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Christian Science Monitor - World

This unlikely friendship could herald new era of South Korea-Japan cooperation -- Despite coming from different ends of the political spectrum – and lingering tensions between their countries – Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung are forging a deep partnership. -- Ann Scott Tyson

13 hours ago

From the Magazine - Property prices in Seoul: A threat to national survival? By - Kelly Kasulis Cho - / 6 min

13 hours ago

'The first thing I thought about was the books': The fight for a Gaza library -- Ghada Abdulfattah

14 hours ago

Norway is a humanitarian superpower. Can that continue without US support? -- Mark Sappenfield

19 hours ago

Iran's economy was already struggling. The war has made it far worse.

13 hours ago

From the Magazine -- With viral 'Lego' videos, Iran stakes claim as a propaganda power player

14 hours ago

Can Argentina's social solidarity endure despite historic labor law overhaul?

19 hours ago

Iran war opened doors for drone-savvy Ukraine. Zelenskyy is seizing the moment.

1 day ago

First Trump, now Putin: Beijing receives Russian leader to bolster 'partnership'

1 day ago

Why the two Koreas may be giving up on reunification

2 days ago

Tested by Iran war, Qatar is still faithful to its core mission: Mediation

2 days ago

Under fire from Israel like never before, Lebanon's first responders are determined to persevere

3 days ago

Beyond the pomp and pageantry, Xi Jinping sent a message to Donald Trump

3 days ago

From the Magazine -- Even Norway is facing an energy crunch. It is hunting for solutions.

14 hours ago

Another prime minister appears to be on his way out. Why is the UK so hard to govern?

4 days ago

This transcendent Baltimore museum features works – and quirks – of art

7 days ago

Among Democrats, support for Israel is crumbling – with major implications -- An overwhelming majority of Democrats now view Israel negatively – a dramatic shift that is playing out in primary campaigns across the country. It could portend big changes in policy, should the party capture control of Congress. -- Simon Montlake

21 hours ago