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South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know
World
June 1, 2025
South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know
Seoul, South Korea CNN — After half a year of political turmoil, uncertainty and division, South Korea will vote for…
Turkish authorities escalate crackdown on opposition-run Istanbul municipality
Middle East
June 1, 2025
Turkish authorities escalate crackdown on opposition-run Istanbul municipality
Istanbul AP — Turkish authorities escalated their crackdown on the opposition-run Istanbul municipality Saturday over alleged corruption charges, detaining 30…
US calls for Asia allies to boost defenses in face of China’s ‘imminent’ threat, Hegseth tells top defense forum
World
June 1, 2025
US calls for Asia allies to boost defenses in face of China’s ‘imminent’ threat, Hegseth tells top defense forum
Singapore CNN — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday delivered a dire warning to the Asia-Pacific region and the…
Hamas says it hasn’t rejected ceasefire deal as Witkoff slams response as ‘unacceptable’
Middle East
June 1, 2025
Hamas says it hasn’t rejected ceasefire deal as Witkoff slams response as ‘unacceptable’
CNN — Hamas on Saturday said that it has responded to a Gaza ceasefire plan put forward by the US,…
ISIS claims first attacks against forces loyal to new government in Syria
Middle East
May 31, 2025
ISIS claims first attacks against forces loyal to new government in Syria
CNN — ISIS has claimed two attacks on Syrian security forces – the first since the transitional government under former…
US to impose sanctions on Sudan after finding government used chemical weapons
Middle East
May 31, 2025
US to impose sanctions on Sudan after finding government used chemical weapons
(Reuters) – The United States said on Thursday it would impose sanctions on Sudan after determining that its government used…
US senators meet with Zelensky in Kyiv as doubt cast over upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks
World
May 31, 2025
US senators meet with Zelensky in Kyiv as doubt cast over upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks
CNN — A bipartisan pair of US senators met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Friday and urged…
‘A fear campaign.’ Students around the world are shocked, scared and saddened by US visa pause
World
May 31, 2025
‘A fear campaign.’ Students around the world are shocked, scared and saddened by US visa pause
CNN — When Adefemola Akintade learned that the Trump administration had suspended the processing of foreign student visas, she immediately…
At least 150 killed as deadly floods hit Nigerian town
World
May 31, 2025
At least 150 killed as deadly floods hit Nigerian town
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Authorities in Nigeria’s northern Niger state say at least 150 people have been killed after floods…
North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos show
World
May 31, 2025
North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos show
Seoul, South Korea CNN — New satellite images show that North Korea has deployed what appear to be balloons alongside…