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Global bond sell-off resumes as oil rises above $107 and borrowing costs climb
A renewed flight from government debt spread across major economies as Middle East supply fears intensified inflation pressure and the ECB raised its policy rates.
South Korea gives stalking survivors real-time access to offenders’ locations
A limited national programme replaces vague proximity texts with live maps, while victim advocates warn that technology cannot substitute for stronger protection and enforcement.
Russia turns to South Korean and Turkish fuel as refinery outages reshape trade
A new energy-market assessment says record August imports and the first reported Turkish gasoline cargoes show the domestic impact of Ukraine’s campaign against Russian oil infrastructure.
LG defends smart-TV features after allegations of audio surveillance
The dispute highlights the privacy obligations surrounding microphones, usage data and other sensors built into connected household devices.
Dubai Tower reaches Britain after China-to-Europe voyage through the Arctic
The Teesport arrival advances plans for a regular Northern Sea Route service while sharpening questions about Russia, climate risk and commercial reliability.
North Korea builds a second uranium-enrichment facility at Yongbyon
IAEA assessments indicate that the two-storey plant could house 28 centrifuge cascades, adding to an expanding network the agency cannot inspect in person.
France and South Korea agree to coordinate on Hormuz security without committing Korean troops
Macron and Lee linked freedom of navigation to global supply-chain stability, while Seoul said the talks concerned possible contributions rather than a deployment decision.
Xi and Putin pledge closer ties with North Korea on its founding anniversary
Separate messages to Kim Jong Un reinforce a three-way alignment already carrying military and non-proliferation consequences beyond the Korean Peninsula.
Nepal holds national mourning as families demand continued flood rescues
The search for missing hydropower workers continues while international responders confront damaged border infrastructure and urgent winter relief needs.