South Korea to train 500,000 ‘drone warriors’ to counter North Korea
South Korea's Defence Ministry said it plans to rapidly expand its drone and counter-drone capabilities, including by training “drone warriors” and distributing tens of…
67 Nepalis die in Japan in over ten months, 25 by suicide
Most victims were student visa holders engaged in work, as rising costs, loan pressure and weak support systems fuel concern over mental health and labour oversight.
North Korean soldier under investigation after crossing military demarcation line overnight
The soldier is believed to have expressed a wish to defect to South Korea, according to military sources.
China condemns Taiwan President Lai’s remarks, reaffirms opposition to independence
Zhang Han, a spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a regular news conference that Lai's remarks and actions cannot change the historical and legal fact…
North Korean leader Kim doubles down on nuclear buildup
Experts believe the move is aimed at foreclosing future denuclearisation talks and reframing any potential negotiations with Washington around arms control rather than disarmament.
Major Japanese auto factories set sights on relocation from Indonesia
Said Iqbal, special presidential advisor for employment and workers’ welfare, stated those companies located in Pasuruan and Mojokerto, East Java, referred to them only by the…
North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo-jong slams G7’s denuclearisation call, says country’s nuclear status is irreversible
In a statement, Ms. Kim, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, criticised G7 leaders for once again advocating North Korea's…
Seoul to ease military restrictions near inter-Korean border
The move, which will ease restrictions in an area just under half the size of Seoul, is part of the Lee Jae Myung administration’s push for civil-military coexistence.
Interim Iran deal eases key risk for Korea’s export-driven economy
Agreement raises hope for stranded vessels, energy supply chains, though industry warns full recovery could take months.
China, Mongolia vow deeper ties, support
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit underscores a commitment to stronger collaboration in trade and energy.