S. Korea’s Park jailed for 24 years over corruption
SEOUL: South Korea’s disgraced former president Park Geun-hye was jailed for 24 years Friday for corruption, closing out a…
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China ready to pay ‘any cost’ in trade war: Ministry of Commerce
BEIJING: China said Friday it was ready to pay “any cost” in a possible trade war with the US,…
Prince Charles backs ‘blue economy’ to save Barrier Reef
SYDNEY: Prince Charles has called for a “blue economy” to promote the sustainable use of ocean resources and save Australia’s…
MMA superstar McGregor surrenders to New York police, report
NEW YORK: Conor McGregor has turned himself into US police Thursday night following an incident where he allegedly attacked…
Facebook pressed over role in people smuggling
WASHINGTON: A United Nations migration official called Thursday for Facebook to police its site and its WhatsApp messaging subsidiary…
Russia rails against Britain at UN, denies Skripal role
UNITED NATIONS: Russia unleashed a blistering war of words against Britain and the United States at the UN Security…
Japan animation giant Takahata dies at 82: reports
TOKYO: Oscar-nominated Japanese anime director Isao Takahata, who co-founded the Studio Ghibli and was best known for his work…
Sri Lanka PM wins no-confidence vote
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe defeated a no-confidence motion in parliament late Wednesday but political tensions rose after…