FOREIGN

Israeli Airstrike Kills Six in Lebanon as US Extends Israel–Hezbollah Ceasefire by 45 Days 0
- FOREIGN
- May 16, 2026
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed six people, including three paramedics, according to the country’s health ministry, coming just hours after the United States announced a 45-day extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The strike reportedly hit a civil defence centre in Harouf, leaving another paramedic critically injured, while the Israeli
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UK To Isolate Cruise Ship Passengers Over Hantavirus Fears 0
- FOREIGN
- May 10, 2026
Authorities in the United Kingdom will isolate and test about 24 passengers and crew from a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus scare. Health officials say none of the individuals currently show symptoms, but they will be taken to a controlled facility for checks on arrival. The group will be housed at Arrowe Park Hospital,
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Germany Records Export Growth Despite Drop in Industrial Output 0
- FOREIGN
- May 8, 2026
Germany recorded a 0.5% rise in exports in March, outperforming expectations of a decline, with stronger demand from EU countries where shipments increased by 3.4%. At the same time, industrial output moved in the opposite direction, falling instead of rising as earlier projected, mainly due to reduced energy production and weaker performance in machinery and
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Donald Trump’s Troop Reduction in Germany Sparks Concerns Over US Commitment to NATO 0
- FOREIGN
- May 5, 2026
European officials say efforts to maintain strong US involvement in NATO are facing renewed uncertainty after Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 American troops from Germany. The decision has heightened tensions between Washington and its European allies, particularly amid disagreements over the Iran conflict and defence burden-sharing within the alliance. While NATO officials
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Samsung Family Completes Record $8bn Inheritance Tax Payment in South Korea 0
- FOREIGN
- May 4, 2026
The founding family of Samsung has completed payment of a record $8 billion inheritance tax, the largest ever recorded in South Korea. The tax bill, paid in six instalments over five years, followed the death of former chairman Lee Kun-hee in 2020. His estate—valued at roughly 26 trillion won—included company shares, real estate, and a
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China Blasts Lai Ching-te Over Eswatini Trip, Uses Harsh Language 0
- FOREIGN
- May 4, 2026
Lai Ching-te has defended Taiwan’s global engagement during a visit to Eswatini, drawing sharp criticism from China. Speaking after arriving for the 40th anniversary of Mswati III’s accession, Lai reaffirmed Taiwan’s sovereignty and its right to interact internationally. He stated that Taiwan, formally known as the Republic of China, belongs to the global community and
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