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Vietjet presses ahead with Europe flights despite Middle East turmoil

Major umbrella union to hold Labor Day rally over cargo worker's death in Jinju

A major umbrella union will hold a large-scale rally on Labor Day to demand responsibility over the death of a cargo worker hit by a truck during a recent demonstration, officials said Monday. Last Monday, a 2.5-ton…

Montana joins growing list of US states waiving driving tests for Koreans

Drivers from Korea living in the U.S. state of Montana will soon be able to exchange their Korean licenses for local ones without undergoing written or road tests under a new reciprocal agreement aimed at easing…

Korea Heritage Service enlists G-Dragon-backed foundation for UNESCO cultural push

Korea’s cultural authorities are turning to the philanthropic arm of the country’s pop-music machine to bolster its diplomatic standing, enlisting a foundation backed by K-pop star G-Dragon to help navigate a…

73 criminal suspects repatriated from Cambodia, Philippines since late February

The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) said Monday that 73 Koreans suspected of committing crimes, such as voice phishing, in Cambodia and the Philippines have been repatriated over the past two months. In the…

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Pilgrims warned: ‘No Visa, No Haj’ as Putrajaya enforces strict compliance with Saudi rules

PUTRAJAYA, April 27 — The Tiada Visa, Tiada Haji (No Visa, No Haj) compliance campaign has been launched to safeguard the welfare, safety and well being of pilgrims, curb fraud and ensure compliance with the regulations…

China threatens countermeasures if EU enacts ‘Made in Europe’ plan

Beijing slammed on Monday an EU plan aimed to bolster the bloc’s industries against fierce competition from China, vowing countermeasures if it is enacted. European Union flags. File photo: EU. The EU unveiled in March…

Why Iran plays the Sicilian Defence

On Friday, April 11, while Pakistani officials were arranging the seating plan for ceasefire talks in Islamabad, the USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy entered the Strait of Hormuz . Murphy switched on her…

Police probe fatal Klang crash after viral video shows bystanders breaking mirror, moving vehicle

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Police are investigating a fatal accident in Pandamaran, Klang, after a viral video showed several individuals breaking a vehicle’s mirror and attempting to move it following the crash. In a…

AI boom drowns out war fears to fuel Asia’s great market divide

Investors are punishing economies exposed to higher energy costs while looking past near-term risks to gain exposure to industries seen as critical to future growth.

Hari Raya travel surge lifts KLIA traffic, MAHB reports 14.4pc rise in Q1 passenger movements

PUTRAJAYA, April 27 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) recorded strong growth across its local network in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) registering 16.9 million…

Taiwan downplays impact of Chinese sanctions on European arms makers

China's Commerce Ministry banned exports on Friday of dual-use ​items to the seven companies over arms sales to Taiwan, placing them on its export control list.

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Sabah rolls out support measures to keep tourism resilient as fuel costs bite

KOTA KINABALU, April 27 — Sabah is planning targeted support measures, incentives and stronger strategic marketing to sustain its tourism supply chain and ease pressure on industry players amid rising fuel costs. State…

Global military spending continues to rise as European and Asian expenditures surge

ISLAMABAD: World military expenditure reached $2,887 billion in 2025, an increase of 2.9 per cent in real terms over 2024, according to new data published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)…

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N. Korea, Russia signal next step in military ties with 5-year plan

North Korea and Russia could be moving to formalize a five-year military cooperation plan, a step analysts view as a potential sign of a shift towards a more institutionalized alliance involving arms, technology…

Ex‑telecoms director pleads not guilty to false statement charge dating back 14 years

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — A former telecommunications company director pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of submitting a document containing false statements related to independent…