Yen's slide to weekly loss prompts bets for another interventionThe Japanese yen is facing its steepest drop in three months, prompting traders to expect more government action to support its value. Key ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Trump to impose 100% tariffs on larger, sensitive drones; smaller models face 25% levyUS President Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100% on imports of certain larger drones and sensitive unmanned aircraft systems, ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance, crude oil holds declineAsian stock markets experienced a notable rise as easing US inflation rates and declining oil prices alleviated concerns regarding potentia...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity recordSouth Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare acce...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
US flags dozens of trade partners as risks for aiding tariff evasionThe Trump administration flagged dozens of US trading partners Thursday as potential risks in aiding Chinese tariff evasion, vowing to tap ...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
South Korea's Kospi swings from bear to bull market in just a month. Is AI trade regaining strength?South Korea’s KOSPI has swung from bear to bull market in just a month, surging over 31% from its July low. A sharp rebound in Samsung Elec...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drillsNorth Korea has executed a second ballistic missile launch within the week, escalating tensions in the region ahead of the upcoming South K...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
GIFT Nifty signals muted start, D-Street braces for cautious openingIndian equity benchmarks concluded lower on Tuesday, August 11, with Nifty 50 falling below 24,500. Crude oil price rebound and F&O expiry ...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares rise for second day as Samsung Electronics gainsSouth Korean shares extended gains for a second straight session, led by Samsung Electronics, while strong export growth provided further s...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
In 1953, South Korea began a massive reforestation campaign after the Korean War. Decades later, the effort produced a stunning transformation, with more than 10 billion trees turning barren mountains into thriving forestsAfter the Korean War ended in 1953, South Korea faced severely degraded hills and mountains, with millions of hectares classified as “bare ...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
US military says there was no white phosphorus leak at its air base in South KoreaUS military investigations confirmed no white phosphorus leak at Osan Air Base. Local authorities had urged residents to evacuate due to su...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea saysNorth Korea on Thursday launched an unidentified projectile into waters off its east coast, South Korea's military said, without disclosing...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against UkraineNorth Korea has deployed troops and weapons to support Russia's war. A missile unit is reportedly deploying to western Russia with ballisti...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Global Market: Asian multi-strategy hedge funds hit by AI stock rout in JulyMajor Asian multi-strategy hedge funds suffered sharp losses in July 2026 as an artificial intelligence and tech stock selloff erased early...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Explained: How AI-led Kospi, Nikkei selloff sparked record 15% drawdown in Asian funds in JulyAsia’s major multi-strategy funds suffered sharp July losses as an AI-linked stock selloff across Japan, South Korea and China erased much ...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Tanvi leads strong women's show, Srikanth crashes out in mixed day for India at Korea MastersTanvi Sharma advanced at the Korea Masters after winning her opening match. Several other Indian women's singles players also secured victo...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares mixed, oil slumps on hopes of Iran dealOil prices dropped significantly as peace talks with Iran appeared imminent. Stock markets showed mixed reactions, with US futures rising a...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.32 AM IST