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China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?
Beijing is likely to use the WAICO alliance to influence global AI regulations, analysts say.
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South Korean court jails former first lady for seven years in bribery case
Kim Keon Hee was sentenced for taking bribes including luxury items in return for political favours.
Trump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme
South Korea’s president said Trump had told him the ‘time had come’ to focus on North Korea ‘issue’ at the G7 summit.
Luis Romo strikes as Mexico become first team to reach World Cup knockouts
Luis Romo’s 50th-minute goal sent Mexico into the round of 32, which they will play on home soil, too.
Starbucks Korea to shut stores for history training after ‘Tank Day’ furore
Coffee chain to hold ‘historical awareness’ training after backlash to ad campaign that evoked 1980 military crackdown.
Stock markets soar, oil falls as US and Iran announce framework to end war
Asian stock markets surge as Washington and Tehran announce breakthrough in talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks
From criticism over water breaks to red cards galore, here’s all the buzz from the opening day of the World Cup.
South Korea stage late comeback to beat Czechia on World Cup opening day
Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a win over Czechia in a Group A encounter.
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation
Seoul court sentences former leader for sending military drones into North Korea.
Czechia look to upset Son Heung-min’s South Korea in tough World Cup opener
Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.
South Korea fines Coupang $408m over biggest data leak in country’s history
Data protection watchdog says e-commerce giant failed to implement safety measures and delayed reporting breach.
