Lee taps BIS official Shin Hyun-song as BOK chief | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday nominated Shin Hyun-song, an official of the Bank for International Settlements, as the new governor of the Bank of Korea, his office said. Shin, who would replace current...
Trump tells Iran it has 48 hours to open Hormuz or US will ‘obliterate’ its power plants
Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Trump tells Iran it has 48 hours to open Hormuz or US will ‘obliterate’ its power plants US president threatens to take out Iranian energy facilities – ‘starting with the biggest one first’ – if Tehran...
Come at the king … HBO changed TV forever, but is its crown under threat in the age of streaming and Trump?
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A strike on a hospital in Sudan killed at least 64 people, WHO says
Africa A strike on a hospital in Sudan killed at least 64 people, WHO says March 22, 2026 4:04 AM ET By The Associated Press This is a locator map for Sudan with its capital, Khartoum. AP hide caption toggle...
'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty somethings going out - in the gym
'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty somethings going out - in the gym 7 hours ago Share Save Pritti Mistry Business reporter Share Save Craig Williams Sydney Cassidy is among the young people getting their social fix from the...
‘Trumpflation’: how the Iran war’s economic storm could affect Britons
Illustration: Anaïs Mims/Guardian Design / Getty Explainer ‘Trumpflation’: how the Iran war’s economic storm could affect Britons Yet another cost of living crisis looms with fuel, food, holiday, energy and home loan prices expected to rise Middle East crisis –...
‘We can create hype’: H&M’s UK boss on its commitment to the high street
Photograph: Richard Coombs/Alamy View image in fullscreen Physical shops are a key part of H&M’s efforts to fight back against cut-price rivals such as Shein and Temu. Photograph: Richard Coombs/Alamy ‘We can create hype’: H&M’s UK boss on its commitment...
Norway urged to release migrant rights activist Tommy Olsen, block Greece extradition - JURIST - News
News By WikipedystaGA - Own work , CC BY-SA 4.0 , Link Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Saturday urged authorities to release human rights defender Tommy Olsen and block his extradition to Greece. Eva Cossé, senior Europe and Central Asia...
Do you really need to wash new clothes before wearing them?
We asked experts whether they can irritate your skin or cause other problems. (Photo: The New York Times/Eric Helgas) 22 Mar 2026 08:11AM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google...
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes Israel
Advertisement World Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes Israel Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for the war launched by the US and Israel. Click here to return to FAST Tap...
The Bachelorette's messy break-up with its unlikely star Taylor Frankie Paul
The Bachelorette's messy break-up with its unlikely star Taylor Frankie Paul 7 hours ago Share Save Nardine Saad Los Angeles Share Save Getty Images TikTok and reality star Taylor Frankie Paul was a risky choice to lead ABC's The Bachelorette...
Mason Jones takes decision in bloody win over Axel Sola at UFC London
Advertisement Sport Mason Jones takes decision in bloody win over Axel Sola at UFC London Mar 21, 2026; London,UNITED KINGDOM; Mason Jones (red gloves) fights Axel Sola (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Peter van...
US dispatch: Kentucky legislature overrides veto to enact school choice law, reigniting funding debate - JURIST - News
That tension came to a head again this month, as a familiar conflict between the governor’s office and the state legislature unfolded in real time, placing voters and federal incentives at the center of the dispute. On March 13, Kentucky...
N. Korea set to convene 1st session of new Supreme People's Assembly | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is set to hold the first session of its new Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) on Sunday amid attention on whether the regime will codify its hostile policy toward South Korea in its...
Lee excludes officials with multiple homes from real estate policymaking | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday he has instructed his office and the Cabinet to exclude owners of multiple homes from making real estate policies, as his administration cracks down on long-running housing speculation....
SK hynix to introduce pilot program to foster English usage: sources | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. plans to introduce a pilot program to foster an English-speaking work environment starting with its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure business, amid efforts to boost global competitiveness, industry sources said Sunday. The...
Hybe thanks authorities, citizens for supporting BTS concert | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- Hybe, the K-pop giant behind BTS, thanked the authorities and citizens Sunday for helping ensure the group's comeback show in downtown Seoul was held safely. The company posted a letter on its website hours...
iPhone 17e vs. Google Pixel 10a vs Samsung Galaxy A56: This budget phone wins it for me
Google Pixel 10a vs Samsung Galaxy A56: This budget phone wins it for me The iPhone 17e, Pixel 10a, and Galaxy A56 are all solid midrangers, but they excel in different areas. Specifications Specification iPhone 17e Google Pixel 10a Galaxy...
SKT's Adot, Naver's Papago included among top 50 most used generative AI | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean artificial intelligence services have ranked among the world's top 50 most-used generative AI tools, a report from Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) showed Sunday. Domestic telecommunications provider SK...
The Israeli border towns driving Netanyahu’s hard line on Lebanon
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'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict
'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict 19 minutes ago Share Save Alex Last Plateau state Share Save AFP via Getty Images Countless families have been devastated by the violence that continues...
US fertiliser bosses cash in as Iran war boosts shares
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Canada’s oil producers in line for C$90bn windfall from Iran war
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National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week
National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week 11 minutes ago Share Save Will Grant , BBC's Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent and Harry Sekulich Share Save Reuters Power cuts leave millions of homes and businesses without...
Italy is voting on whether to change its constitution. What does this mean for Meloni?
Just now Share Save Sarah Rainsford Southern and Eastern Europe correspondent, Rome Share Save Getty Images Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is hoping a referendum on changing Italy's constitution will pass this weekend despite stiff opposition In her push for...
Airport security lines are long. Here's what to know if you're flying
Here's what to know if you're flying March 21, 2026 5:40 PM ET Shannon Bond Travelers wait in line at a TSA security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, on March 20, 2026. National TSA workers miss...
BTS fans come out early to get close to concert stage | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- At 7 a.m., two dozen BTS fans were already lined up against a barricade with a view of the stage where the K-pop group will perform Saturday. The concert, marking the...
S. Korea in consultation with Iran, others to secure ship passage through Strait of Hormuz | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is in close talks with countries, including Iran, to ensure a swift normalization of the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran said it is ready to allow Japan-bound vessels to pass through the...
(2nd LD) Security heightened at Gwanghwamun Square as fans gather for BTS comeback concert | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: RECASTS lead; UPDATES throughout with details) By Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- A heavy police presence blanketed downtown Seoul on Saturday as tens of thousands gathered ahead of BTS' long-awaited comeback concert. Crowds of people are...
BTS fans in festive mood for 'Arirang' comeback | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Chae Yun-hwan, Kim Hyun-soo and Kim Seong-hun SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Downtown Seoul buzzed with a festive mood Saturday as fans gathered for K-pop group BTS' comeback concert, with some singing the Korean folk song "Arirang" --...