For the first time in more than seven years, North Korean athletes will compete in the South. Analysts are divided on whether it is a clever propaganda move by Pyongyang or a genuine step towards detente.
Just days after hosting Donald Trump, China’s Xi Jinping is set to welcome Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The meetings underscore Beijing’s growing role in a fractured geopolitical landscape.
Pyongyang’s updated charter has dropped mentions of reunification with South Korea. Experts say the changes boost Kim Jong Un as a nuclear authority — and could fuel future border clashes.
Ahead of Zambia’s August ballot, rights groups say pressure on journalists is growing. Critics warn legal restrictions and unequal media access could undermine fair coverage.
Alex Saab fell out of favor with the new administration that took power since Maduro’s ouster and capture by US forces in January.
A North Korean women’s football club has become the country’s first group of athletes in eight years to visit the South.
The Czech Republic, the beer world champion, has seen a record decline in consumption. Younger generations are drinking less. Breweries are worried, but health experts say it’s good news.
More Gulf states are turning to laser weapons to combat drones in the Iran war. Israel even loaned the UAE theirs. But do they actually work?
Moldovan leader Maia Sandu and her Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan want to reunite their countries. Is that a realistic scenario?
German companies of all sizes and all over the country are developing satellites and space applications. They want to be part of the lucrative industry, which is increasingly crucial for civilian and military purposes.
