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South Korea nominates Han Seong-sook as country’s first female prime minister in two decades

If approved by parliament, Han Seongsook would become South Korea’s first female prime minister in 20 years.
If approved by parliament, Han Seongsook would become South Korea’s first female prime minister in 20 years.

Chwalinska says years of hard work paid off in French Open run

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 6, 2026 Poland's Maja Chwalinska in action during her final match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 6, 2026 Poland's Maja Chwalinska in action during her final match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Putin orders PM and FSB security service to ensure key services during mobile Internet shutdowns

A man holds a smartphone showing a crossed‑out Telegram messenger app icon in front of a screen with graphic symbols associated with small businesses against the backdrop of the Russian flag, in this illustration taken April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova/Illustration
A man holds a smartphone showing a crossed‑out Telegram messenger app icon in front of a screen with graphic symbols associated with small businesses against the backdrop of the Russian flag, in this illustration taken April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova/Illustration

Britain to step up subsea cable protection on rising Russian threat

Romanian prosecutors add hate speech against women to Andrew Tate investigation

Andrew Tate arrives before U.S. President Donald Trump to attend UFC 327 at Kaseya Center, Miami, U.S., April 11, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS
Andrew Tate arrives before U.S. President Donald Trump to attend UFC 327 at Kaseya Center, Miami, U.S., April 11, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS

‘Greetings after 88 days’: Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown

An Iranian woman, Samaneh, tries to connect to the internet in Tehran, Iran.
An Iranian woman, Samaneh, tries to connect to the internet in Tehran, Iran.

China closing cyber gap with West, Britain’s spy chief warns

Retail chain Marks & Spencer was among the companies targeted in major cyberattacks in 2025.
Retail chain Marks & Spencer was among the companies targeted in major cyberattacks in 2025.

Iran partially restores internet access after months-long shutdown

A woman waves an Iranian flag near a new billboard in Enghelab Square in Tehran, Iran, on May 24.
A woman waves an Iranian flag near a new billboard in Enghelab Square in Tehran, Iran, on May 24.

Iran judiciary suspends presidential body after it ordered internet restored

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order on May 25 to reopen international internet access after a near-90-day blackout.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order on May 25 to reopen international internet access after a near-90-day blackout.

Iran’s President orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access after a near-90-day blackout.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access after a near-90-day blackout.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.