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February 10, 2025 9:52 PM

Series of Earthquakes Near Santorini Keep Residents on High Alert

Three more earthquakes have occurred near the Greek island of Santorini, causing continuing concern in the tourist hotspot. Residents of neighbouring Amorgos remain on high alert after today's tremors, which followed a moderate 5.0 magnitude earthquake between the islands last evening.   A state ...

February 10, 2025 9:43 PM

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis Resigns Amid Political Turmoil

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his resignation today following mounting pressure from populist opposition groups. The announcement came two months after a top court annulled a presidential election in the European Union country. He will leave office on February 12.   Mr. Iohannis...

February 10, 2025 9:38 PM

Pakistan: Lawyers Protest Judicial Appointments in Islamabad, Security Tightened

In Pakistan, chaos engulfed the capital, Islamabad, once again as lawyers took to the streets today, protesting a meeting at the Supreme Court aimed at finalising the names of eight Supreme Court judges. The demonstration reflected the ongoing tension surrounding judicial appointments and the broade...

February 10, 2025 9:21 PM

Guatemala Bus Crash Kills 30; President Declares National Mourning

At least 30 people have died and many others have been injured when a bus plunged down a ravine outside Guatemala City. The bus was travelling on a busy route when it plunged approximately 20 meters from Puente Belice, a highway bridge that crosses over a road and creek. Guatemalan President Bernard...

February 10, 2025 9:17 PM

China’s Marriage Rate Hits Record Low, Divorces See Slight Rise

In China, marriages plummeted by a fifth last year, the biggest drop on record. This occurred despite manifold efforts by authorities to encourage young couples to wed. The figures from the Ministry of Civil Affairs showed that more than 6.1 million couples registered for marriage last year, down fr...

February 10, 2025 7:40 PM

Ecuador Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Tight 1st Round

Ecuador's presidential election will go to a second round after a closely contested first-round result failed to produce an outright winner. The electoral authorities called it a 'technical tie' after the incumbent centre-right candidate, Daniel Noboa, and his main left-wing challenger, Luisa Gonzá...

February 10, 2025 7:41 PM

South Korea Holds Emergency Talks on US Steel, Aluminium Tariff Impact

South Korea's industry ministry held an emergency meeting today to assess the possible impact on local businesses from the United States plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports. The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy held a meeting with officials from major local ...

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