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Lee Jae-myung becomes president after South Korea’s political crisis
What can South Korea and world expect in Lee's presidency?

SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea's new president, liberal Lee Jae-myung, took office on June 4 after a dramatic and chaotic few months....

Starmer pledges war readiness with 1.5 billion pound defense boost
UK to build six new weapons factories amid global threats

LONDON, UK: As global tensions rise and Europe's defense posture shifts, the UK is ramping up its military readiness with a 1.5 billion...

Russia ready to hand over remains of 1,212 fallen troops to Ukraine - MOD
Russia ready to hand over remains of 1,212 fallen troops to Ukraine - MOD

Kiev had refused to accept the bodies of its dead soldiers on Saturday, claiming it did not agree on the date of the transfer ...

Russians find new biggest enemy to replace US - survey
Russians find new biggest enemy to replace US - survey

America has lost the top spot in the list for the first time in 13 years, according to a poll ...

Russians find new biggest enemy to replace US survey
Russians find new biggest enemy to replace US  survey

America has lost the top spot in the list for the first time in 13 years, according to a poll Russians do not consider the US the...

Russia publishes names of fallen Ukrainian soldiers disowned by Kiev
Russia publishes names of fallen Ukrainian soldiers disowned by Kiev

Families deserve to know the fate of their loved ones, Zaporozhye governor Evgeny Balitsky has said ...

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China offers secret bounty for suspected Taiwan-linked hackers
China issues bounty for hackers it says are linked to Taiwan

BEIJING, China: The public security bureau in Guangzhou, a city in China, has announced a secret reward for more than 20 people it...

European Union jumps to defence of International Criminal Court
Rubio vows to stand by Israel following ICC sanctions, UN Security Council veto

THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court (ICC) has strongly condemned the United States for imposing sanctions on four of its judges,...

More US teens turning to Wegovy as obesity rates climb
Wegovy use among US teens rises 50 percent amid obesity surge

LOS ANGELES, California: As obesity rates among American teenagers climb to historic levels, more families and doctors are cautiously...

German cabinet backs major tax relief plan for 2025–2029
Germany approves 46 billion euros in tax cuts to boost investment

BERLIN, Germany: Germany has taken its first significant fiscal step to jumpstart its slowing economy. This week, the cabinet approved...

Security forces clash with insurgents in North Waziristan
Pakistan army kills 14 militants in northwest Waziristan raid

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan's army said on June 4 that its security forces raided a militant hideout and killed 14 insurgents during...

Latvia, Liberia, Colombia win seats on UN Security Council
Five nations elected to UN Security Council, Latvia joins first time

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The United Nations General Assembly has elected five countries to join the Security Council starting January...