World news — September 29, 2026 - Page 5

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1. WorldMiddle East

   Sep 29, 2026, 01:35 UTC

   Saudi Arabia Bombs Yemen School for Third Time

   Saudi Arabian warplanes have struck Al-Rawdah school in Taiz, Yemen, for the third time, completely destroying the educational facility. The Ministry of Education and Scientific Research condemned the attack, describing it as cowardly and a violation of international law. The strike comes amidst ongoing Saudi offensives targeting civilian areas and infrastructure in Yemen.

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2. WorldEurope

   Sep 29, 2026, 01:10 UTC

   

   Emperor and Empress' Visit to Kumamoto Postponed Due to Weather

   The visit of His Majesty the Emperor and Her Majesty the Empress to Kumamoto, initially planned for the 29th, has been postponed until the 30th due to adverse weather conditions in the area. The decision was made due to safety concerns regarding the operation of Self-Defense Forces helicopters.

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3. WorldEuropeEarth

   Sep 29, 2026, 01:07 UTC

   

   Tokyo Breaks Rainy Day Record with 34 Consecutive Days

   Tokyo has experienced an unprecedented streak of rainy days, breaking the previous record of 33 days set in 2019. From August 27 to October 1, the city saw continuous rainfall, with a stationary autumn rain front causing widespread rain across Japan. This event is notable as consecutive precipitation tends to occur during the rainy season, making this long spell of rain from late summer to autumn rare.

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4. WorldMiddle East

   Sep 29, 2026, 00:13 UTC

   Buryatia Restricts Fuel Sales to Minors

   The Republic of Buryatia has implemented a restriction on the sale of fuel (gasoline and diesel) to minors. An exception is made for teenagers aged 16 and above who possess a driver's license for operating a moped or light motorcycle (categories 'M' or 'A1'). This law aligns with similar regulations in other Russian regions such as the Novosibirsk region.

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5. WorldBillRegulatorsTreatyMiddle East

   Sep 29, 2026, 00:13 UTC

   Chuseok Holiday Safety Measures and International Relations Updates

   Prime Minister Han Seong-sook inspected railway transportation and safety ahead of the Chuseok holiday, while also meeting with the new U.S. Ambassador to Korea, Steel. Defense Minister Kang Shin-cheol visited frontline units for his first official field inspection. The government announced plans to eliminate repeated bid-rigging and improve the National Grievance Service with artificial intelligence. Internationally, results were reported from the G7 Development Ministers' Meeting, G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Ebola Response, and bilateral foreign ministers' meetings. Korea achieved 2nd place in the 48th China Shanghai International Skills Olympics.

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