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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Recovery of Scallop Exports: Expanding Distribution Channels to Southeast Asia After Two and a Half Years of Shock from China's Ban

Exports of seafood and agricultural products from Hokkaido have increased for the first time in three years, led by a rebound in scallop exports following China's import ban.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora and Sรฃo Paulo coast may experience heavy rain this Friday; weather improves over the weekend

Brazil's southeast is under a red alert for severe rainfall, notably affecting Juiz de Fora and parts of Sรฃo Paulo.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Alberta senior homebound while condo elevator awaits final inspection

Seniors in a southeast Calgary condo are facing difficulties due to a non-operational elevator that has not passed inspection for months.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Truecaller, AnyMind to expand ad footprint

Truecaller has partnered with AnyMind Group to enhance its advertising presence in multiple regions including the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Northeast receives 700 times less resources from the Federal government than the Southeast, says governor of Alagoas

The governor of Alagoas highlighted a significant disparity in federal funding between Brazil's Northeast and Southeast regions during a recent event.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Scope and Reach: the Differentials of the Importer Porto a Porto

Porto a Porto, a Brazilian importer, is celebrating its 28th anniversary, notable for its extensive logistics network serving all regions of Brazil except the Southeast.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Galahad Crocodile: Lived 215 Million Years Ago and Could Run on Land

The Galahad crocodile, a distant ancestor of modern crocodiles, could run quickly on land and lived 215 million years ago during a time of significant ecological change.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora and other parts of the Southeast remain on red alert for rain this Thursday (26)

Juiz de Fora and other regions in Southeast Brazil are under a red alert for heavy rains due to unstable weather conditions and an incoming cold front.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Voice Phishing Organization That Scammed 24.5 Billion Won Arrested Amid Threats While Reading Indictment

A voice phishing organization operating from Southeast Asia and scamming 24.5 billion won was arrested by the police.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Brazil: 21 people still missing after the torrential rains in the southeast of the country

Twenty-one individuals remain unaccounted for in southeastern Brazil following torrential rains that have already caused 46 fatalities.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Inmet issues red alert for accumulated rainfall until Friday (27) in much of the Southeast

The National Institute of Meteorology has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in the Southeast region of Brazil until Friday, following a recent tragedy that killed at least 30 people.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

On Wednesday, the sun will shine over most of Latvia

Latvia is expected to have mostly sunny and dry weather on Wednesday, February 25th, with slight snowfall anticipated in the southeast in the morning.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

On Wednesday, the weather will be mostly sunny and dry

On Wednesday, Latvia will experience mostly sunny and dry weather, with a slight chance of snow in the southeast during the morning.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Brazil: at least 29 dead and dozens missing after torrential rains in the southeast of the country

Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have resulted in at least 29 fatalities and many missing, with severe landslides affecting local communities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

'We lost three students from the buried school': the tragedy of the rain in MG that killed at least 28

Severe rains in Southeast Brazil have resulted in at least 28 fatalities, with the majority occurring in Minas Gerais, where emergency measures have been declared due to extensive damage and loss of life.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Public health warns of potential Kingston measles exposures

Southeast Public Health is alerting Kingston residents to possible measles exposures following a confirmed case in the community, encouraging vaccination status verification.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The sun will shine on Wednesday

Wednesday in Latvia is expected to be mostly sunny with the possibility of light snow in the southeast in the morning.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Destitute survivors of south-east Asiaโ€™s cyberscam farms an โ€˜international crisisโ€™

Charities are urging for immediate international support for victims of cyberscam farms in Southeast Asia, where many are left destitute and abandoned after being lured into trafficking operations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

St. Papastavrou from Washington: 'Aartery of peace and prosperity' the Vertical Corridor for European energy security

Greek Minister Stavros Papastavrou highlights Greece's role as an emerging energy hub in Southeast Europe during an event in Washington.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm and temperature drop mark the week in Divinรณpolis and region

This week, storms and a drop in temperature are expected in the Central-West region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, influenced by cold fronts from the Southeast coast.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula prioritizes capitals of the Southeast and Northeast, leaving Palmas out in his third term

President Lula has focused his official visits on the capitals of the Southeast and Northeast regions, excluding Palmas from his itinerary during his current term.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

'We have to avoid acts of provocation' with Cambodia, Thai FM says

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow emphasizes the need for de-escalation in relations with Cambodia while rejecting its territorial claims amid ongoing tensions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

Throwing away banana peels? Hereโ€™s how you can make something tasty out of them

The article discusses the culinary uses of banana peels, particularly highlighting how they are consumed in India and Southeast Asia, and provides a simple recipe for preparing a banana peel dish.

Feb 22 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Another death in an avalanche. The Alps have already claimed the lives of twenty people this year

Heavy snowfall and a high avalanche risk in the Alps and Southeast Europe have resulted in numerous fatalities, including a recent death of a Slovak skier.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Yellow alert due to snowstorm in the Southeast region

A yellow alert has been issued for a snowstorm impacting the Southeast region of Iceland.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Yellow warning due to snowstorm in the Southeast

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the Southeast region of Iceland due to an impending snowstorm.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Yellow Weather Warning for the Southeast

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Southeast Iceland due to severe weather conditions expected in the area.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Environmental damage and human rights abuses threaten squid fishing in the Southeast Pacific

A report reveals that giant squid fishing is facing ecological and social crises due to the presence of Chinese fleets exploiting legal gaps in the Southeast Pacific.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Entrepreneur Room of Fazenda Rio Grande Receives Gold Seal for Service from Sebrae

The Entrepreneur Room in Fazenda Rio Grande has received the Gold Seal for Service from Sebrae, recognizing its excellence in supporting local businesses.

Feb 21 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Southeast Asian Online Scam Victims: โ€œIf You Donโ€™t Meet the Target, Youโ€™ll Be Trapped in a Water Prisonโ€

A new UN report reveals the grim realities faced by victims of online scam organizations centered in Southeast Asia, including torture and attempts to escape from imprisonment.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cambodia Strengthens Crackdown on Special Scams, People Fleeing Base Seek Help from Japanese Embassy

Cambodia is intensifying its crackdown on special scams that are based in Southeast Asia, leading to many foreign nationals being detained and others attempting to escape.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kerakoll Group strengthens its developmental path in Greece and Southeast Europe

The Kerakoll Group enhances its presence in Greece by acquiring an industrial and storage facility in the region of Schimatari.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An extreme summer on the coast: earthquake, meteotsunami, wind whirlpools, southeast winds, and storms - just coincidence?

This summer, Argentina's Atlantic coast faced a series of extreme weather and geological phenomena including earthquakes and strong winds, raising questions about their coincidence.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is Asian Schengen Getting Closer? Six Countries, One Visa and a Revolution in Tourism

The proposal for a single visa covering Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar is set to fundamentally change tourism in Southeast Asia.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

How did Chinaโ€™s Guangzhou tee up a surge in South Korean tourists?

Guangzhou, China, is witnessing a significant increase in South Korean tourists, particularly golfers, largely driven by safety concerns in Southeast Asia and a favorable visa-free travel policy.

Feb 19 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China on track to finish worldโ€™s โ€˜most difficultโ€™ railway project before 2030

China's Dali-Ruili Railway project, considered the world's most challenging railway due to its complex terrain, is on schedule to be completed by 2030.

Feb 19 โ€ข 01:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Music festivals in Brazil grow by 20% and reach 366 events in 2025

Brazil hosted 366 music festivals in 2025, a 20% increase from 2023, as reported by the Panorama Mapa dos Festivais.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Southeast Asia: Germany Rejects Recognition of the Election in Myanmar

Germany has rejected the legitimacy of the recent elections in Myanmar, which were dominated by the military junta.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

K-Pop Fans in Korea and Southeast Asia Engage in Hate Speech on Social Media

During the Lunar New Year holiday, netizens from Korea and Southeast Asia exchanged insults, primarily stemming from conflicts between K-Pop fandoms and an underlying anger over perceptions of Southeast Asia in Korean society.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Trapped in car after accident

A serious traffic accident occurred near Bevรธ, southeast of Fredrikstad, where a person is trapped in a car that crashed into a tree.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Release Nnamdi Kanu or return him to Kenya, Southeast monarch tells Tinubu

A monarch in Nigeria's Southeast has called on President Tinubu to either release Nnamdi Kanu or send him back to Kenya, citing rising youth agitation.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Why big power rivalry is the โ€˜main threatโ€™ to Asean maritime security

ASEAN leaders highlight that growing strategic mistrust among major powers is the primary threat to maritime security in Southeast Asia, as noted during the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Gasgrid: Hydrogen Pipeline Will Not Come to Southeast Finland at the Moment โ€“ We Investigated Whether the Region's Hydrogen Projects Are at Risk

Gasgrid has announced that a hydrogen pipeline will not be extended to Southeast Finland in the immediate future due to insufficient demand for hydrogen projects in the area.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bloomberg: Growth Surge Raises Performance Expectations for Malaysia's Economy in 2026

Financial institutions revise their growth forecasts for Malaysia's economy in 2026 upward, anticipating growth to exceed the government's official estimations due to a strong last quarter performance.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Putin's New Strategy: Here is Where the New Russian Mercenaries Come From

Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, Russia has increased its recruitment of foreign fighters from Southeast Asia, utilizing complex networks that involve social media and job placement agencies.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
Crime & Justice

Man, 19, fatally stabbed in London as murder investigation under way

A 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed in southeast London, prompting a murder investigation by the Metropolitan Police.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

K. Budrys: Lithuania plans to join the Southeast Asia cooperation agreement this year

Lithuanian Foreign Minister K. Budrys has expressed Lithuania's intent to join the Southeast Asia cooperation agreement during a meeting with the Philippines' Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro at the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 14 โ€ข 21:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

To secure their children's future, these mothers are leaving them behind

Mothers from developing countries, like those in Southeast Asia, are taking up domestic work abroad, leaving their children to be raised by relatives in hopes of securing a better future for them.

Feb 14 โ€ข 19:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Black Teeth: What This 2,000-Year-Old Beauty Ritual Means

A recent study explores the historical significance and cultural implications of the 2,000-year-old practice of blackening teeth in Southeast Asian communities.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
Sports

'100% recommend!' Malaysian Olympic skier Aruwin Salehhuddin shares her love of winter sports

Malaysian Olympic athlete Aruwin Salehhuddin promotes winter sports while competing at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, expressing pride and excitement representing her country.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:41 UTC

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