Day: August 9, 2024
Top Biden officials tout improved Seoul-Tokyo ties, cooperation against NK threats as key policy feats
Top U.S. officials highlighted “unprecedented” defense and economic cooperation between South Korea, the United States and Japan, and tighter multinational collaboration against North Korean threats…
Flurry of diplomacy to ease Mideast tensions as Israel awaits Iran attack
Diplomatic pressure mounted Monday to avert an escalation between Iran and Israel following high-profile killings that have sent regional tensions soaring. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq, officials say
At least five U.S. personnel were injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq on Monday, U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Middle…
Harris chooses Minnesota governor as vice presidential running mate
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced the governor of Minnesota as her running mate for the Nov. 5 general election, capping a dayslong…
Hamas names Sinwar new chief as region braces for Iran retaliation against Israel
Hamas on Tuesday named Yahya Sinwar, the man Israel says masterminded the Oct. 7 attack that sparked the Gaza war, as its new political chief…
US and other frustrated mediators call on Israel, Hamas to resume Gaza talks, saying, ‘no excuses’
Leaders of the United States, Egypt and Qatar jointly demanded Israel and Hamas return to stalled talks on the war in Gaza next week, saying…
“KIM has DYER too?”…Munich legend reacts to ‘195cm monster’ signing
“I don’t need him at all” surprise claim Why? “Bayern Munich doesn’t need Jonatan Tah at all.” ‘Bayern Munich legend’ Lothar Matthaeus has breathed a…
South Korea’s modern pentathlon standout Jeon Woong-tae finishes fourth in fencing ranking round
South Korean modern pentathlon standout Jeon Woong-tae (Gwangju Metropolitan Government), who will look to repeat his medal success at Tokyo 2020, has started the Paris…
“Baby kicks, 10 points”…the Olympic ‘supermom’ with a baby in her tummy
“I was never alone.”Olympians competing at Paris 2024 with babies in tow. The Olympic Games have inspired a wave of inspirational moms-to-be who have taken…
11th place, further away from a medal, Uharam bursts into tears
“It was the first time I cried after the race, I’m going to try again in four years” “It was the first time I cried…