Trump officials kick off process to try to replace tariffs struck down by supreme court
Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Trump officials kick off process to try to replace tariffs struck down by supreme court Administration opens new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing...
More airlines hike flight prices as Iran war continues to disrupt oil supply
Photograph: Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images More airlines hike flight prices as Iran war continues to disrupt oil supply Cathay Pacific, AirAsia and Thai Airways join Qantas in increasing prices, as travellers flock to airlines that don’t have Middle East stopovers Cathay...
Oil price tops $100 again as Iran strikes economic targets across Middle East
A Thai‑flagged vessel struck by Iranian missiles in Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday Photograph: Royal Thai Navy/EPA View image in fullscreen A Thai‑flagged vessel struck by Iranian missiles in Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday Photograph: Royal Thai Navy/EPA Oil price...
Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations
Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations 1 hour ago Share Save Nardine Saad Los Angeles Share Save Getty Images The head chef of Noma, one of the highest-rated restaurants in the world, has resigned amid allegations of...
S. Korea posts fiscal surplus of 11.3 tln won in Jan. on increased tax revenue | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted a fiscal surplus of more than 11 trillion won (US$7.43 billion) in January due to increased tax revenue despite more expenditures compared with a year ago, the budget...
(LEAD) PM set to visit U.S. for talks on U.N. hub, possible meeting with Vance | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with possible meeting with U.S. vice president; CHANGES headline) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok is set to depart for the United States on Thursday to promote South Korea's bid to...
Quit fossil fuels to stem deadly floods in Brazil’s coffee heartland, say scientists
The aftermath of a landslide in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, which has experienced its wettest February on record. Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters View image in fullscreen The aftermath of a landslide in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, which has experienced its wettest...
Industry ministry to double budget to support SMEs affected by foreign import barriers | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- The government will double its budget this year to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in responding to foreign trade regulations, officials said Thursday, in line with the strengthening trade barriers among major economies....
Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war – with no end in sight
The South Asian country has deployed the military to major oil depots and police around fuel stations. Photograph: Mahmud Hossain Opu/AP Analysis Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war – with no end in sight Callum Jones...
Greedy beaver caught twice in monitoring trap
Greedy beaver caught twice in monitoring trap Just now Share Save Jonny Manning North East and Cumbria Share Save National Trust The family of beavers was captured so it could be microchipped and monitored A greedy beaver's sweet tooth led...
Korean won falls against dollar amid rising oil prices as Middle East crisis drags on | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency fell against the U.S. dollar Thursday as global oil prices climbed amid concerns about supply disruptions stemming from heightened tensions in the Middle East. Korea, China, Japan, 13 other economies:...
S. Korea aims to actively consult with U.S. as Washington opens new trade probe | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Yi Wonju SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will "actively consult with" the United States to ensure that it does not receive unfair treatment, as Washington opened new trade investigations into Seoul and 15 other economies over...
(WBC) Veteran pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin hoping for deep run in knockout round | Yonhap News Agency
OK MIAMI, March 11 (Yonhap) -- Veteran South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin hasn't pitched in the United States since he left the majors following the 2023 season, and now he will get to reacquaint himself with American surroundings this week,...
Taihan Cable begins construction of 2nd Vietnam plant for extra-high-voltage products | Yonhap News Agency
Taihan Vina will invest 75 billion won (US$50.6 million) to build a plant capable of producing 400-kilovolt extra-high-voltage cables next to its existing facility at the Long Thanh Industrial Complex, the company said in a press release. The new plant...
PM set to visit U.S., Switzerland to promote S. Korea's bid to host U.N. hub | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok is set to depart Thursday for the United States and Switzerland to promote South Korea's bid to host a U.N. hub for projects related to artificial intelligence...
Nearly 4,000 vehicles shipped from S. Korea to Russia over 3 yrs despite sanctions: customs agency | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 4,000 vehicles worth a combined 179.6 billion won (US$121.2 million), mostly luxury models, were illegally exported to Russia from South Korea over the past three years despite automotive sanctions, authorities here said Wednesday....
Judicial reform laws take effect allowing constitutional appeals, punishment for 'legal distortion' | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- A set of judicial reform laws were officially proclaimed Thursday, allowing constitutional appeals of Supreme Court rulings, punishment for judges who intentionally distort legal principles and an expansion of the top...
(WBC) RBI leader eyes trip to final for S. Korea | Yonhap News Agency
OK MIAMI, March 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean slugger Moon Bo-gyeong said Wednesday he didn't fly all the way from Tokyo to Miami just to play one knockout game at the World Baseball Classic (WBC). "Obviously, the goal is to...
(2nd LD) U.S. launches Section 301 trade investigation into S. Korea, China, Japan, 13 other economies: USTR | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump's administration opened a trade inquiry into South Korea, China, Japan and 13 other economies to uncover "unfair" trade practices related to "structural" excess capacity and production, a move that might result in tariffs, the U.S. In a...
The government is investigating new claims that DOGE misused Social Security data
The Social Security Administration's inspector general notified the leaders of several House and Senate committees on Mar. 6 that it is reviewing an anonymous complaint "on matters relating to the potential misuse of SSA data by a former DOGE employee,...
Atlassian cuts 10% of workforce to adapt to AI threat
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Oracle prepares for lay-offs as it hails efficiencies from AI coding tools
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Middle East war live: US to draw down 172mn barrels of oil from SPR as part of global release
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US launches new trade probes into a series of countries and the EU
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Donald Trump’s Iran war tests US voters’ patience as petrol prices rise
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Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s 13 minutes ago Share Save Laura Cress and Imran Rahman-Jones , Technology reporters Share Save Getty Images Major technology companies have been asked to bring in more robust age...
Mexico’s congress rejects Sheinbaum’s electoral reform proposal
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Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins 9 minutes ago Share Save Johannes Dell Lüderitz Share Save Getty Images Scientists have warned that the critically endangered African penguin could go extinct in the wild by...
Birmingham bin workers’ strike: why did it start and when will it end?
Photograph: James Veysey/Rex/Shutterstock Analysis Birmingham bin workers’ strike: why did it start and when will it end? Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent Unite union began all-out strike more than a year ago and city remains without full waste collection service It...
Heating oil prices are being driven by greed, not war
‘Those of us not covered by the energy price cap are going to be ripped off by suppliers.’ Photograph: Geoffrey Swaine/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen ‘Those of us not covered by the energy price cap are going to be ripped...