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South Korean conservative party fails in a bid to switch presidential candidates
Read full article: South Korean conservative party fails in a bid to switch presidential candidatesSouth Korea’s embattled conservative party has canceled then reinstated the presidential candidacy of Kim Moon Soo within hours, after a failed attempt to replace him with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.
South Korea’s main conservative party nominates Kim Moon Soo as its presidential candidate
Read full article: South Korea’s main conservative party nominates Kim Moon Soo as its presidential candidateSouth Korea’s main conservative party has nominated former Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo as its presidential candidate.
US ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani return to competition with an eye on 2026 Olympics
Read full article: US ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani return to competition with an eye on 2026 OlympicsAlex and Maia Shibutani are making a comeback with an eye on competing for the U.S. figure skating team at next year's Milan-Cortina Olympics.
Samsung reports revenue increase thanks to mobile phone sales but its chip business suffers
Read full article: Samsung reports revenue increase thanks to mobile phone sales but its chip business suffersSamsung Electronics reported Wednesday a sharp increase in consolidated revenue for the first quarter thanks to strong sales of its new smartphones, but its semiconductor business suffered a setback.
North Korean leader's sister denounces denuclearization calls, saying nuclear status is permanent
Read full article: North Korean leader's sister denounces denuclearization calls, saying nuclear status is permanentThe powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday mocked Washington and its Asian allies for what she called their “daydream” of denuclearizing the North, insisting that the country will never give up its nuclear weapons program.
Katy coffee shop owner afraid new tariffs could impact her small businesses
Read full article: Katy coffee shop owner afraid new tariffs could impact her small businessesThe small business owner said for one of her businesses, she imports wax from Spain and most of her medical supplies like gloves, wooden sticks, and gauze pads are imported from China.
South Korea struggles to contain wildfires that have killed 28
Read full article: South Korea struggles to contain wildfires that have killed 28Multiple wildfires raging across South Korea’s southern regions for days have killed 28 people, forced at least 37,800 to flee their homes and destroyed thousands of structures and vehicles.
What to know about the reinstatement of South Korea's No. 2 leader and the Yoon ruling to come
Read full article: What to know about the reinstatement of South Korea's No. 2 leader and the Yoon ruling to comeIn the latest twist in South Korea’s ongoing political crisis, the country’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting leader, overturning his impeachment by opposition lawmakers three months ago.
Bitcoin slides under $90,000, erasing some of the gains made under Trump
Read full article: Bitcoin slides under $90,000, erasing some of the gains made under TrumpThe price of bitcoin fell below $90,000 and other cryptocurrencies saw large drops Tuesday morning, erasing some of the gains digital assets have made since President Donald Trump took office on a pro-crypto agenda.
Seoul says North Korea is destroying facility that hosted reunions of war-separated families
Read full article: Seoul says North Korea is destroying facility that hosted reunions of war-separated familiesNorth Korea is demolishing a South Korea-built property that had been used to host reunions of families separated during the 1950-53 Korean War, the South’s government said Thursday, as it continues to eliminate symbols of engagement between the war-divided rivals.
South Korea's top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump's tariffs
Read full article: South Korea's top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump's tariffsSouth Korea’s top economic think tank on Tuesday slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months, expressing concern about the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expanding tariffs.
Trump picks a former air crewman and space expert to head the Air Force
Read full article: Trump picks a former air crewman and space expert to head the Air ForcePresident-elect Donald Trump has named Troy Meink, a former Air Force KC-135 tanker navigator and former deputy of the National Reconnaissance Office, as his choice to serve as the top civilian leader for the Air Force.
Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?
Read full article: Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one member and how many countries were in the bloc.
South Korea’s impeached leader avoids investigators as court begins meeting to determine his fate
Read full article: South Korea’s impeached leader avoids investigators as court begins meeting to determine his fateSouth Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is dodging requests by investigative agencies to appear for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree.
US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern
Read full article: US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concernU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with officials in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea.
A look at the South Korean leader who has been impeached after shocking martial law edict
Read full article: A look at the South Korean leader who has been impeached after shocking martial law edictSouth Korea’s parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, a stunning fall from grace for a man who rose from political obscurity to the height of political power.
Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves to vote on their impeachments
Read full article: Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves to vote on their impeachmentsSouth Korea’s president has replaced his defense minister as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning-but-brief imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets.
What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
Read full article: What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South KoreaThe world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global crisis of plastic pollution.
Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty
Read full article: Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treatyNegotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution have inched closer to an agreement, with more countries saying they want to address the total plastic on Earth.
Biggest November snowstorm in half century hits Seoul and grounds flights
Read full article: Biggest November snowstorm in half century hits Seoul and grounds flightsThe biggest November snowstorm to hit South Korea’s capital in more than a half century has blanketed the capital, grounding hundreds of flights and disrupting traffic.
Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks
Read full article: Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risksTwo United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month.
North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats
Read full article: North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threatsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion of his military nuclear program to counter what he characterizes as U.S.-led threats.
North Korean troops sent to Russia may be pleased to be there, even as they face ferocious fighting
Read full article: North Korean troops sent to Russia may be pleased to be there, even as they face ferocious fightingThe thousands of young soldiers North Korea has sent to Russia, reportedly to help fight against Ukraine, include many elite special forces, but that hasn’t stopped speculation they’ll be slaughtered because they have no combat experience, no familiarity with the terrain and will likely be dropped onto the most ferocious Russian-Ukraine battlefields.
Hannah Green of Australia leads from start to finish to win BMW Ladies Championship
Read full article: Hannah Green of Australia leads from start to finish to win BMW Ladies ChampionshipHannah Green of Australia shot a 1-under 71 to win the BMW Ladies Championship, her sixth victory on the LPGA Tour and her third this season.
Kim calls for bolstering nuclear and conventional weapons after testing 2 types of missiles
Read full article: Kim calls for bolstering nuclear and conventional weapons after testing 2 types of missilesNorth Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has supervised successful tests of two types of missiles as he ordered officials to bolster up his country’s military capabilities to repel U.S.-led threats.
Olympian Brianna Decker headlines the US Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024
Read full article: Olympian Brianna Decker headlines the US Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024Hockey star Brianna Decker, former NHL players Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen, late Chicago Blackhawks founder Frederic McLaughlin and the 2002 Olympic gold medal-winning paralympic sled hockey team are being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
'K-pop Idols' documentary looks at how the K-pop industry is embracing diversity
Read full article: 'K-pop Idols' documentary looks at how the K-pop industry is embracing diversityA new Apple TV+ documentary series, “K-pop Idols,” offers an intimate look at how the K-pop industry is embracing diversity while grappling with challenges in a field that demands perfection.
Blinken to celebrate Biden legacy, reassure allies in Asia after president drops out of 2024 race
Read full article: Blinken to celebrate Biden legacy, reassure allies in Asia after president drops out of 2024 raceU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make the case for the Biden administration’s expanded commitment to Asia and the Indo-Pacific as he visits Laos, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia this week and next.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly advance after Wall St comeback from worst loss since 2022
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares mostly advance after Wall St comeback from worst loss since 2022Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street made a comeback from its worst loss since 2022.
Stock market today: Asian shares dive after a wipeout on Wall Street as Big Tech skids
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares dive after a wipeout on Wall Street as Big Tech skidsAsian shares have dropped morning trading, with Tokyo’s benchmark losing more than 1,000 points at one point and closing 3.3% lower, as pessimism set in over Wall Street's overnight nose-dive.
Stock market today: Asian shares sink, weighed down by Wall St tech retreat, China policy questions
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares sink, weighed down by Wall St tech retreat, China policy questionsShares have fallen in Asia after a broad washout across Wall Street dragged U.S. stocks lower.
Stock market today: Asian stocks slip, while Australian index tracks Wall St rally to hit record
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian stocks slip, while Australian index tracks Wall St rally to hit recordAsian stocks are mostly lower even as investors wager that the Federal Reserve will come ahead with a cut to interest rates, while Australia's benchmark hit a new record.
Stock market today: Asian shares zoom higher, with Nikkei over 42,000 after Wall St sets new records
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares zoom higher, with Nikkei over 42,000 after Wall St sets new recordsAsian shares have carried on with the blistering rally on Wall Street, as Japan's Nikkei 225 index surged over 42,000 for the first time.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zooms
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zoomsAsian shares are trading mostly higher after Tesla zoomed upward, helping drive the U.S. stock market to more records.
With its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over Ukraine
Read full article: With its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over UkraineBehind the pageantry of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea, a strong signal came through: In the spiraling confrontation with the U.S. and its allies over Ukraine, the Russian leader is willing to challenge Western interests like never before.
What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea
Read full article: What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North KoreaBoth Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un say a new strategic partnership is a breakthrough, but what it means for their relationship is still uncertain.
Soldiers in Malawi search for missing military plane carrying vice president and former first lady
Read full article: Soldiers in Malawi search for missing military plane carrying vice president and former first ladyMalawi's president says soldiers are searching mountainous forests near a city in northern Malawi after a military plane carrying the country’s vice president and a former first lady went missing in the area.
Jenny Shin takes 1-shot lead into final round of ShopRite LPGA Classic, seeking 1st win since 2016
Read full article: Jenny Shin takes 1-shot lead into final round of ShopRite LPGA Classic, seeking 1st win since 2016Jenny Shin shot a 2-under 69 and will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic as she seeks her first victory since 2016.
AI companies make fresh safety promise at Seoul summit, nations agree to align work on risks
Read full article: AI companies make fresh safety promise at Seoul summit, nations agree to align work on risksLeading artificial intelligence companies made a fresh pledge at a mini-summit Tuesday to develop AI safely, while world leaders agreed to build a network of publicly backed safety institutes to advance research and testing of the technology.
Stock market today: Asian shares advance after another round of Wall St records
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares advance after another round of Wall St recordsAsian shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks rallied to records on hopes that inflation is heading back in the right direction.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall St rally takes S&P 500 near record
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall St rally takes S&P 500 near recordStocks in Asia are mixed after a rally on Wall Street that pulled the S&P 500 back within 1% of its record.
American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing from a girlfriend, US officials say
Read full article: American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing from a girlfriend, US officials sayAn American soldier has been arrested in Russia's port city of Vladivostok and accused of stealing from a Russian girlfriend.
Stock market today: Tokyo's Nikkei leads Asian gains following Wall Street rally
Read full article: Stock market today: Tokyo's Nikkei leads Asian gains following Wall Street rallyAsian shares have opened higher, led by an over 2% gain in Japan’s Nikkei 225 after U.S. stocks rallied for a second straight day Tuesday, blunting the blow of what’s been a rough April.
North Korea fires suspected short-range missiles into the sea in its latest weapons test
Read full article: North Korea fires suspected short-range missiles into the sea in its latest weapons testNorth Korea has test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the sea as speculation swirled that it could soon launch a banned satellite into orbit.
Global smartphone shipments climb nearly 8% in 1st quarter as Samsung retakes the lead
Read full article: Global smartphone shipments climb nearly 8% in 1st quarter as Samsung retakes the leadGlobal smartphone shipments rose nearly 8% in the first quarter, according to preliminary data from International Data Corp. It’s the third straight quarter of shipment growth and marks the return of Samsung to the No. 1 spot.
South Korea's prime minister and top presidential officials offer to resign after election defeat
Read full article: South Korea's prime minister and top presidential officials offer to resign after election defeatSouth Korea’s prime minister and senior presidential officials have offered to resign after their conservative ruling party was crushed in parliamentary elections.
South Koreans bid emotional farewell to beloved panda leaving for China
Read full article: South Koreans bid emotional farewell to beloved panda leaving for ChinaA crowd of people, some weeping, has gathered at an amusement park in South Korea to bid farewell to a giant panda before her departure to China.
Here's what we know about the allegations against Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara
Read full article: Here's what we know about the allegations against Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei MizuharaOnly a week has passed since the Los Angeles Dodgers abruptly fired Ippei Mizuhara, the translator and constant companion of their new $700 million slugger, Shohei Ohtani.
Firing of Ohtani's interpreter highlights how sports betting is still illegal in California
Read full article: Firing of Ohtani's interpreter highlights how sports betting is still illegal in CaliforniaThe firing of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling and theft has highlighted an issue many outside of California don’t realize: Sports betting is still against the law in the nation’s most populous state.
New Dodger Ohtani says Seoul MLB games will be 'great memories' for him and wife
Read full article: New Dodger Ohtani says Seoul MLB games will be 'great memories' for him and wifeLos Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says the upcoming Major League Baseball opener with the San Diego Padres in Seoul will be “great memories” for him and his wife.
Baseball superstar Ohtani and his wife arrive in South Korea for Dodgers-Padres MLB opener
Read full article: Baseball superstar Ohtani and his wife arrive in South Korea for Dodgers-Padres MLB openerShohei Ohtani and his wife have arrived in South Korea with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates ahead of their season-opening Major League Baseball games against the San Diego Padres next week.
South Korea criticizes senior doctors for threatening to resign to support their juniors' walkouts
Read full article: South Korea criticizes senior doctors for threatening to resign to support their juniors' walkoutsSouth Korea’s government criticized senior doctors at a major hospital for threatening to resign in support of the weekslong walkouts by thousands of medical interns and residents that have disrupted hospital operations.
A German military officer used an unsecured line for a conference call. Russia hacked and leaked it
Read full article: A German military officer used an unsecured line for a conference call. Russia hacked and leaked itGermany’s defense minister says a military officer used an unsecured phone line at a Singapore hotel to join a conference call that was hacked by Russians and leaked to the public.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as China unveils 5% economic growth target for 2024
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as China unveils 5% economic growth target for 2024Shares are mixed in Asia after China's premier said the country's target for economic growth this year is around 5%, in line with expectations.
Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already won
Read full article: Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already wonSaudi Arabia has launched its formal bid campaign to host the 2034 World Cup, in a race that basically became a formality last October when the oil-rich kingdom was the only candidate to enter the contest.
Here's why thousands of junior doctors in South Korea walked off the job
Read full article: Here's why thousands of junior doctors in South Korea walked off the jobThousands of junior doctors in South Korea are a week into a labor boycott in protest of the government’s push to recruit more medical students to cope with the country’s fast-aging population.
World Team Table Championships Finals 2024: China sweeps the competition to stage set for Paris
Read full article: World Team Table Championships Finals 2024: China sweeps the competition to stage set for ParisTeam China dominates the competition as both the Chinese men's and women's team take home the World Team Table Championship Final title in Busan, South Korea.
Klinsmann fired as coach of South Korea's national soccer team after Asian Cup semifinal loss
Read full article: Klinsmann fired as coach of South Korea's national soccer team after Asian Cup semifinal lossJurgen Klinsmann has been fired as head coach of the South Korean national team after an Asian Cup semifinal exit and reports of infighting among star players.
World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals 2024 preview: What teams will secure a spot at the Paris Olympics?
Read full article: World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals 2024 preview: What teams will secure a spot at the Paris Olympics?Preview of the 2024 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championship Finals and what it means for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Americans Curzan, Armstrong claim the spotlight at the World Aquatics Championships
Read full article: Americans Curzan, Armstrong claim the spotlight at the World Aquatics ChampionshipsWith some of America’s biggest stars deciding to stay home, Claire Curzan and Hunter Armstrong have claimed the spotlight at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar.
James Biden agrees to a private interview with House Republicans investigating the president
Read full article: James Biden agrees to a private interview with House Republicans investigating the presidentJames Biden will appear before Republicans for a private interview next month as lawmakers seek to regain some momentum in their monthslong impeachment inquiry into his brother, President Joe Biden.
North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles to sharpen attack capabilities
Read full article: North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles to sharpen attack capabilitiesNorth Korea says it has conducted a test-firing of long-range cruise missiles with an aim to sharpen its counterattack and strategic strike capabilities.
North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
Read full article: North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarinesNorth Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has supervised test firings of new cruise missiles designed to be launched from submarines and also reviewed efforts to build a nuclear-powered submarine.
South Korea says North Korea fired several cruise missiles, adding to provocative weapons tests
Read full article: South Korea says North Korea fired several cruise missiles, adding to provocative weapons testsSouth Korea’s military says that North Korea fired several cruise missiles that flew over waters near a major military shipyard on the country’s eastern coast, extending a streak in weapons tests that are worsening tensions with the United States, South Korea and Japan.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, led by gains in Chinese markets following policy moves
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, led by gains in Chinese markets following policy movesAsian shares are mostly higher, with Chinese stocks extending gains after Beijing announced a raft of policies to support sagging markets.
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan reports that its exports jumped in December
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan reports that its exports jumped in DecemberAsian shares are mixed after Japan reported its exports jumped nearly 10% in December over a year earlier.
Stock market today: Asian stocks gain after Wall St's latest record. Bank of Japan keeps policy lax
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian stocks gain after Wall St's latest record. Bank of Japan keeps policy laxAsian shares are mostly gaining after Wall Street built on its all-time high reached last week, while Japan's central bank has kept its easy credit policy intact.
North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against US and says Putin could visit at an early date
Read full article: North Korea stresses alignment with Russia against US and says Putin could visit at an early dateNorth Korea said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to visit the North at an unspecified “early date” as the countries continue to align in the face of their separate, intensifying confrontations with the United States.
Stock market today: Asian stocks track Wall Street gains and Japan’s inflation slows
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian stocks track Wall Street gains and Japan’s inflation slowsAsia markets are mostly advancing after Wall Street recouped most of the week’s earlier losses and Japan reported slowing inflation, which may keep its ultra-low interest rates steady.
'Soldiers of Christ' killing unsettles Korean Americans in Georgia and stokes fear of cults
Read full article: 'Soldiers of Christ' killing unsettles Korean Americans in Georgia and stokes fear of cultsThe slaying of a South Korean woman during an initiation process for a group that called itself Soldiers of Christ has shocked the large Korean American community in metro Atlanta.
Stock market today: Asian markets track Wall Street's decline, eroding last year's gains
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian markets track Wall Street's decline, eroding last year's gainsAsian shares have dropped after Wall Street started 2024 with a slump, giving back some of its big gains from last year.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after a rebound on Wall Street
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after a rebound on Wall StreetShares are mostly higher in Asia after several strong profit reports helped Wall Street claw back most of its sharp loss from day before.
Stock market today: Asian shares slide after retreat on Wall Street as crude oil prices skid
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares slide after retreat on Wall Street as crude oil prices skidShares have fallen in Asia after a retreat on Wall Street as crude oil prices slipped on expectations that supply might outpace demand.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly up as weak jobs data back hopes for an end to rate hikes
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly up as weak jobs data back hopes for an end to rate hikesAsian shares have advanced after most stocks slipped on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the U.S. economy.
China presents UN with vague Mideast peace plan as US promotes its own role in easing the Gaza war
Read full article: China presents UN with vague Mideast peace plan as US promotes its own role in easing the Gaza warChina has presented the United Nations Security Council with a four-point plan for Middle East peace in a demonstration of its ambitions to be a global superpower.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher ahead of consumer confidence and price data
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher ahead of consumer confidence and price dataShares are mixed in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks edged lower as investors looked ahead to updates on inflation and how American consumers are feeling about the economy.
Asian economies must ramp up wind and solar power to keep global warming under 1.5C, report says
Read full article: Asian economies must ramp up wind and solar power to keep global warming under 1.5C, report saysA German thinktank has reported that to prevent global warming from surpassing the critical threshold of 1.5 Celsius, major Asian economies must ensure they can get half of their total electricity from renewables by 2030.
An industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packing plant in South Korea
Read full article: An industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packing plant in South KoreaPolice say an industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packaging plant in South Korea.
North Korea has likely sent missiles as well as ammunition and shells to Russia, Seoul says
Read full article: North Korea has likely sent missiles as well as ammunition and shells to Russia, Seoul saysSouth Korea says North Korea has likely supplied several types of missiles to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, along with its widely reported shipments of ammunition and shells.