US strikes deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost chip investment
J Taiwan vowed Friday to remain the world’s “most important” AI chipmaker, after reaching a trade deal with the United States that will reduce tariffs… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
South Korean ex-leader jailed for 5 years in first martial law verdict
C A South Korean judge sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other crimes linked… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The murky fates of South Korean presidents
A South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol has been handed five years in jail, the first of what will likely be several sentences over his… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
‘Hobbit houses’ that might just save a Moldovan village
A They call Rogojeni the “hobbit village”, and its little half-buried houses, built to resist Moldova’s cold winters and hot summers, do look like something… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations ‘absolutely false’
A Spain’s veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias on Friday rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two women ex-employees, in a case… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Fraudsters flee Cambodia’s ‘scam city’ after accused boss taken down
S Hundreds of people dragged away suitcases, computer monitors, pets and furniture as they fled a suspected Cambodian cyberfraud centre, after the country’s most wanted… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Verstappen motivated as Red Bull braces for F1 changes
A Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he’s keen to get to grips with the new car Red Bull unveiled on Thursday for a 2026… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Gear Up to Keep Your Home Squeaky Clean in the New Year
(StatePoint) The New Year is the perfect time to commit to a cleaner home. Fortunately, the latest smart technology is adapting to the ways people… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Top Painting Trends for 2026 Show DIY Isn’t Slowing Down
(StatePoint) What are homeowners focusing on right now? Impactful, affordable upgrades. New research highlights that painting remains one of the most popular home improvement projects… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Malnutrition having ‘harrowing’ impact on Afghan women: WFP
I A worsening malnutrition crisis is having dire effects on women and girls in Afghanistan who are failed by the international community, the World Food… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
