Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concernsPresident Trump reduced joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision raises concerns about United States security interests in ...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Trump criticises South Korea, says 'declined request to help US in Iran conflict'Speaking to reporters, Trump said he called the South Korean President and asked whether he would be willing to "give us a little hand" wit...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
Global Market: Emerging Asian currencies rise as softer dollar supports regional marketsEmerging Asian currencies gained on Monday as a weaker US dollar supported regional markets, with Taiwan and Thailand leading gains. Invest...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Global AI investment $1 trillion in 2026, to reach 1.4% global GDP by 2028: Goldman SachsGlobal investment in artificial intelligence is projected to reach around $1 trillion in 2026, with AI-related capital expenditure expected...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Donald Trump calls for US-South Korea drills to be substantially reducedPresident Trump directed the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military drills with South Korea. He expressed unhappiness with the Uni...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation lineSouth Korean troops fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the military demarcation line. Multiple North Korean soldiers e...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Trump shares throwback 'unfriendly look' post with Kim Jong Un, says 'we get along great'US President Trump shared a throwback photo with Kim Jong Un, noting their good relationship. North Korea criticized upcoming US-South Kore...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties, state media reportsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed pride in strong ties with Russia. He stated this after providing military support for Moscow's wa...
16 Aug, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
Global Market: Taiwan dollar surges to one-month high as foreign flows boost currencyTaiwandollar surged 0.5% to a one-month high as foreign investors poured funds intolocal equities. The move reflects stronger capital inflo...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?North Korea criticizes Japan's military expansion and its alliances with the United States and South Korea. This rhetoric coincides with an...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity recordSouth Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare acce...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drillsNorth Korea has executed a second ballistic missile launch within the week, escalating tensions in the region ahead of the upcoming South K...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares rise for second day as Samsung Electronics gainsSouth Korean shares extended gains for a second straight session, led by Samsung Electronics, while strong export growth provided further s...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
In 1953, South Korea began a massive reforestation campaign after the Korean War. Decades later, the effort produced a stunning transformation, with more than 10 billion trees turning barren mountains into thriving forestsAfter the Korean War ended in 1953, South Korea faced severely degraded hills and mountains, with millions of hectares classified as “bare ...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea saysNorth Korea on Thursday launched an unidentified projectile into waters off its east coast, South Korea's military said, without disclosing...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
AI boom reshapes emerging markets, but surging volatility tests investor nervesArtificial intelligence has powered a strong rally in emerging-market technology stocks, led by semiconductor giants in South Korea and Tai...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
South Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North KoreaSouth Korea will restart a railway project connecting to North Korea's Wonsan city. This project aims to improve access to peace and ecolog...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST