The leaders of South Korea, Japan, and the United States issued a joint statement on Sunday marking the anniversary of their summit at Camp David and reaffirming their commitment to jointly address regional challenges, South Korea’s presidential office said. A statement issued by the office of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yul said that the principles…
On Friday, Bangladesh’s caretaker government told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that reports of attacks on Hindus and other minorities in the Muslim-majority country were “exaggerated” and assured him that it was committed to protecting everyone. A schoolteacher was killed and at least 45 others were targeted in attacks on Hindu homes, businesses, and temples…
South Korean artificial intelligence chipmakers Rebellion Inc. and Sapon Korea Inc. have signed a definitive merger agreement, the privately held companies said Sunday. He announced the merger talks in June. The deal is the latest attempt by South Korean firms to challenge global AI chip leaders such as Nvidia ( NVDA.O ). Sapeon’s shareholders include…
Wizz Air, a Hungarian airline, has introduced a scheme that is drawing mixed reactions. Under the scheme, passengers will have to pay Є499 (£426) a year and will be able to travel on as many flights as they want throughout the year. Many people termed the scheme as ‘excellent’ but on the other hand, there…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday forecast heavy monsoon rains across Sindh in the next 72 hours, warning that the bad weather could lead to floods in some districts of the province. “A series of strong Monsoon winds are affecting the North-Central and East and North-East regions of Balochistan”, the advisory issued said today….
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Saturday he believes Democrat Kamala Harris will be easier to beat than President Joe Biden, even as some polls show him leading in the Nov. 5 race. Presidential elections Trump, the former president, spoke at a rally in Wilkes-Barre in northeastern Pennsylvania, a state that is leading heavily on…
At least 10 people, including two children, were killed and five wounded in an Israeli air strike on a residential building in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatia, the state-run NNA news agency reported on Saturday. The dead were all Syrian nationals, the NNA said, adding that a final number would be announced after DNA…
Chinese electric vehicle major BYD ( 002594.SZ ) on Saturday announced plans to open a car production plant in Pakistan, where it will also start selling three models through a partnership with Mega Motors. BYD is the first major New Electric Vehicle (NEV) entrant in the Pakistani market, which lacks charging infrastructure. “Our entry into…
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said that a decision on India’s participation in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan is still pending, as the BCCI wants the government’s approval. The tournament, scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025, will be held in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi, with India’s matches proposed to be played in…
Ernesto is dealing a blow to Bermuda and has raised the threat to much of the eastern seaboard of the United States after battering Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, leaving millions without power. Strong winds from the massive Category 2 hurricane spread hundreds of miles from its center and began battering Bermuda with gusts…