Seoul shares open lower amid persistent AI woes
The benchmark KOSPI is displayed at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, Thursday….
Nasdaq climbs over 1% as AI-linked stocks recover ahead of key earnings
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City, Monday. Tech shares were on the upswing early October 19 as investors opened the week by taking advantage of last week’s pullback in the Nasdaq. Last weeks 4.5 percent drop was due to various…
Seoul shares open lower amid persistent AI woes
The benchmark KOSPI is displayed at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap Korean shares opened lower Thursday, after the previous session’s sharp gains as investors weighed concerns over the profitability of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments. After opening 1.14 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 24.68…
Busan shark returns to canal after brief exit
Bukang-i the shark, which was guided out of a canal in South Korea’s southeastern city of Busan after more than a month there, has returned to the waterway, Thursday. Yonhap BUSAN — Bukang-i the shark, which was guided out of a canal in South Korea’s southeastern city of Busan after more than a month there,…
Qatar, France call for opening of Hormuz and Gaza ceasefire implementation | News
Published On 22 Oct 202622 Oct 2026 Qatar and France have called for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of the so-called ceasefire in Gaza, after the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met French President Emmanuel Macron in Doha. A joint statement on Wednesday said the…
Yonsei University portal hack leaks data of 10,000 students, graduates
A sign at the gate of Yonsei University’s main campus in Seoul, Dec. 1, 2024 / Newsis Personal information belonging to about 10,000 Yonsei University students and graduates has been leaked in a hacking of the university’s portal service, the university said Thursday. Yonsei University’s information and communications office said it has confirmed unauthorized access…
Xi reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with N. Korea in reply to Kim Jong-un’s letter
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands ahead of their summit in Pyongyang, June 8. Courtesy of China’s foreign ministry Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to strengthening ties with North Korea, saying the two countries have long supported each other across generations, the North’s state media…
One killed, eight injured in attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd airport | Conflict News
All injured individuals were immediately transported to hospitals, civil aviation says updates to come. Published On 22 Oct 202622 Oct 2026 One person has been killed and eight injured in an attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd International Airport in the eastern city of Dammam, the country’s civil aviation authority announced. All of the wounded,…
Veterans minister to pay tribute to 2 late former presidents
Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul / Courtesy of Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul will visit the graves of two former presidents, including controversial former dictator Park Chung-hee, the veterans ministry said Thursday, following through on his pledge to honor past leaders regardless of political differences. Kwon was set to attend a…
DVLA cautions public against fake SMS payment links and online fine scams
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has cautioned the public against fraudulent text messages asking people to pay supposed traffic fines through unofficial online links. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, October 21, the Authority disclosed that fraudsters were sending SMS messages to unsuspecting members of the public, directing them to fake websites…
Drivers risk losing licenses after six traffic violations under proposed Traffitech system – NRSA
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) says the goal is to change how people drive, not to punish them.
26/27 Women’s Premier League: Ampem Darkoa begin title defence against Northern Ladies as new season kicks off
The 2026/27 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League will kick off on Friday, October 23, with defending champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies beginning their title defence away to Northern Ladies at the Buipe Astro Turf.
