Freelance reporter Matthew Cole faces a subpoena from the Trump administration regarding his reporting on a secret 2019 US Navy SEAL mission in North Korea. This action is part of the administration's escalating efforts to crack down on leaks, drawing criticism from press freedom advocates and lawmakers.
In Negeri Sembilan, BN won 18 assembly seats, securing a supermajority of 25 with PN's seven, while PH managed 11. This result, a shift from the 2023 state election, indicates voter dissatisfaction with PH's state administration and raises questions about the political advantage of the federal PH-BN unity government for BN.
President Lee Jae Myung concluded a trip to San Francisco and three South American nations, securing US$950 billion in AI chip supply deals with US tech giants like Nvidia and OpenAI, and expanding critical mineral cooperation with Brazil, Chile, and Argentina to cement South Korea's role as a global AI semiconductor hub.
Two migrant labourers were killed by terrorists in Kulgam, Kashmir, causing panic among co-workers and fears of an exodus. Political leaders condemned the attacks and discussed security, while some politicized the timing.
Heavy rains in Kerala, India, on Saturday caused landslides and widespread flooding, resulting in six fatalities and significant property damage. Authorities initiated large-scale rescue operations, established 65 relief camps for 1,465 displaced individuals, and issued severe weather alerts for multiple districts.
President Lee Jae Myung concluded his visit to Argentina, agreeing with President Javier Milei to boost cooperation on critical minerals, including lithium, and South Korea's crude oil imports from Argentina. They also pledged to resume FTA talks with Mercosur.
A TikTok clip showing migrant arrests, set to music by artist Bad Bunny, drew social media criticism, leading TikTok to remove the song. Bad Bunny is a prominent critic of Trump's deportation policies.
Surat-based RTI activist Amit Tiwari sought probes into CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's father's finances for funding education abroad and the legal defence fund pledged by Kapil Sibal for CJP protesters, questioning its registration and GST applicability.
Efter en båtolycka i Hakefjorden, Bohuslän, överväger vd Kris Moell från ett lokalt företag i Stenungsund att anpassa deras militära vattendrönare för att söka efter människor i vattnet.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing 10 and injuring 22, while Donald Trump expressed reluctance on licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also urged Trump to facilitate Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. Separately, Ukrainians protested the ouster of the defense minister, and Black Sea grain exports faced threats from drone attacks.
Ravenna FC, an Italian Serie C club, has signed football legend Ronaldinho as a player, a move orchestrated by president Ignazio Cipriani. The signing is part of a broader commercial and sporting project to elevate the club to Serie A and boost Ravenna's global image, despite some fan skepticism.
Hong Kong's security chief, Chris Tang Ping-keung, announced that the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing will undergo over 100 stress tests, involving more than 10,000 people including civil servants and mainland counterparts, to ensure smooth operations. No official opening date has been set.
Two tanker incidents, including one hit by an unknown projectile causing engine damage, were reported near Oman's Musandam Peninsula at the entrance to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint. No casualties or environmental impact were reported.
Kumamoto prefectural government ended rescue operations at an Aeon shopping centre where seven workers died in an explosion following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The quake killed 36 people, injured 11, and left 69,400 households without water, with over 9,000 evacuated.
Police in Hong Kong dismantled an illegal debt collection syndicate, along with a prostitution venue, a drug den, and three illegal gambling parlours, arresting 57 individuals aged 14 to 70, some with triad backgrounds. The syndicate recruited young people for "quick cash" to harass debtors via messaging apps.
FIFA has abandoned its controversial plan to sell minority stakes in World Cup commercial rights to private investors, following strong opposition from major confederations like AFC, UEFA, and Concacaf. President Gianni Infantino stated the project created divisions and would not proceed, aiming instead to unite stakeholders.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the UK that allowing the US to use British military bases for strikes against Iran constitutes an "act of aggression," granting Tehran self-defense rights. This came after UK PM Andy Burnham approved the continued use of bases, while British counterpart Ed Miliband stressed UK's non-involvement in war and support for diplomacy.
Air India announced a major expansion of its Canada operations for Winter 2026-27, launching seasonal non-stop Mumbai-Toronto flights and upgrading Delhi-Toronto service with new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, increasing weekly capacity and travel options during peak season.
Circle has secured a limited purpose trust charter from the NYDFS, enabling it to operate as Circle New York Trust and expand its USDC stablecoin services under state supervision. This regulatory milestone, following a recent OCC approval, strengthens Circle's position in the digital asset market.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new commercial subsidiary allowing private investors to buy minority stakes in World Cup and other competition business, aiming to unlock over $10 billion for football development. The plan faces strong opposition from UEFA and concerns from Asian and North American confederations, citing a lack of consultation and governance issues.
European nations, led by UEFA, have agreed to boycott the World Cup and all FIFA competitions in protest of President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament to private equity investors, a move also rejected by CONCACAF and causing concern in Asia.
New York state has sued prediction market operator Kalshi, alleging it runs an illegal gambling operation without a license, allows underage users, and avoids taxes. Kalshi argues it's a federally licensed exchange overseen by the CFTC, not states, and that the lawsuit is "political theater."
South Korea and Argentina agreed to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals, including lithium, and energy, with an MOU signed during a summit between Presidents Lee Jae Myung and Javier Milei in Buenos Aires. They also finalized a double taxation avoidance agreement.
Deadly storms in Chile have disrupted major copper mining operations, including those of Anglo American and Antofagasta. This disruption amplifies existing market strains from U.S. tariff expectations and surging demand, potentially driving copper prices to new highs.
