Showing 41 - 50 of 6,769
Trump says 'trade wars are good and easy to win'
AFP and AP, Published on 02/03/2018
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump spoke out defiantly on Friday against global criticism of his plan to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, seeming to welcome the idea of a trade war.
Korean actor named in sex case found dead
AP and AFP, Published on 09/03/2018
» SEOUL: A veteran South Korean actor who was under investigation for alleged sexual abuse of his students has been found dead, an apparent suicide.
Computer Crimes Act and spam
Business, Tilleke and Gibbins, Published on 15/03/2018
» As the government seeks to elevate Thailand to the status of a high-income nation, the formation of a digital platform through the Thailand 4.0 programme is seen as an essential element of economic transformation. Its focus is on enhancing research and development, science and technology, and creative thinking and innovation.
Malala back home 'with eyes open'
Reuters and AFP, Published on 31/03/2018
» MINGORA, Pakistan: In the Pakistani hometown of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, reminders are frequent of the daughter of scenic northwestern Swat Valley who survived a gun attack -– and so are memories of harsh rule by the Taliban.
Tears and cheers for royal newlyweds
AFP and Reuters, Published on 19/05/2018
» WINDSOR, England: There was silence along the Long Walk in Windsor as thousands of well-wishers listened to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say their vows -- then the crowd erupted into cheers and popped prosecco corks as they were declared husband and wife.
Korean leaders hold surprise talks
Bloomberg and AP, Published on 26/05/2018
» SEOUL: The leaders of North and South Korea met for two hours on Saturday to discuss the cancelled summit with Donald Trump, less than a day after the US president signalled that the meeting may be back on, citing “very productive” talks between the two countries.
US job growth slows, trade deficit widens
Reuters and AP, Published on 03/08/2018
» WASHINGTON: US job growth slowed more than expected in July, as companies appeared to struggle to find qualified workers and the unemployment rate declined, pointing to tightening labour market conditions.
Pope in Ireland vows to end 'scourge' of abuse
AP and Reuters, Published on 25/08/2018
» DUBLIN: Pope Francis said at the start of a visit to Ireland on Saturday that he shares the outrage of rank-and-file Catholics over the failure of church authorities to punish the “repugnant crimes” of priests who raped and molested children.
US to impose tariffs on $200bn in Chinese goods: Reports
AFP and AP, Published on 16/09/2018
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has decided to impose tariffs on US$200 billion in Chinese imports and could make the announcement in the coming days, US media reported.
Cambodia pardons Aussie filmmaker
Reuters and AP, Published on 21/09/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has granted a royal pardon to Australian filmmaker James Ricketson, jailed in August for six years after being found guilty of espionage for flying a drone over an opposition party rally, a court in Phnom Penh said on Friday.