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President Xi Jinping presented China's top science award to Chen Liquan and Ben De, urging scientists to accelerate self-reliance and make China a leading power in science and technology by 2035. He called for addressing flaws in the innovation ecosystem and seizing opportunities in AI and other frontier technologies.
NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners (IP4) pledged to expand cooperation in defense industry and advanced technology during a meeting in Ankara, Turkey. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended, alongside officials from Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, with discussions covering Russia's aggression in Ukraine and Indo-Pacific security.
The SSG Landers have signed Venezuelan right-hander Pedro Avila to replace Anthony Veneziano, who was released after a poor start to the KBO season. Avila brings experience from Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball, while the Landers look to improve their league-worst team ERA.
The foreign ministers of South Korea, the United States, and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of a NATO summit, establishing a framework for trilateral cooperation to accelerate small modular reactor deployments in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. announced over $10 million in new funding to support the initiative, which officials say aims to meet growing energy demands while upholding high standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation.
As Israel marks 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political longevity is contrasted with the coalition's controversial legislative push. Critics point to a lack of a state inquiry and a perceived detachment from public mood, while supporters note his historical ability to read the electorate.
South Korea has formally objected to the U.S. Trade Representative's proposed 12.5 percent tariff on South Korean goods over forced labor concerns, calling it unwarranted and disproportionate. Both the South Korean Embassy and the Korea International Trade Association have submitted comments requesting revision or deferral, citing Seoul's strong legal framework against forced labor.
China conducted a submarine-launched missile test in the South Pacific, drawing sharp criticism from Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. The test highlights China's growing military capabilities and its challenge to the US-led security order in the region.
As South Korea hosts its first UNESCO World Heritage Committee session, the country is staging a series of heritage events in Busan, including the sailing of a replica Joseon-era diplomatic ship, a national pavilion with exhibitions, and public demonstrations by master artisans of traditional crafts like 'gat' hat-making.
Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal gave Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal, advancing them to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010 and likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain's record-breaking defensive run continues, with goalkeeper Unai Simon extending his clean sheet streak.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has departed for Turkey to attend the NATO summit, where he will meet with alliance leaders and participate in a defense industry forum. Following the summit, he will make a state visit to Mongolia, declaring a 'golden era' in bilateral relations.
China test-fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific, landing near the exclusive economic zones of Nauru and Tuvalu. The launch drew sharp criticism from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, while Beijing called it routine.
Turkiye handed the US their first World Cup defeat in a dead-rubber group match, but the focus shifts to the round of 16 where the US face Belgium. FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red-card ban after President Trump's reported intervention has sparked debate over political influence in football.
Liberia and Japan have broken ground on a US$16 million extension of the Japan Freeway, a project officials call vital to the country's economy. President Boakai also marked Liberia's progress from civil war to democracy at the UN Peacebuilding Fund's 20th anniversary.
Ocado co-founder Tim Steiner will step down as chief executive in 2028 and remain in a founder role for another year. The announcement follows shareholder unrest and a decline in the company's share price, with reports of boardroom tensions and succession planning.
China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean, marking a first for Beijing and drawing mixed reactions across the region. While China called the launch a routine training exercise with relevant countries informed in advance, some regional leaders and analysts expressed alarm, viewing it as a demonstration of China's growing military power.
China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing criticism from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The test, conducted within the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, was described by Beijing as routine, but regional leaders called it destabilizing.
China launched a strategic missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific from a submarine, describing the test as routine training conducted safely and with prior notice. Australia condemned the action as destabilising to the region, while the United States and other nations also raised concerns over notice and international norms. Australian officials said they would raise the matter directly with Chinese counterparts.
Erling Haaland scored twice late on to give Norway a 2-1 win over Brazil, sending them into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Brazil's earliest exit since 1990 was sealed as Neymar's stoppage-time penalty proved a consolation.
Naomi Osaka defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) in the Wimbledon fourth round, advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time. After the match, Sabalenka said she plans to 'get drunk and forget about tennis'.
Taiwan's defense ministry has reinstated 'anti-communist' patriotic education for military academy graduates, citing heightened military and infiltration threats from China. The classes, discontinued in 2002, will feature lectures from senior officials and think-tank experts. This comes as Taiwan reports a record number of Chinese naval vessels in the region.