krtoday A Chinese space rocket under development accidentally launched during a test before falling and crashing into the ground. Beijing Tianbing Technology Company, also known as Space Pioneer, said on Sunday that its Tianlong-3 rocket, under development detached itself from the launch pad during a test on Sunday due to a structural failure. It then fell … Read more
South Korea’s fight against chronically low birthrates continues, with its latest effort being the launch of a population control tower at the deputy prime minister level. It’ll be also in charge of strategies related to the aging population. Our Shin Ha-young reports. Following high-level meetings with the ruling party, the government announced plans on Monday … Read more
France’s far-right National Rally enjoyed some remarkable gains in the first round of the country’s snap parliamentary elections. Will the far-right be able to rule France for the first time in over 5 decades? We’re joined by Professor Mason Richey. It’s good to have you back, Professor Richey. 1. For those of us who may … Read more
Israel on Monday released the head of Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital from prison, seven months after being accused of working with Hamas. Mohammad Abu Salmiya, who was arrested in November was one of more than 50 Palestinians released from prison leading to intense backlash from Israel’s cabinet against intelligence officials and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel’s … Read more
Airplane manufacturer Boeing is set to face criminal charges over fraud related to the two fatal crashes of its 737 MAX jets. The U.S. Justice Department will criminally charge Boeing and offer the plane maker a plea deal that includes a financial penalty of some 500 million dollars, and independent audits for safety and compliance … Read more
We begin today in the U.S., where the Supreme Court has said that Donald Trump and other former presidents are partially immune from prosecution in Monday’s landmark ruling recognizing presidential immunity for the first time. The U.S. Supreme Court justices ruled 6-3 on Monday, saying that former President Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for any … Read more
A fearsome Category 4 storm hit islands in the Caribbean on Monday bringing catastrophic winds, life-threatening storm surges, and intense rainfall. Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Grenada’s Carriacou Island on Monday morning, with speeds of up to around 240 kilometers per hour. Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell in a news briefing spoke of “widespread reports … Read more
Good morning. Monsoon rain will pour down today. Southern provinces are seeing heavier showers but rain will lash down in the capital area soon. 30 to 50 millimeters an hour of heavy showers could pound down on many parts of Korea. Until tomorrow morning, the upper parts of Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do could see more than … Read more
▪ [AI] N. Korea launches more missiles but one appears to have failed ▪ [AI] S. Korea to create new ministry to handle low birth rate, aging population ▪ [AI] S. Korea’s exports for June up 5.1% y/y amid record-high chip exports ▪ [AI] Some 500 gov’t and biz officials from Seoul and Hanoi meet … Read more
Over in France. The far-right National Rally party in France made a clean sweep, reaching 33 percent of the national vote in the first round of parliamentary elections. The Interior Ministry said on Sunday that the far-right National Rally party led the first round of France’s elections, while the leftwing New Popular Front came in … Read more
