Seoul/Mokpo, South Korea – In 2018, Kim Ji-ung, feeling isolated in Seoul, moved to Mokpo after a friend’s death prompted him to seek a community. This trend reflects a broader issue, as young adults leave Seoul, disillusioned by high costs and a demanding work culture, leading to initiatives like Don’t Worry Village aimed at fostering connection and support.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized President Trump’s proposal to deploy National Guard troops to the city, which he claims is part of a broader strategy affecting other major cities like Baltimore and New York. This statement was made as Trump hints at increased military presence in urban areas amidst ongoing tensions. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIsrael has conducted air strikes on Houthi targets in Sanaa, Yemen, in retaliation for a missile attack that utilized cluster munitions, marking a first in the current conflict. Four fatalities and 67 injuries were reported, as Israeli officials investigate the failure to intercept the missile, while Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's determination to respond to attacks. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreNEW DELHI: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to induct its first all-women commando team for operational roles, training around 100 women personnel in skills like physical fitness and weapons use. The inaugural batch of 30 will train from August to October 2025, with plans to make all-women courses a regular part of training, aiming for 10% female representation in the force. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreMore than $37 million worth of methamphetamine (124 kg) hidden among machine parts was seized in a joint police and Customs operation involving a shipment from Canada. During simultaneous search warrants in Auckland, authorities also uncovered $36,000 in cash and 392 grams of cocaine, leading to the arrest of six men and one woman. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreTen child protection organizations have urgently written to the home secretary, expressing alarm over the exclusion of child sexual abuse from the government's violence against women and girls strategy, as highlighted in a recent Sky News report. They emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to address all forms of violence against children and women. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreFrance's Foreign Ministry summoned US ambassador Charles Kushner after he accused Paris of insufficient action against anti-Semitism in an open letter to President Macron, which linked France's criticism of Israel and plans to recognize a Palestinian state to rising anti-Semitic violence. The ministry labeled Kushner's claims as "unacceptable," asserting France's commitment to fighting anti-Semitism and emphasizing the importance of diplomatic respect between allies. Want More Context? 🔎
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