The silent war – Exposing Russia’s hybrid threats to democracy: Eerik Kross and Greg Mills

But others are learning from Moscow’s experience – and the West’s response – not least on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. These lessons should be learnt quickly, particularly in the fight for democracy and against authoritarianism. “Hybrid...

China Premier Li Qiang slams 'high tariffs' as leaders at ASEAN Summit urge greater resolve for free trade

Separately, the Malaysian prime minister said that there have been extensive discussions on issues relating to the South China Sea, with all parties looking to formulate a Code of Conduct. The issue of overlapping territorial claims in the South...

Trump Talks to Enemies, Dems Blow Gaskets

Put simply, Donald Trump says he’s willing to extend his Asia trip in order to meet Kim Jong Un. Meanwhile, back in the American sandbox, Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson is lecturing a reporter for using the term “illegal alien,” calling it...

The DOJ Bulk Data Transfer Rule: Are You Subject to It and What Does It Require?

Takeaways The “Bulk Data Transfer Rule” prohibits or restricts sending sensitive data to “countries of concern” or certain persons located in or associated with them, including vendors and contractors. Those covered by the rule must maintain...

Losing the Swing States

In the battle to shape the global order, the BRICS—a ten-country group, which is named for its first five members (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)—has become increasingly important. The bloc represents roughly a third of global GDP...

North Korean soldier defects across heavily guarded border to South Korea

A North Korean soldier has crossed the heavily guarded border into South Korea and asked to resettle, South Korea’s military said on Sunday.The soldier crossed through the central part of the border, known as the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), and was...

North Korean soldier defects South across heavily fortified border

A North Korean soldier has defected to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border, South Korea’s military has said. The military took custody of the soldier who crossed the central portion of the land border on Sunday, South Korea’s...

North Korean soldier crosses DMZ, defects to South: Seoul

A North Korean soldier was taken into custody by the South after he voluntarily crossed the heavily fortified land border separating the two Koreas on Sunday, Seoul’s military said. The soldier was seeking “to defect to the South,” a defence...

N. Korea appears to have released water from border dam without prior notice

SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to have released water from a dam north of the inter-Korean border again without giving prior notice to the South, officials said Sunday. Based on satellite imagery, the North appeared to have...

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the heavily fortified border

A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea across the heavily fortified border on Sunday (October 19, 2025), South Korea's military said. The military took custody of the soldier who crossed the central portion of the land border, South...

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across heavily fortified border

SEOUL, South Korea -- SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea across the rivals' heavily fortified border on Sunday, South Korea's military said. The military took the custody of the soldier who crossed the central...

Trump Tours Asia, Building Business Deals at Every Stop

In classic Trump fashion, the president continues to turn politics into profit. President Donald Trump left for Asia on Friday, October 24, to begin a week-long tour of the region to marshal economic allies and shore up America’s interests against...

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border on… SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border on...

North Korean soldier held by Seoul after crossing land border

SEOUL: A North Korean soldier who crossed to the heavily fortified land border into the South on Sunday (Oct 19) has been taken into custody, Seoul's military said. "Our military secured the custody of one North Korean soldier who crossed the...

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea via DMZ, now in military custody

SEOUL, Oct 19 — A North Korean soldier defected to the South today by crossing the heavily mined border separating the two Koreas, Seoul’s military said. “Our military secured the custody of one North Korean soldier who crossed the military...

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea by crossing land border: Seoul

SEOUL (AFP): A North Korean soldier defected to the South on Sunday by crossing the heavily mined border separating the two Koreas, Seoul’s military said. “Our military secured the custody of one North Korean soldier who crossed the military...

Satellite images show N. Korea’s fall harvest lagging behind last year

It is mid-October, and the fall harvest is well underway in North Korea’s fields of golden grain. The harvest typically begins in late August and continues through early to mid-October, wrapping up by late October at the latest. I analyzed the...

Trump’s trip raises hopes for sudden North Korea talks

As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to visit South Korea later this month, speculation is growing over a potential surprise summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. CNN reported that U.S. officials have held confidential talks on the...

North Korean soldier defects across border, JCS says

Published: 19 Oct. 2025, 18:21 A North Korean soldier defected across the border on Sunday, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The soldier was found along the central section of the inter-Korean border earlier on Sunday morning,...

For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be Ford F-150 truck

TOKYO -- President Donald Trump opened his visit to Japan on Monday with greetings from the emperor a day before he meets new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi , who is banking on building a friendly personal relationship with the US leader to ease...