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Music industry figure Nota Baloyi generated online discussion after commenting on social media content from entertainer Lasizwe. The YouTuber and television personality had posted a video showing himself admiring his appearance when Baloyi responded with remarks about forming a partnership...

Zimbabwe has temporarily halted its wealth tax after Deputy Finance Minister Kudakwashe Mnangagwa addressed parliament this week. The government suspended implementation while addressing administrative challenges that prevent effective collection. Revenue officials need better systems to...

Zimbabwe businesses must continue paying existing high fees despite recent government announcements promising dramatic reductions. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi stated that current rates remain legally binding until Parliament formally amends relevant legislation. The minister received...

Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau apologized Sunday for the mass arrest of Korean workers during a Georgia immigration operation. The senior American diplomat met First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo at Seoul headquarters two days after 316 detained South Koreans returned home. Landau...

South Korean companies allocated nearly 600 billion won to adult entertainment venues during 2024 through corporate credit cards. Representative Kim Young-jin from the National Assembly Strategy and Finance Committee disclosed these figures based on National Tax Service records. Room salons...

Coast Guard Sergeant Lee Jae-seok died while rescuing a stranded citizen from tidal waters near Ggot Island in Incheon early Thursday morning. The 34-year-old officer arrived alone after a private drone company reported the emergency situation. Radio communications reveal Lee requested...

Weekend precipitation brought temporary drought relief to Gangneung after the region endured its most severe water shortage in years. Northern districts received 131.5 millimeters of rainfall between Friday noon and Saturday evening. This marked the first substantial precipitation exceeding 30...

Former dictator Chun Doo-hwan's family considers permanent placement of his remains at his Seodaemun-gu residence. The deceased leader's body has remained without burial four years after his death from blood cancer. His family representative told Yonhap News Agency about potential yard interment...

Special counsel investigators questioned retired three-star General Kim Kye-hwan on Sunday regarding his suspected role in disrupting military investigations. The former Marine Corps Commandant faced his fourth interrogation session at the team's southern Seoul office. Kim refused to speak with...

South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan arrived at Incheon International Airport early Sunday morning following negotiations with American officials. The minister had traveled to the United States on Thursday for discussions with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding their July...

Kim Yo-jong delivered harsh criticism against the upcoming military drills between Washington and Seoul. The North Korean leader's sister serves as vice director of a department within the ruling party's Central Committee. She declared that allied forces would face negative outcomes for their...

CARICOM and Colombia completed their second negotiating session to revise the Trade and Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement on September 10, 2025. Representatives addressed expanded market access for farm products and manufactured goods while resolving administrative matters. Jamaica's...

St. Vincent and the Grenadines will host tourism industry leaders at the Methodist Church Hall on September 15, 2025. The stakeholders conference centers on the theme "Strength in Unity: Advancing the Vincentian Visitor Experience." Aviation executives, cruise specialists, financial leaders, and...

Des Peres authorities responded to emergency calls about gunfire at West County Center on Saturday afternoon. Officers received multiple reports around 2:15 PM suggesting an active shooter situation at the shopping complex located west of St. Louis. Mall security immediately initiated lockdown...

Union Minister Jeng Phang Naw Taung celebrated ISPE Women's Football Club's AFC Women's Champions League achievements at the Yangon Region Sports and Physical Education Institute yesterday. Officials from various departments joined the recognition ceremony at the Union Hall in Kyaikkasan, Tamway...

The Central Bank of Myanmar's Yangon Branch convened officials yesterday afternoon to strengthen oversight of digital payment systems. The meeting addressed loan regulations, risk assessment methods, and compliance standards for financial institutions. Governor officials stressed the importance...

Myanmar Red Cross Society hosted the World First Aid Day 2025 ceremony at its Nay Pyi Taw headquarters yesterday morning. Union Minister for Health Dr Thet Khaing Win joined deputy ministers, directors-general, and Red Cross leadership for the commemoration. Representatives from the...

The Ministry of Industry plans to transform 258 acres at Shwedaung's No. 1 Textile Factory site into a comprehensive agro-based textile manufacturing center. Pyay Township in the Bago Region will host this industrial development project that requires private developer funding. Ministry officials...

Officials gathered at the Ministry of Industry Office 30 yesterday afternoon to explore market opportunities for Myanmar's agricultural exports in Belarus. Union Minister Dr. Charlie Than joined departmental heads, regional supervisors, small business owners, and Chamber of Commerce...

Ministry officials convened yesterday at the Information Ministry headquarters in Nay Pyi Taw to coordinate upcoming anniversary events. Deputy Minister U Ye Tint chaired the Press, Documentation and Exhibition Work Committee session focused on preparations for the Nationwide Ceasefire...