Mandelson Picked to Lead UK's Trump-Style Trade Unit
Exclusive: Labour grandee Lord Mandelson is being lined up to head a powerful new 'Office for Trade and Competitiveness', a move mirroring the US's aggressive trade strategy under Trump.
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Trump's shock $5bn 'raid' demand on South Korea revealed
Ex-President Donald Trump has reportedly suggested the US should raid South Korean coffers like an 'unfriendly regime' to force payment for joint military exercises, causing alarm in Seoul.
Kim Jong Un oversees new 'super-large' warhead test
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has personally supervised the test of a new 'super-large' warhead designed for strategic cruise missiles, state media reports, escalating tensions in the region.
Kim Jong Un Orders Massive Nuclear Arsenal Expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a drastic increase in the country's nuclear weapons production, labelling US-South Korea military exercises as 'aggressive and provocative'.
Trump's 25% Tariff on Hyundai & Kia Stuns Markets
In a dramatic escalation of his immigration policy, former President Donald Trump has announced a staggering 25% tariff on all Hyundai and Kia vehicles entering the United States. The move, which sent shockwaves through financial markets, is a direct reta
US releases 300 detained South Koreans at Hyundai plant
In a major development, US immigration officials have released 300 South Korean technicians detained at a Hyundai plant in Alabama. The resolution follows intense diplomatic efforts from Seoul.
Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing for military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made a significant diplomatic journey to Beijing aboard his specialised armoured train, expected to attend China's major military parade commemorating the end of World War II.
Doubts over Badenoch's £100bn Brexit trade boast
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces scepticism over her claim of a £100bn post-Brexit trade deal boost, as economists and opposition MPs demand evidence for the figures.
Kim Jong Un Inspects North Korean Missile Factory Expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has personally inspected a key weapons factory, signalling a major expansion of the country's missile production capabilities as military cooperation with Russia deepens and tensions with the US and South Korea escalate.
Trump's Tariff Plan: Threat to UK Economy Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's proposed aggressive tariff regime could trigger a transatlantic trade war, spike consumer prices, and hit British businesses hard if he wins the 2024 election.
Korean Air seals $14bn Boeing deal after Trump intervention
Korean Air finalises a landmark $14 billion order for up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets, a deal reportedly secured following direct talks with former US President Donald Trump.
SKorean President's Fear of Trump Meeting Revealed
A startling new memoir by South Korea's former National Security Chief discloses President Yoon Suk Yeol's deep apprehension about engaging with Donald Trump, fearing diplomatic missteps and policy upheaval should the former US President return to power.
Kim Jong Un Oversees New North Korean Missile Tests
North Korea has conducted a series of ballistic missile tests, overseen by Kim Jong Un, showcasing new weaponry and tactics designed to evade defence systems, raising alarm in the international community.
Kim Jong Un Vows to Send Troops to Aid Russia in Ukraine
In a major escalation, North Korea's Kim Jong Un has vowed to send military forces to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine, following a new defence pact signed with Vladimir Putin during his historic visit to Pyongyang.
Canadian lumber tariff bid against US falls flat
A major Canadian effort to impose punishing tariffs on American softwood lumber has collapsed spectacularly, handing a surprise victory to US producers and exposing the complexities of cross-border trade disputes.
Kim Jong Un Orders Live Fire Drills in Major Escalation
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen live artillery drills, simulating the destruction of a South Korean base. The provocative move comes amid a sharp escalation in rhetoric and military posturing from Pyongyang.
NK Accuses SK of 'Deliberate Provocation' After DMZ Shots
A tense military standoff erupts on the Korean Demilitarized Zone as North Korea alleges a 'premeditated' act of aggression by South Korean forces, raising fears of renewed conflict.
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on US goods after Trump move
Canada has announced a new wave of counter-tariffs on American products in response to former President Donald Trump's revived trade war tactics, targeting key exports from politically sensitive US states.
China Condemns US 'Bullying' Over Tariff Threats
Beijing condemns Washington's latest tariff strategy as economic coercion, escalating tensions in a move that could reshape global trade dynamics and impact markets worldwide.
Jeju Island cracks down on tourists with hiking ban
In a radical move to combat overtourism, the popular holiday island of Jeju bans independent travellers from its iconic Olle trails. New permits now required for access.
Jeju Island Launches Tourist Police to Crack Down on Bad Behaviour
South Korea's popular Jeju Island deploys a new tourist police unit to combat unruly behaviour, from illegal camping to traffic offences, aiming to protect its UNESCO status and local residents.
95-year-old North Korean defector pleads to return home
A 95-year-old former North Korean soldier, who defected to South Korea decades ago, has made a desperate plea to be sent back to the North, citing a lifetime of loneliness and a yearning to see his homeland one last time.
North Korea fires missile after US-S.Korea nuclear talks
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile in a provocative response to high-level US-South Korea nuclear planning talks, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Jong Un Backs Russia's Ukraine War in Putin Summit
In a major geopolitical shift, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged full support for Russia's war in Ukraine during a rare summit with Vladimir Putin, raising global security alarms.
Kim Jong Un boosts war readiness amid US-SK drills
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has commanded his military to intensify war preparations in response to joint US-South Korea military exercises, raising fears of renewed conflict on the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Jong Un threatens to destroy South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a chilling warning, declaring that Pyongyang will 'completely destroy' South Korea if provoked, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea threatens 'annihilation' of South Korea
North Korea has issued a chilling warning, vowing to reduce South Korea to 'ruins' if provoked, as tensions escalate on the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Jong Un orders military to 'accelerate war preparations'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed his military to intensify war readiness, citing 'unprecedented' US-led confrontations, as tensions escalate on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea fires missiles during US-South Korea drills
Tensions escalate as North Korea launches ballistic missiles in response to joint military exercises by South Korea and the US.
NK removes border loudspeakers amid tension easing
North Korea has begun dismantling propaganda loudspeakers along its border with South Korea, signalling a potential thaw in relations between the two nations.
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