The United States “has confidence in the resilience of South Korea’s democracy and the strength of its institutions,” the U.S. Secretary of State said in Seoul. Read more
The Defense Ministry in Tokyo said the missile had splashed down just several minutes after it was announced. Read more
The top U.S. diplomat will seek delicately to encourage continuity with the policies, but not tactics, of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Read more
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will also visit Tokyo, where he will hold talks with Japanese officials on Monday and Tuesday. Read more
The impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has triggered concerns about the bilateral alliance, though both sides say it remains ‘ironclad.” Read more
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said an invitation would remove one of Russia’s main arguments for waging its war: preventing its entry into the alliance. Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored strong U.S. concerns about China’s support for Russia’s defense industrial base in talks Friday. Read more
Israel’s military said the American protester’s death was unintentional, and it voiced deep regret. Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken earlier said this latest push for a cease-fire was probably the best and possibly last opportunity for a deal. Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making his ninth trip to the region since the war began. Read more