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South Korean government officials and scientists insist that contamination levels would be within acceptable safety standards. The public isn’t convinced.

Anger has grown in Muslim countries since an Iraqi Christian burned Islam’s holy book in Stockholm last week.

Yellen plans to express concern about Beijing’s export controls on metals used in semiconductors and solar panels.

Chinese-invested companies have come under increased scrutiny for environmental and labor abuses as demand for critical minerals soars.

It’s unclear what caused the late-minute cancellation of Josep Borrell’s trip, but the decision followed an EU summit that discussed China policy.

The Japanese government has been trying to gain credibility for the water release, which still faces persistent opposition in and outside Japan.

Prime Minister Modi has been silent since the violence erupted in early May. Manipur’s chief minister says all is well. Meanwhile, Manipur burns.

Yellen will visit China from July 6-9, becoming the second U.S. Cabinet-level official to visit Beijing within a month.

This is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first summit since the Wagner insurrection.

In parliamentary elections in May, the veteran leader capitalized on widespread discontent with the outgoing Freitilin government.

The flyover is the latest in a series of temporary U.S. deployments of strategic assets in South Korea in response to North Korea’s push to expand its nuclear arsenal.

The long-awaited package will provide the country, which is in the grip of political and economic crises, with some relief.