North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles into sea, show of force ahead of political meetings

North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles into sea, show of force ahead of political meetings

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! North Korea is flexing its muscles and firing short-range ballistic missiles toward its waters ahead of a major political meeting. South Korea‘s military detected the launches of several ballistic missiles from an area northeast of Pyongyang, North Korea, adding that each missile flew approximately 217 miles, The…

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Asia markets mostly advance as Bank of Japan leaves interest rates on hold

Asia markets mostly advance as Bank of Japan leaves interest rates on hold

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Photographer: Akio Kon/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains as geopolitical concerns eased and investors assessed Bank of Japan’s decision to keep interest rates steady. Japan’s central bank held its…

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South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: 'Self-coup'

South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: ‘Self-coup’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A South Korean court heard arguments Tuesday seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as prosecutors accused the ousted leader of orchestrating a rebellion through his controversial martial law declaration in December 2024. Independent counsel Cho Eun-suk asked the Seoul Central District Court to…

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