Secondary Design Technology Teacher - August 2025

Gov't tightens labeling rules for decaffeinated coffee, alcohol products

For coffee drinkers and grocery shoppers in Korea, the fine print on the packaging is about to get a lot clearer. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety unveiled Tuesday a set of revised labeling standards designed to…

Gov't to expand safety inspections on overseas direct purchase products

The government will more than double safety inspections on products imported from overseas directly by consumers in an effort to keep hazardous products from flowing into the country, officials said Tuesday. The number…

Supreme Court confirms 2-year prison term for retired general over martial law involvement

The Supreme Court on Tuesday confirmed a two-year prison sentence for retired Army Maj. Gen. Noh Sang-won for collecting the personal information of military intelligence agents ahead of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's…

'Open revolt' leaves Starmer 'on the brink' - UK papers react to leadership crisis

Four government aides quit their posts, citing a loss of confidence in Starmer, while others called for him to set out a timetable for his departure from No 10.

Israel takes the stage in semis of boycotted Eurovision

Israel will take to the stage as the Eurovision semi-finals kick off in Vienna on Tuesday, with its very participation triggering the song contest's biggest-ever political boycott. This year marks the 70th edition of…

Hígado graso: cuál es la dieta más eficaz para tratarlo

La dieta mediterránea se ofrece como la más eficaz para el tratamiento del hígado graso porque cuenta con antioxidantes , fibra (que aporta el consumo de frutas, verduras, legumbres, semillas), cereales integrales,…

Malaysia’s unemployment rate holds steady at 2.9pc in March, says DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, May 12 — Malaysia’s labour market remained stable in March 2026, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 2.9 per cent, supported by continued expansion in employment and labour force participation, according…

Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of meeting with Xi

President Donald Trump said Monday he was ready to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan during his visit this week to Beijing , as he suggested his personal chemistry with counterpart Xi Jinping would prevent a Chinese…

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays — the plan B

Greg Abbott was planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war. He intended to stay closer to home in Europe and was lining up a plan B, wary of rising air fares and cancellations. The 54-year-old…

Trade disputes, Taiwan and Iran war: Can US and China reach a consensus?

Trade disputes, Taiwan and Iran war: Can US and China reach a consensus? Submitted by Nelson Wong on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 15:31 When Trump and his team meet their Chinese counterparts this time, the contrasts will be…

Youth soccer camp in Seoul led by VfB Stuttgart coaches

The Embassy of Germany in Seoul and the International Sports Exchange Association are recruiting participants for a youth soccer camp in Seoul led by youth coaches from the academy of Germany’s VfB Stuttgart. According…

Chinese rare-earth miners bullish ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Supreme Court confirms 2-yr prison term for retired general over martial law involvement

The Supreme Court on Tuesday confirmed a two-year prison sentence for retired Army Maj. Gen. Noh Sang-won for collecting the personal information of military intelligence agents ahead of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's…

Top presidential policy aide floats 'national dividends' to share AI profits with public

The top presidential aide for economic policy has proposed the country should come up with a national dividend policy that returns the excess tax revenue generated by Korea's booming artificial intelligence (AI)-related…

Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet

President Donald Trump said Monday he was ready to discuss U.S. arms sales to Taiwan during his visit this week to Beijing, as he suggested his personal chemistry with counterpart Xi Jinping would prevent a Chinese…

The Iran War Is Costing Children’s Lives in Somalia

By Mohamed Omar MOGADISHU, Somalia , May 12 2026 (IPS) When war erupted in the Middle East in late February, the most visible consequences were playing out in the Persian Gulf, with smoke rising from Dubai’s Jebel Ali…

Submissions open now for new season of Mediacorp’s Anugerah talent show

Anugerah, which launched the careers of local artists such as Hyrul Anwar and Sarah Aqilah, last aired in 2021.

Utility works may have triggered Wangsa Maju sinkhole, says KL mayor; area closed two weeks for repairs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The sinkhole incident on Jalan Wangsa Delima 4 in Wangsa Maju yesterday is believed to have been caused by utility maintenance works rather than soil subsidence, according to Kuala Lumpur City…

Commission fees for <i>furusato nōzei</i> portal sites exceed 10% of donated funds

The ministry plans to urge such portal site operators to lower their fees, as part of plans to increase the amount of donated funds made available to local governments.

Hong Kong gov’t mulls 10,000 ride-hailing permits under new framework, report says

Hong Kong authorities are considering issuing 10,000 ride-hailing permits under a new regulatory framework for on-demand transport services , according to local media. The Uber app. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The Hong…