Tens of thousands in South Korea protest lack of climate progress
More than 30,000 protesters gathered in South Korea’s capital in broiling heat on Saturday, demanding more aggressive action by the government to combat global warming.
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Cash-strapped consumers are giving Australia’s liquor makers a headache
A recent slump in sales means Sydney liquor store owner Louise Dowling has to work an additional 40 hours a week to make up for the staff she had to let go, as a prolonged cost of living crisis in Australia drives more people to drink less.
New Thai PM Paetongtarn vows to stimulate the economy ‘right away’
She held a special cabinet meeting earlier in the day to prepare policies that will be delivered at a 2-day meeting of parliament on Thursday and Friday that will mark the formal beginning of her administration.
Pakistani man charged over plot to attack New York Jewish centre around October 7
A Pakistani citizen living in Canada was arrested on Wednesday and charged with planning an attack in New York in support of the Islamic State, the US Department of Justice said on Friday.
Japan’s Kishida, South Korea’s Yoon urge sustaining momentum in improved ties
Kishida’s final, whirlwind trip to his neighbour as leader came as the two leaders seek to seal their new-found partnership which will be tested by imminent changes of leaders in Tokyo and Washington.
From cars to beer and clothes, South Koreans snap up Japanese goods as ties rebound
The monthly sales of Japanese cars, including Toyota Motor and Lexus, jumped 31 per cent in August from a year earlier, taking a boost from rival Hyundai Motor’s capacity crunch and consumer preferences shifting away from electric vehicles.
U.S. warns against Nippon merger with U.S. Steel, citing China steel glut
Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion takeover of U.S. Steel would create national security risks because it could hurt the supply of steel needed for critical transportation, construction and agriculture projects, the U.S. said in a letter sent to the companies and seen by Reuters.