# south korea (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 46 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover south korea. Page: Feed: --- ## [Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/27/g-s1-140583/trump-lake-ontario-america) _2026-08-27 · Deepa Shivaram · NPR Topics: News_ President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada . ## [Watch live: Trump gives remarks amid tariff battles, participates in signing time](https://thehill.com/video-clips/6055334-watch-live-donald-trump-signing-time-agenda/) _2026-08-27 · The Hill Staff · TheHill.com Just In_ President Trump will give remarks during scheduled signing time on Thursday. It comes as the administration faces scrutiny over the president's trade war with Canada, looming sanctions on Iran amid the nearly six-month conflict and after Trump paused higher tariffs on ground beef. Later Thursday, he will travel to Houston to attend a fundraising event... ## [New White House Counsel Isn’t a Yes Man, but He Won’t Say No, Either](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/us/politics/will-scharf-white-house-counsel.html) _2026-08-27 · Luke Broadwater · NYT \> U.S. \> Politics_ Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president’s legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice. ## [Maine Democrat backs Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘It won't go well for them’](https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/6055312-golden-backs-trump-tariffs-canada/) _2026-08-27 · Finya Swai · TheHill.com Just In_ Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) doubled down on his support for President Trump’s tariff war with Canada, saying any retaliation stemming from the tariffs “won’t go well” for the neighboring country. “If Canada thinks they’re better off without our goods, I wish them good luck,” Golden told the Portland Press Herald on Tuesday. “I suspect in... ## [How much beef does the US import, and where does it come from?](https://thehill.com/business/6054138-us-beef-imports-explainer-lower-tariffs-trump-administration/) _2026-08-27 · Andrew Dorn · TheHill.com Just In_ About 80% of U.S. beef imports in the first half of 2026 came from five countries, according to the USDA. ## [The stakes are high as Kevin Warsh is set to give his first major speech as Fed Chair](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/27/nx-s1-5945044/federal-reserve-kevin-warsh-jackson-hole-wyoming-bond-markets) _2026-08-27 · Scott Horsley · NPR Topics: News_ The stakes are high as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh prepares to give a speech on Friday at the annual gathering of economists and central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. ## [Tariffs, the price of ground beef, and Donald Trump](https://thehill.com/opinion/6054052-trump-ground-beef-tariff-claim/) _2026-08-27 · Benjamin Zycher, opinion contributor · TheHill.com Just In_ Former President Trump's proposal to temporarily pause tariffs on imported ground beef aims to lower prices before the midterm elections, despite economic analysis suggesting the 25 percent price reduction claim is unrealistic and potentially harmful to domestic producers. ## [Woefully underqualified: Darline Graham gives confusing victory speech](https://thehill.com/opinion/lindseys-lens/6055299-darline-graham-sc-senate-race/) _2026-08-27 · Lindsey Granger, opinion contributor · TheHill.com Just In_ But if your own childhood demonstrates what happens when working families cannot afford to stop working when they're sick, shouldn't that make us want to fix the system? ## [Trump administration endangering national security with records law stance: Former archivists](https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/6055221-archivists-trump-presidential-records-law-brief/) _2026-08-27 · Sarah Davis · TheHill.com Just In_ Former officials with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) are urging a federal appeals court to reject the Trump administration’s attempts to ignore a long-standing presidential records retention requirement. In an amicus brief filed Wednesday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, six former archivists who worked under Republican and Democratic... ## [Meta settles lawsuit, pays $17.1 billion over absurd claims](https://thehill.com/opinion/robbys-radar/6055273-zuckerberg-settles-social-media-lawsuit/) _2026-08-27 · Robby Soave, opinion contributor · TheHill.com Just In_ Busybodies in both parties long ago decided that Zuck was Public Enemy Number 1. And they are perfectly willing to erect a regime of mass censorship in order to get their man. ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ECKcr7csBMtw) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Billionaires Like Bezos Demanding Social Security And Medicare Cuts Are Not 'Moderate'](https://www.nationalmemo.com/social-security-cuts-2677786483) _2026-08-27 · Dean Baker · National Memo_ An extreme position does not become less extreme just because someone can put forward one that’s even more extreme. Massacring 100 children doesn’t become a moderate position just because someone is advocating killing 200 children. This is how we should view the line being pushed by “moderate” voices that we have to deal with the $40 trillion debt with both spending cuts and tax hikes. The reality… ## [AI giant Nvidia's stock jumps after strong second quarter earnings](https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6054988-nvidia-stock-leaps-q2-earnings/) _2026-08-27 · Max Rego · TheHill.com Just In_ Nvidia’s stock leaped on Thursday, after the company reported strong earnings in the second quarter of this year. The company’s stock is up by roughly 8.5 percent as of just after 12 p.m. EDT Thursday, surpassing $227 per share. At the start of this year, Nvidia was trading at less than $190 per share. Nvidia... ## [Trump's Kennedy Center changes are back in court](https://thehill.com/newsletters/1230-report/6055136-kennedy-center-ice-officer-minnesota-texas-data-centers-buccees-john-ratcliffe-russia/) _2026-08-27 · Claire Leibowitz · TheHill.com Just In_ Plus: 🗣️️ Plus: Leavitt’s last day {beacon} It’s Thursday. The Guiness Book of World Records was first published on this day in 1955. Is there a record for the oldest book of world records? In today's issue: Kennedy Center hearing at 2 p.m. Trump’s stance on data centers Leavitt leaves the White House ATF’s... ## [For global AI governance, the US and China must cooperate while competing](https://thehill.com/homenews/6052665-us-china-ai-collaboration/) _2026-08-27 · Martin Fleming, opinion contributor · TheHill.com Just In_ The need for bilateral collaboration on artificial intelligence between Washington and Beijing is urgent. When Anthropic rolled out Fable and Mythos in a limited capacity due to concerns related to hacking incidents, it became clear that leaving AI governance to the private sector was no longer viable. Chinese open-weight models, meanwhile, have rapidly closed the gap... ## [Trump Administration to Expand Deportation Flights to Haiti](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/us/politics/haiti-deportation-flights.html) _2026-08-27 · Hamed Aleaziz and Zolan Kanno-Youngs · NYT \> U.S. \> Politics_ Flights to the Caribbean nation will increase from once a month to once a week now that the Supreme Court allowed President Trump to cancel a humanitarian program. ## [Secrecy in Lawsuits Has ‘Run Amok,’ Scholars Say](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/us/politics/the-docket-lawsuit-secrecy.html) _2026-08-27 · Adam Liptak · NYT \> U.S. \> Politics_ Two recent studies say judges are not doing enough to protect the public interest in openness. ## [Trump’s Strength in Primaries is Clear. The Midterms Pose a Different Test.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/us/politics/trump-midterm-election-republicans.html) _2026-08-27 · Tim Balk, Shane Goldmacher and Maggie Haberman · NYT \> U.S. \> Politics_ The president’s pull with the party base has been clear and his resources are vast. But his low approval ratings make him a liability with swing voters. ## [In Focus: Ex-JPMorgan Executive Jes Staley Shared Confidential Bank Information With Epstein, Testimony Shows](https://iamdonnyevans.substack.com/p/in-focus-ex-jpmorgan-executive-jes) _2026-08-27 · Donny Evans · The Developer_ His disclosures covered internal financial figures, government discussions and pending deals, and he later signed on as a trustee of Epstein’s estate. ## [Eight Vietnamese Language Ambassadors Abroad Honored for 2026](https://vietnaminsiders.com/eight-vietnamese-language-ambassadors-abroad-honored-for-2026/) _2026-08-27 · Thi Thu Huong Dang · Vietnam Insider_ The event marks the Day for Honoring the Vietnamese Language in Overseas Vietnamese Communities. It… The post Eight Vietnamese Language Ambassadors Abroad Honored for 2026 appeared first on Vietnam Insider . ## [Hanoi Police Bust Massive Drug Ring, Rounding Up 226 Suspects](https://vietnaminsiders.com/hanoi-police-bust-massive-drug-ring-rounding-up-226-suspects/) _2026-08-27 · Thi Thu Huong Dang · Vietnam Insider_ During a targeted anti-drug campaign across the capital, Yen Hoa Ward Police conducted local screenings… The post Hanoi Police Bust Massive Drug Ring, Rounding Up 226 Suspects appeared first on Vietnam Insider . ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zNyIybOhyx7q) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Mohammad Abbas reaches major career milestone in Lord’s Test](https://www.bolnews.com/sports/mohammad-abbas-reaches-major-career-milestone-in-lords-test/) _2026-08-27 · Abid Khan · BOL News_ England struggled during the first day, losing five wickets for 150 runs in 31.4 overs. The post Mohammad Abbas reaches major career milestone in Lord’s Test appeared first on BOL News . ## [Dong Nai Allocates Over 1.9 Billion VND in Relief for Residents Affected by Wild Elephants](https://vietnaminsiders.com/dong-nai-allocates-over-1-9-billion-vnd-in-relief-for-residents-affected-by-wild-elephants/) _2026-08-27 · Thi Thu Huong Dang · Vietnam Insider_ On August 27, representatives from the Thanh Son Commune People’s Committee confirmed the payout to… The post Dong Nai Allocates Over 1.9 Billion VND in Relief for Residents Affected by Wild Elephants appeared first on Vietnam Insider . ## [Democrats to Force Senate Vote on Israel’s Human Rights Practices](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/us/politics/senate-democrats-israel-human-rights.html) _2026-08-27 · Robert Jimison · NYT \> U.S. \> Politics_ Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is leading a group of Democrats seeking answers about violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. ## ['Zero chance' latest Trump demand will matter outside of his administration](https://www.alternet.org/world/trump-canada-trade-war/) _2026-08-27 · Alex Henderson · Alternet.org_ U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada escalated dramatically when he threatened his northern neighbor with new 50 percent tariffs and Canada fired back with retaliatory tariffs of its own, some of which could be as high as 50 percent. Trump, in response, is angrily railing against Canada and is threatening to give Lake Ontario a new name: Lake America. Trump's threat, according to… ## [Trump Raises Money in Texas With Control of the Senate in the Balance](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/us/politics/trump-texas-senate-fund-raiser.html) _2026-08-27 · Luke Broadwater · NYT \> U.S. \> Politics_ Many Republicans are hoping for financial support from President Trump, whose fund-raising power in the party remains unmatched despite his low poll numbers. ## [Punjab government to take $35 million loan from World Bank](https://www.bolnews.com/business/punjab-government-to-take-35-million-loan-from-world-bank/) _2026-08-27 · Nimra Sohail · BOL News_ A key part of the project is the development of a digital system. The post Punjab government to take $35 million loan from World Bank appeared first on BOL News . ## [Starbucks Drops Drink Powder That Enveloped Baristas in Clouds of Dust](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/us/politics/starbucks-silica-powder-blended-drinks.html) _2026-08-27 · Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Julie Creswell · NYT \> U.S. \> Politics_ Baristas said the ingredient left them coughing and sneezing. ## [U.S. to Withdraw 200 Troops Sent to Nigeria Under Trump](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/us/politics/nigeria-trump-troops-terror-attacks.html) _2026-08-27 · Eric Schmitt, Saikou Jammeh and Ismail Auwal · NYT \> U.S. \> Politics_ Officials say the small, limited deployment could serve as a model. But terrorists in the country have continued to attack and kill. ## [Trump’s latest 'glitches' suggest 'dementia' and 'decline': psychologist](https://www.alternet.org/trump-decline-2677785659/) _2026-08-27 · Nick Hilden · Alternet.org_ During a string of recent events, President Donald Trump displayed “highly concerning behavior” in which he was “slurring his words,” “having word-finding issues,” and struggling with other problems “that appear to suggest that he is in significant decline .” This is according to the widely cited psychologist Dr. John Garrison, who warns “it appears that this has been getting dramatically worse… ## [Canada removes US fish, seafood from counter-tariffs list](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/08/27/canada-removes-us-fish-seafood-from-counter-tariffs-list_6756906_19.html) _2026-08-27 · United States : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ The Canadian duties targeting seafood imports could have hit American states like Alaska and Maine ahead of key US midterm elections in November. ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/whGOulwu6vsI) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Pakistan, Kuwait sign new defence pact to boost military cooperation](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/pakistan-kuwait-sign-new-defence-pact-to-boost-military-cooperation/) _2026-08-27 · Abid Khan · BOL News_ Top officials from both countries signed the Protocol Agreement-2026 in Islamabad. The post Pakistan, Kuwait sign new defence pact to boost military cooperation appeared first on BOL News . ## [Nepal flood death toll rises to 362 as hundreds remain missing](https://www.bolnews.com/world/nepal-flood-death-toll-rises-to-362-as-hundreds-remain-missing/) _2026-08-27 · Abid Khan · BOL News_ More than 500 tourists are still reported missing, according to the provided report. The post Nepal flood death toll rises to 362 as hundreds remain missing appeared first on BOL News . ## [Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities in Bosnia, has died at 84](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/27/nx-s1-5946375/ratko-mladic-dead) _2026-08-27 · The Associated Press · NPR Topics: World_ Ratko Mladic was one of the most notorious figures of a war that killed over 100,000 people in the 1990s. He commanded his troops to "scorch the brains" of the Bosnian Muslims and boasted of being a "Serbian God." ## [Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities, has died at 84](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/27/nx-s1-5946375/ratko-mladic-dead) _2026-08-27 · The Associated Press · NPR Topics: News_ Ratko Mladic was one of the most notorious figures of a war that killed over 100,000 people in the 1990s. He commanded his troops to "scorch the brains" of the Bosnian Muslims and boasted of being a "Serbian God." ## [NEET: Why People Game The System?](https://stratnewsglobal.com/capital-calculus/neet-why-people-game-the-system/) _2026-08-27 · Anil Padmanabhan · StratNews Global_ The NEET paper-leak controversy raised a disturbing question. Not for the first time though. Why do people cheat and game public systems? Take the example of the botched NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) test. For millions of students, NEET was supposed to offer a level playing field—one exam, one common standard, equal opportunity. But \[…\] The post NEET: Why People Game The System?… ## [Live Updates: CIA Director Warned Russia Against Attacking NATO Members During Visit Trump Called ‘Semi-Routine’](https://iamdonnyevans.substack.com/p/live-updates-cia-director-warned) _2026-08-27 · Donny Evans · The Developer_ The latest on the Trump administration, the political battles shaping Washington, and the decisions reverberating far beyond the capital. ## [Fresh calls for Brussels to look at diverting Russian money to Ukraine](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/08/27/EU-cfresh-all-for-Ukraine-aid-funded-with-Russian-assets/8881787828100/) _2026-08-27 · World News - UPI.com_ Four EU countries wrote the European Commission urging it to revisit a plan to use frozen Russian assets to plug a huge hole in Ukraine's finances. ## [Trump DOJ has a new plan to take down his enemies](https://www.alternet.org/michael-cohen-2677784862/) _2026-08-27 · Sarah K. Burris · Alternet.org_ Last week, former fixer to President Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, mended fences with his former boss, going back to what he once called a " cult ." After federal investigators raided Cohen and his relationship with Trump collapsed, Cohen cooperated with prosecutors and became an important witness in civil and criminal cases against Trump, including Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s… ## [Karachi board announces intermediate science general group results](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/karachi-board-announces-intermediate-science-general-group-results/) _2026-08-27 · Nimra Sohail · BOL News_ BIEK announced results of HSC Part-II Science General Group annual examinations for 2026. The post Karachi board announces intermediate science general group results appeared first on BOL News . ## [Gold prices fall in global and local markets](https://www.bolnews.com/business/gold-prices-fall-in-global-and-local-markets/) _2026-08-27 · Abid Khan · BOL News_ The gold prices in local bullion markets fell by Rs. 3,500 per tola on the fourth trading day of the week. The post Gold prices fall in global and local markets appeared first on BOL News . ## [AI-Assisted Hacking Helps Russian-Speaking Cybercriminals](https://stratnewsglobal.com/technology/ai-assisted-hacking-russian-speaking-hackers/) _2026-08-27 · Aditya Lenka · StratNews Global_ Russian-Speaking Hackers Used AI Coding Assistant In Corporate Breaches Russian-speaking hackers used SpaceX’s AI coding assistant Cursor to help break into a Belgian chemical company and at least six other firms earlier this year, according to data reviewed by Reuters and a report from startup Gambit Security. The campaign is the latest example of rogue \[…\] The post AI-Assisted Hacking Helps… ## [European Sleeper and RDC plan to launch Belgium – Sweden night train in 2028](https://www.railwaygazette.com/night-trains/2026/08/27/european-sleeper-and-rdc-plan-to-launch-belgium-sweden-night-train-in-2028/) _2026-08-27 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ EUROPE: Night train specialist European Sleeper and German operator RDC have entered into a partnership to launch an overnight passenger service from Brussels and Amsterdam to København and Malmö from April 2028. The two companies are working with the infrastructure managers on the route to develop a timetable ahead of a formal application for capacity… ## [BRICS Consensus, Dialogue Key To West Asia Crisis](https://stratnewsglobal.com/india/brics-consensus-dialogue-key-to-west-asia-crisis/) _2026-08-27 · Huma Siddiqui · StratNews Global_ India is seeking common ground on West Asia while advancing BRICS cooperation on payments, trade, development and technology. The post BRICS Consensus, Dialogue Key To West Asia Crisis appeared first on StratNews Global . ## [King Charles emotional wish for Harry and William revealed](https://www.bolnews.com/latest-news/king-charles-emotional-wish-for-harry-and-william-revealed/) _2026-08-27 · Nimra Sohail · BOL News_ Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly preparing to move to UK with their children. The post King Charles emotional wish for Harry and William revealed appeared first on BOL News . ## [Robo-Taxis Remain Years from Commercial Service](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275684) _2026-08-27 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - Industries_ Hyundao Motor's Ioniq 5 robo-taxi. (Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Although a large-scale fleet of autonomous vehicles is being deployed in Gwangju City and the era of driverless Level 4 autonomous driving has come into sight, suggestions have been made that business models and coexistence plans with the existing transportation industry must be prepared alongside technology development to… ## [Samsung’s $700 Galaxy 26 FE Gets a Price Hike Even With Many Tradeoffs](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10854749) _2026-08-27 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ Samsung Electronics Co. introduced the Galaxy S26 FE, its latest smartphone aimed at consumers who want a device that’s priced well below high-end models but still offers at least a few premium features. The $700 device, announced Thursday, is $50 more expensive than its predecessor, marking another cost increase at a time when consumers have grown accustomed to routine price hikes amid an… ## [Ship Engines Power AI Data Centers](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275683) _2026-08-27 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - Industries_ HiMSEN Engine developed independently by Hyundai Heavy Industries (Photo courtesy of Hyundai Heavy Industries) As artificial intelligence (AI) data centers look to 'on-site' power generation, receiving power directly within their premises to overcome power grid limitations, marine engines from the shipbuilding industry are emerging as a new power supply source. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, which… ## [South Korea releases sovereign AI project scores, SKT ranks first](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10854743) _2026-08-27 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT on Thursday released detailed scores from the second-phase evaluation of its Sovereign AI Foundation Model Project. The detailed results were released at the request of Motif Technologies, which was eliminated in the second phase, with the consent of the other shortlisted teams. SK Telecom ranked first with 70.6 points overall in the second-phase… ## [US scholar suggests S. Korea refrain from 'bad-mouthing' N. Korea for peace coexistence](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10854742) _2026-08-27 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ Jared Diamond, a renowned US scholar, suggested Thursday that South Korea refrain from publicly "bad-mouthing" North Korea if it wants to achieve peaceful coexistence with Pyongyang. Diamond, author of the best-selling "Guns, Germs and Steel," made the remarks during a forum in Seoul, referring to the approach taken by the Finnish government to retain a peaceful relationship with Russia for over… ## [Aides feed Trump false hope as he isolates inside his White House bubble](https://www.alternet.org/trump-2026-2677784706/) _2026-08-27 · Sarah K. Burris · Alternet.org_ President Donald Trump's midterm election in 2018 came at a time when his approval rating wasn't all that bad (49 percent). And things are very different this time around. Trump, who doesn't seem to know how bad things have become, is looking for ways he can put himself on the ballot for Republicans in 2026. The New Republic's Greg Sargent and The Bulwark's Mona Charen on Thursday discussed a new…