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President Lee Jae Myung has returned to Seoul after a 10-day trip to Europe that included visits to Belgium, Italy, and the Vatican, and attendance at the G7 summit in France. He is set to brief foreign ambassadors and the press on the trip's outcomes, which included agreements with Italy and discussions on inter-Korean peace with Pope Leo XIV.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has embarked on a 10-day trip to Europe, which includes attending the G7 summit in France and visits to Belgium, Italy, and the Vatican. In Belgium, he and Prime Minister Bart De Wever agreed to expand investment in strategic industries and signed an MOU on SME cooperation.
Former World Cup hero Lee Young-pyo predicts South Korea will finish second in Group A behind Mexico, citing experience and Son Heung-min's crucial role in the upcoming match against the co-hosts.
A French Rafale fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia, the latest in a series of incidents raising concerns about spillover from the war in Ukraine. Latvia attributed the drone's entry to Russian electronic warfare, with no injuries or damage reported.
In an interview with the Guardian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the removal of Ukrainian flags by some Reform UK councils, calling it a 'small mistake that can break a big friendship.' He also discussed plans to invite King Charles for a state visit, Ukraine's military position, and his request for UK alignment with Europe on sanctions.
A new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute finds that all nine nuclear-armed states are modernizing and expanding their arsenals, reversing decades of disarmament efforts. With nearly 12,200 warheads worldwide and growing geopolitical tensions, experts warn of rising nuclear dangers and a likely end to stockpile reductions.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that the United States is showing no interest in returning to the understandings reached at the Russia-US summit in Anchorage, Alaska, nearly a year ago. According to Russian state media, Lavrov expressed disappointment over the lack of progress and accused the US of acting contrary to its own proposals.
Crude oil prices swung widely over recent sessions as Middle East tensions escalated and then eased. Reports from multiple outlets show Brent crude rising more than 3% after Iran's missile attack on Israel, then settling higher after both sides halted attacks, only to climb again after new U.S. strikes. A separate report from Dawn indicated a decline in prices following US-Iran talks in Switzerland.
Russian officials project mutual tourist flow between Russia and China will grow by 60% in 2026, reaching 4-4.5 million trips, with a further rise to 6 million by 2027. The growth is attributed to expanded air connectivity and the extension of a visa-free regime. Meanwhile, Russian officials say foreign tourist arrivals to Russia overall could rise by 20% to 7 million trips this year.
Trade officials from South Korea and Kazakhstan met to explore expanding cooperation in energy, supply chains, and other areas, discussing a potential comprehensive economic partnership agreement. The talks also covered Korean firms' participation in Kazakhstan's urban development projects and cooperation in digital and eco-friendly industries.
President William Ruto has embarked on a week-long European tour spanning Belgium, Norway and Finland, aimed at attracting foreign investment and expanding market access for Kenyan exports. In Brussels, he launched the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce and met with EU leaders, while also defending his frequent foreign trips as necessary for Kenya's economic transformation.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said migration levels were reducing, responding to a poll showing the populist One Nation party ahead of Labor. The surge, amid cost-of-living pressures and a controversial budget, reflects growing voter frustration with the major parties.
The leaders of the UK, France and Germany have endorsed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, following a meeting in London. The move comes amid continued drone attacks and Russian strikes, with Moscow dismissing the proposal for now.
Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory in parliamentary elections, with his Civil Contract party securing 49.8% of the vote. The pro-Russian Strong Armenia alliance, which disputes the result, won 23.2%. The vote is seen as a turning point in Armenia's shift toward the EU amid Russian economic pressure.
President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea has expressed deep regret over ballot shortages that disrupted local elections, ordered a joint investigation by prosecutors and police, and proposed fundamental reform of the National Election Commission, possibly through a constitutional amendment. Thousands of protesters have demanded a rerun, while the president has rejected claims of election fraud.
Oscar Piastri will start the Monaco Grand Prix from seventh on the grid, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton set the pace in practice. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has returned to the paddock after a brief hospitalization, and McLaren celebrates its 1,000th F1 race.
Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election that could cement the country's shift towards Europe and away from its traditional alliance with Russia. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party is the favourite, but the vote is being closely watched by Moscow, Brussels, and Washington, with Russia imposing trade restrictions and the EU offering economic support.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seong-sook, the minister for SMEs and Startups, as the next prime minister. If confirmed by the National Assembly, she would become the first female prime minister of the Lee administration and the second in the country's history. Han, a former Naver CEO, is expected to lead an AI transformation, and a confirmation hearing is scheduled for next week.
The UN Security Council's annual report for 2025 has reaffirmed the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the Palestinian question as long-standing issues on its agenda. The development sparked exchanges between Pakistan and India at the UN, with Pakistan welcoming the references and India accusing Islamabad of misusing UN platforms.
South Korea's cosmetics exports reached $5.6 billion in the January-May period, making beauty products the country's top consumer export item for the first time. Driven by growing demand in the U.S. and Europe, the industry has also seen its trade surplus exceed $10 billion, with the government vowing to foster it as a new export engine.