South Korea chip inventory climbs the fastest in 27 years
In January, South Korea’s semiconductor inventory increased at its quickest rate in in 27 years. Highlighting a protracted tech recession that is holding back...
Putin wants ‘unfriendly countries’ to pay rubles for gas.
MOSCOW Russia: President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will demand that “unfriendly? countries pay for Russian natural gas exports only in rubles from now...
S&P downgrade indicates Russia headed for historic default
BOSTON USA: The credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded its assessment of Russia’s ability to repay foreign debt. Signaling rising prospects that...
Biden urges Congress to end impasse and send aid to Israel and Ukraine
President Joe Biden urges Congress to end the impasse and provide aid to Israel and Ukraine amid rising tensions with Iran. The call comes after Iran's weekend attack against Israel, prompting concerns about potential escalation and the need for bolstered defenses in the region.
KLIA Aerotrain Woes Continue: Ministers Missing Amid Passenger Frustration
July 15, 2023
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has been grappling with a prolonged issue concerning its malfunctioning aerotrain system. As passengers' patience wears...
Ukraine war drives the US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
BRUSSELS: With stunning speed, Russia’s war in Ukraine is driving Western Europe into the outstretched arms of the United States again. Especially apparent when...
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Guyana’s government has granted permission for U.S. supermajor ExxonMobil to develop a fourth offshore oil and gas field. The company said it...
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
BOSTON: Long before waging war on Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin was working to make Russia’s internet a powerful tool of surveillance and social control...
Global food prices in 2022 hit record high amid drought, war
ROME: According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, global prices for food commodities such as grains and vegetable oils reached their highest levels...
Japan, US hold navy drills off Koreas amid nuke test worry
TOKYO Japan: U.S. and Japanese warships, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group. Is conducting their joint naval exercise in waters between...
