SEOUL: Local reports said President Yoon Suk Yeol could potentially face another political scandal amid the ongoing martial law turmoil, this time involving a shaman who was arrested by the prosecution on Tuesday (Dec 17) on suspicions of acquiring illegal political funds in the 2018 local elections.
Bank of Thailand Holds Rate Steady in Final Meeting of the Year
Thailand’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate, a widely expected move as inflation remains low and the economy has yet to show firm signs of recovery.
Iran’s rial hits a record low, battered by regional tensions and an energy crisis
The Iranian rial has fallen to its lowest level in history, losing more than 10% of its value since Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election in November.
Bangladesh ex-minister acquitted of India rebel gun-running
DHAKA: A Bangladesh court on Wednesday (Dec 18) acquitted an ex-minister sentenced to death for historic gun-running to Indian rebels, charges his lawyer said had been falsified by the now-ousted …
Bank Indonesia to Buy $9.3 Billion in Bonds as Pandemic Debt Falls Due
Bank Indonesia will buy over $9 billion worth of bonds in the secondary market next year as the government looks to refinance its pandemic-era debt.
Missing India woman found in Pakistan returns home after 22 years
An Indian woman who says she was trafficked to Pakistan more than two decades ago has finally returned home – 18 months after her grandson spotted her in a YouTube video. Hamida Banu said she had …
Rohit says India won’t rush Shami’s return unless ‘200% sure’
India will not rush Mohammed Shami return to international cricket in the last two tests in Australia unless they are “200% sure” about the seamer’s fitness, captain Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday.
India allrounder Ravichandran Ashwin announced immediate retirement from cricket
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Star Indian allrounder Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket. Ashwin made the announcement Wednesday at a hastily-called …
Elon Musk says Starlink inactive in India after second device seized
Elon Musk said Starlink satellite internet is inactive in India, his first comments since authorities seized two of the company’s devices in recent weeks, one in an armed conflict zone and another in …
China Responds to EU Sanctions Over Ukraine War Support to Russia
The EU included Chinese firms in its latest round of sanctions, citing exports of dual-use goods, including components used to produce Russian drones.