U.S. Government Skeptical of North Korea's Terms for Japan Reconciliation The U.S. government has been cautious in its response to North Korean Workers' Party leader Kim Yo Jong's message of improving relations with Japan. Meanwhile, the Japanese government and the Pentagon have been supportive of inter-Korean dialogue...
China to Regulate After-School Education, Bans Grading Tests and CompetitionsThe Chinese government, which has completely banned private education for elementary and middle school students, announced plans to introduce additional regulations, including a ban on competitive education. According to Xinhua News Agency, on the 11th, the Chinese Ministry of Education entered the opinion-gathering process for the Regulation for After-School Education Management based on these contents. […]
Japan's PM Seeks Summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un: A Desperate Attempt to Boost Approval Ratings? Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, is pushing for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a bid to bolster his approval ratings. This is a diplomatic effort to address his low approval ratings, which are expected to rise if the summit is successful. The U.S. is also looking at it positively...
No Republican Challenger in Nevada Caucus – Trump's Dominance Reaffirmed The U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Biden won the Democratic presidential nomination contest, while Trump won the Republican primary as an unopposed candidate...
North Korea: Warns of 7th Nuclear Test if Provoked The Russian ambassador warned that North Korea could conduct a seventh nuclear test if provoked by the United States. North Korea does not seek war and said the United States has the option of peace or military conflict. If the U.S. continues its provocations, North Korea could conduct a nuclear test, he added.
Japan's Missile-Tracking Miss: U.S. Stays Mum on North Korea's LaunchThe U.S. Department of Defense has announced that it will maintain information sharing. At the same time, Japan reportedly failed to track North Korea’s missiles, even with information sharing between South Korea and Japan. Pat Ryder, a Pentagon spokesperson, responded to a question at a Pentagon briefing on the 5th (local time) about whether they […]
US and NATO Express Worries About North Korea's Arms Trade with Russia The White House National Security Advisor and NATO Secretary General expressed concern about the North Korea-Russia arms trade and reiterated NATO's unwavering support. They welcomed Sweden's accession to NATO and expressed their desire to see Sweden integrated into the organization as soon as possible.
Vladimir Putin's Visit to North Korea Unlikely Before March Election Russian President Vladimir Putin's possible visit to North Korea is likely after the March presidential election. However, a visit to North Korea is not expected before the end of March. Putin is also scheduled to hold talks with the president of Belarus this week...
Fake Joe Biden AI Robocall Urges New Hampshire Voters Not to Vote A large number of fake calls impersonating President Joe Biden are being sent out in New Hampshire, a Democratic presidential primary state. The fake calls are encouraging people not to vote and are targeting New Hampshire residents...
Trump and Haley Take Center Stage in Republican Primaries as DeSantis Steps Down Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the race for the US Republican presidential nomination, endorsing Trump. Anti-Trump forces are expected to rally around Haley, but foreign media predict that DeSantis' supporters are likely to favor Trump...
Trump Dominates New Hampshire Polls with 50% Approval Ahead of Primary Former President Trump received an overwhelming 50% approval rating in the New Hampshire primary, with former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley trailing him with 39%. The poll shows an increase in Trump's approval rating compared to January...
Putin's Return After Trump's Reign Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun his bid for the presidency and is in the process of registering his candidacy, including gathering signatures. Putin plans to remain president until 2030, and is likely to win a fifth term on the strength of his economic record...
Putin Agrees to Further Develop All Aspects of Russia-North Korea Relations Russian President Putin discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula with North Korea's foreign minister. The Kremlin said it wants to develop relations with North Korea. The meeting focused on bilateral relations and the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and did not specifically mention sensitive areas...
Kremlin Hints at Putin's North Korea Voyage: What's at Stake?Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a rare meeting with North Korea's foreign minister. The meeting discussed a possible visit to North Korea, and Russia is pushing for improved ties with North Korea to supply ammunition and cooperate...
Russian Airstrikes in Ukraine on the 6th Using North Korean Missiles The U.S. government says ballistic missiles provided by North Korea to Russia were used in airstrikes in Ukraine. It emphasized the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia and vowed to expose and sanction military equipment and arms deals...
U.S. Designates 12 Nations, Including North Korea and China, as Concerns for Religious FreedomThe U.S. designates North Korea, China, and 11 other countries as Countries of Particular Concern for religious freedom.
Oil Prices Surge Amid Yemeni Rebel Attack in the Red SeaYemeni Houthi rebels claim missile attack on ship related to Israel, prompting military responses and oil price surge.
Bloody Christmas: 250 Palestinians Killed in Ongoing AttackAmid ongoing conflict, 250 Palestinians died within a day, with a devastating airstrike on the Al-Maghazi refugee camp.
Haley vs. Biden: The New Rivalry Shaking Up the Political SceneRecent polls suggest Nikki Haley is a stronger candidate against President Biden than Trump in the 2024 election.
AI-Generated Fake News Sees an 11-Fold Increase in 7 Months The number of sites using AI to create fake news is skyrocketing. A U.S. fake news tracking site has found 614 websites using AI to create fake news, an 11-fold increase that it calls "extremely concerning."
U.S. Government Skeptical of North Korea's Terms for Japan Reconciliation The U.S. government has been cautious in its response to North Korean Workers' Party leader Kim Yo Jong's message of improving relations with Japan. Meanwhile, the Japanese government and the Pentagon have been supportive of inter-Korean dialogue...
China to Regulate After-School Education, Bans Grading Tests and Competitions The Chinese government, which has completely banned private education for elementary and middle school students, announced plans to introduce additional regulations, including a ban on competitive education. According to Xinhua News Agency, on the 11th, the Chinese Ministry of Education entered the opinion-gathering process for the Regulation for After-School Education Management based on these contents. […]
Japan's PM Seeks Summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un: A Desperate Attempt to Boost Approval Ratings? Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, is pushing for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a bid to bolster his approval ratings. This is a diplomatic effort to address his low approval ratings, which are expected to rise if the summit is successful. The U.S. is also looking at it positively...
No Republican Challenger in Nevada Caucus – Trump's Dominance Reaffirmed The U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Biden won the Democratic presidential nomination contest, while Trump won the Republican primary as an unopposed candidate...
North Korea: Warns of 7th Nuclear Test if Provoked The Russian ambassador warned that North Korea could conduct a seventh nuclear test if provoked by the United States. North Korea does not seek war and said the United States has the option of peace or military conflict. If the U.S. continues its provocations, North Korea could conduct a nuclear test, he added.
Japan's Missile-Tracking Miss: U.S. Stays Mum on North Korea's Launch The U.S. Department of Defense has announced that it will maintain information sharing. At the same time, Japan reportedly failed to track North Korea’s missiles, even with information sharing between South Korea and Japan. Pat Ryder, a Pentagon spokesperson, responded to a question at a Pentagon briefing on the 5th (local time) about whether they […]
US and NATO Express Worries About North Korea's Arms Trade with Russia The White House National Security Advisor and NATO Secretary General expressed concern about the North Korea-Russia arms trade and reiterated NATO's unwavering support. They welcomed Sweden's accession to NATO and expressed their desire to see Sweden integrated into the organization as soon as possible.
Vladimir Putin's Visit to North Korea Unlikely Before March Election Russian President Vladimir Putin's possible visit to North Korea is likely after the March presidential election. However, a visit to North Korea is not expected before the end of March. Putin is also scheduled to hold talks with the president of Belarus this week...
Fake Joe Biden AI Robocall Urges New Hampshire Voters Not to Vote A large number of fake calls impersonating President Joe Biden are being sent out in New Hampshire, a Democratic presidential primary state. The fake calls are encouraging people not to vote and are targeting New Hampshire residents...
Trump and Haley Take Center Stage in Republican Primaries as DeSantis Steps Down Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the race for the US Republican presidential nomination, endorsing Trump. Anti-Trump forces are expected to rally around Haley, but foreign media predict that DeSantis' supporters are likely to favor Trump...
Trump Dominates New Hampshire Polls with 50% Approval Ahead of Primary Former President Trump received an overwhelming 50% approval rating in the New Hampshire primary, with former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley trailing him with 39%. The poll shows an increase in Trump's approval rating compared to January...
Putin's Return After Trump's Reign Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun his bid for the presidency and is in the process of registering his candidacy, including gathering signatures. Putin plans to remain president until 2030, and is likely to win a fifth term on the strength of his economic record...
Putin Agrees to Further Develop All Aspects of Russia-North Korea Relations Russian President Putin discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula with North Korea's foreign minister. The Kremlin said it wants to develop relations with North Korea. The meeting focused on bilateral relations and the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and did not specifically mention sensitive areas...
Kremlin Hints at Putin's North Korea Voyage: What's at Stake? Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a rare meeting with North Korea's foreign minister. The meeting discussed a possible visit to North Korea, and Russia is pushing for improved ties with North Korea to supply ammunition and cooperate...
Russian Airstrikes in Ukraine on the 6th Using North Korean Missiles The U.S. government says ballistic missiles provided by North Korea to Russia were used in airstrikes in Ukraine. It emphasized the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia and vowed to expose and sanction military equipment and arms deals...
U.S. Designates 12 Nations, Including North Korea and China, as Concerns for Religious Freedom The U.S. designates North Korea, China, and 11 other countries as Countries of Particular Concern for religious freedom.
Oil Prices Surge Amid Yemeni Rebel Attack in the Red Sea Yemeni Houthi rebels claim missile attack on ship related to Israel, prompting military responses and oil price surge.
Bloody Christmas: 250 Palestinians Killed in Ongoing Attack Amid ongoing conflict, 250 Palestinians died within a day, with a devastating airstrike on the Al-Maghazi refugee camp.
Haley vs. Biden: The New Rivalry Shaking Up the Political Scene Recent polls suggest Nikki Haley is a stronger candidate against President Biden than Trump in the 2024 election.
AI-Generated Fake News Sees an 11-Fold Increase in 7 Months The number of sites using AI to create fake news is skyrocketing. A U.S. fake news tracking site has found 614 websites using AI to create fake news, an 11-fold increase that it calls "extremely concerning."
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