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South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.
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What is Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, linked to Japan’s wartime atrocities?
About 2.5 million people, including Japanese war criminals who fought for the country, are enshrined at Yasukuni.
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South Korea’s president wants talks with North to end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War.
Published On 15 Aug 2026
South Korea players want K League season change due to ‘worsening climate’
South Korea football players push for a K League season shift as ‘punishing heat’ hitting summer matches.
North Korea fumes over upcoming US-South Korea military drills
Pyongyang has accused the US of pushing the world ‘to the brink of nuclear war’.
![A US army vehicle taking part in last year's Ulchi Freedom Shield drills in South Korea, Aug. 27, 2025. [File: Lee Jin-man/AP]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ap_6a7e956b77638-1786680683.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Why has North Korea fired a missile before US-South Korea drills?
Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a ‘rehearsal for invasion’.
N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills
Pyongyang conducts second weapons test in less than a week as Seoul, Washington gear up for annual military exercises.
Marmoush brace helps Man City defeat Atletico Madrid in South Korea
Marmoush scores twice in three minutes as City rallies to beat Atletico in club friendly at the Seoul World Cup stadium.
South Korea FA apologises over ‘sexual services’ allegations
Football association apologises over claims relating to qualifiers for World Cup 2014 and the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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South Koreans beat the heat with ‘silent disco’ pool party
South Koreans in Seoul cooled off with a silent disco pool party during a record-breaking heat wave.
Published On 7 Aug 2026
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Record-high heat soars through South Korea
A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.
Published On 7 Aug 2026