S Korea’s import price falls in Mar
PRICE for imported goods to South Korea fell for the second consecutive month due to cheaper crude oil, central bank data showed Wednesday. The import price index slipped 0.4 per…
US eliminates unit countering foreign disinformation
THE United States on Wednesday eliminated a key government agency that tracked foreign disinformation, framing the move as an effort to preserve “free speech”. The closure of the Counter Foreign…
Saudi defence minister arrives in Tehran ahead of Iran-US talks
DUBAI, April 17 (Reuters) – Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman arrived in Tehran on Thursday for meetings with officials in a visit ahead of weekend talks between Iran…
China’s leader Xi Jinping arrives in Cambodia to wrap up 3-nations Southeast Asia Tour
PHNOM PENH: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia on Thursday for a two-day state visit that serves as an opportunity to further strengthen already robust relations.The visit, Xi’s first…
Canada election: PM Carney says Trump key issue; Conservative rival says country needs change
TORONTO: Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday the key question in Canada’s election is who is best to deal with US President Donald Trump while his Conservative rival argued that…
Strongest sign yet of possible life beyond Earth — study
By: Roshni Majumdar A team of scientists said Wednesday they have found the strongest signs yet of possible life on a massive planet beyond our solar system. “What we are…
Canada party leaders hold high-stakes debate two weeks from vote
CANADA’S main party leaders face off Wednesday in a debate that could prove pivotal ahead of this month’s election, with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s French language skills set to be…
China, Malaysia pledge support for ASEAN
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Xinhua) — China and Malaysia have pledged support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The two countries made the announcement on Thursday in a…
Paetongtarn to receive Anwar for official visit on Thursday
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will host her Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, for an official visit on Thursday, during which the two leaders will discuss a range of cooperative efforts, including…
WHO countries agree on technology transfers in next pandemic
By: Zac Crellin Members of the World Health Organization agreed to the deaft text of a landmark treaty to handle future pandemics. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said “multilateralism is…