Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea in Political Crisis: Investigators Call for President Yoon Suk Yeol to Be Charged with Insurrection and Abuse of Power

South Korea's political landscape was thrown into further disarray on Thursday as investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) recommended that impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol face charges of insurrection and abuse of power. The findings come after a 51-day...
Philippine Coast Guard

Philippines Set to File Legal Action Against China Over Environmental Damage in South China Sea

The Philippines is on the brink of initiating an international lawsuit against China, seeking accountability for alleged environmental destruction in the South China Sea. Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla announced the government’s imminent decision on selecting the appropriate international platform to...
Chinese yuan

China Encourages Mutual Funds and Insurers to Bolster Equity Investments in Bid to Revive Ailing Stock Market

China has called on local mutual funds and state-owned insurers to significantly increase their investments in domestic stocks. This is part of a broader initiative by Beijing to restore confidence in its capital markets amid fears of economic stagnation and...
Bank of Japan (BOJ)

Japan’s Record-High Exports Drive Down Annual Trade Deficit by 44%

Japan witnessed a significant economic milestone in 2024 as its exports surged to a record high, helping to cut the country's annual trade deficit by an impressive 44% compared to the previous year. According to the Finance Ministry’s latest report...
Google

HTC Sells Part of XR Unit to Google for $250 Million, Paving the Way for Future Collaborations

In a move set to reshape the extended reality (XR) landscape, Taiwanese tech giant HTC announced on Thursday that it will sell part of its XR division to Google for $250 million. The agreement, which includes the transfer of some...
China-Syria relations

China’s Interests in Post-Assad Syria: Balancing Economic and Security Goals

Recent developments in Syria have dramatically shifted the region's political landscape. The 24-year reign of Bashar al-Assad ended in December 2024, as rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of major cities, including Aleppo, Hama, Homs, and...
Nalinda Jayatissa, Sri Lanka's minister of health and information and mass media, speaks at a press conference in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s Austerity Drive Targets Former Presidents, Including Rajapaksa Brothers

Sri Lanka's leftist government has ordered former presidents, including the influential Rajapaksa brothers, to vacate their luxurious state-provided bungalows. The government announced its decision on Tuesday (Jan 21), marking a significant shift in how the country manages perks for its...
Apple Inc.

Indonesia Nears Deal with Apple to Resolve iPhone 16 Sales Ban

Indonesia is on the verge of striking a significant deal with Apple Inc. that could potentially lift the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country. The announcement, made by Indonesia’s Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani during an interview with Bloomberg...
Alaska Arctic

Trump’s Climate Policies Spark Global Concern: Experts Warn of Lasting Impact

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, marked by his withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and a renewed focus on domestic oil, gas, and artificial intelligence (AI), has reignited global fears about the United States’ role in combating the...
Jeju Air crash

Jeju Air crash: South Korea to Overhaul Airport Safety Infrastructure Following Devastating Muan Plane Crash

 South Korean authorities announced on Wednesday sweeping changes to airport safety measures following the Dec 29 crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, which resulted in 179 fatalities and marked the deadliest aviation disaster in the country’s history. The aircraft,...
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