KRAFTON has officially revealed the return of the PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) 2025. This year, the tournament will see a significant expansion, with 24 national teams participating, up from the previous edition's 16, reflecting a clear ambition to (...)
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has suggested that a youth mobility scheme could be part of a new UK–EU agreement, in what would mark a significant step toward expanding post-Brexit ties without restoring full freedom of movement.
Speaking to The (...)
There are now more North Korean defectors working in the South's public sector than ever before, Seoul has said.
By the end of 2024, 211 North Korean defectors held jobs in the public sector, 17 more than the previous year, the Ministry of (...)
Some families of those killed in a Jeju Air plane crash last December have filed a criminal complaint against 15 people, including South Korea's transport minister and the airline's CEO, for professional negligence.
The 72 bereaved relatives are (...)
RIYADH — The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Golf Saudi announced that the fund has been selected as a principal partner for a new series of tournaments bearing its name, which will include five tournaments on the Ladies European Tour (LET).
The (...)
The UK and India have agreed on a trade deal that will make it easier for UK firms to export beverages, cars and other products to India, and cut taxes on India's clothing and footwear exports.
The British government said the "landmark" agreement, (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's trade balance recorded a surplus of SR 30.6 billion during February 2025, achieving a monthly growth of 44.6% with an increase of more than SR9 billion, compared to January, when the trade surplus amounted to SR21.1 (...)
The world is arming itself at the fastest rate since near the end of the Cold War, according to a new report, as major wars rage in Ukraine and Gaza and military tensions spike from Europe to Asia.
The 9.4% year-on-year rise to $2.718 trillion in (...)
North Korea acknowledged for the first time on Monday that it sent troops to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un had sent the troops to Russia under the mutual defense treaty, the Central Military Commission (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose 14.3% in February 2025 to SR26.11 billion, compared to February 2024, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
Non-oil national exports (excluding (...)
Beijing has warned its trading partners against succumbing to US pressure to isolate China in President Donald Trump's tariff war, as part of its carrot-and-stick approach to win over countries caught between the world's two largest (...)
TAIF — Host nation Saudi Arabia clinched a thrilling spot in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup final after defeating South Korea 3-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular time, in front of a packed crowd at Okaz Club Stadium on Monday night.
In a (...)
The US has "dropped the ball" on chip manufacturing over the years, allowing China and other Asian hubs to steam ahead. So said Gina Raimondo, who at the time was the US Commerce Secretary, in an interview with me back in 2021.
Four years on, chips (...)
The Trump administration is looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates as it eyes significant changes to its diplomatic presence abroad, according to an internal State Department document obtained by CNN.
The document also (...)
New satellite images show what could be North Korea's biggest warship ever – possibly more than double the size of anything in leader Kim Jong Un's naval fleet.
Images taken by independent satellite providers Maxar Technologies and Planet Labs on (...)
JEJU, South Korea — In response to an invitation from South Korean government agencies, Okaz conducted a field visit to Jeju Island to explore the country's leading efforts in clean energy and green hydrogen, amid expanding strategic cooperation (...)
MIAMI — The Saudi Arabian national team has been drawn into Group D of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, alongside hosts United States, Haiti, and Trinidad and Tobago, following the official draw held in Miami.
The tournament — the 18th edition of the (...)
Australia has swiftly turned down China's offer to "join hands" against Donald Trump's tariffs, as Washington escalates its trade war with Beijing.
The White House recently imposed an import tax of 10% on Australian goods, but for China — (...)
China has called for the world to unite against Trump's tariffs as the country's exporters reel from crippling new US levies that have risen to 104%.
"Global unity can triumph over trade tyranny," declared an editorial in the state-run newspaper (...)
South Korea's military fired warning shots at a group of North Korean soldiers who crossed the border on Tuesday, according to Seoul government officials.
It has been almost a year since the last report of troops from North Korea violating the (...)
China's finance ministry has announced an 84% tariff on goods imported from the US as it retaliates against new levies imposed by the White House.
The hike in tariffs, from 34%, came as US President Donald Trump's 104% tariff on Chinese goods came (...)
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused his controversial tariff plan for most nations for 90 days while significantly increasing tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%.
The abrupt shift comes amid a growing backlash from business leaders, allies, (...)
South Korea will hold a presidential election on 3 June, its acting leader has said, after the country's constitutional court removed Yoon Suk Yeol from the presidency.
Yoon was impeached by parliament in December for his shock martial law (...)
Asian markets plunged on Monday, deepening a global stocks rout triggered by US President Donald Trump's trade war and China's forceful response to unexpectedly high tariffs.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei fell by more than 8% shortly after opening, while (...)
A helicopter crashed during a firefighting operation in the southeastern city of Daegu on Sunday, killing the pilot, local authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred as emergency crews were responding to a fire that broke out on a hillside in the (...)
