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Putin Offers Humanitarian Aid To Flood-Hit North Korea

Russian President Putin extends aid to North Korea post-floods, amid growing bilateral ties. Tensions rise with South Korea over aid offers.

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Russia's Putin offers disaster aid to North Korea to help it cope with recent flooding damage

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered humanitarian assistance to help North Korea cope with damages from recent floods, in another sign of expanding relations between the two nations

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Putin Vows Support To North Korea After Devastating Floods

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered condolences to North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un over devastating floods that caused untold casualties and damaged thousands of homes, the Kremlin said on Saturday.

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North Korea floods: Putin pledges aid after Kim Jong-un rebuffs Seoul’s offer of assistance

North Korean state media has accused South Korean outlets of spreading rumours about flood damage and casualty numbers

The Guardian - AU

Kim Jong Un Rejects South Korea's Flood Aid Offer

Kim Jong Un accuses South Korean media of spreading false information about flood death tolls and rejects aid offers, highlighting strained inter-Korean re...

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North Korean leader accuses South Korea of a smear campaign over floods and hints at rejecting aid

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused South Korean media of tarnishing the North’s image

The Independent UK

North Korean Diplomat Defects To South Korea

North Korean diplomat Ri Il Gyu's defection to South Korea highlights challenges and potential impact on regime stability.

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China needs to pick a side, and it just might pick the west

For the Kremlin, its “partner of no limits”, China, isn’t doing enough to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine. So, Russia has signed a peace treaty with North Korea, hoping to pressure China into backing Moscow’s war effort further.

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North Korea's former No.2 diplomat in Cuba recalls dramatic, swift defection in likely blow to Kim

Ri Il Gyu, North Korea’s former No.2 diplomat in Cuba, who has resettled in South Korea, says he fled to South Korea with his family last November in frustration over his highly repressive, corrupt homeland

The Independent UK

Trump win would be once-in-a-thousand year opportunity for North Korea, defector says

Former North Korean diplomat Ri Il Kyu says Kim Jong-un’s regime would seek to exploit a second Trump presidency

The Independent UK

Deadly Monsoon Season Devastates Asia With Torrential Rains

Recent severe weather in Asia causes over 200 deaths, floods, and landslides, with climate change worsening storms. Efforts to mitigate damage are underway.

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Rain-related disasters have killed more than 200 in a deadly week across Asia

In India and China, torrential rains have killed more than 200 people in the past week

The Independent UK

North Korea’s state media breaks silence over rare medals at Paris Olympics

Table tennis silver medallists Jong Sik Ri and Kum Yong Kim could be seen posing with bronze medallists Jonghoon Lim and Yubin Shin of South Korea after breaking an eight-year run without a medal at the Summer Olympics

The Independent UK

South Korea offers humanitarian aid to flood-hit North Korea

South Korea has offered to send aid supplies to North Korea to help the country recover from heavy rains and floods that damaged thousands of homes and huge swaths of farmland

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South Korean Military Employee Arrested For Leaking Secrets

Employee in South Korea's military intelligence arrested for leaking secrets to a Chinese national, potentially endangering spies and intelligence operations.

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China Wins Seventh Straight Olympic Gold In Women's Synchronized Diving

China, North Korea, and Team GB shine in women's synchronized diving at Tokyo Olympics, showcasing skill, dedication, and historic achievements.

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South Korean military intel official arrested for allegedly leaking secrets, reportedly on spies

South Korea's Defense Ministry says a civilian employee in its military intelligence command has been arrested for allegedly leaking military secrets

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Korean Table Tennis Players' Selfie Sparks Global Harmony Conversation

Photos of North and South Korean table tennis players taking a selfie on the medal podium symbolize rare cross-border harmony amidst ongoing tensions.

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The Independent UK

Recent rains in North Korea flooded thousands of houses and vast farmland, state media says

North Korea says the recent heavy rains in northwestern North Korea flooded thousands of houses and a vast extent of farmland and left many residents homeless and living in makeshift tents

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Paris Olympics 2024 day four: Nadalcaraz in quarters, India’s second medal

Bhaker became India’s first-ever multi-medallist at an Olympics by winning her second bronze on a hot day in Paris.

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China Clinches Gold In Thrilling Mixed Doubles Table Tennis Final

China triumphs over North Korea in a thrilling mixed doubles table tennis final at the Olympics, showcasing exceptional skill and intense competition.

The Independent UK

Australia's foreign minister says Russia-North Korea defense deal is 'risky for the world'

Australia’s foreign minister says a recent defense deal between North Korea and Russia is destabilizing and “risky for the world."

The Guardian - UK

‘Axis of upheaval’ adds urgency to review of UK defence spending

Deepening military and trade links between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are making western powers uneasy

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Wong tours DMZ, condemns North Korean missiles

Australia is pledging to deepen co-operation with South Korea as the foreign minister tours the demilitarised zone and condemns North Korea's actions.

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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Health Concerns

Recent reports reveal North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's health issues due to obesity, raising concerns about succession.

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