Colombia will cut diplomatic ties with Israel, President Petro says
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday he will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza.
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DPRK test-fires new anti-aircraft missile
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted a power test of a super-large warhead designed for the "Hwasal-1 Ra-3" strategic cruise missile and a test launch of the "Pyoljji-1-2" new-type anti-aircraft missile in the western waters off the Korean Peninsula on Friday afternoon, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Saturday.
DPRK's delegation to attend flagship St. Petersburg economic forum
A delegation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will attend the St. Petersburg economic forum, Russia's annual gathering, which President Vladimir Putin and the country's top business executives usually attend, the TASS news agency said on Thursday.
A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong one killed 13 earlier this month
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A cluster of earthquakes struck the island republic of Taiwan early Tuesday, the strongest having a magnitude of 6.1, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Taiwan's Lai poised to build on Tsai's Southeast Asia outreach
JAKARTA -- Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te will be looking to build on predecessor Tsai Ing-wen's policies after his inauguration in May, including deeper engagement with Southeast Asia that she leaves as part of her legacy.
Oil prices post weekly loss as market sees limited risk of wider war after Israel strike on Iran
Oil futures posted a loss for the week as traders see limited risk that Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran will trigger a wider war that disrupts crude supplies.
U.S., Japan, South Korea finance chiefs share concern for weak yen, won
WASHINGTON -- Top finance officials from the U.S., Japan and South Korea expressed shared concerns over the recent weakness in the yen and the won at their first trilateral meeting Wednesday, vowing to maintain close communication over volatility in the currency market.
Russian peacekeepers start withdrawal from Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh
Soldiers begin to leave region in South Caucasus long fought over by Azerbaijan and Armenia.