Municipal workers in the South Korean capital region are responding to a summer infestation by spraying water, but residents wish they would break out the poison.
Author: John Yoon
Israel Deports Greta Thunberg and Other Activists on Gaza Aid Boat
The environmental campaigner was sent home after she and others on the intercepted vessel said they were trying to deliver food and medical supplies.
Young South Korean Voters Are Disenchanted With Their Choices
Some of the same young people who demonstrated after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law said they were disappointed by their choices in Tuesday’s election.
Explosions Cripple Ship Carrying Aid to Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea
A human rights group operating the ship blamed a drone attack for the explosions, which caused a fire on the vessel. The crew was safe and remained on board.
Power Is Restored in Spain and Portugal After Widespread Outage
Electricity was back in most of the two countries after a blackout that shut down much of daily life. The cause of the outage remained unclear.
What to Know About the Tensions Over Kashmir
A terrorist attack in the disputed territory in 2019 brought India and Pakistan to the verge of war. There are fears Tuesday’s violence could do the same.
Lawyers for American Scholar Fear Thailand Will Deport Him
The scholar, Paul Chambers, was released on bail Thursday, but without his passport, his lawyers said. He has denied charges of insulting the Thai monarchy.
7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar With Shaking Felt in Bangkok
People in Mandalay, near the epicenter of the 7.7.-magnitude quake, were rushed to the main hospital. Shaking was felt hundreds of miles away in Bangkok, in neighboring Thailand.
Travel Disruptions Linger as Flights Resume at London’s Heathrow
Hundreds of additional employees were on duty, and flights were added to the schedule to accommodate thousands of extra passengers, the airport said.