Tokyo Records Longest Rainy Streak in History After 34 Straight Days

Central Tokyo has seen rain on 34 consecutive days, surpassing the record set in 2019, as persistent weather systems continue to bring rain to the Japanese capital. Japan’s capital has fallen below its historical record for the number of consecutive days of rain as it has had 34 days of precipitation in a row, the country’s weather agency said. The… Continue reading Tokyo Records Longest Rainy Streak in History After 34 Straight Days

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile, Another Projectile Into East Sea

A view of a North Korean ballistic missile launch./Courtesy of Pyongyang Rodong Sinmun·News1

South Korea’s military said Sunday that North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile into the East Sea. The launch was also picked up by Japan, which has been witnessing a series of recent weapons tests by Pyongyang. The first launch from the Wonsan region was spotted by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff around 3 p.m. local time. The missile… Continue reading North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile, Another Projectile Into East Sea

North Korea Says Nuclear Status Is Irreversible After IAEA Rebuke

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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, has slammed back a recent resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) condemnatory of Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme, accusing the UN nuclear watchdog of double standards. North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister Kim Yo Jong said the IAEA stance was a one-sided attitude to Pyongyang. Her… Continue reading North Korea Says Nuclear Status Is Irreversible After IAEA Rebuke

South Korean Foreign Minister Heads to US Amid Hormuz Pressure

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Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is heading to the United States for discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Seoul is under pressure to play a role in securing the Strait of Hormuz. Cho arrived in the country on Thursday to start a three-day visit, where she will meet with Rubio on Friday. They are expected to discuss bilateral… Continue reading South Korean Foreign Minister Heads to US Amid Hormuz Pressure

Nearly 5 Million People Affected by Bihar Floods

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In the eastern Indian state of Bihar, nearly five million people have already been impacted by flooding with several major rivers still running above danger levels and relief efforts being continued. This month, the State has been experiencing widespread floods following heavy rainfall, and the river level upriver from Bihar, in Nepal, has also been straining the rivers of Bihar.… Continue reading Nearly 5 Million People Affected by Bihar Floods

Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi to Visit China for Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives to meet his Iraqi counterpart Fouad Hussein in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP)

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Beijing on Wednesday to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi for talks on Wednesday as China is pressing for a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Iran and the United States. During the visit, Araghchi will have talks with Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, the country’s Foreign Ministry said. This meeting… Continue reading Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi to Visit China for Talks

Beijing to Ban Drone Possession From November 15

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Beijing will ban the possession and storage of drones within the city from November 15, tightening restrictions on unmanned aircraft after a series of new security measures introduced this year.   The revised rules, announced on Sunday, will prohibit residents and businesses from keeping drones or key drone components within Beijing’s administrative boundaries. Authorities will be able to confiscate equipment… Continue reading Beijing to Ban Drone Possession From November 15

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward East Sea

People sit near a television screen showing a news broadcast with footage of a North Korean missile test at a train station in Seoul, on September 12, 2026 [Jung Yeon-je/AFP]

Seoul: South Korea says North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the South China Sea early Saturday in its newest weapons test after it and Washington and Tokyo held a joint military exercise. According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea, the missiles were launched from the Wonsan region at approximately 20:20 UTC. Their journey was estimated… Continue reading North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward East Sea

Iranian President Arrives in India for BRICS Summit Amid Iran War

With the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States causing tension in the region, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian landed in New Delhi on Friday to participate in the BRICS Leaders’ Summit. Pezeshkian is one of a number of foreign leaders and top officials coming to the Indian capital ahead of the two day summit on September 12 and 13.… Continue reading Iranian President Arrives in India for BRICS Summit Amid Iran War

South Korea and Iran Discuss Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman. Reuters

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discussed the situation in the Middle East and the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call on Friday. Cho expressed deep concern over the situation of conflict in the region and insisted on the return of lasting peace and stability to the region,… Continue reading South Korea and Iran Discuss Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions