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Japan and the Philippines have announced plans to begin negotiations on a defense intelligence-sharing pact, aiming to bolster security cooperation in response to China's growing military activities in the region. The agreement would enhance joint operational capabilities and information sharing on various security threats.
March births in South Korea jumped nearly 20% year-on-year to the highest level in seven years, driven by a rise in marriages. However, first-quarter totals still lag behind 2025 levels, highlighting an uneven recovery.
The family of British citizen Andrew Frederick, found dead in Grenada on 4 January, accuse the FCDO of refusing specialist homicide support despite a forensic ruling of murder. They say they have been forced to conduct their own investigation and are calling for policy changes.
Seafloor samples off Jamaica’s southern coast have revealed signs of crude oil, reigniting debate over whether the island should become an oil producer as it faces severe climate impacts. The nation imports all its fuel at a cost of $1.5-2 billion annually, while activists warn drilling could devastate protected areas and contradict its green pledges.
A 7-year-old boy was filmed by an Argentine tourist on a train in Brazil with racist captions, sparking renewed debate on race relations in Latin America. The incident is the latest in a series of racist acts by Argentine tourists in Brazil, prompting scrutiny of Argentina's self-image of European descent. Activists say racism is embedded in Argentina's national identity, as exemplified by its constitution promoting European immigration and its vote against a UN resolution on the slave trade.
Iran's football federation chief has demanded that the United States grant multiple-entry visas to the national team for the 2026 World Cup, amid ongoing military tensions between the two countries. The team will need to enter and exit the US several times during the tournament, and its training base has been moved from the US to Mexico at Iran's request.
At least 16 people were killed and 58 wounded in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon as Tel Aviv expands its bombing campaign and issues mass evacuation orders. The attacks hit residential areas, roads, and civilian infrastructure, with six victims from one family killed in a drone strike while fleeing. The US-brokered ceasefire has failed to halt the violence, and Israel has intensified operations ahead of planned talks.
Despite bombings and blockade, Gaza's people strive to keep Eid al-Adha spirit alive. An attack on Eid night in Remal killed six, but minutes later shops reopened. The author describes soaring prices, the struggle for normalcy, and the defiant joy of celebration as an act of resistance.
Iran claims its domestically built Arash-e Kamangir air defense system shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone near the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say the claim fits a broader trend of Iran investing in cheap, mobile air defense systems that pose risks to more sophisticated aircraft. The incident comes amid continued US strikes on Iranian facilities and underscores Tehran’s strategic emphasis on endurance and resilience.
A fire at a girls' school dormitory in central Kenya killed 16 students and injured 79 others early Tuesday. The blaze broke out at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil town, and the cause remains under investigation as rescue efforts continue.
