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What North Korea’s missile test after Maduro arrest says about Kim’s denuclearisation stance
What North Korea’s missile test after Maduro arrest says about Kim’s denuclearisation stance The test also appears to indicate Pyongyang’s objection to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to Beijing Published: 2:37pm, 5 Jan 2026 Updated: 5:30pm, 5 Jan 2026 A missile test by North Korea in the aftermath of the US capture of
South Korea’s president says staff feared a ‘Zelenskyy moment’ at White House meeting
South Korea's president says staff feared a ‘Zelenskyy moment’ at White House meeting PoliticoTrump Live Updates: Latest News on Executive Orders, National Guard and More The New York TimesTrump says he hopes to meet Kim Jong-un and raises prospect of US taking over some South Korean land The GuardianSouth Korea's Lee Jae Myung turns charm on during Trump
South Korea’s Inspire casino appoints ‘chief transformation officer’
Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea has named Sangwon Lee as chief transformation officer, effective Monday. Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea has named Sangwon Lee as chief transformation officer. According to Chosun Biz, Lee’s resume includes stints at McKinsey & Company, LG Electronics and Serveone. There he “improved growth strategies and internal operational efficiency”. Lee
South Korea’s former PM Han drops presidential bid, ending rift among conservatives, Asia News
SEOUL - South Korea's former prime minister and acting president Han Duck-soo ended a short, ill-fated attempt to win the conservative party's presidential nomination on Sunday after days of internecine disputes just days out from the election. Rival Kim Moon-soo was chosen as nominee for the People Power Party after party members voted on Saturday
Korea’s NPS Buys Seoul Office Complex for $1.6B and More Asia Real Estate Headlines
Kim Tae-hyun, chairman and CEO of South Korea’s National Pension Service South Korea’s top pension fund pays $1.6 billion for an office complex on its home turf, with that deal leading today’s headline roundup. Also in the news, CapitaLand’s China REIT posts a drop in distributions and Australia’s Macquarie closes its US debt capital markets
Korea’s Mastern Sells Central Seoul Office Tower to NH REITs for $653M
D-Tower Donuimun in Seoul’s Jongno district (Image: Colliers) Mastern Investment Management has completed the sale of a four-year-old office building in Seoul’s central Jongno district to NongHyup REITs for $653 million. The transaction of D-Tower Donuimun is 2024’s biggest deal closing in the Seoul central business district and second largest overall in South Korea this
South Korea’s opposition vows to impeach acting president
An effigy of South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at a rally calling for his ouster in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace at the weekend - Copyright AFP/File Jung Yeon-je South Korea’s opposition said Tuesday it would impeach acting president Han Duck-soo in protest at the interim leader’s refusal to sign into law special bills
South Korea’s Ex-Defense Minister Arrested Over Martial Law Imposition
A former South Korean defense minister has been formally arrested over his alleged collusion with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week...
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...