South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung is due to visit China for high-level talks with President Xi Jinping, in a meeting expected to focus on stabilising bilateral relations and addressing sensitive political and economic issues.

Ahead of the visit, Lee reaffirmed South Korea’s adherence to the one-China policy, a longstanding position viewed as central to relations with Beijing. The stance is expected to set the tone for discussions aimed at rebuilding trust after years of strain linked to security disputes and regional tensions.

The summit agenda is expected to include cooperation on the Korean Peninsula, with Lee seeking China’s support for efforts toward ...

Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, as the new head of the presidential office, following the dismissal of his predecessor amid a corruption scandal. Formal procedures for the appointment are currently under way, and Budanov has confirmed his acceptance of the role.

Zelensky said the decision reflects the need for greater focus on security, defence development, and strategic coordination at a critical moment for the country. Budanov stated that his new position represents an expanded area of responsibility, with an emphasis on national security and state interests.

The previous head of the presidential office, Andriy Yermak, ...

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck parts of southern Mexico, with tremors felt across central regions, including coastal and inland areas. The quake was centred near the Pacific coast, according to preliminary seismic data.

Residents in and around Acapulco reported strong shaking that caused buildings to sway and briefly disrupted daily activity. Authorities said there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties, though assessments were ongoing.

Emergency services were placed on alert as officials conducted inspections of infrastructure, including roads, buildings, and utilities. Power and communications services were reported to be largely intact following the quake.

Seismologists warned that aftershocks were possible ...

​Protests sparked by Iran’s deteriorating economy and the rapid depreciation of the national currency have intensified, leading to the first reported fatalities in clashes between demonstrators and security forces. While the movement initially took root in Tehran earlier this week, the most severe violence has shifted to rural provinces and cities such as Azna, Lordegan, and Fuladshahr.

​State-affiliated media and human rights organizations have confirmed that at least seven people have been killed since Wednesday. Reports indicate that security forces have utilized live ammunition and birdshot to disperse crowds in several locations. In the southwestern city of Lordegan, witnesses described the ...

U.S. national security officials have concluded that Ukraine did not target Russian President Vladimir Putin or any of his residences in a recent drone operation, according to a report citing a Central Intelligence Agency assessment. The review found no evidence of an attempted attack against the Russian leader or his property.

The official report indicates Ukrainian forces may have been striking a military target in the same general region but not close to Putin’s country residence, contradicting Moscow’s earlier accusation that dozens of drones were directed at the presidential estate in the Novgorod region. Kyiv’s foreign minister said Russia has not ...