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President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Egypt on 1st – 2nd September 2026 is more than just a symbolic moment. The visit 10 years and coinciding the 70th anniversary of the building of diplomatic ties between Egypt and China, has been timed to showcase Beijing’s ambitions in the region, where traditional alliances are being challenged. The changing nature of security …

Former British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is stepping down from Parliament to end his 11-year tenure as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras.  Starmer said he had considered his own future in this place during the summer but, now, he thinks it is the right time for him to move on.  His next ambitious endeavor will be a …

The death of King Harald V at the age of 89 ends his reign on the Norwegian throne for over 30 years. Harald had been in hospital this month and died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital at 6.35am on Friday, August 28, according to the Royal Palace. The present monarch, Harald, who ascended to the throne in 1991, was the …

South Korea is facing troubling questions over how the missing persons cases in Jeju were handled after investigations revealed that police officers closed cases without taking the time to verify the missing person’s safety. The missing persons scandal in Jeju has extended past the level of individual negligence, to questioning the facts of the crime, lack of supervision, and the …

Suspension of trade, commercial activities and financial transactions to and from Iran has caused a significant disruption of one of the most important trade routes in the Middle East region in the UAE. This comes as part of the latest missile standoff between Tehran, which had been announced on August 19, 2026, and Washington, which at the same time ratcheted …

Vietnam Airlines offers convenient long-haul access throughout Asia, Europe and Australia via Vietnam. For Philippine citizens, transferring to Vietnam from Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is very simple, provided you are familiar with the Vietnamese immigration procedures. This Vietnam Airlines layover guide for Filipinos outlines the necessary visa …

The Tokyo Marathon 2027 General Entry Application has opened. Sunday, March 7, 2027. Applications run from August 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM JST, through August 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM JST. Final assessments are made based on a random selection process, where application dates do not affect the selection criteria. The essential thing is to provide correct information and fill …

American President Donald Trump has stated that his country’s troops have “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz, where tensions have escalated since the last descent of Revolutionary Guard fighters from airbase base, to the country’s backing of maritime security forces in the region. Iran has denied the assertion, saying statements from the U.S. do not change anything in the …

With the dawn of the seventh lunar month, Vietnam becomes a country of calm and tranquility, bathed in the glow of candlelight, incense and deep religious devotion. Vu Lan Festival, also known as Parents’ Day or Vietnam Ghost Festival, is a highly special and beloved tradition observed on August 26, 2026, which is dedicated to worshiping the ancestors and practicing …

On August 10, 2026, Colombia was struck by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, causing serious damage in western and central Colombia. Over 200 people have been reported dead and thousands injured, now rescue workers are still looking for casualties in the debris of collapsed buildings. Colombian authorities have declared a National State of Emergency, deploying military forces, firefighters, health and volunteer …