South Korea
South Korea open to reviving North Korea talks, seeks progress on nuclear weapons
Seoul believes the resumption of talks between the US and North Korea should focus on progress on the North Korean nuclear weapons issue and must not undermine the country's security readiness.
South Korea, Japan and US to conduct joint drills next month - report
US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints
Disappointment for Elbit: Lost a huge $7 Billion tender in the US
South Korea’s ex-PM Lee Hae-chan dies of heart attack during official visit to Vietnam
Lee, 73, died on Sunday after emergency medical aid for a heart attack, a South Korean presidential advisory panel said in a statement.
Israel’s strategic pivot: Why Netanyahu is ready to end American military aid - opinion
Netanyahu’s plan to reduce US aid signals Israel’s bid for freedom, industrial sovereignty, and a new partnership model.
Hundreds of firefighters tackle blaze in deprived area of South Korea's Gangnam district
Nearly 300 South Korean firefighters are battling a major fire in Seoul’s Gangnam district, evacuating 47 residents as officials warn of potential spread to nearby mountains.
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea’s military said, as Pyongyang steps up weapons production and missile activity.
Akkuyu nuclear plant: Russia funds $9 billion boost as Turkey targets 2026 launch
Rosatom is building Turkey's first nuclear power station at Akkuyu in the Mediterranean province of Mersin, per a 2010 accord worth $20 billion.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un views submarine construction, oversees missile launch, KCNA says
The submarine project is part of the ruling party's effort to modernize North Korea's navy, one of five key policies the party is pushing to develop the nation's military capabilities, KCNA said.
Rocket crashes in Brazil's first commercial launch, Innospace shares tumble
The rocket began its vertical trajectory as planned after liftoff at 10:13 p.m. local time (0113 GMT), but fell to the ground after something went wrong 30 seconds into its flight.
North Korea: Japan’s move toward nuclear weapons must be 'thoroughly curbed'
Japan began making active comments about nuclear weapons as soon as the United States approved a request from South Korea to build a nuclear submarine.
Israel joins Pax Silica Initiative, US-led coalition aimed at fortifying global AI industry
The director of Israel’s National Economic Council, Avi Simhon, called Israel’s participation in Pax Silica “a badge of honor for the State of Israel and the Israeli high-tech industry.”
TerraUSD creator Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years over $40 billion crypto collapse
Kwon previously pleaded guilty and admitted to misleading investors about a coin intended to maintain a stable price during periods of crypto market volatility.
