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Audio By Vocalize South Korea's government plans to use a windfall in tax income from artificial intelligence chipmakers to set up a fund for public infrastructure projects, the presidential office said. …
South Korea to use AI tax windfall to fund public projectsThe Standard
… Drawing from South Korea's development experience, Jeon said mothers played a significant role in promoting education and strengthening communities, expressing confidence that Kenyan women could similarly become catalysts for peace through education and community engagement.The c …
Women urged to lead grassroots peace efforts, unite communitiesCitizen Digital
… w._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Javier Aguirre's side made the most of a kind group-stage draw to ease past South Africa, South Korea …
Hosts Canada, Mexico and USA thrive in World CupCitizen Digital
… The centre is expected to equip students with Korean language skills, opening access to scholarships, academic exchanges and employment opportunities in South Korea. …
KCA launches Korean language centre as 2,900 graduateCitizen Digital
… Drawing lessons from South Korea's development journey, she said mothers played a critical role through education and community involvement, expressing hope that Kenyan women would also emerge as peace leaders through peace education. …
Women urged to champion peace from the grassrootsCitizen Digital
… Today, Vietnam is not yet locked in a demographic death spiral like South Korea or Japan. …
Vietnam unveils 'baby bonus' after scrapping two-child policyCitizen Digital
… South Korea coach quits Germany have made the knockout rounds for the first time since they last won the World Cup in 2014, and they will be expected to get the better of Paraguay in Boston in Monday's second game. …
Canada knocks South Africa out of World Cup, cruise to Round of 32Citizen Digital
… sive By Citizen Reporter June 29, 2026 04:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter South African players celebrate the 1-0 victory in the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea …
2026 World Cup: The African teams who have been the most impressiveCitizen Digital
… Dogs disappear before South Korea meat ban By AFP June 28, 2026 07:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This picture taken on June 11, 2026 shows an animal rights activist checking empty cages at an abandoned …
Where are they? Dogs disappear before South Korea meat banCitizen Digital
… After losing their opener against Mexico in a disastrous showing that included two red cards, Bafana Bafana bounced back with an impressive victory over South Korea in their final group game. …
Canada's Davies 'available' for historic knockout clashSouth Korea's professional baseball league cancelled all games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday amid a record-setting heatwave with temperatures peaking at 42.5°C, citing risks to players and fans as extreme temperatures persist.
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South Korea's professional baseball league cancelled all games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday amid a record-setting heatwave with temperatures peaking at 42.5°C, citing risks to players and fans as extreme temperatures persist.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's interior ministry said heat has killed 16 people and sickened 2,025 between May 15 and August 2, as the nation experiences searing temperatures with a record high of 42.5°C set in Yangsan on Sunday.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A diaspora perspective argues that Kenya has built credible foundations but sits in the lower-middle-income bracket and is not yet ready to achieve first-world living standards, which require high per-capita income, reliable utilities, functional healthcare, competitive education, low corruption, and functional infrastructure.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kindiki has challenged Kenyans to look beyond the 2027 elections and support President Ruto's long-term Vision 2060 agenda, arguing that the country's future should not be reduced to short-term political contests and that decisions made today would determine Kenya's prosperity and global competitiveness.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea registered its highest temperature on record — 42.5C in the southeastern city of Yangsan — as much of the country faces heat warnings and emergency heatwave alerts. The Korea Meteorological Administration noted that heatwave days have more than doubled to an average of 19 annually over the past five years, compared to eight in the 1970s.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stephen Maina won the men's 20 km half marathon at the National Association of Korea Marathon time trial in Nyahururu, clocking 1:21:26. The event, which attracted over 600 athletes, was held to select elite and up-coming athletes for training in Korea.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto delivered a national address on July 30 urging Kenya to pursue a new long-term economic path beyond Vision 2030 and touting his administration's economic record; the speech drew swift skepticism from opposition figures, political leaders, and Kenyans online, many citing high living costs and heavy taxation.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto on Thursday launched a new national development framework to replace Vision 2030, calling for public consultations beginning August 12, as opinion polls show two-thirds of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and trust in his leadership stands at net minus 39 per cent. The new vision aims to translate constitutional guarantees on health, housing, food, water and education into measurable outcomes, with Ruto stating Kenya could become a "prosperous, high-income, industrialised and globally competitive nation within one generation," even as many Kenyans say his 2022 campaign promises on jobs and lower living costs remain unfulfilled.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's problem is not a lack of ambitious strategy—such as the proposal by Kisumu Governor Nyong'o and economist Hino for agricultural, industrial, and AI-driven advancement—but rather a pattern of policy discontinuity. The article contends that new administrations regularly abandon and rebrand their predecessors' initiatives, rendering long-term investments ineffective.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former South Korea men's national team coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers he took "full responsibility" for the team's failure to advance from the group stage at the 2026 World Cup, after resigning following their elimination by South Africa. Hong appeared at a parliamentary hearing on the Korea Football Association while facing criticism from fans and pundits.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korean band BTS announced they will not submit music for next year's Grammy Awards after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category, which the group says restricts regional artists' success. BTS stated they hope music is heard for what it is rather than being defined by region or language.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics posted a 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit, reaching 89.5 trillion won, driven by strong demand for memory chips used in AI data centres. The company's revenue rose 130 percent year-on-year to 171.5 trillion won, though investor concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom have caused stock volatility.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia has sought an extra 30,000 troops and missile launchers from North Korea to fight in the Ukraine war, with preparations underway in Russia's Voronezh region near the frontier with Ukraine.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday his government is working toward a "complete Israeli withdrawal" from areas Israel occupies. His statement came during a visit to a southern village where Lebanon's army recently deployed under a US-sponsored agreement that requires Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and Israel to withdraw from pilot zones.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
UNESCO member states are to vote on adding new sites to its World Heritage and World Heritage in Danger lists at a meeting in Busan, South Korea. Sites under consideration include a Biblical location, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path, and the world's deepest lake, threatened by conflict or climate change.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 20 countries from Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa have approved plans to establish the region's first maritime university, aimed at pooling resources, harmonising training standards and addressing decades of fragmented investment in maritime education. The proposal is currently at the validation stage and will be presented to the Assembly of Ministers for adoption before implementation.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison for illegally receiving free opinion polls in exchange for political support. The ruling adds to Yoon's legal troubles, as he is already in detention appealing a life sentence for leading an insurrection through martial law in 2024.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
CAP LC, an NGO with U.N. consultative status, submitted a statement to the Human Rights Council expressing concern over discrimination against Shincheonji Church members in several countries, warning that negative perceptions and unverified information from South Korea risk influencing official decisions and undermining religious minority rights.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An audit by the Public Service Commission into recruitment practices at the Office of the Attorney General found concerns including individuals appointed without applying and unqualified candidates being shortlisted. The opinion piece argues that meritocracy—appointments based on competence, qualifications, and integrity rather than patronage or other unrelated considerations—is fundamental to effective institutions and governance.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
International religious freedom advocates are criticizing South Korea's detention and prosecution of 95-year-old Shincheonji Church of Jesus Chairman Lee Man-hee, and the remarks of Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho, who announced Lee's indictment and quoted scripture about "false prophets," raising concerns about judicial impartiality and state neutrality toward religion.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's government plans to create a "future response fund" using windfall tax income from semiconductor companies like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to finance large-scale AI and semiconductor industry projects, reduce inequality, and support young people's access to housing, startups, and jobs.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The International Women's Peace Group held its 2026 Kenya Women's Peace Conference in Nairobi, where speakers emphasized that women must take a leading role in building sustainable peace by strengthening unity within families and communities, arguing that lasting peace begins at the grassroots level rather than through governments and international institutions alone.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Mexico has beaten Ecuador to reach the World Cup knockout round, ending a 40-year wait to win a knockout game, while Canada and the USA are also progressing further than in previous tournaments as home advantage benefits all three hosts.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCA University conferred degrees, diplomas and certificates to over 2,900 graduates at its 20th anniversary ceremony and unveiled a Korean Language Centre to expand international education opportunities for Kenyan students.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the Kenya Women's Peace Conference 2026 in Nairobi, delegates were called to champion peace within families and communities, with speakers arguing that lasting peace begins at the grassroots through women's participation and dialogue rather than through governments alone.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
One year after ending its two-child policy limit, Vietnam is introducing incentives including extended maternity leave (from six to seven months for second children), free prenatal and newborn screenings, and cash bonuses of up to $228 to encourage larger families as the country faces aging population concerns.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Captain Stephen Eustaquio scored in the 92nd minute as co-host Canada defeated South Africa 1–0 on Sunday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup in North America, with both teams making their first-ever appearance beyond the group stage.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ten African nations are competing in the 2026 World Cup in North America, with several rising to the occasion and putting in impressive performances that have exceeded expectations, including some qualifying for the knockout stages when many predicted they would finish last in their groups.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's landmark dog meat ban, set to take effect in February 2027, is rapidly closing the industry that once bred 400,000–450,000 dogs annually for human consumption. The law, passed in January 2024, imposes prison sentences of up to three years for violators, as younger Koreans increasingly view dogs as pets.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Canada coach Jesse Marsch says Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies, sidelined by a hamstring injury, is "available" for the team's first-ever World Cup knockout match against South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday, with Marsch previously using Davies's potential return as a decoy in an earlier group-stage game.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →