Iran

The U.S. Secret Service confirms it is aware of a video from Iranian state media that threatens Barron Trump, the president's 20-year-old son, purports to track his movements, and offers a $10 million reward. The video opens by asking, 'Where and how should we kill...

South Korea's National Assembly passed more than 40 non-controversial bills on Wednesday following an agreement between ruling Democratic Party and opposition People Power Party floor leaders, while shelving disputed real estate legislation for debate in the next regular session. Separately, according to Arirang News, the...

Russian Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia addressed the UN Security Council on Tuesday, according to Forbes Breaking News, arguing that U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran have contributed to deteriorating global food security.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari stated on Tuesday that US sanctions against Iran are unilateral and urged mediation efforts to resolve the diplomatic crisis, according to Al Jazeera. The statement reflects Qatar's positioning as a regional mediator and signals tensions over the US foreign...

Bae Choong-sik assumed the presidency of KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) in early August 2026, South Korea's premier science research institution. According to Arirang News, Bae outlined a vision centered on 'strong fundamentals' for developing talent in the post-AI era. Per the...

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has threatened to impose economic sanctions against countries conducting business with Iran's regime, as the US-Iran conflict approaches its sixth-month mark. According to analysis by Rabobank global strategist Michael Every, these threatened sanctions could significantly impact Russia, China, Pakistan, North...

Reuters identifies Iran's principal trading partners as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens what he has called an 'economic D-Day' — a package of unprecedented economic sanctions and isolation measures targeting Iran. The report outlines which countries maintain significant trade ties with Iran and would therefore...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered remarks at Offutt Air Force Base on Monday, according to Forbes Breaking News. Forbes reports the remarks included an announcement of new sanctions targeting Iran.

According to Reuters, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pledging dollar-for-dollar retaliation after U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed late Friday, leaving 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion in Canadian imports in place. The report also notes oil prices dipped as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prepares...

Iraq's emerging tourism industry, which had begun recovering after decades of conflict, faces new threats from escalating military tensions with Iran and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera reporting from Baghdad. Before the conflict, Iraq had successfully increased visitor numbers...

Iran's leadership has rejected the Trump administration's announcement of a new sanctions package, characterizing U.S. pressure as a sign of Washington's desperation. The threatened sanctions target Iran directly and any countries continuing business relationships with Tehran. Iranian officials argue that decades of economic sanctions have...

The South Korean KOSPI benchmark fell 3.12 percent on Monday, according to Arirang News, as investors awaited Nvidia's earnings disclosure and the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. Arirang News reports that market heavyweights closed lower, with Samsung Electronics down 8.7 percent despite last week's hopes for...

Seoul City has implemented an AI developer training initiative that has achieved an 86% employment rate among graduates, according to reporting by Arirang News. The program enables career transitions—including from roles such as barista work—into AI and tech development positions. One graduate project highlighted by...

Russia and China have both signaled opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, according to geopolitical analysis by GeoHussar. GeoHussar argues that Moscow and Beijing view a nuclear-armed Iran as a threat to regional stability they are unwilling to support, placing limits on Tehran's diplomatic backing...

The United States has imposed a new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's economy, with Iran's president publicly acknowledging the mounting economic difficulties facing citizens. The sanctions represent an escalation in the long-standing U.S. pressure campaign against Iran's government.

Brigadier General Mohammad Bagher Zadi, commander of the committee for the search for missing persons of Iran's armed forces general staff, has reportedly asked Qatar to transfer three detained Iranian pilots from offshore detention to a hospital on land, citing poor physical conditions, according to...

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that US allies must choose between supporting Washington's economic pressure campaign against Iran or opposing it, framing the choice as "You are either with us or against us." Vice President JD Vance characterized the shift as a 'new...

South Korea's cultural authorities launched 'National Heritage Night,' an evening illumination and cultural programming initiative centered on Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Palace in Suwon, according to Arirang News. The program aims to increase public engagement with Korea's UNESCO-designated heritage sites through extended evening access and...