A passenger plane belonging to Jeju Air crashed while attempting to land at Musan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. The aircraft had been chartered by a travel agency and made 13 flights to 6 countries within 48 hours before the tragic accident.
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino stated that they will not negotiate with the US regarding the status of the Panama Canal, emphasizing that it belongs to Panama.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on China to exert necessary pressure on North Korea to prevent them from losing their lives in European wars.
Slovakia threatens Ukraine over gas transit, causing concerns in Europe. The possibility of gas supply disruption between the two countries raises alarms.
Images of two new Chinese military aircraft have emerged, leading to increased alert in the US regarding China's defense developments.
A bus accident in Norway has led to the death of at least three people and left several others critically injured. The bus, carrying passengers from eight different countries, slid down a hill and partially landed in a lake due to bad weather conditions.
As the Chinese economy struggles, companies like Pinduoduo and JD are putting more pressure on their employees, leading to the rise of dismissal bloggers in China.
A group of North Korean hackers has stolen over $300 million in cryptocurrencies on the DMM Bitcoin platform.
Prime Minister Múte Egede emphasized that Greenland is not for sale after renewed interest from US President-elect Donald Trump.
President Trump criticizes Panama for charging "exorbitant high prices" for using the Panama Canal, threatening to demand its return to the United States if rates are not lowered.
The Swedish police boarded the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3, suspected of sabotaging communication cables in the Baltic Sea. Representatives from Germany, Finland, and China are also conducting an investigation on the ship, which has been stationary for a month in the Kattegat area.
Prince Andrew is embroiled in a new scandal involving a Chinese spy, causing outrage among the British public and frustration within his family. Despite the backlash, he also receives support from some who consider him 'genius'.
British authorities have revealed the identity of the alleged Chinese spy who was friends with Prince Andrew. The 50-year-old businessman from China is named Yang Tengbo, according to British media.
Seven tourists who were hospitalized after drinking cocktails at a luxury hotel in the Fiji island group are in stable condition.
Scandinavian countries are stepping up their fight against youth smartphone and social media usage to protect children from potential harm.
Chinese state media have criticized the NATO chief, Mark Rutte, as an 'American yes-man' due to his recent warnings against cooperation between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.
Residents of Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, are expressing concerns over the rapid growth in tourism, particularly around the Christmas season.
In 2024, 54 journalists have been killed worldwide according to the annual report of the international non-governmental organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Taiwan reported the presence of sixteen Chinese warships in its surrounding waters, marking one of the highest numbers this year.
Taiwan has raised its military readiness and started military exercises in response to the presence of Chinese warships near the island and restrictions imposed in Chinese airspace.
Sixteen EU countries have asked the European Commission to come up with a new proposal in the coming months for taxing tobacco products in the EU, including electronic cigarettes and vapes.
Volkswagen is considering selling its underutilized car factory in Nanjing, China, which may be the first of several sales in the country due to overcapacity concerns.
Suriname's business sector expresses disapproval of the government's agreement with Chinese mining giant Chinalco, stating concerns over the export of unprocessed bauxite and its environmental impact.
The United States has accused China of engaging in 'dangerous maneuvers' in the South China Sea, following an incident involving Chinese and Filipino vessels.
Eindhoven chipmaker NXP is partnering with Taiwanese TSMC giant to expand a billion-dollar factory in Singapore for the Chinese market.
Dutch companies from the wind sector are stepping in to help Ukraine by building a series of windmills amidst the ongoing energy crisis in the war-torn country.
US President Joe Biden has sparked surprise and criticism with the pardon he granted his son Hunter. This decision has raised questions and drawn both support and backlash from various political figures.
China strongly condemns the visit of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to the American state of Hawaii, stating that it will take resolute countermeasures against the recent US arms sales to Taiwan.
China has stated that it is 'willing to cooperate' in the investigation of the undersea cable break in the Baltic Sea, which damaged data cables between Sweden and Lithuania and between Helsinki and Rostock.
An old American military base has been uncovered in Greenland, raising questions about what other hidden secrets lie beneath the melting ice cap.
