South Korea’s Lee Jae-Myung calls for talks with North Korea to end the Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung wants new talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War.
Conflicts
Asian stocks rise in Thursday trading, led by Japan and South Korea
There is a positive mood on leading Asian indexes in Thursday trading. Japan's Nikkei 225 climbs 1.6 percent.
Business
Maresca rules out Haaland for Manchester City captaincy over scoring too many goals
Erling Braut Haaland is not in the running to be the new captain of Manchester City. According to new coach Enzo Maresca, he scores too many goals.
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Still want to study this fall? Many programs are still open for late applications
If you want to study this fall, the race is not over yet - there are many programs still open for late registration, and you may still be able to get in. Apply as soon as possible, says Jenny Twana, head of admissions at the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR).
Business
Asian stock markets rise in Monday trading, led by Tokyo’s Nikkei 225
Several stock market indexes in Asia are rising in Monday morning trading.
Business
Zelenskyy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops are on their way to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers are on their way to Russia.
Conflicts
UN warns more people are being trafficked into online fraud in Southeast Asia
More and more people are being trafficked and forced to work in internet fraud in Southeast Asia, the UN warns. At the same time, the proceeds from the fraud are rising sharply. Myanmar is introducing the death penalty to try to stop the problem - but critics doubt its effectiveness.
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South Korea Football Association apologizes after audit found payment for referees’ sexual services
The South Korean Football Association has paid for foreign referees' sexual services before and after international matches played in South Korea in 2011 and 2012. Now the association is apologizing.
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