Korean banks' net profit rises 18.4% in H1

North Korea is intensifying preparations for its upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for next week, including forming election committees and reviewing candidates for the Supreme People's Assembly, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency citing North Korean state media on Wednesday.

South Korea on Wednesday said its deterrence posture against North Korea would remain unaffected even if some military assets of the United States Forces Korea (USFK) are relocated from the Korean Peninsula amid the conflict in West Asia, Yonhap News Agency reported.

According to TV BRICS, the agreement involves the autonomous non-profit organisation operating under the auspices of UNESCO and based at the Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University. The partnership seeks to promote academic and research exchanges while enhancing Russia's global standing in mining education and mineral resources development.

In a press statement, Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the UAE's central bank, said banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies across the United Arab Emirates continue to operate normally and are providing services efficiently and without disruption nationwide.

Roth highlighted Luxembourg's robust financial sector, which comprises 115 banks, an investment portfolio of 8 trillion euros in asset management, and a presence in investment and financial services across around 80 countries. In this context, he expressed his eagerness to further strengthen financial relations with India, particularly with Gujarat.