North Korea

Seoul: North Korea's distancing from Iran will leave the door open for US-North Korea talks

North Korea appears to be separating itself from its long-time partner Iran and carefully managing their public messages to preserve the chance of a 'new relationship with the United States. South Korean lawmakers claimed on Monday that the spy agency had told them that the 'war with Iran' was over. Seoul's National Intelligence Service said that North Korea has not sent any weapons or supplies to Iran since February 28. They also did not express public condolences for the death of the Supreme Leader,?Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed by air strikes. This was according to Park Sun-won, a lawmaker

Mineral Resources

Japan PM uses golfing gifts to invoke Abe's legacy and forge Trump-Japan bond

US Trade Talks with South Korea Include Agriculture, Big Tech and Other Issues

South Korea, one of the initial countries to begin U.S. Trade Talks in April when both sides agreed to create a package to remove tariffs. But it now wants an extension of the 90-day suspension on 25% tariffs that is set to expire July 9. South Korean officials claim that the trade talks between South Korea, its second largest trading partner, and the United States have focused on non-tariff barriers. The Asian country already imposes almost zero tariffs on U.S. imported goods under a free-trade agreement. Here are some of the problems that have been raised in relation to negotiations:

Environment

Study shows that firms issuing green bonds are better at tackling carbon emissions

Atomic scientists adjust 'Doomsday Clock' closer than ever to midnight

Atomic scientists on Tuesday moved their Doomsday Clock closer to midnight than ever before, citing Russian nuclear threats in the middle of its intrusion of Ukraine, tensions in other world hot spots, military applications of expert system and climate modification as elements underlying the threats of global disaster. The Publication of the Atomic Researchers set the clock to 89 seconds before midnight - the theoretical point of annihilation. That is one 2nd closer than it was set in 2015. The Chicago-based nonprofit developed the clock in 1947 throughout the Cold War tensions that followed World War 2 to warn the

Mineral Resources

South Korea's Yoon, Malaysia's Anwar agree to comply in defence, minerals

South Korea and Malaysia signed an agreement on Monday to cooperate in supplying vital minerals from Malaysia's reserves and to improve cooperation in the defence market as the Southeast Asian country seeks to upgrade its air force jets. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim likewise shared their commitment at a summit to conclude an open market arrangement by next year, which would consist of extra locations such as services, investment, and green energy, Yoon's workplace stated. South Korea welcomed ongoing interest from Malaysia as it embarks on a job to change light fighter jets,

Satellite imagery shows North Korea oil imports from Russia top U.N. limits, report states