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SOUTH KOREA CONFIRMS HAN SEONG-SOOK AS PM – Han has been serving as cabinet minister for small and medium enterprises  South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday approved the appointment of Han Seong-sook as prime minister, elevating the former chief executive of South Korean internet giant Naver to the post. Han has been serving as cabinet minister for small and medium enterprises under President Lee Jae Myung. Han is expected to lead the country’s AI transformation, South Korea’s ‌presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said earlier this month. Han will also become South Korea’s first female prime minister in 20 years. The…

REFUGEES WOULD BE TOLD TO REPAY £10,000 –  Under new UK Immigration and Asylum Bill  People granted asylum in the UK face having to pay back around £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support once they start earning, under government plans. The new measures, which are part of the Immigration and Asylum Bill, are aimed at recovering costs from all adults with sufficient funds. Asylum seekers who have the right to work in the UK will have to pay the flat-rate fee before they are eligible to settle permanently. Those whose claims have been rejected and leave the…

ONE WEEK AFTER VENEZUELA QUAKES – Hopes of finding more survivors fade as rescue efforts continue  One week after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, hopes of finding more survivors are beginning to fade as rescue teams continue searching through mountains of debris across the country’s northern coast. The disaster has claimed more than 1,700 lives, with around 5,000 people injured, while tens of thousands have been displaced from their homes. Hundreds of buildings were destroyed or severely damaged, particularly in La Guaira state, one of the areas hardest hit by the quakes. Authorities say international support has…

USS ARLINGTON ARRIVES IN NEW YORK HARBOR – Warship joins International Naval Review 250 celebrations  The USS Arlington arrived on Tuesday evening (June 30) in the New York Harbor ahead of the International Naval Review 250, a parade of ships scheduled for July 4th. Vice Admiral Yvette Davis said she couldn’t think of a “finer ship” to celebrate the 250th anniversary of “our nation, our Navy, and our Marine Corps.” “Arlington’s very special. She’s one of three ships that really commemorate 911 victims. And in her case, Arlington commemorates the victims that occurred in the Pentagon,” Davis said upon the…

TODDLER RESCUED AFTER SIX DAYS UNDER RUBBLE – Jordanian search team saves child from collapsed building debris in Caracas  A Jordanian search-and-rescue team pulled a toddler alive from debris in Caracas on Tuesday (June 30), six days after the child was trapped, footage provided by Jordan Public Security showed. Medical staff provided treatment following the rescue. More than 1,700 people have been killed and 5,000 injured after hundreds of buildings were flattened or damaged by the back-to-back 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes. The international community has rallied to help Venezuela deal with the disaster, with most help focused in La Guaira,…

CROWDS JOIN ANTI-IMMIGRATION RALLY IN SA – Pastor Chris admonished the people of South Africa to protest to the government  Thousands of people gathered in Johannesburg as protests against illegal immigration gained momentum across South Africa.  Demonstrators marched through parts of the city, calling on the government to strengthen border controls and take tougher action against undocumented migrants. People have warned that anti-immigration rhetoric risks fuelling tensions and discrimination against foreign nationals living in the country. Authorities maintained a visible security presence as the demonstrations took place, while the government continues to face calls for a clearer strategy on migration…

THE KING MARKS THE START OF ROYAL WEEK IN SCOTLAND – King Charles attends ancient Ceremony of the Keys in Scotland  Britain’s King Charles took part in the ancient Ceremony of the Keys on Tuesday (June 30) at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the monarch’s official residence in Scotland. The ceremony formally marks the beginning of Holyrood Week, the King’s annual programme of engagements across Scotland. During the event, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh presents the Keys to the City to the monarch in a symbolic welcome to the Scottish capital.  The King then returns the keys, signifying that…

BREAKING NEWS STARMER ADMITS DIP CHALLENGES – Military housing spending delayed to help fund Defence Investment Plan  Spending on military housing is set to be delayed to fund Sir Keir Starmer’s defence investment plan (DIP). The outgoing Prime Minister was asked about reports that a £9bn investment in accommodation had been pushed back to fund military projects such as drones as he unveiled his long-awaited defence budget. Speaking this morning, Sir Keir failed to deny the claims, saying he had to balance the expenditure with funding improvements to military capability. “We have put a lot of money into military housing…

AROUND 50,000 REPORTED MISSING – At least 235 people are dead and around 50,000 people missing in Venezuela quake At least 235 people are dead and around 50,000 people have been reported missing after two strong earthquakes devastated Venezuela.  Authorities have warned the death toll is likely to rise.    Rescuers worked through the early hours of Friday (June 26) morning to save hundreds of Venezuelans trapped in rubble and find thousands more missing after two of the biggest earthquakes in Latin America’s modern history smashed areas in and around the capital Caracas. The government said 235 dead had been taken…

MASSIVE AI AND CHIP INVESTMENT DRIVE – South Korea is set to unveil three “mega-projects” to fuel its next growth phase South Korea is set to unveil three “mega-projects” to fuel its next growth phase on Monday , including a new semiconductor hub in the southwest that local media say could attract investments by Samsung and SK spanning hundreds of billions of dollars over several years. The announcement would mark President Lee Jae Myung’s boldest push yet to align South Korea’s AI and chip ambitions with his pledge to narrow regional disparities and revive economies beyond the Seoul metropolitan area.…