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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Nara for a key summit aimed at improving ties, managing China’s growing influence and addressing regional security challenges.

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the East Sea, its first 2026 test. The US confirmed no immediate threat, reaffirmed ally defense, while South Korea highlighted rising instability due to Pyongyang’s nuclear program and military cooperation with Russia

South Korea saw 21,958 babies born in October, marking the 16th consecutive monthly increase but the slowest growth this year. Despite rising births and marriages, population declined as deaths outnumbered births, continuing the overall downward trend since 2019

Abhinav Deshwal clinched India’s 15th shooting medal at the Tokyo Summer Deaflympics, winning gold in the 25m Pistol event with a score of 44. He edged past South Korea’s Seung Hwa Lee, while Chetan Hanmant Sapkal finished fifth

India’s men’s recurve and women’s compound archery teams advanced to the finals at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka. The men’s team defeated Kazakhstan, while the women’s team triumphed over Bangladesh. The finals are scheduled for later this week

South Korean rescue teams are searching for nine crew members after a Chinese fishing boat capsized off the southwestern coast near Gunsan. Two crew were rescued. The incident follows another capsizing near Gageo island that killed at least two.

India’s archery team delivered stunning performances at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka, with Yashdeep Bhoge topping the men’s recurve qualification and Anshika Kumari finishing fifth in the women’s. India secured second place in the team standings

Donald Trump said the US would share nuclear submarine technology with South Korea, following his meeting with President Lee Jae Myung. The move aims to boost the alliance, even as North Korea and China expand their undersea military capabilities.

South Korea hosts the APEC summit amid global trade tensions driven by U.S. President Trump’s tariff policies. The meeting is expected to be overshadowed by Trump–Xi talks, as Seoul seeks to balance ties while promoting free trade, AI cooperation and economic stability

US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea for summits with President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC gathering. The meetings could shape new trade frameworks amid renewed US-China tensions and speculation of a Kim Jong-un meeting.

China’s quest for soft power faces the CCP’s hurdle of tight control, while South Korea’s dramas connect across borders

The ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur will welcome East Timor as the 11th member and host US President Donald Trump’s first Asia trip in his second term. Leaders will discuss security, trade resilience, maritime disputes, and regional economic partnership

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the east on Wednesday, its first such tests in five months. The launches come days before the APEC summit in South Korea, raising tensions amid renewed US-North Korea diplomatic uncertainty.

South Korean police have sought arrest warrants for 59 of 64 suspects repatriated from Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams. The suspects were part of investigations into romance and voice phishing scams across multiple provinces, officials said

Cambodia deported 64 South Koreans involved in online scams, part of a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime. The move follows deaths of South Korean students and strengthens bilateral cooperation with South Korea to prevent fraud, maintain safety, and prosecute criminals

India’s Sheetal Devi claimed gold in the women’s compound individual event at the 2025 Para World Archery Championships, finishing with three medals — gold, silver, and bronze. She defeated world No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi in the final with a 146-143 score

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India’s Asia Cup victory over South Korea, marking their fourth win. This triumph also earned India a spot in the 2026 FIH World Cup in Belgium and Netherlands

US President Donald Trump is preparing to visit South Korea in late October for the APEC summit, where a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is under discussion. Talks may also cover trade, defence and regional diplomacy with North Korea.

India launch their Asia Cup 2025 campaign in Rajgir on Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary, aiming to win the continental title and secure direct World Cup qualification. Coach Fulton and captain Harmanpreet exude confidence

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in New Delhi as India and South Korea marked 10 years of their Special Strategic Partnership. The talks focused on trade, defence, AI, clean energy, and Indo-Pacific cooperation