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World Politics & Diplomacy 07 Oct 2026, 02:41 AM IST

South Korea Says Ukraine’s Apology Over North Korean POWs Was Insufficient, Weighs Envoy Recall

South Korea said Ukraine’s apology over the handling of North Korean prisoners of war fell short of what Seoul expected, escalating a diplomatic dispute that has quickly moved from a procedural complaint to a broader test of trust. Seoul warned of possible further measures, including the recall of its ambassador, after Kyiv apologized for publicly disclosing the transfer of the captives to South Korea.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM IST

Scientists Identify 57 New Marine Species in South Atlantic Deep Sea

Researchers working in the South Atlantic have identified 57 previously unknown marine species, underscoring how little of the ocean floor has been scientifically mapped or sampled. The discovery, made in the Mar del Plata Canyon off Argentina, adds fresh urgency to deep-sea conservation debates as nations weigh the environmental costs of expanding industrial activity offshore.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 05:13 PM IST

IWSC Crowns a New Scotch Benchmark as Global Spirits Investors Watch Premium Whisky Demand

The International Wine & Spirit Competition has named its latest Scotch whisky standout, reinforcing how prestige awards continue to shape pricing power and brand visibility in the global spirits market. The result arrives as premium whisky remains one of the most resilient categories in consumer beverages, with collectors, distributors and listed drinks groups closely tracking trophy outcomes for signals on demand and margin strength.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:21 PM IST)

Seoul Threatens Further Measures as Kyiv Faces Pressure to Apologize Over Prisoner Transfer Row

South Korea has warned it may take further measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv issues a public apology over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war, escalating an unusual diplomatic dispute between two countries aligned against Russia’s war. The confrontation underscores Seoul’s sensitivity to any handling of North Korean personnel and its concern that the episode could reverberate through its broader security posture.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:38 PM IST)

North Korea Denies Mine Planting, Calls South Korean Claims a Conspiracy After Soldiers Injured at DMZ

North Korea has denied responsibility for landmines that injured three South Korean soldiers near the Demilitarized Zone, dismissing the allegations as a political fabrication and accusing Seoul of staging a confrontation. The dispute has sharpened tensions along one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders, with South Korea demanding an apology and the UN Command saying an armistice breach appears to have occurred.

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Global Health & BiotechJust now (10:44 PM IST)

North Korea Defections Collapse as Border Controls Tighten and Fear Deepens

Defections from North Korea have fallen to near historic lows, with analysts and aid groups saying the route out of the country is now, for many would-be escapees, effectively closed. The decline reflects tighter border enforcement in North Korea and China, harsher penalties, and the lingering disruption caused by the pandemic-era shutdown of cross-border movement.

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South Korea(8)Ukraine(7)Government of Ukraine(6)Washington, D.C.(5)China(5)Volodymyr Zelenskyy(4)