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South Korea unveils $23bn chip support amid US tariff uncertainty
South Korea has increased its semiconductor industry support package to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion), up from 26 trillion won announced last year, amid rising global competition and tariff concerns under the current U.S. administration. The government said the move comes in response to calls...
Bangladesh urged a unified South Asian action plan against plastic pollution
Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment stated that Bangladesh has emphasized the urgent need for a harmonized regional response to tackle plastic pollution. The Secretary said this while speaking at a high-level panel discussion on Policy and Regulatory Challenges of...
SAFF extraordinary congress held
The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Extraordinary Congress 2025 concluded with a commitment from all member associations of the federation to remain united for the development of football in the region, reports BSS. The congress, held in Colombo on Friday, was graced by the presence of...
South Korea's Constitutional Court ousts impeached President Yoon
South Koreas Constitutional Court on Friday decided to oust President Yoon Suk Yeol, upholding parliaments impeachment motion over his short-lived imposition of martial law last year that sparked the countrys worst political crisis in decades. With Yoons ouster, a presidential election is...
All set to hold Eid-ul-Fitr congregation at National Eidgah
All the necessary preparations have been completed for the main congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr at the National Eidgah ground, according to Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). Speaking at a press briefing at the National Eidgah this morning, DSCC Administrator Shahjahan Mia informed that...
South Korea firefighters deploy helicopters as wildfires reignite
South Korean firefighters deployed helicopters on Saturday as the countrys biggest wildfires on record that ravaged wide areas of its southeast reignited in one of the regions cities, an official said. More than a dozen fires have been fanned by high winds and dry conditions, killing 29 people...
South Korea wildfires 'largest on record': Disaster chief
South Koreas disaster chief said on Thursday that the ongoing wildfires are the largest on record, having burned more forest than any previous blaze. The death toll has been revised to 26. More than a dozen wildfires erupted over the weekend, scorching vast areas of southeastern South Korea and...
18 dead in 'worst wildfires' in South Korea's history
At least 18 people have been killed and 19 hurt as South Koreas wildfires continue to ravage the countrys southeast, said the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The unprecedented crisis remains critical, according to acting president Han Duck-soo, who said the fires are rewriting the record...
South Korea struggles to contain deadly wildfires
Deadly wildfires in South Korea worsened overnight, officials said Tuesday (March 25), as dry, windy weather hampers efforts to contain one of the countrys worst-ever fire outbreaks. More than a dozen different blazes broke out over the weekend, with the safety minister reporting thousands of...
S Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president
South Koreas Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soos powers on Monday, the latest twist in the countrys recent turbulent politics after his impeachment as acting president nearly three months ago. Han took over as acting leader from President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was himself...
Indonesia expands clean energy, EV cooperation with South Korea
Indonesia is deepening its clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) partnership with South Korea as part of efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 31.89 percent by 2030, reports Antara News. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto met with Dong Choon Kim, Vice President...
Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical 'turning point in history'
The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty. Given the increasingly severe international situation, I believe we may truly be at a turning point in history,...
South Africa captain Wolvaardt calls for more women's Tests
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt says Test cricket will always be the pinnacle of the sport and believes the womens game needs to be a showcase for more red-ball matches at the elite level. Only 26 Test series have been played in womens cricket over the last two decades. Matches between...
Nayanthara calls 'Test', a story of love, resilience, and hope
South cinemas cherished star, Nayanthara, is set to enchant audiences with her upcoming film Test, which will be available for streaming on Netflix starting April 4, reports the statesman. Renowned for her captivating performances and elegant presence on screen, Nayanthara portrays Kumudha, a...
US bars South African envoy from entering the country
The Trump administration has declared South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool a persona non grata, barring him from the United States. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision on social media, calling Rasool a race-baiting politician who hates America and hates POTUS. Rubio...
Bangladeshi expat shot dead in South Africa
A Bangladeshi businessman was shot dead by armed robbers in South Africa on Thursday night (Bangladesh time). The incident took place around 9pm in Vepener, a town in South Africas Free State Province. The victim was identified as Kamrul Islam, 33, son of the late Abdul Mannan Miah of Ozi...
12 dead, dozens hurt as a bus overturned in South Africa
A bus overturned on a highway Tuesday and passengers were thrown out of it, killing at least 12 people and injuring 45 in the South African city of Johannesburg, emergency services said. Emergency crews were trying to lift the bus back onto its wheels to see if any more victims were trapped...
Beijing warns UK against 'provoking tensions' over South China Sea
China warned Britain on Tuesday against provoking tensions in the South China Sea after its foreign minister David Lammy called Beijings actions in the disputed waters dangerous and destabilising. In a video partly filmed alongside a vessel belonging to the Philippine Coast Guard, Lammy on...
S Korea's impeached president released from detention
South Koreas impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol has been released from detention after a court in Seoul overturned his arrest on technical grounds. Yoon walked free on Saturday to cheers from his supporters - but still faces trial on insurrection charges after his failed attempt to impose martial...
Musk claims Starlink’s South Africa ban linked to race, authority denies allegations
Elon Musk has claimed that his satellite internet service, Starlink, is being prevented from operating in South Africa due to his race, stating that Starlink is not allowed to operate in South Africa, because Im not black. This statement, made on social media, came in response to a podcast...
S.Korea air force jet accidentally drops bombs, injures civilians
South Koreas Air Force said Thursday that one of its fighter jets had accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise, resulting in civilian injuries. Eight MK-82 general-purpose bombs were abnormally released from an Air Force KF-16 aircraft, landing outside the...
Champions Trophy: New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs to secure final
New Zealand triumphed over South Africa by 50 runs to reach the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where they will compete against India. This victory marked a significant opportunity for New Zealand to contend for a major ICC trophy, while for South Africa, it was yet another heartbreaking...
Imranur axed from BAF’s provisional squad for SA Athletics
The Bangladesh Athletics Federation (BAF) announced a 13-member provisional national athletics team for the upcoming South Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2025, scheduled for May 3-5 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. However, Imranur Rahman, the countrys former fastest man and Olympian sprinter,...
Upbeat New Zealand feel 'lucky' in Lahore for South Africa semi-final
New Zealand bring positive emotions on their return to Lahore for the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa after good results during the Pakistan tri-series, coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday. New Zealand beat a vastly different South Africa team by six wickets in Lahore three...
S. Korea's Yoon suggested martial law over drinks, new book claims
A new book by Han Dong-hoon, former leader of South Koreas ruling People Power Party (PPP), claims that ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol often discussed declaring martial law over drinks with colleagues. Hans memoir, The People First, reveals that Yoon would frequently rant about suspending civilian...
3 dead, 5 injured in South Korean bridge collapse
A bridge collapsed at an expressway construction site in Cheonan, South Korea on Tuesday, killing three workers and injuring five others, authorities said. The accident occurred at around 9:50 am in the city some 80 kilometers south of Seoul during construction on a section of the Seoul-Sejong...
South Korea targets 10,000 GPUs to fuel national AI computing center
South Korea has announced plans to secure 10,000 high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) by the end of this year to advance its position in the rapidly growing global AI competition, reports Reuters. As the global race for AI dominance intensifies, South Koreas acting President, Choi...
South Korea suspends new downloads of DeepSeek
South Koreas data protection authority on Monday said new downloads of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek had been suspended in the country after DeepSeek acknowledged failing to take into account some of the agencys rules on protecting personal data. The service of the app will be resumed once...