Top Court Sides with Forced Labor Victim’s Family: Nippon Steel Must Pay 80 Million Won

Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed group kills 6 in Red Sea

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has spread to the Red Sea and another strategic shipping route.

• Pakistan's interior minister met Iranian officials to discuss regional security.
• U.S. military fired on a cargo ship attempting to break Iran's port blockade.
• Strait of Hormuz traffic fell to eight vessels, a one-week low.

2026-08-12 ·cbsnews.com

Finland sees dramatic drop in student applications from abroad

One university of applied sciences received just 1,200 applications this year from outside the EU and EEA areas, down from over 25,000 in 2023.

• Student applications to Finnish universities dropped to 12,000 from 60,000
• Haaga-Helia received only 1,200 foreign applications this year
• Finland tightened regulations, introduced 100-euro application fee

2026-08-12 ·yle.fi

지적장애인 노동자 성폭행한 60대 전 임원 구속

2026-08-12 ·hani.co.kr

Japan's 200-Year-Old Equestrian Sport at a Crossroads

A horseback sport similar to polo is being passed down in northern Japan, where organizers are working to nurture a new generation of riders.

2026-08-12 ·japan-forward.com