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MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant engineer Brice Hernandez and six other former DPWH officials pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a graft charge over the alleged P77 million ghost flood control project in Balagtas, Bulacan.
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
Independent Planning Commission says climate change impacts from Hunter Valley project will be ‘outweighed’ by economic benefits
CONGRESS. The House of Representatives building at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on September 17, 2025.
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson traded barbs anew over the flood-control probe, with Cayetano accusing Lacson of interfering in ongoing investigations and Lacson hitting back that he was merely following the evidence.
Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “fear-mongering” after the incumbent leader warned that the country’s enemies may attack before next month’s general election.
U2 frontman Bono compared comments made by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir about residents of Gaza to the rhetoric of Heinrich Himmler, one of the leaders of the Nazi regime and one of the architects of the Holocaust.
One of the suspects in a suspected bomb attack on a Royal Air Force base called the police before the attempt was thwarted, the Times reported on Tuesday evening.
MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) have continued providing free rides to passengers with the deployment of several government vehicles particularly in affected areas amid the transport strike.
Canadian prime minister’s rising global profile fuels speculation for two annual awards
Canadian prime minister’s rising global profile fuels speculation for two annual awards
PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts — Lindsay Clancy's lawyer argued Tuesday that there wasn’t enough evidence to prove she killed her three children, a striking turn after a lengthy trial that focused more on her mental state than on whether she took their lives.
DONALD TRUMP. US President Donald Trump gestures after his speech during the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, USA, September 9, 2026.
Toledo, Ohio: A former music pastor who once appeared on American Idol was convicted of murder on Tuesday (US time) in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair.
Jim Chalmers says ‘higher global oil prices flowing through to oil prices in Australia’ are to blame for inflation rising from 3.5%
Topic:Antisocial Behaviour
Kan Hyeong-woo is a staff reporter at The Korea Herald, South Korea’s leading English-language daily. Based in Seoul, he covers technology, business and industry, with reporting spanning the gaming, construction, mobility, consumer and emerging technology sectors.Through his reporting, Kan examines the business impl…
US officials reportedly believe Donald Trump could order a resumption of major combat operations against Iran after the November midterms Read Full Article at RT.com
Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder. (Supplied: Rocco Fazzari)
Nearly half of men classified as obese; vaping rises as cigarette smoking declines
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday.
Materials: Ceramics (white porcelain)
SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- The head of Dunamu, South Korea's largest virtual asset exchange, said Wednesday his company hopes to connect the country's finances with the global on-chain system, mentioning the comprehensive equity exchange with portal operator Naver Corp. as part of the company's global expansion str…
The record rainfall has been blamed on a combination of climate change and El Niño, which has created a prolonged high pressure front in the Pacific
AUSTIN, Texas — Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced an assault charge against a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot in his car by a federal immigration agent in Texas, accusing the man of striking an officer with his side mirror while trying to drive away.
Topic:People With Disability
RM of BTS has donated 100 million won ($74,000) to the National Museum of Korea to support the public organization's acquisition of cultural artifacts.
Topic:Domestic Violence
Former police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raided houses allegedly owned by former speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena, more than a month ago over information that high-powered firearms were being kept there but it found none.
BEIJING – China’s government on Wednesday accused Taiwan of “desecrating the martyrs” with its criticism of Beijing’s interpretation of WWII, saying that to question the narrative over the conflict was a betrayal of history.
As news of the latest interest rate hike sinks in, Tasmanians are assessing what it means for them. (AAP)
Ultium Cells, the battery joint venture between LG Energy Solution and General Motors, will upgrade its Tennessee plant to produce a new generation of batteries designed to lower costs and boost energy density for future GM electric vehicles, the companies said Monday.
New Olive Young stores are lifting sales at nearby traditional markets and restaurants, according to a study led by Hanbat National University professor Lee Sung-ho.
Cosmax, a South Korean cosmetics manufacturer that develops and produces products for global beauty brands, is expanding into personalized hair care using artificial intelligence and research into scalp differences across ethnic groups.
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
Topic:Electric Vehicles
Kalpana Nepali was seven months pregnant when the catastrophic flash floods hit last month, while Pooja Pariyal spent three days on a hospital roof waiting to be rescued. Now, they are living precariously in temporary shelters
Figure cited by minister highlights trade-offs Kyiv faces as it tries to keep normal life moving amid Russian strikes
Exeter museum to host DJ’s ‘collaboration’ with woodland fungi and artist’s map of her own body’s mycobiome
Rapid expansion in production has intensified concerns over copyright and the mounting pressure on human creators
Rapid expansion in production has intensified concerns over copyright and the mounting pressure on human creators
Fiji Police have confirmed 52kg of cocaine has gone missing from an evidence room at the country's high court. (Getty Images: Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto)
Starting in October, national health insurance to cover Retevmo, Vyloy, Padcev, Keytruda
Tens of thousands join France public sector strike over pay and budget cuts
This summer, Im Man-gyun made history when he became both the youngest speaker of the Seoul Metropolitan Council and the first speaker from Gwanak-gu.
Cops descended on the home of slain New York Times tech executive Jonathan McKinsey Tuesday night — with multiple officers seen entering the gated-community residence as his wife’s parents sit in jail accused of gunning him down.
Topic:Urban Development and Planning
Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating staffing gaps as key factor in four incidents in July and August
Qatar's prime minister accused his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, of being a "war criminal", and stressed that Doha would continue its mediation efforts despite escalating tensions in the region.
