Seoul says North Korean border fortification violates 1953 armistice
The remarks followed reports that North Korean troops had been installing fences close to the Military Demarcation Line.
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China moves against US rare earth, defence firms in ‘calibrated’ response to Pentagon blacklist
While the move is seen as largely symbolic, observers say it is notable for targeting companies at the heart of US efforts to build an independent rare-earth supply chain.
Pakistan will continue to play ‘honest, sincere role’ in advancing dialogue, says PM after US-Iran talks in Switzerland
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Major Japanese auto factories set sights on relocation from Indonesia
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Crisis in Japan as country relies on foreign workers to secure transportation capacity
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Thai ministry tightens penalties for cannabis shop rule breaches
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