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As South Korea’s population falls, its military is shrinking rapidly. Is that a problem as North Korea ramps up its forces?
World
August 18, 2025
As South Korea’s population falls, its military is shrinking rapidly. Is that a problem as North Korea ramps up its forces?
The writing has been on the wall for a long time: South Korea’s birth rate has dropped throughout much of…
Protesters in Israel demand hostage deal in one of the largest demonstrations since Gaza conflict began
Middle East
August 17, 2025
Protesters in Israel demand hostage deal in one of the largest demonstrations since Gaza conflict began
Large crowds of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday, launching a nationwide grassroots strike and widespread protests to demand…
The common thread in Trump’s latest moves: squeezing big blue cities
World
August 17, 2025
The common thread in Trump’s latest moves: squeezing big blue cities
President Donald Trump is moving systematically to tighten his grip on Democratic-leaning big cities — the geographic center of resistance…
Putin gave his final words at Alaska summit in English, a language he speaks more of than he usually lets on
World
August 17, 2025
Putin gave his final words at Alaska summit in English, a language he speaks more of than he usually lets on
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s final words at the Alaska summit were delivered with a smile, spoken in an unusual burst…
The White House reportedly discussing taking a stake in Intel, sending shares climbing
Technology
August 17, 2025
The White House reportedly discussing taking a stake in Intel, sending shares climbing
The Trump administration is reportedly considering having the US government take a stake in Intel, a company that was once…
Trump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is US president
World
August 17, 2025
Trump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is US president
Reuters — US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping told him China would not invade…
African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size
World
August 17, 2025
African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size
Reuters — The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organizations of the…
Putin’s wins leave Trump with hard choices
World
August 17, 2025
Putin’s wins leave Trump with hard choices
Russian President Vladimir Putin got everything he could have hoped for in Alaska. President Donald Trump got very little —…
This military junta is rebranding itself to hold elections. But a UN probe has found evidence of intensifying atrocities
World
August 17, 2025
This military junta is rebranding itself to hold elections. But a UN probe has found evidence of intensifying atrocities
As evidence mounts of intensifying atrocities, including the torture of children, being committed in Myanmar, the country’s military generals are…
Analysis: A peace deal rather than a ceasefire plays right into Putin’s hands
World
August 16, 2025
Analysis: A peace deal rather than a ceasefire plays right into Putin’s hands
Less than 24 hours ago, President Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One he was “not going to be…