Far East

In 2023, 13 defectors fled to the South by sea, the Unification Ministry said, noting it was indicative of "worsening situations in North Korea".

Mateen's father is Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the world's longest-reigning monarch and once the richest man on the planet.

Having at least one son was a strong desire influencing fertility preferences in South Korea, especially up through the early years of 21st century. And the declining fertility rate posed a problem.

Recent surveys show more than half of South Koreans want dog meat banned and a majority no longer eat it. But one in every three South Koreans still opposes a ban even though they don't consume it.

South Korean media cited witnesses as saying the man used a knife-like weapon to stab Lee’s neck.

Kim said he would no longer seek reconciliation and reunification with South Korea, noting the "persisting uncontrollable crisis situation" which he said was triggered by Seoul and Washington.

The fast-food chain emphasizes it does not endorse the Middle East conflict and seeks damages for false allegations.

The navy ship KRI Bontang-907 located the boat about 63 nautical miles (72 miles) off the Indonesian coast and drove it out, "ensuring that the boat did not return to Indonesian waters."

Israel's relentless bombardment and ground invasion of the Gaza Strip have killed at least 21,110 people, mostly women and children, according to the latest toll from Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.