A fire at a South Korean lithium battery plant has killed at least 16 people and left five others missing. The incident has raised serious safety concerns and could impact the global supply chain.
China and South Korea have resumed high-level security talks after nine years. This coincides with President Putin's visit to North Korea, highlighting evolving geopolitical dynamics in Northeast Asia. The discussions will cover regional security and bilateral issues, against a backdrop of North Korean provocations and the complex geopolitical interests of China, South Korea, and Russia.