How South Korea’s president Yoon could be impeached
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is facing the threat of impeachment, with opposition lawmakers accusing him of violating his constitutional duty and committing a...
Uber launches boat-hailing service on Kashmir’s scenic Dal Lake
Uber launched a water transport hailing service on scenic Dal Lake in India’s Kashmir region this week, offering rides on boats popular with tourists....
Peru rocked by president’s nose job controversy
A nose job by Peruvian President Dina Boluarte sparked intense controversy, with some lawmakers calling for her to be removed from office for not...
Japan’s end-of-year ‘bonenkai’ drinking parties downsize as enthusiasm wanes
Japan’s traditional bonenkai end-of-year party season is well under way across the country, although the nature of what has long been considered the obligatory...
NZ’s Defence Force Struggles With $360 Million Cost Over-Run
The Chief of Defence says the military will have to ‘pause or turn off’ a ‘raft of things’ as a result of a budget...
South Korea’s Yoon faces impeachment after martial law blunder: ‘political suicide’
Published: 10:24am, 4 Dec 2024Updated: 11:41am, 4 Dec 2024 South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief, ill-conceived imposition of martial law is expected to mark...
BlackRock acquires HPS Investment Partners for $12bn
December 04, 2024 BlackRock is acquiring 100% of HPS Investment Partners for around $12 billion. HPS is a global credit investment manager with approximately...
Hongkongers in South Korea urged to put safety first after martial law chaos
Published: 10:04am, 4 Dec 2024Updated: 11:32am, 4 Dec 2024 Hong Kong has called on its residents in South Korea to be mindful of their...
China’s services activity expansion dampened by ‘trade environment’ concerns: Caixin PMI
China’s services activity expanded at a slower pace in November, pressured by easing new business growth, including in exports, a private sector survey showed,...