Zelensky makes surprise stop at Singapore defense gathering as Ukraine pushes for its peace plan amid Russian advance
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North Korea is sending more trash-carrying balloons to South Korea
North Korea launched more trash-carrying balloons toward the South after a similar campaign earlier in the week, according to South Korea’s military, in what Pyongyang calls retaliation for activists flying anti-North Korean leaflets across the border.
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa cancels star-studded moon trip
The team had originally aimed to make the circumlunar flight, with celebrities on board, by the end of last year but that became “unfeasible”, the mission said in a statement on its website.
Thousands of South Koreans celebrate Pride despite ‘nonsensical’ ban on usual venue
This year’s Pride Parade, marking its 25th anniversary and one of the largest in Asia, was denied permission to gather at the Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall, where the main festivities have traditionally been held.
US and allies clash with China and Russia over North Korea’s launches and threats to use nukes
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States and allies South Korea and Japan clashed with China and Russia Friday over North Korea’s latest satellite and ballistic missile launches and threats to use nuclear weapons that have escalated tensions in northeast Asia.
‘Korean firm’ probed for violating US chip controls
A South Korean firm, managed by two Chinese chip engineers, reportedly is being probed by the United States Commerce Department for shipping American parts to sanctioned Chinese firms.
EU slaps new sanctions on North Korea in response to its missile program and support for Russia
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has slapped more sanctions on North Korea over its continued efforts to develop ballistic and nuclear missiles and its support for Russia.