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Following Russia's nuclear weapons test, Trump ordered the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing.
(Busan) U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the War Department to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing on a scale comparable to that of other nuclear-armed states such as China and Russia.
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Gen Z youths taking to the streets to protest while waving pirate flags
In 2025, Gen Z protests erupted around the world. From Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines in Asia, to Peru across the Pacific, and Madagascar in Africa. These young people, growing up in different languages and cultures, took to the streets to protest, carrying the same flag—the flag of the Japanese manga "One Piece."
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The US is reducing its troop presence on NATO's eastern flank while emphasizing its unwavering commitment to Europe.
(Washington, D.C.) The United States announced it will withdraw some troops from NATO's eastern flank, but denied that this means it is withdrawing troops from Europe. Analysts warn that this move could embolden Russia.
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The South Korea-US summit reached an agreement in which South Korea pledged $350 billion in investment to the US in exchange for tariff reductions.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and US President Donald Trump held a summit meeting in Gyeongju on Wednesday (October 29). The two sides reached substantial consensus on key areas such as trade, defense, nuclear submarine fuel, and technological cooperation, marking a new, more comprehensive and in-depth phase in the ROK-US strategic alliance.
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza retaliated against Hamas attacks US says ceasefire agreement unaffected.
(Gaza/Jerusalem) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a strong military strike on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday night, citing Hamas's violation of the ceasefire agreement, resulting in more than 100 deaths. US President Donald Trump said Israel has the right to retaliate against Hamas, but insisted that nothing could jeopardize the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
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Japan-U.S. Defense Ministers' Meeting: Koizumi: Japan Will Build a Strong Self-Defense Force
During their first meeting in Tokyo on Wednesday (October 29), Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Hergsays expressed concern about China’s actions in the East China Sea and the South China Sea. They agreed to enhance their response capabilities and pledged to achieve a “free and open Indo-Pacific region.”
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To meet the electricity demands of AI, the United States plans to invest $80 billion to build large nuclear reactors.
(Washington, D.C.) To meet the growing electricity demand in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the U.S. government plans to invest $80 billion (approximately S$103.6 billion) to build a large nuclear reactor.
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North Korea launches cruise missile on the eve of Trump's visit to South Korea, demonstrating its presence and leaving room for dialogue.
Despite repeated signals from US President Trump to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un that he "wants to meet," Pyongyang responded by launching a cruise missile on the eve of Trump's visit to South Korea. Analysts believe this move by North Korea is intended to demonstrate its "presence" on the Korean Peninsula while simultaneously preserving space for future dialogue with the United States.
 
Hot Rank of Yesterday
- 1 In response to fraud, Canada is reducing its intake of international students, with India being the hardest hit.
 - 2 A 6.3-magnitude earthquake in northern Afghanistan has killed 20 people and injured hundreds the death toll may rise.
 - 3 US Defense Secretary visits inter-Korean border for the first time in eight years
 - 4 Trump remained silent in defense of Taiwan, stating that Xi Jinping understood the consequences of invading Taiwan.
 - 5 US shutdown crisis: Democrats accuse Trump administration of using hunger as a weapon.
 - 6 Bessenter: Tariffs will be raised if China blocks rare earth exports.
 - 7 Trump: There are no plans to reach an agreement on the sale of Tomahawk missiles.
 - 8 The US Supreme Court hears the legality of reciprocal tariffs Trump does not attend.
 
Hot Rank of the Week
- 1 In response to fraud, Canada is reducing its intake of international students, with India being the hardest hit.
 - 2 A 6.3-magnitude earthquake in northern Afghanistan has killed 20 people and injured hundreds the death toll may rise.
 - 3 US Defense Secretary visits inter-Korean border for the first time in eight years
 - 4 Trump remained silent in defense of Taiwan, stating that Xi Jinping understood the consequences of invading Taiwan.
 - 5 US shutdown crisis: Democrats accuse Trump administration of using hunger as a weapon.
 - 6 Bessenter: Tariffs will be raised if China blocks rare earth exports.
 - 7 Trump: There are no plans to reach an agreement on the sale of Tomahawk missiles.
 - 8 The US Supreme Court hears the legality of reciprocal tariffs Trump does not attend.
 

                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
            
            
            