The number of foreign nationals slain, missing, or taken captive in Israel

Dozens of foreigners have reportedly been slain, reported missing, or taken captive as a result of the weekend attack on Israel by Hamas fighters.

More than 900 people have been slain in Israel, and more than 700 have been killed in Israeli retaliatory attacks on Gaza.

When th...

The United Kingdom's economy recovers from the pandemic faster than anticipated.

According to revisions to official figures, the British economy recovered from the Covid pandemic more quickly than previously anticipated, outperforming Germany and France.

Revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the gross domestic product was 1.8% hig...

King: A Life, by Jonathan Eig, is among the nominees for the National Book Award in Nonfiction.

The National Book Awards nonfiction longlist includes 10 works, including a new biography of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., a memoir on family by the award-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen, and an examination of the crack epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s.

The National Book Foundation...

Apple was ordered to cease distributing the iPhone 12 in France due to excessive electromagnetic radiation levels.

A French government agency determined that the iPhone 12 exposed users to an unsafe level of electromagnetic radiation and ordered the product's withdrawal from sale.

This week, a French government regulatory agency demanded that Apple remove the iPhone 12 from the French market bec...

China's new national map enrages its neighbours

The Philippines is the latest of China's neighbors to object to its new national map, joining India and Malaysia in issuing strongly worded statements accusing Beijing of claiming their territory.

China released a new version of its national map on Monday, as it has done annually si...

The termination of Adidas Korea's franchise contract generates controversy

In response to the growing backlash from franchisees over the decision by the South Korean subsidiary of the German sportswear brand Adidas to unilaterally terminate franchise contracts, legislators have begun to investigate the matter.

Rep. Choi Seung-jae, a member of the ruling People...

Attach to aid in the preservation of an ancient underground well.

The officials of the Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Mangalagiri were in the process of excavating a deep well when they discovered that the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) had agreed to bring in specialists to preserve the historical significance of th...

More than 38 million households in Germany have televisions, making the German television market the most competitive and the largest in all of Europe.

The many regional and national public broadcasters, which are structured in accordance with the political framework of the federal government, compete with powerful commercial operators for audiences. Broadcasting is governed by local authorities in each of Germany's 16 states and federal sta...

After a year, the killing of Abe has left Japan with important problems.

On Saturday, it had been a year since former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was killed. There are still some controversial issues that haven't been resolved, such as the relationship between lawmakers and the Unification Church and the rules for having a state funeral.

A memoria...

Rashmika Mandanna, a celebrity who has been called "the nation's crush," talked about her favorite player and team in the Indian Premier League.

Rashmika Mandanna is one of the most sought-after stars in the entertainment industry. The actress is well known as the "National Crush." In part because of her charisma and talent as an actress, she has amassed a huge following. Now that the Indian Premier League is in full swing, the ...

For a Chinese COVID-19 escapee, the government has threatened "stern punishment."

A Chinese national infected with COVID-19 is returned to his hotel in Incheon on Thursday after being transferred there from Seoul two days earlier at the request of the Korean health authority. Before he could be admitted to the isolation ward, he escaped.  A Chinese national infected with ...

A French study warns about pesticide residue in drinking water.

In 2019, tests were instituted by the National Agency for Food, Environment, and Workplace Security (ANSES) to detect about 200 complex chemical compounds, such as those found in pesticides or explosives, that are not generally looked for in standard examinations. According to the agency, "o...

After 17 seasons, Rachael Ray is leaving her daytime talk program because "it's time for me to move on."

After this season, the Emmy-winning "Rachael Ray Show" will come to a close after 17 years of airing. The program has covered topics such as food, travel, and lifestyle.

CBS said in a press release on Friday that Ray would be "signing off" from her nationally syndica...

After the head of the main opposition party narrowly avoided arrest, the party was thrown into disarray.

After their leader, Lee Jae-myung, barely escaped arrest in Monday's National Assembly vote, the major opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is plagued by factional strife. Prosecutors requested his arrest on accusations of corruption and bribery, and some members of his own party voted ...

For the sixth year in a row, the National Brand Institute has ranked Brand Germany firs

Germany has maintained its top spot in the Anholt Ipsos Nation Brands Index (NBI) 2022 for the sixth year in a row. The index ranks countries based on their brand value across 23 different location-related metrics, including exports, governance, culture, people, tourism, and immigration/investmen...

COVID-19 infections in China have risen to 37 million in a single day.

According to one report, the coronavirus infected up to 248 million people in China during the first 20 days of December.

According to government estimates, hundreds of millions of Chinese people were likely infected with COVID-19 in the first nearly three weeks of this month.

How President Yoon's policy priority has changed to include healthcare reform

In terms of healthcare services, Korea is one of the top nations. The strong health insurance policy, which shields patients from unaffordable medical expenses, makes medical services generally available to the general people. However, with rising healthcare costs, opponents have recently raised ...

France will hold a national debate on assisted suicide laws.

This week, France will launch a national debate on whether rules governing end-of-life care (assisted suicide) should be amended.

The consultation procedure comprises 150 French individuals who were chosen at random to debate the subject in sessions between now and March and submit thei...

The chemical sector in the United States contributes 25% to GDP.

New research from the US National Academies estimates that by 2020, the chemical sector in the United States will have generated $5.2 trillion (£4.3 trillion) in economic output and employed 4.1 million people. A committee led by Mark Wrighton, a chemist and the current president of George ...

By the middle of 2023, the NTAGI director anticipates having a cervical cancer vaccine available as part of the national immunization program.

The National Vaccine Action Group of India (NTAGI) chairperson, Dr. N K Arora, has stated that by the middle of 2023, the HPV vaccine protecting against cervical cancer would be available to girls in India between the ages of 9 and 14. The SII's Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs, ...