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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 on the island’s shipments and…
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 to his disastrous martial law…
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 declaration of martial law in…
‘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 from “The Lord of the…
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 that has dominated headlines. “I…
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 alleged scam kingpin was arrested…
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 Formula One season of massive…
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 live today to reduce their…
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 expected in 2026, driven by…
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 Programme’s top official in the…
