South Korea PM orders revamp of COVID-19 social distancing rules
The country's five-tier social distancing system has faced a public backlash for imposing unfair restrictions and curfews on specific businesses.
Thu Feb 04 2021
North Korea regrets killing South Korean to control coronavirus amid public backlash
The soldiers fired more than 10 shots at the man, a South Korean fisheries official who went missing this week.
Fri Sep 25 2020
The Malaysian Armed Forces: Guardian of the nation
Anyone who insults the Malaysian Armed Forces also undermines sanctity of the Second Principle of the Rukunegara, Loyalty to the King and Country.
Sat Aug 17 2019
EU launches probe into alleged dumping of tyres from China
The EU currently has anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on imports of tyres for buses and lorries from China.
Thu May 22 2025
China says US trade talks important but multilateralism key to solution
China says US trade talks help but stresses multilateralism is key to resolving global trade tensions amid recent tariff disputes.
Thu May 22 2025
Importers race to turn US warehouses into tariff-free zones
US firms rush to bonded warehouses to delay China tariffs, but rising costs and policy uncertainty make long-term bets risky.
Thu May 22 2025
Donald Trump Jr says on running for president: 'that calling is there'
Don Jr hints at a future run, influences GOP politics, and faces scrutiny over Trump family business ties in the Gulf region.
Wed May 21 2025
US states mount court challenge to Trump's tariffs
States sue Trump over tariffs, citing abuse of emergency powers as legal and economic concerns grow.
Wed May 21 2025
UK suspends trade talks with Israel over new Gaza offensive
UK halts trade talks with Israel over Gaza offensive, condemns aid blockade and settler violence, warns of further action if war continues.
Wed May 21 2025
EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says
EU to review Israel ties over Gaza crisis and rights concerns as most members back move while Israel rejects criticism and defends actions.
Wed May 21 2025
Ringgit ends higher against greenback on concerns over US fiscal health
Ringgit strengthens as US dollar weakens due to Moodys downgrade, US fiscal risks, and capital shifts toward Asia ahead of G7 talks.
Wed May 21 2025
IMF's Gopinath urges US to curb fiscal deficit, FT reports
US faces trade uncertainty, growth concerns, and rising debt as Trump eyes more tax cuts amid IMF and Moody's economic warnings.
Wed May 21 2025
Trump Organization breaks ground on $1.5 billion golf club in Vietnam
Trump Organization expands in Vietnam with golf resort as Eric Trump explores further deals amid US-Vietnam trade negotiations.
Wed May 21 2025