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South Korea inflation tops 3% on Middle East oil shock

South Korea's consumer price growth topped 3% in May for the first time in 26 months as a prolonged Middle East war drove up global oil prices.

Updated June 2, 2026 at 3:52 PM

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Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices

Updated June 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM

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South Korean small businesses seek labor consulting

Updated June 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM

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Naver Cloud, Nvidia form AI factory alliance

Updated June 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM

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Hyundai labor ruling nears as auto industry braces

Updated June 2, 2026 at 3:25 PM

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U.S. crude exports hit record as Asia, Europe demand jumps

June 2, 2026 at 3:22 PM

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US Says It Fired Hellfire Missile at Oil Tanker Sailing Toward Iranian Port

Updated June 2, 2026 at 3:25 PM

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At least 23 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible

Updated June 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM

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US fires Hellfire missile at tanker heading toward Iran

Updated June 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM

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US fires Hellfire missile at tanker heading toward Iran

Updated June 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM

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Trump homeland secretary testifies before Senate panel amid airport threats, detention protests

Updated June 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM

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As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments

Updated June 2, 2026 at 2:29 PM

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Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15

Updated June 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM

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MSC says vessel hit by projectiles in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, crew safe

Updated June 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM

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Analysis-A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse

Updated June 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM

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UK police under pressure after dying student was handcuffed

Updated June 2, 2026 at 1:48 PM

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US imposes sanctions on commanders over fighting in eastern Congo

Updated June 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM

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Rubio says US is considering naming official to run Ebola response

Updated June 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM

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US imposes sanctions on commanders over fighting in eastern Congo

Updated June 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM

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Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

Updated June 2, 2026 at 1:24 PM