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North Korea accuses U.S. of ‘expanding wars’ with eased arms export rules
PYONGYANG — North Korea on Sunday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent decision to ease domestic regulations on arms exports,…
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South Korea will not ‘fight’ Donald Trump’s tariffs, says acting president
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia edge South Korea on penalties to reach AFC U-17 Asian Cup final
Saudi Gazette report TAIF — Host nation Saudi Arabia clinched a thrilling spot in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup final…
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North Korea is making what could be its largest, most advanced warship ever
SEOUL — New satellite images show what could be North Korea’s biggest warship ever – possibly more than double the…
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South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria’s new government
ADVERTISEMENT South Korea has formally established diplomatic relations with Syria’s new Islamist-led government, months after a rebel coalition ousted President…
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Middle East
Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations | Politics News
The move is a blow to North Korea, which once counted Damascus as an ally until the fall of President…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross border
SEOUL — South Korea’s military fired warning shots at a group of North Korean soldiers who crossed the border on…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
South Korea to hold presidential election on June 3
SEOUL — South Korea will hold a presidential election on 3 June, its acting leader has said, after the country’s…
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Breaking News
South Korea to hold presidential election on 3 June after impeachment turmoil
South Korea will hold a presidential election on 3 June, its acting leader has said, after the country’s constitutional court…
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Middle East
South Korea sets June 3 as date of election to replace Yoon | Elections News
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announces date of vote to choose a successor to impeached ex-leader Yoon Suk-yeol. South Korea will…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
North Korea holds first international marathon in six years
SEOUL — North Korea has held the Pyongyang International Marathon for the first time in six years, welcoming some 200…
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North Korea holds first Pyongyang International Marathon in six years
North Korea has held the Pyongyang International Marathon for the first time in six years, welcoming some 200 foreign runners…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Pilot killed as helicopter crashes while battling fire in South Korea
DAEGU, South Korea — A helicopter crashed during a firefighting operation in the southeastern city of Daegu on Sunday, killing…
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Middle East
Rival rallies erupt in South Korea over President Yoon’s impeachment | News
Supporters and critics of Yoon Suk Yeol take to the streets of the capital Seoul amid ongoing impeachment trial. Hundreds…
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Middle East
Death toll rises to 28 in weeklong South Korea wildfires | Environment News
Five out of 11 big fires have been contained after rainfall improves firefighting conditions. Wildfires sweeping through South Korea since…
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Middle East
Russia’s Putin says North Korea, BRICS should join Ukraine ceasefire talks | Russia-Ukraine war News
The Russian president suggests Ukraine be placed under ‘temporary administration’ of the United Nations as part of a peace deal.…
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Global
North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia this year, says South Korea
Kim Jong-un’s soldiers, who have been fighting in Russia’s Kursk region against the Ukrainian army, are said to have suffered…
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Middle East
Tottenham captain Son sparks South Korea pitch reviews as World Cup bid hit | Football News
Captain Son Heung-min says poor pitches for home matches have hurt South Korea’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. South Korean…
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Middle East
South Korea says wildfires worst in its history, death toll rises to 26 | Wildlife News
Firefighters are struggling to contain the wildfires, which continue to grow rapidly in size, fuelled by strong winds and dry…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
North Korea has sent 3,000 more soldiers to bolster Russia’s war on Ukraine
SEOUL — North Korea appears to have sent at least 3,000 more soldiers to Russia early this year, South Korea’s…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
South Korea admits to ‘mass exporting’ children for adoption
SEOUL — South Korean governments committed numerous human rights violations over decades in a controversial program that sent at least…
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Breaking News
South Korea accused of ‘mass exporting’ children in overseas adoptions
Tessa Wong, Hosu Lee and Jean Mackenzie BBC News News1 The commission’s chairperson Park Sun-young (left) comforted adoptee Yooree Kim…
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Middle East
South Korea court clears opposition leader in election law violation case | Politics News
The court ruling removes a barrier that could have prevented Lee Jae-myung from running for president. A South Korean appeals…
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Middle East
Wildfires kill 19 and displace thousands in South Korea | In Pictures News
Wildfires driven by strong winds have devastated parts of South Korea’s southern regions, killing at least 19 people, destroying more…
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1,300-year-old temple destroyed as wildfires ravage South Korea, killing 18
SEOUL — A centuries-old Buddhist temple has been destroyed as South Korea struggles to contain ‘unprecedented’ wildfires ravaging the country’s…
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Middle East
At least 18 dead as ‘unprecedented’ wildfires rage across South Korea | Environment News
South Korea’s forest service said thousands of fighters are tackling at least five active wildfires across the country. At least…
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South Korea top court reinstates prime minister suspended over martial law turmoil
SEOUL — South Korea’s Constitutional Court struck down the impeachment of the country’s prime minister Han Duck-soo and restored his…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Wildfires in South Korea kill four, injure six and force mass evacuations
SEOUL — At least four people have been killed and six injured as wildfires continue to sweep through South Korea’s…
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Breaking News
South Korea wildfires kill at least two firefighters
At least two people died and hundreds evacuated their homes as wildfires raged in South Korea on Saturday. Two firefighters…
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Breaking News
US to import eggs from Turkey and South Korea to ease prices
The Trump administration is planning to import eggs from Turkey and South Korea and is in talks with other countries…
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Middle East
Jordan defeat Palestine in AFC World Cup qualifiers to pressure South Korea | Football News
Jordan beat Palestine, while Iran defeat Kuwait as pair keep pressure on group leaders South Korea in Group B. Jordan…
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Middle East
Rival rallies erupt in South Korea before ruling on president’s impeachment | Courts News
Pro and anti-President Yoon Suk-yeol protests have gathered across South Korea’s capital before a court ruling deciding whether he will…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Singer Wheesung who wooed Korea with his ballads, found dead at 43
SEOUL — South Korean singer Wheesung was found dead on Monday at his home in Seoul. He was 43. The…
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Global
Power bank likely caused South Korea plane fire, investigators say
SEOUL — A portable power bank likely caused a fire that engulfed and destroyed a passenger plane in South Korea…
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