SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is exploring the possibility of scaling back joint military exercises with the United States, according to officials from the South Korean Unification Ministry. The move comes as President Lee Jae Myung’s administration seeks ways to reopen dialogue with North Korea and ease rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula. At

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SEOUL, South Korea — President Lee Jae Myung and his administration have begun the process of moving back into Seoul’s historic Blue House, officially known as Cheong Wa Dae, a government official confirmed on Tuesday. The move reverses a decision by Lee’s predecessor, who had abandoned the site, calling it too “imperial,” and opens a

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JAKARTA, Indonesia — In a significant move under a bilateral agreement between Indonesia and the Netherlands, two Dutch nationals convicted of drug trafficking have been repatriated to the Netherlands on Monday evening. The handover took place at Cipinang Prison in Jakarta, where Indonesian authorities formally transferred custody of the prisoners to Dutch officials. The repatriation

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JAKARTA, Indonesia – A deadly fire broke out in a seven-story office building in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, claiming the lives of at least 17 people, according to local police. Thick black smoke from the blaze filled the sky, forcing nearby residents and office workers to evacuate the area in panic. Emergency services rushed to

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Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukraine is facing a crisis of desertion as record numbers of soldiers flee the military despite the threat of imprisonment or social stigma. Thousands of servicemen are abandoning their posts amid mounting losses to Russian forces and a shortage of trained reinforcements. Rising Desertions Amid Heavy Losses Tymofey, a 36-year-old office worker

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Thailand–Cambodia Border – Renewed hostilities along the Thai-Cambodia border have led to a rising death toll and mass displacement, as both nations continue their military confrontation over disputed territory. Clashes resumed late Sunday, reigniting tensions that had briefly subsided following a July ceasefire brokered by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and US President Donald Trump.

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Michoacán, Mexico – A devastating car explosion outside a police station in Mexico’s western state of Michoacán has killed at least three people and injured six others, according to local and federal security authorities. The blast occurred on Saturday along a central avenue in Coahuayana, sending shockwaves through the community and raising concerns about escalating

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Doha, Qatar – Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, has called for inclusive engagement with all parties, including non-state actors such as Hamas, as the only viable route to achieving lasting regional peace. Speaking to U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson at the Doha Forum on December

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany’s support for Israel during his inaugural visit to the country, even as the Israeli war on Gaza continues to draw international scrutiny. During a joint press conference in Jerusalem on Sunday, Merz emphasized Germany’s commitment to Israel’s security while also voicing support for a future Palestinian state. Israeli Prime

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A year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria faces the delicate challenge of balancing justice, peace, and reconciliation. For many Syrians, delayed or denied accountability has intensified frustration, as families of the forcibly disappeared and victims of past atrocities continue to seek answers. Personal Stories Highlight Urgent Need for Justice For Ziad Mahmoud Amayri,

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