Discussion underway to arrange S. Korean PM’s meeting with Japanese leader next week: official

SEOUL– Discussion is underway to arrange a meeting between South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and Japanese leader Fumio Kishida in Tokyo next week, Han’s office said Wednesday.   Han plans to leave for Tokyo on Tuesday as the head of South Korea’s special delegation to a state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo […]

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Ukrainian President outlines peace formula that punishes aggression, restores security

Russia must be punished for its “illegal war” against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday – part of a “peace formula” that also calls for greater civilian protection and defense support.   “A crime has been committed against Ukraine, and we demand just punishment,” he said in a pre-recorded message […]

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At UNGA, Biden Condemns Russia’s War on Ukraine as Putin Escalates Threats

U.S. President Joe Biden called out Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine at the United Nations, as the Russian leader significantly escalated war efforts and threatened nuclear retaliation. Speaking to the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) in New York Wednesday morning, Biden used most of his address to condemn Moscow. “Let us speak […]

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