South Korea's newly-elected President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed during a telephone call to strengthen bilateral ties, a South Korean presidential spokesperson ...
South Korea President Lee’s election law violation hearing postponed indefinitely, court says
A Seoul court said on Monday it will indefinitely postpone a trial of President Lee Jae-myung on charges of violating election law in 2022.
Minor earthquake strikes near Myanmar’s Pyay township
YANGON: A minor earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck near Pyay township, Bago region, on Monday (June 9) morning, according to a statement from the Department of Meteorology and ...
Myanmar aims to export over 350,000 tonnes of rubber in FY 2025-26
YANGON: Myanmar aims to export 350,000 to 380,000 tonnes of rubber in the 2025-2026 fiscal year (April 2025-March 2026), an official from the Myanmar Rubber Planters and Producers Association told ...
Thailand, Cambodia Agree to De-Escalate Border Standoff
The governments of Thailand and Cambodia agreed to de-escalate a border standoff by adjusting military forces in the conflict zone, following a skirmish in late May. The decision was announced by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in a post on X late Sunday.
Japan confirms China’s aircraft carrier sailed east of Iwo Jima for first time
The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning sailed through waters east of the island of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean for the first time, Japan's top government spokesperson said on Monday.
Controversy Erupts as Ex-President Abdul Hamid Returns to Bangladesh
Abdul Hamid, Bangladesh's former president, returned from medical treatment abroad amidst controversy. Accused in a murder case, his exit had sparked protests and led to disciplinary action against ...
China’s car sales rise in May, but price wars cloud outlook
China's May car sales rose for a fourth consecutive month, but slower sales rises across major automakers, although the pace of growth slowed, highlighting concerns over aggressive price competition ...
Departure Lounge: The best deals to book right now, including the Maldives and Gran Canaria
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Qatar property market broadly stable with rising demand
Residential rental rates in Qatar were broadly stable across all locations in the fourth quarter of last year while the number of transactions and inquiries increased as demand picked up, leading ... ( read original story ...)