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Special envoy visits Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq to discuss Mideast conflict, bilateral ties

A special envoy of South Korea's foreign minister has visited Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq and met with officials to discuss cooperation in energy, infrastructure and other sectors amid the ongoing Middle East conflict,…

Police: Man in his 80s killed in violent robbery at Ayer Tawar home, wife hospitalised

IPOH, May 8 — An elderly man was killed while his wife was injured after they were allegedly assaulted with a hard object during a robbery at a house along Jalan Melayu, Ayer Tawar near Sitiawan, yesterday. Manjung…

Ex-Marine commander gets 3-year sentence over conscript’s death

A former Marine commander has been sentenced to three years in prison over the death of a young conscript who was swept away and killed during a river search operation in 2023. The Seoul Central District Court on Friday…

Korea to add drunk driving warnings to alcohol bottle labels in November

Liquor bottles in Korea will be required to carry warning text or images about the dangers of drunk driving, as part of efforts to curb alcohol-related harm. The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Health…

Ruling party fails to push through constitutional amendment bill amid opposition boycott

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) push to put a constitutional change to a national vote in the upcoming local elections fell through Friday as the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) continued to…

Regional holiday surge delivers 40% jolt to Korean tourism

Korea’s tourism industry found a much-needed windfall recently as a rare alignment of holidays in Asia sent a surge of more than 220,000 travelers from Japan and China through the nation's ports of entry. The influx,…

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Court extends remand of two suspects in Ketereh college student murder by a week

KOTA BHARU, May 8 — Two youths detained to assist in the investigation into the murder of a female college student, who was found with 61 stab wounds in Kampung Simah, Ketereh, on May 1, have had their remand extended…

Sabah manufacturers say ports in ‘paralysis’, could drive up prices and cost jobs if prolonged

KOTA KINABALU, May 8 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) Sabah Branch has slammed the worsening congestion at Sabah ports, describing the prolonged disruption as a man-made logistical crisis that is…

UP Home Guard Answer Key 2026 released- see direct link here

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has released the UP Home Guard Answer Key 2026. Candidates can download the provisional answer key and their response sheets from the official website. The…

Aidiladha moon sighting set for May 17

PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — The sighting of the new moon of Zulhijjah to determine the date of Aidiladha this year has been set for Sunday (May 17) at 29 locations nationwide. The Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, in a…

TBSE Tripura Board Madhyamik, HS result 2026 released: Direct link to download Class 10, 12 scorecards here

The Tripura Board of Secondary Education has announced the Madhyamik Class 10 and Higher Secondary Class 12 results for 2026. Students can check their scorecards on the official website. Approximately 38,000 students…

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25 years of Acres: Local charity continues wildlife rescue efforts with eye on expansion

Acres aims to raise $400,000, with some funds to go towards the expansion of its rescue centre.

Man who used tampered credit cards to buy goods worth over $100k gets more than 5 years’ jail

Liu Hesheng bought multiple luxury goods including two Rolex watches in January 2025.

4th Korean oil tanker successfully transits through Red Sea

A Korean vessel has successfully passed through the Red Sea and is currently en route home, marking the fourth oil shipment of its kind, the oceans ministry said Friday. The arrival comes as Seoul has been scrambling to…

Special committee files complaints against 31 figures in alleged fabrication by prosecution

A special parliamentary committee filed complaints Friday against 31 individuals linked to allegations of fabricated indictments, including cases involving President Lee Jae Myung, on charges of perjury and others. The…

Jeju Samdasoo, Korea’s top bottled water, seeks premium foothold in China

For decades, the volcanic filters of Jeju Island have produced what is arguably Korea’s most ubiquitous consumer staple: Jeju Samdasoo. Now, the state-run bottler of the country’s top-selling mineral water is betting…