Japan principal of scandal-hit school says he got donation from PM's wife
The controversy has chipped away at Abe's support and even sent Japanese shares briefly lower on Thursday, but Abe has said neither he nor his wife, Akie, intervened in the land deal.
Thu Mar 23 2017
Samsung Group chief to be charged with bribery, embezzlement amid scandal
Lee was arrested on Feb. 17 over his alleged role in the corruption scandal involving impeached President Park Geun-hye.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Daughter of woman at centre of South Korea's political scandal arrested in Denmark
The daughter of President Park Geun-hye's close friend, who is at the heart of an influence-peddling scandal that has led to the president's impeachment, has been arrested in Denmark, police said.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Korea corporate chiefs questioned over political scandal
The heads of South Korea's top conglomerates including the Samsung and Lotte Groups were questioned on Tuesday.
Tue Dec 06 2016
South Korea prosecutors raid Samsung Electronics in probe over scandal
South Korean prosecutors raided the offices of Samsung Electronics on Tuesday as part of a probe over a political scandal involving President Park Geun-hye.
Tue Nov 08 2016
S. Korea's 'female Rasputin' returns to face scandal
Park's presidency has unravelled over shocking revelations that she discussed and sought advice on government policy from a close personal friend with no official position and no security clearance.
Sun Oct 30 2016
Malaysia suffers today because it didn't in 1990s: William Pesek
Malaysia's ongoing currency crash has many causes: a worsening global outlook, plunging commodity prices and the political scandal enveloping its Prime Minister. But the real culprit is the year 1997.
Tue Aug 11 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024