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South Korean stocks opened slightly higher on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains as hopes rise for a US-Iran peace deal. KOSPI edges up 0.03%.
US Central Command showcases naval readiness as Washington and Tehran engage in indirect talks. Key issues include nuclear stockpile and Strait of Hormuz blockade.
US DOJ charges 4 Chinese shipping container makers and 7 executives in a global conspiracy to fix prices and restrict supply during the pandemic.
UN humanitarians in Sudan battle dengue, mpox, and cholera outbreaks amid insecurity. Over 100 suspected cholera cases reported in West Kordofan.
GOP lawmakers introduce "CCP Sanctions Shot Clock Act" to force Treasury to sanction Chinese entities within one year.
US Senate panel advances bill to sustain Ukraine intel support, deepen Indo-Pacific cooperation with India, and tighten AI export oversight amid China, Russia concerns.
Taiwan's MND reports 6 Chinese military aircraft and 10 vessels near its territory, with all aircraft crossing into ADIZ. US President Trump comments on the Taiwan issue.
Top House Republican John Moolenaar urges Treasury to block US investments in Chinese biotech, citing national security risks and China’s pharmaceutical dominance.
The US has paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to preserve munitions stockpiles for the Iran conflict. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says the pause ensures readiness.
US intelligence says Iran is rebuilding drone and missile capabilities faster than expected, with full reconstitution possible in six months.
Mexico analyzes potential impact of US executive order restricting undocumented migrants' access to financial services on remittance flows. President Sheinbaum says "no major risk."
Trump and Rubio warn Iran against nuclear weapons and Strait of Hormuz tolls, stressing diplomacy but leaving military options open.
US President Donald Trump announces 5,000 additional troops to Poland, praising President Karol Nawrocki's election, amid Pentagon reductions.
US and Iran engage in indirect talks for a final agreement framework, with mediation efforts underway. Trump says Iran won't keep enriched uranium.
US launched over 300 interceptors to defend Israel, depleting nearly half of Pentagon's stock. Concerns rise over readiness for global security commitments.
Belarus summoned Lithuania's envoy after a Ukrainian drone violated its airspace. Minsk demands investigation amid rising Baltic drone incidents.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there are "good signs" on Iran deal but remains cautious. Pakistan officials to visit Tehran to mediate talks.
Europe's air connectivity growth nearly stalled in 2025, rising just 1%, as IATA cites high costs and regulatory burden. Over 1,100 routes were cancelled.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reports progress in Iran negotiations, but warns President Trump retains other options if diplomacy fails.
Seven more children die from measles in Bangladesh, raising death toll to 488 since March. UNICEF reveals it warned the interim government about vaccine shortages.
