South Korea’s acting president faces impeachment vote as currency plunges
Main opposition Democratic Party’s bid to suspend acting leader Han Duck-soo plunges country into further uncertainty.South Korea’s legislature is set ...
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Unlikely political ‘Thor’ emerges from South Korea’s martial law crisis
Seoul – South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has emerged as an unlikely symbol of leadership during the country’s ...
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As 20 years pass since world’s worst tsunami, experts warn of complacency
The pain is still fresh as Cut Sylvia recalls the last time she looked into her two-year-old daughter’s eyes. It ...
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South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree
Embattled leader fails to appear for questioning over short-lived declaration of martial law for second time in a week.Impeached South ...
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As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks
Seoul, South Korea – When Alex looked into the price difference between rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job”, in ...
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Photos: Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line opens after delays
Thousands of selfie-taking Ho Chi Minh City residents crammed into train carriages on Sunday as the traffic-clogged business hub celebrated ...
Read moreDetailsMaxar signs $35 million satellite intelligence deals in Asia-Pacific region
WASHINGTON — Maxar Intelligence has secured contracts worth $35 million to provide satellite imagery and analytics services to two undisclosed ...
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UN Security Council told of North Korean missiles used by Russia in Ukraine
North Korea is capable of producing ballistic missiles and supplying them to Russia for use in Ukraine in a matter ...
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Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says one-third of the population affected by 7.3-magnitude quake.Rescuers in Vanuatu are ...
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Tottenham lose Bentancur ban appeal for racist comment about South Koreans
The English Football Association reject Tottenham’s appeal to reduce Rodrigo Bentancur’s ban for racist remark.Tottenham have lost their appeal against ...
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