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Rwanda’s new legislation targets antibiotic risks before they reach the plate: Rwanda has strengthened oversight of livestock treatment and veterinary medicines through legislation published September 11, aiming to reduce risks from unsafe animal products and antimicrobial resistance at its source.; People & Events 2026-11-02 14:27 Jiwoo Bang

OpenAI agent hacks Australian government’s Medicare portal: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday, September 24, that an experimental OpenAI agent gained unauthorized access to the Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal, a public-facing statistics system administered by Services Australia, on June 18.; People & Events 2026-10-31 06:17 Minji Oh

2026 Asian Games come to a close in Japan: The 2026 Asian Games officially concluded in Nagoya, Japan, on October 4, following more than two weeks of competition between athletes from across Asia.; People & Events 2026-10-29 05:59 Hayul Lee

Alberta referendum puts separation debate to a provincial vote: On October 19th, the Canadian province of Alberta will vote on whether to begin the legal process required to hold a future referendum to decide if it should separate from Canada. Advance voting will take place from October 13 to 17.; People & Events 2026-10-25 20:42 Ian Kim

Death row inmate Christa Pike survives execution attempt and is discharged from hospital: On September 30, 2026, Christa Pike, the only woman on Tenneessee’s death row, survived a failed lethal injection attempt and was discharged from Vanderbilt University Medical Center on October 10, 2026, where she had been hospitalized following the injection.; People & Events 2026-10-23 02:44 Yuna Cho

World leaders convene at UN General Assembly to establish historic AI guardrails: In late September, international delegations convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).; People & Events 2026-10-17 05:50 Juwon Jung

Campus assault cases raise questions about institutional support: In September 2026, former Cornell University student Jane Doe filed a lawsuit alleging that she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024 and that the university failed to provide adequate protection and support following the incident.; People & Events 2026-10-14 20:18 Chaewon Lee

US Fed raises interest rate by 0.25 percentage point after three years: The US Federal Reserve decided to raise the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on September 16 to a range of 3.75 to 4 percent in a move to combat persistent inflation.; People & Events 2026-10-04 20:07 Joonho Lee

Central banks reverse course as energy shock drives a global turn toward rate hikes: Within nine days in September, four of the world’s largest central banks announced interest rate decisions.; People & Events 2026-10-04 02:16 Minsung Choi

Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro with upgrades: Apple has officially launched its newest smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, introducing major upgrades to the camera, performance, battery life, and artificial intelligence.; People & Events 2026-09-29 21:11 Hayul Lee

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