World News Briefs: Major Global Developments

The Reform UK party in Britain aims to attract affluent foreigners with a 'Britannia Card', offering tax exemptions for a decade in exchange for a £250,000 payment. This move confronts the Labour Party amidst Britain's recent clampdown on non-dom tax exemptions.

In South Korea, President Lee Jae Myung fulfills a campaign promise by appointing Ahn Gyu-back, a seasoned lawmaker, as the first civilian defense minister in decades, amidst military trust issues post-martial law scandal.

China has criticized the US, alleging its military action on Iran harms its credibility and could escalate tensions. This follows US involvement alongside Israel in a significant military strategy targeting Iran's nuclear sites.

(With inputs from agencies.)