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South Korean confirmed killed while fighting for Ukraine

South Korean confirmed killed while fighting for Ukraine

Seoul confirms death of South Korean national in Russia-Ukraine war for 1st time

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EXPLAINER – Rare earths and critical minerals: What’s under Central Asia’s soil?
26.11.2025

EXPLAINER – Rare earths and critical minerals: What’s under Central Asia’s soil?

With vast but still underexplored deposits, Central Asia is emerging as a major source of rare earths and critical minerals vital for defense, clean energy and high-tech manufacturing

South Korea’s Nuri rocket places 13 satellites into orbit
26.11.2025

South Korea’s Nuri rocket places 13 satellites into orbit

Homegrown rocket launched from Goheung, coastal village located 473 kilometers south of Seoul

Russia, Belarus escalating hybrid attacks, MEPs claim
26.11.2025

Russia, Belarus escalating hybrid attacks, MEPs claim

Lawmakers say suspected airspace violations, drone incursions show 'escalating, coordinated' campaign targeting EU security; call for anti-drone shield, stronger intelligence sharing, unified deterrence

Rare native fish thought to be extinct resurfaces in New Zealand’s Auckland region
26.11.2025

Rare native fish thought to be extinct resurfaces in New Zealand’s Auckland region

Senior regional freshwater advisor says loss of roughly 90% of local wetlands contributed to decline of species

Japan’s 1st captive-bred crested Ibis dies at 26
26.11.2025

Japan’s 1st captive-bred crested Ibis dies at 26

Bird named Yu Yu played ‘big role’ in restoring crested Ibis population in Japan, says Niigata prefecture governor