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Daily World Briefing, May 23

90 truckloads of UN aid delivered to Gazans, breaking 11-week blockade

The first aid in 11 weeks delivered to Gazans includes nutrition supplies, flour, medicines and other critical goods, UN humanitarians said Thursday.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said about 90 trucks loaded at the Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem checkpoint headed for multiple destinations, carrying the s

Businesses to delay new investment due to US tariffs, may trigger global slowdown: Nomura Report

New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Amid the ongoing tariff uncertainty by US President Donald Trump, businesses are likely to delay any new investment and this has the potential to trigger a global slowdown, according to a report by Nomura.

The outlook for the global economy and financial markets remains highly uncertain as President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy continues to send ripples across industrie

North Korea reports 'serious incident' during naval destroyer launch

Leader Kim Jong-un has demanded the ship's restoration before June, according to state media

North Korean state media reported a "serious accident" during the attempted launch of a 5,000-ton naval destroyer on Wednesday.

The country's leader, Kim Jong-un, attended the side-launch ceremony at the Chongj

North Korea reports serious incident during naval destroyer launch

Leader Kim Jong-un has demanded the ships restoration before June, according to state media

North Korean state media reported a "serious accident" during the attempted launch of a 5,000-ton naval destroyer on Wednesday.

The country's leader, Kim Jong-un, attended the side-launch ceremony at the Chongjin Shipyard. He observed the incident and issued a stern rebuke, news outlets said.

N Korea fires multiple cruise missiles towards East Sea, says South Korean military

Seoul [South Korea], May 22 (ANI): North Korea fired multiple unidentified cruise missiles, according to a report in South Korean state media on Thursday morning.

The multiple cruise missiles were fired toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea's JCS, the Yonhap news outlet reported.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the launches at about 9 am from the Sondok are

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES

(250518) -- DOHA, May 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Daniela Fonseca/Estela Crespo(R) compete during the women's doubles round of 64 match between Chen Xingtong/Qian Tianyi of China and Daniela Fonseca/Estela Crespo of Cuba at ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025 in Doha, Qatar, May 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS-MEN'S SINGLES

(250517) -- DOHA, May 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Xue Fei competes during the men's round of 128 match between Xue Fei of China and Shinozuka Hiroto of Japan at ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025 in Doha, Qatar, May 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(250517) -- DOHA, May 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Sun Yingsha competes during the women's round of 128 match between Sun Yingsha of China and Veronika Matiunina of Ukraine at ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025 in Doha, Qatar, May 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

UN General Assembly Should Act on North Korea

(New York) - The United Nations General Assembly should establish a new body to examine the connections between the North Korean government's repressive system and its military programs and nuclear weapons development, Human Rights Watch said today.

On May 20, the General Assembly will hold a speci

Sardar Azmoun Doubt for Qatar, N. Korea Matches

TEHRAN (Tasnim) Iran football forward Sardar Azmoun will likely miss the match against Qatar and North Korea in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC).

- Sports news -

The Shabab Al Ahli Dubai striker sustained an injury in the match against Dibba Al-Hisn

Team Melli is scheduled to face Qatar at Lusail Stadium in Doha on June 5.

Iran will also host North Korea on June 10 in Ma

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Condemns Warship Accident as Criminal

TEHRAN (Tasnim) A serious accident occurred on Wednesday during the launch of a new North Korean warship while Kim Jong Un was attending the event, with the countrys leader calling it a criminal act that could not be tolerated, state media KCNA reported.

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Kim, who witnessed the failed launch of the 5,000-ton destroyer, excoriated the accident as caused by carelessness that tarnished the count

2nd LD Writethru: DPRK starts full probe into warship accident

PYONGYANG, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has launched a full investigation into a failed warship launch that occurred Wednesday at the Chongjin Shipyard, state media reported Friday.

The newly built 5,000-ton destroyer suffered a "serious accident" during the launch. An underwater and internal inspection revealed scratches on the starboard hull and seawater intrusion into th

1st LD: DPRK conducts full-scale investigation into destroyer launch accident

PYONGYANG, May 23 (Xinhua) -- An investigation group of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) got down to a "full-scale investigation" into the serious destroyer launch accident which occurred at the Chongjin Shipyard on Wednesday, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Friday.

The accident investigation group included a public prosecutors organ and relevant experts, said the KCNA report.

Urgent: DPRK conducts full-scale investigation into destroyer launch accident

PYONGYANG, May 23 (Xinhua) -- An investigation group of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) got down to a "full-scale investigation" into the serious destroyer launch accident occurred at the Chongjin Shipyard on Wednesday, the official Korean Central News Agency said Friday.

Flash: DPRK conducts full-scale investigation into destroyer launch accident -- KCNA

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"Don't be a fence-sitter, fight against terrorism is for everyone": JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha appeals for global support

Tokyo [Japan], May 23 (ANI): Highlighting India's fight against cross-border terrorism, JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Friday asserted that the all-party delegation are visiting different countries in the world to apprise the global community about Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

Jha was interacting with Ambassadors and diplomats of Brazil, Australia, Colombia, Greece and South Korea in Japan's Tokyo.

The Janat

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GARDEN SHOW

(250522) -- SEOUL, May 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 10th Seoul International Garden Show at Boramae Park in Seoul, South Korea, May 22, 2025. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

CHINA-CHONGQING-INTERNATIONAL FAIR-INVESTMENT-TRADE (CN)

(250522) -- CHONGQING, May 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A carpet merchant from Afghanistan introduces his products during the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 22, 2025. With on-site project agreements exceeding 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion U.S. dollars), the fair kicked off in Chongqing on Thursday, attracting over 1,300 enterprises from 39 c

Nifty, Sensex in red amid global bond market pressure

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 22 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened lower on Thursday as global sentiment remained weak due to rising concerns over debt and deficit levels in the United States.

The pressure in the bond markets worldwide has impacted investor mood, as markets reacted to US President Donald Trump's debt financing and spending plans.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,733.95, down by 79.50 po

(SP)CHINA-WUHAN-FOOTBALL-AFC WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-SEMIFINAL (CN)

(250521) -- WUHAN, May 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Goalkeeper Quach Thu Em (R) of Ho Chi Minh City Women's FC fails to save the goal during the semifinal between Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC of China and Ho Chi Minh City Women's FC of Vietnam at the 2024/2025 AFC Women's Champions League in Wuhan, China, May 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

South Korea's auto exports to US drops in April (YoY) amid US tariffs: Report

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): South Korea's automobile exports declined in April year on year, largely due to a sharp drop in shipments to the United States following Washington's imposition of steep tariffs on foreign-made cars, reports the Korean Herald, quoting government data.

The value of outbound shipments of automobiles was down 3.8 per cent to USD 6.53 billion in April shows the data of South Korea's M

Indian markets open flat on a positive note, reality index leads the gains

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 20 (ANI): Indian benchmark indices opened on a flat yet positive note on Monday, tracking cues from the US markets, which also ended flat amid ongoing concerns over tariff wars.

The market mood remained cautious globally as trade tensions and fiscal issues in the US cast a shadow on investor sentiment.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,996.20, gaining 50.75 points or 0.20 per

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS-MEN'S DOUBLES

(250519) -- DOHA, May 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Liang Jingkun/Huang Youzheng (L) celebrate after winning the men's doubles round of 32 match between Liang Jingkun/Huang Youzheng of China and Tomislav Pucar (Croatia)/Darko Jorgic (Slovenia) at ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025 in Doha, Qatar, May 19, 2025. (Xinhua/He Changshan)

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-COMING-OF-AGE-CELEBRATION

(250519) -- SEOUL , May 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Foreign students attend a traditional coming-of-age ceremony at Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul, capital of South Korea, May 19, 2025. Sookmyung Women's University held a celebration for foreign students turning twenty-year-old on Monday to mark the country's coming-of-age day that annually falls on Monday of the third week of May. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

Indian markets open flat, experts says Volatility will remain despite FIIs inflows

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a flat note on Monday, indicating ongoing volatility.

The Nifty 50 index began the day at 25,026.20, registering a small rise of 6.40 points or 0.03 per cent. On the other hand, the BSE Sensex opened lower at 82,279.49, down by 51.10 points or 0.06 per cent.

According to market experts, foreign investors increased their short positions in the d

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-ROSE FESTIVAL

(250518) -- SEOUL, May 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy flowers at Seoul Rose Festival in Seoul, South Korea, May 18, 2025. The festival runs from May 16 to 24. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS-MEN'S SINGLES

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS-WOMEN'S SINGLES

South Korea achieves cancer treatment breakthroughs; eyes closer UAE healthcare ties

SEOUL, 10th May 2025 (WAM) -- The Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), an arm of South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare, is at the forefront of propelling the nation's healthcare industry forward and extending its reach worldwide through strategic international partnerships.

Dr. Cha Soon Do, President of KHIDI, underscored South Korea's remarkable progress in cancer treatment during a meetin

WALK4PAWS KOREA CAMPAIGN Concludes a 560 Km Journey Honoring Retired Military Dogs

In early May, I shared a story of a Korean man, Seongwon LEE, a former Marine Corps officer turned government official, who set foot on a 560-kilometer Journey from Seoul to Busan for Service Dogs and Veterans. On 13 May 2025, we met again after his historical campaign, Walkation for Heroes, which concluded at the Republic of Korea Army Military Working Dog (ROKA MWD) Training Center in Chuncheon.