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Watch out Taylor Swift, Kim Jong Un has a new tune out, too
North Korea's latest launch to boost Kim Jong Un's image wasn't a missile, but a song and music video all about the "Friendly Father."CBS News - World -
South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - Health - South Korea -
South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - World - South Korea -
South Korea President’s Support at New Low After Stinging Election Loss
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‘Only in Rio’: South Korea’s ambassador to Brazil is an unlikely samba star
Lim Ki-mo first heard Brazilian music 50 years ago in his home town of Busan; now his consular crooning marks a triumph of soft power. Brazil’s latest music sensation grinned from ear to ear as he moseyed down Copacabana beach contemplating his ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
Luxury car sales plunge as buyers put off by Seoul’s neon licence plates
President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged to target private use of company vehiclesFinancial Times - World -
Israel launches calibrated retaliatory strikes against Iran
Officials and diplomats indicate attacks were limited and sought to avoid full-blown escalationFinancial Times - World - Iran -
UN livestock emissions report seriously distorted our work, say experts
Exclusive: Study released at Cop28 misused research to underestimate impact of cutting meat eating, say academics. A flagship UN report on livestock emissions is facing calls for retraction from two key experts it cited who say that the paper ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears
Tehran lifts restrictions on Iran’s airspace after canceling flights amid reports of explosions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Fed’s Goolsbee says ‘more sniffing’ may be needed before rate cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president Austan Goolsbee on Friday said "more sniffing" is needed before the Fed can cut interest rates. Here's what to know.CNBC - Business -
Iranian air defence systems activated as Israel launches strikes – visual guide
Israel launched a limited attack on Iranian soil on Friday morning, in the latest tit-for-tat between the two countries. All our coverage of the Israel-Gaza warIsrael launched an attack on Iranian soil on Friday, in a tit-for-tat battle between ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Israel Launched Missiles as Well as Drones at Iran, Officials Say
Though it was not immediately clear if the missiles struck targets inside Iran, their use would mean more sophisticated firepower was involved in the attack than first reported.The New York Times - World - Israel -
North Korea is buying Chinese surveillance cameras in a push to tighten control, report says
A report from the website 38 North says that North Korea is putting surveillance cameras in schools and workplaces in a technology-driven push to monitor its population even more closelyABC News - Tech - North Korea -
North Korea says it tested 'super-large' cruise missile warhead and new anti-aircraft missile
North Korea says it tested a “super-large” cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile in a western coastal area as it expands its military capabilities in the face of deepening tensions with the United States and South KoreaABC News - Top stories - North Korea -
Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president
The man who will run this year’s United Nations climate talks in November views the upcoming negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb worsening global warming — if they can be successfulABC News - Tech - Climate -
Here's why it could be better to buy Series I bonds before May, experts say
Series I bonds could fall below 5% in May. Here's the best time for long-term investors to buy.CNBC - Business -
OJ Simpson was chilling with a beer on a couch before Easter, lawyer says. 2 weeks later he was dead
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quicklyABC News - Entertainment -
Oil prices post weekly loss as market sees limited risk of wider war after Israel strike on Iran
Oil prices briefly jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
A former Russian tycoon who once led separatist region launches a hunger strike in Azerbaijan jail
Family members say a former Russian tycoon jailed in Azerbaijan on charges stemming from his time as a top separatist figure in the Karabakh region has gone on a hunger strikeABC News - World - Russia -
Israel and Iran stay largely silent after limited retaliatory strike
A person familiar with the situation told NBC News that Israel carried out an operation in Iran. Earlier, Israeli officials notified U.S. officials that a response was coming.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, NBC News source says
Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News.CNBC - Business - Israel -
U.S. not involved in any offensive operations, Blinken says of Israel's strike on Iran
Speaking after a meeting of G7 ministers in Capri, Italy, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had little to say about Israel's strike on Iran other than to say the U.S. was not involved in any offensive operations and that Washington and its ...NBC News - Politics - Iran -
US calls for calm after officials say Israeli missile hit Iran
Antony Blinken says Washington was not involved in any offensive operation, as Iran downplays reports of attack.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Tehran downplays strike as U.S. officials say Israeli missile hit Iran
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.CBS News - Politics - Iran -
Iran's foreign minister dismisses Israel's strikes, says it won't retaliate
Iran's foreign minister dismissed the Friday morning strikes on his country, which hit near a major air base and nuclear site near the city of Isfahan, casting doubt on their origin and downplaying their impact. "What happened last night wasn't a ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
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Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.BBC News - Top stories - Japan -
The Nasdaq fell 5.5% for the week, its worst such performance since 2022, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.1% and the Dow eked out a tiny gain. Oil prices climbed to $91 a barrel Friday after Israel's strike against Iran before retreating, closing up 0.2%.
The Nasdaq fell 5.5% for the week, its worst such performance since 2022, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.1% and the Dow eked out a tiny gain. Oil prices climbed to $91 a barrel Friday after Israel’s strike against Iran before retreating, closing up ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Glastonbury announces dedicated South Asian space
Arrivals will celebrate South Asian talent in the Shangri-La area of the famous festival site.BBC News - Top stories -
Italian Foreign Minister says U.S. told G7 foreign ministers that Israel warned it about drone strike on Iran
Italian Foreign Minister says U.S. told G7 foreign ministers that Israel warned it about drone strike on IranABC News - World - Israel -
TV and film jobs may never fully recover post-pandemic, strikes, says Teamsters president
When it comes to film and TV jobs, "you'll hear the word 'contraction' a lot," said Teamsters president Tommy O'Donnell on a recent MediaMKRS panel.CNBC - Business -
Japan Consumer Prices Rose at Slightly Slower Pace in March
Japan’s consumer prices rose at a slightly slower pace in March due to lower energy prices but remained well above the central bank’s 2% target.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
Japan’s inflation marks two years above BOJ’s target as meeting looms
Japan’s consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate increases.MarketWatch - Business - Japan -
Japan doctors sue Google Maps over 'punching bag' reviews
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Garcia’s erratic behavior in spotlight before Haney showdown
A compelling matchup between two of America’s brightest young boxing talents has been overshadowed by questions about the the social-media superstar’s state of mind. One of the most unusual build-ups to a major prizefight in recent memory came no ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East crisis live: Blinken calls for calm as Iran official says no plan for immediate retaliation to reported Israeli missile strike
US secretary of state condemns airstrike in Iran; discussion ‘leans more towards infiltration than attack’ says anonymous Iranian official. Israel has mounted strikes on Iran, US says, as Tehran plays down attackWhat we know so far about Israel’s ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims
The American envoy to the United Nations has called for countries armed with atomic weapons to pursue nuclear disarmament as she visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, JapanABC News - World -
Report Alleges UN Complicit in Violent Evictions from World Heritage Sites
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Sunak launches crackdown on Britain’s ‘sick note’ culture
Mental and behavioural disorders were most common cause given by doctors for ordering workers to take time offFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
FirstFT: Israel launches attacks against Iran
Also in today’s newsletter, Netflix’s surprise boom, and PwC plans to reverse tax restructuringFinancial Times - World - Iran