South Korea Warns Russia Over Putin's North Korea Visit The Presidential Office has revealed that it warned Russia not to cross a line ahead of President Putin's visit to North Korea this week.
China vs. Philippines: South China Sea Dispute Heats Up In response to China's enforcement of a regulation allowing its coast guard to detain foreign ships and individuals trespassing in the...
Cheap Reads or State Secrets? Elderly Shopper’s $1 Find Turns Into Espionage Drama An elderly man in China recently discovered that four secondhand books he bought for around 89 cents contained military secrets. On June 13, the Ministry of State Security (China) posted a “Secrets and 6 Yuan” message on its WeChat account. According to the post, a retiree from a state-owned company identified as Zhang, stumbled upon […]
Putin's Anticipated Visit to North Korea Heats Up Global Tensions As President Vladimir Putin of Russia is expected to visit North Korea as early as this week, South Korea and China planned to meet in Seoul around the same time. Amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula due to North Korea’s continued provocations such as sending balloons filled with trash, a fierce diplomatic battle is […]
Texas Park Shooting: Two Killed, Several Injured During Juneteenth Celebration During a festival commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people at a park in Texas, a shooting broke out.
Japan Considers New Sanctions on China Over Military Supplies to Russia On the 16th, Yonhap News cited the Nihon Keizai Shimbun and reported that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on the 15th that he is considering imposing sanctions on third-party organizations in countries like China that provide Russia with military-use materials. This is the first time the Japanese government has considered imposing sanctions on Chinese […]
93 Nations Stand with ICC Against Political Pressure in Netanyahu Case Over 90 countries have come together to issue a joint statement urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to stand firm against any threats after prosecutors requested an arrest warrant targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On the 16th, Yonhap News cited U.K.’s The Guardian, reporting that 93 out of 124 ICC member countries recently issued […]
China Warns of Long-Term Impact on EU Economy from New EV Tariffs In response to the European Union’s (EU) announcement of imposing additional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), China has hinted at a strong countermeasure, stating that “this action will harm the interests of the EU.” According to Chinese media outlets on the 16th, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the department overseeing China’s economic […]
Russia and North Korea Sitting in a Tree, M-I-S-S-I-L-E? With Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first visit to North Korea in 24 years set for next week, the international community, including South Korea, is on high alert for close relations between Russia and North Korea. The potential impact on the Korean Peninsula could be significant as the level of military cooperation between the two sides […]
G7 Nations Use Russian Frozen Funds to Fuel Ukraine Aid in Historic Move On the 13th (local time), the leaders of the G7 countries agreed to support Ukraine with $50 billion by the end of the year using frozen Russian assets. In response, Russia strongly protested, stating that the agreement would follow a painful price. According to multiple media reports, the leaders of the G7 countries, including the […]
Ukraine's Economic Growth Deteriorates Thanks to Russia The Central Bank of Ukraine has reduced borrowing costs for the third consecutive time, weighing the economic impact of Russia’s attack on the country’s energy sector. The National Bank of Ukraine lowered the benchmark interest rate to 13% on the 13th (local time), a decrease of 50 basis points. This decision aligns with the median […]
Russian Warships Head for Cuba: Is America Ready? Russia has conducted a missile training exercise in the Atlantic Ocean en route to Havana Harbor in Cuba, near the United States.
Could China's Drone Fleet Overpower U.S. Strategies? Chinese military experts have dismissed American warnings that China could face a drone hell attack from the U.S.
South Korea's New Tech Initiative in Uzbekistan--Here's What We Know On the 13th, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol visited the last country on his Central Asia tour, Uzbekistan. He emphasized his support for strengthening cooperation and the exchange of advanced technology between the two countries. Yoon attended a dialogue with young entrepreneurs during his visit to the Tashkent U-ENTER Entrepreneurship Innovation Center. He stated, […]
Tibet's Fate in Hands of Biden After Congress Passes New Bill The bill, proposed by Senator Jeff Merkley (Democrat, Oregon), has already passed the Senate and is now awaiting the President's signature.
Saudi Arabia Chooses Chinese Yuan Over US Dollar: Global Markets React Reports from industry sources reveal that the Petrodollar agreement between Saudi Arabia and the United States expired on the 9th.
UN Command Probes North Korean Intrusion and South's Loudspeaker Broadcasts The United Nations Command (UNC) stated that it takes its mission seriously and diligently investigates recent issues.
Trade War Escalates As EU Slaps Hefty Tariffs on Chinese EVs Amid the European Union (EU) threatening to impose a tariff bomb of up to 48% on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), China has embarked on the countdown for retaliatory measures. There are suggestions that retaliatory tariffs might be imposed on products including dairy and pork from the EU. On the 13th, the Spokesperson for the Ministry […]
Iran's Nuclear Expansion Sparks U.S. Warning - What's Next? IAEA has announced that Iran has recently expanded its uranium enrichment facility. The U.S. has warned that it will respond accordingly.
Botswana's Copper Boom: MMG Invests Heavily in Kalahari Copper Belt Chinese mineral mining company MMG is planning to increase production by injecting additional capital into the Khoemacau copper mine, acquired last March. Khoemacau, the largest copper mine in Botswana, is expected to become a significant resource for MMG’s metal procurement in the future. On the 14th, industry sources reported that MMG plans to invest $700 […]
South Korea Warns Russia Over Putin's North Korea Visit The Presidential Office has revealed that it warned Russia not to cross a line ahead of President Putin's visit to North Korea this week.
China vs. Philippines: South China Sea Dispute Heats Up In response to China's enforcement of a regulation allowing its coast guard to detain foreign ships and individuals trespassing in the...
Cheap Reads or State Secrets? Elderly Shopper’s $1 Find Turns Into Espionage Drama An elderly man in China recently discovered that four secondhand books he bought for around 89 cents contained military secrets. On June 13, the Ministry of State Security (China) posted a “Secrets and 6 Yuan” message on its WeChat account. According to the post, a retiree from a state-owned company identified as Zhang, stumbled upon […]
Putin's Anticipated Visit to North Korea Heats Up Global Tensions As President Vladimir Putin of Russia is expected to visit North Korea as early as this week, South Korea and China planned to meet in Seoul around the same time. Amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula due to North Korea’s continued provocations such as sending balloons filled with trash, a fierce diplomatic battle is […]
Texas Park Shooting: Two Killed, Several Injured During Juneteenth Celebration During a festival commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people at a park in Texas, a shooting broke out.
Japan Considers New Sanctions on China Over Military Supplies to Russia On the 16th, Yonhap News cited the Nihon Keizai Shimbun and reported that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on the 15th that he is considering imposing sanctions on third-party organizations in countries like China that provide Russia with military-use materials. This is the first time the Japanese government has considered imposing sanctions on Chinese […]
93 Nations Stand with ICC Against Political Pressure in Netanyahu Case Over 90 countries have come together to issue a joint statement urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to stand firm against any threats after prosecutors requested an arrest warrant targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On the 16th, Yonhap News cited U.K.’s The Guardian, reporting that 93 out of 124 ICC member countries recently issued […]
China Warns of Long-Term Impact on EU Economy from New EV Tariffs In response to the European Union’s (EU) announcement of imposing additional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), China has hinted at a strong countermeasure, stating that “this action will harm the interests of the EU.” According to Chinese media outlets on the 16th, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the department overseeing China’s economic […]
Russia and North Korea Sitting in a Tree, M-I-S-S-I-L-E? With Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first visit to North Korea in 24 years set for next week, the international community, including South Korea, is on high alert for close relations between Russia and North Korea. The potential impact on the Korean Peninsula could be significant as the level of military cooperation between the two sides […]
G7 Nations Use Russian Frozen Funds to Fuel Ukraine Aid in Historic Move On the 13th (local time), the leaders of the G7 countries agreed to support Ukraine with $50 billion by the end of the year using frozen Russian assets. In response, Russia strongly protested, stating that the agreement would follow a painful price. According to multiple media reports, the leaders of the G7 countries, including the […]
Ukraine's Economic Growth Deteriorates Thanks to Russia The Central Bank of Ukraine has reduced borrowing costs for the third consecutive time, weighing the economic impact of Russia’s attack on the country’s energy sector. The National Bank of Ukraine lowered the benchmark interest rate to 13% on the 13th (local time), a decrease of 50 basis points. This decision aligns with the median […]
Russian Warships Head for Cuba: Is America Ready? Russia has conducted a missile training exercise in the Atlantic Ocean en route to Havana Harbor in Cuba, near the United States.
Could China's Drone Fleet Overpower U.S. Strategies? Chinese military experts have dismissed American warnings that China could face a drone hell attack from the U.S.
South Korea's New Tech Initiative in Uzbekistan--Here's What We Know On the 13th, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol visited the last country on his Central Asia tour, Uzbekistan. He emphasized his support for strengthening cooperation and the exchange of advanced technology between the two countries. Yoon attended a dialogue with young entrepreneurs during his visit to the Tashkent U-ENTER Entrepreneurship Innovation Center. He stated, […]
Tibet's Fate in Hands of Biden After Congress Passes New Bill The bill, proposed by Senator Jeff Merkley (Democrat, Oregon), has already passed the Senate and is now awaiting the President's signature.
Saudi Arabia Chooses Chinese Yuan Over US Dollar: Global Markets React Reports from industry sources reveal that the Petrodollar agreement between Saudi Arabia and the United States expired on the 9th.
UN Command Probes North Korean Intrusion and South's Loudspeaker Broadcasts The United Nations Command (UNC) stated that it takes its mission seriously and diligently investigates recent issues.
Trade War Escalates As EU Slaps Hefty Tariffs on Chinese EVs Amid the European Union (EU) threatening to impose a tariff bomb of up to 48% on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), China has embarked on the countdown for retaliatory measures. There are suggestions that retaliatory tariffs might be imposed on products including dairy and pork from the EU. On the 13th, the Spokesperson for the Ministry […]
Iran's Nuclear Expansion Sparks U.S. Warning - What's Next? IAEA has announced that Iran has recently expanded its uranium enrichment facility. The U.S. has warned that it will respond accordingly.
Botswana's Copper Boom: MMG Invests Heavily in Kalahari Copper Belt Chinese mineral mining company MMG is planning to increase production by injecting additional capital into the Khoemacau copper mine, acquired last March. Khoemacau, the largest copper mine in Botswana, is expected to become a significant resource for MMG’s metal procurement in the future. On the 14th, industry sources reported that MMG plans to invest $700 […]
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