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North Korea and Russia Forge Strategic Alliance: A New Axis in East Asia

Military diplomacy between Moscow and Pyongyang signals deeper realignments in global trade and security.

North Korea’s top diplomat’s visit to Moscow marks one of the most overt declarations of partnership between Pyongyang and the Kremlin since the Cold War. The talks, centered on defense, logistics, and labor cooperation, confirm a pivot toward mutual reinforcement against Western sanctions. 

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Dollar Softens Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions

Markets brace for dovish signals as investors rotate toward risk assets.

The U.S. dollar weakened today as traders positioned ahead of a wave of major central bank meetings and a potential Trump–Xi summit that could reshape trade and monetary expectations. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) slipped modestly, reflecting a softening stance across markets anticipating looser policy conditions.

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Gyeongju APEC Summit: South Korea Bridges East and West

Diplomacy meets economics as Seoul positions itself between Washington, Beijing, and ASEAN

As the APEC Summit convenes this week in Gyeongju, South Korea, the host nation is advancing a policy of “bridge diplomacy” — a balancing act between the United States, China, Japan, and ASEAN nations. President Lee Jae-myung’s administration aims to transform South Korea into a neutral mediator linking advanced economies with the developing Asia-Pacific bloc.