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South Korea's worst heat wave in decades has left 19 dead and over 3,100 ill from heat-related conditions. With power demand at historic highs due to air conditioning use, officials warn of continued extreme heat into August

South Korea has secured a crucial trade deal with the US, reducing expected tariffs from 25% to 15% and pledging $350 billion in investment. Though a relief for exporters, experts warn of short-term export dips and FTA-related concerns.

Kim Yo-jong has said North Korea is not interested in any proposal from Seoul, rejecting talks with South Korea and criticising President Lee Jae Myung's approach as confrontational and unchanged.

US President Donald Trump made the remarks even as countries strive to reach deals with the US to avoid or minimise the impact of steep “reciprocal” tariffs that are set to take effect on August 1

Russia’s Foreign Minister warned the US, South Korea, and Japan not to form a military alliance against North Korea. He visited North Korea to boost ties, discuss nuclear issues, and support tourism and cooperation amid growing military activities

Trump’s tariff threat is a risky shortcut that could deepen uncertainty, provoke retaliation, and ultimately isolate the US from the very trade flows it seeks to dominate

President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on imports from Japan, South Korea, and 10 other nations, effective August 1. The move has sparked diplomatic pushback, legal challenges, and market jitters as trade negotiations remain unresolved and uncertainty looms

President Trump has announced steep new tariffs, including 25% on Japan and South Korea, and new taxes on 12 more countries, stoking fears of slower economic growth and prolonged trade battles.

Ankur Bhattacharjee and Taneesha Kotecha claimed bronze in the Under-19 mixed doubles at the Asian Youth Championships. Divyanshi Bhowmick entered the Under-15 singles semifinals with a confident win

India’s under-19 boys reached the semifinals of the Asian Youth TT Championships with a 3-0 win over DPR Korea, while the girls’ team exited after a tough loss to Chinese Taipei

Seoul warns 240 mm shells launched from Sunan could strike the capital, ratcheting up Asia-Pacific tensions a day after the allies’ first Lee Jae-Myung-era fighter exercise

Despite her fabulous achievements in track and field, Nandini has to wait for a State Government job or even a decent house site.

Senior officials of the Presidential Security Service (PSS) have been under criticism for interfering with authorities' attempt to execute an arrest warrant for Yoon in early January as part of an investigation into insurrection charges related to Yoon, Yonhap news agency reported.

Lee, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea's leading liberal politician vowing to fight inequality and corruption, formally began his term, a day after winning a snap election

India's 4x400m mixed relay team defended its gold with a domineering performanceat the 26th Asian Athletics Championship

JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, leading an Indian parliamentary delegation to South Korea, met YouTuber Yechan C. Lee, famously known as 'Korean Bihari'. Their warm interaction in Maithili went viral, highlighting Bihar’s cultural reach and India’s broader diplomatic efforts

Greer is scheduled to arrive in South Korea on Thursday for a two-day stay to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers meeting, which will be held on the southern resort island of Jeju

The battery technology uses heat-resistant materials and includes a fire suppression device integrated with the battery case. Hyundai Mobis said it has filed domestic and international patents for the technology

Other countries hit with higher rates are the UK, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, the EU, Vietnam, Cambodia, Switzerland, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Kim has been emphasising the development of drones and the tests were the latest display of his country's growing military capabilities