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Lebanon works to withdraw Israeli troops
9+ hour, 22+ min ago (731+ words) World Lebanon works to withdraw Israeli troops Published: April 13, 2026 - 13: 03: 53 BEIRUT (AFP) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu told troops in south Lebanon that the fight…...
Seoul expresses regret over Israel's criticism of president's X post
2+ day, 44+ min ago (515+ words) National Seoul expresses regret over Israel's criticism of president's X post Published: April 11, 2026 - 14: 41: 17 The South Korean government on Saturday expressed regret over a statement issued by the Israeli foreign ministry criticizing South Korean president Lee Jae Myung's recent post on…...
Ex-ambassador to Kuwait appointed as special envoy to Iran
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (380+ words) National Ex-ambassador to Kuwait appointed as special envoy to Iran Published: April 10, 2026 - 20: 39: 24 Updated: April 10, 2026 - 20: 48: 59 The Foreign Ministry on Friday appointed former Ambassador to Kuwait Chung Byung-ha as its special envoy to Iran and will send him to Tehran soon to…...
Lee says Middle East war could reshape world order, calls for readiness
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (1004+ words) National Lee says Middle East war could reshape world order, calls for readiness Published: April 9, 2026 - 15: 18: 53 President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday said the Middle East war could usher in a markedly different world and urged officials to prepare thoroughly, while…...
S. Korea condemns acts threatening UN peacekeepers in Lebanon after Indonesian casualties
1+ week, 5+ day ago (291+ words) National S. Korea condemns acts threatening UN peacekeepers in Lebanon after Indonesian casualties Published: March 31, 2026 - 16: 48: 29 South Korea on Tuesday condemned all acts threatening UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, after Indonesian personnel were killed and wounded in the region. The foreign ministry issued…...
Israel increases defense spending budget
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (773+ words) World Israel increases defense spending budget Published: March 30, 2026 - 11: 34: 39 Israel's parliament approved the 2026 budget early Monday, providing for a significant increase in military spending as the country remains engaged in wars on multiple fronts. Lawmakers passed the budget with 62 votes in…...
Israel seeks Korean expertise for $50b Tel Aviv metro project
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (561+ words) Published: March 29, 2026 - 13: 21: 16 NTA eyes South Korean firms to build, operate and service one of Israel's largest infrastructure projects. Israel is looking to Korean companies and experts for its $50 billion Tel Aviv metro project, one of the largest infrastructure developments in…...
Israel army says striking Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (265+ words) World Israel army says striking Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon Published: Feb. 28, 2026 - 15: 01: 57 Hezbollah and the Lebanese government have protested the strikes as ceasefire violations. They take place after Iran and the United States, an ally of Israel, held talks in…...
Smart City Expo Doha brings together the best experts on cities in the Middle East
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (446+ words) PR Newswire Smart City Expo Doha brings together the best experts on cities in the Middle East Published: Nov. 19, 2025 - 11: 20: 13 BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the slogan 'Beyond connectivity: a digital solutions pathway to a smarter, thriving future' SCE Doha 2025 has…...
Zelenskyy urges Trump to end Ukraine war like in 'the Middle East'
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (778+ words) World Zelenskyy urges Trump to end Ukraine war like in 'the Middle East' Published: Oct. 12, 2025 - 12: 01: 35 KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Donald Trump to broker peace in Ukraine like in "the Middle East" during a phone call Saturday,…...