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SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics Co. and S...

The resignation comes amid growing signs of strain in the political alliance between President Prabowo Subianto and former President Joko Widodo.

A lack of evidence means it is not possible to prove that a defendant is guilty of abusing a woman advertised for sex by her husband, his lawyer has told a court.

Financial services company Baird has given Nvidia a rare downgrade as chief executive Jensen Huang 's alleged affair with a Chinese spy casts doubt over his tenure. Baird analyst Tristan Gerra more than halved the chip maker's target from $500 to $200. Mr Gerra delayed his forecasts for data centres in 2027, saying supply issues are “mostly behind a potentia

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited South Korea in J...

Political uncertainty is delaying decisions by businesses and households.

Thailand is sharply increasing taxes on imported electric vehicles to encourage domestic manufacturing and protect its established automotive industry. But the policy could raise prices and narrow consumer choice, experts said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — For some Malaysian Chinese youths, deciding where to study after secondary school is not si...

Optimism of deal improved on Government side but pensions among a number of outstanding issues

With a political solution to the Iran war still elusive, Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, said the region should be ready for “for a long period of uncertainty”. He was speaking at the Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate forum on Monday. “The consequences of the war extend far beyond the immediate military confrontation … we should th

DHL Global Forwarding aims to boost its operations in the eastern area of the UAE as part of its strategy to maintain operational agility amid the uncertainty over the Iran war, its regional chief executive has said. The cargo and freight unit of German logistics major DHL Group does not see the geopolitical situation changing its €500 million ($557.5 millio

<p>National party will be largest in parliament but ultimate shape of next government won’t be settled for some time</p><p>New Zealand could be facing a weeks-long wait to know the shape of its next government, after its nail-biting election failed to hand a decisive victory to either the incumbent rightwing coalition or opposition left bloc.</p><p>On prelim

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The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ had their worst day Thursday since April 2025, with tech stocks and companies tied to AI among the biggest losers. Investors say it’s all about the uncertainty over how a Democratically-controlled Congress will work with President Donald Trump. NBC’s Brian Cheung reports for TODAY.

Running back Jonathan Taylor, who is the subject of talks between the Colts and multiple teams ahead of the NFL trade deadline, said he's ready for some finality after weeks of speculation about his future.

The trouble with talk of waves and tsunamis is that they assume something steady lies beneath.

Oil prices on Thursday rebounded from a steep decline, as investors continued to analyse the direction of the Iran conflict following the victory of Democrats in the US midterm elections . Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil, was up 2.47 per cent to $96.96 a barrel at 7.11pm UAE time, having gained more than 3 per cent earlier. West Texas

Francois-Philippe Champagne has said the budget has less to do with the ongoing trade war with Donald Trump and more about building Canada’s sovereignty, economic security.

In a world that feels uncertain, the smartest move may be to choose flexibility. Arts at Maynooth University is designed exactly for that

A lawyer has urged the NBA, AGF, and Body of Benchers to resolve the uncertainty over the appeal process for Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee dec Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-agf-benchers-urged-to-resolve-lpdc-appeal-uncertainty/

Gold prices could face renewed selling pressure amid uncertainty after US Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, potentially prompting fears of further military escalation in the Middle East, says YLG Bullion &amp; Futures.

Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft stock was up after the midterms, while stocks tied to Trump advisor Elon Musk and data centers fell on Wednesday.

Canadian manufacturers battered by tariffs are optimistic the U.S. midterm election results could mark a turning point in the trade dispute between Canada and the United States.

Oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday, falling to their lowest levels in nearly two months, as the market sought signals on the direction of the US-Iran war after the Democrats resoundingly won in the US midterm elections . Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil, slid 8.47 per cent to $94.83 a barrel at 8.58pm UAE time. West Texas Inte

German business is pinning its hopes on greater stability in US trade relations after a midterm blow for Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Germany's automakers appear to be feeling less gloomy than in recent years.

Stocks had their best day in months. Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla declined, however, after the billionaire spent heavily to support Republicans.

Major League Baseball has proposed delaying the implementation of a salary cap until 2028 while it puts into place other elements of its labor offer for 2027.

Markets volatile ahead of US midterm elections

Several Middle Eastern countries are raising their preparedness by running safety drills at key sites, increasing food supplies and testing military capabilities. The move comes as Iran's attacks on shipping lanes strain supply chains and as US-Iran negotiations fail to reach a breakthrough, raising the prospects of a wider war. US President Donald Trump’s r

Former world number one Lee Westwood says he has not signed for LIV 2.0, while two-time major champion Jon Rahm did not want to "follow the path" of the proposed version.

The deal meant goods up to 1kg could previously be posted at a flat rate.

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Koichi Mizushima on...

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Both sides signed a digital trade deal, as Trump's trade threats push Washington's allies to seek closer ties elsewhere.

At the heart of the negotiations is the issue of a salary cap that would limit how much MLB's 30 teams can spend on player salaries.

Israelis awaited final election results Thursday amid indications that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies nor opposition parties, including Arab-led factions,...

After picking up her honor — considered one of the most prestigious prizes in the global arts — the two-time Oscar winner will sweep into the Tokyo International Film Festival on Friday to take part in several talk events.

Net income climbed 13% from a year earlier to ¥103.7 billion ($657 million) between July and September.

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The currency has lost almost 5% against the U.S. dollar in six months.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and that of the opposition both appeared to be short of a majority, potentially setting up return to political volatility.

Three days of secret talks resulted in Mark Walter flipping the Lakers -- and reignited yet another round of bickering among the six Buss siblings.

U.K. trade chief previously warned that constant "constitutional questions" cause "a lot of uncertainty for business."

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Question: I bought a two-bedroom apartment in February from Emaar at Expo City, in Terra Gardens. It’s a first-floor unit of around 1,100 sq ft, for which I paid Dh2.237 million ($609,000). So far, I’ve paid 20 per cent towards the property , plus the 4 per cent Dubai Land Department fee. I’ve been feeling a bit nervous recently given the current geopolitica

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As Beijing hosts a pivotal leadership meeting, attention is focused on who has fallen from favour and who could emerge as the next generation of China’s rulers.

<p>CONSIDERING the poor state of bilateral relations between Pakistan and India, there is always a possibility of miscalculating a situation, especially in the absence of regular contact.</p> <p>These concerns take on greater importance in the nuclear domain. In this regard, officials associated with Pakistan’s nuclear programme have rightly warned that Indi

A rudderless government looks unable to respond

OPINION: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the city's requests are straightforward.

The country’s audiovisual sector saw its first inwards investment drop since 2018, the 8th annual APA report revealed at the MIA Market in Rome.

Investment in content production destined for Italy’s film TV and streaming industries dropped 7.4% to €2 billion ($2.24 billion) in 2025, compared with the previous year, with the scripted sphere suffering most amid uncertainty over government support of the country’s tax credits and the ongoing transition in viewership from linear to streaming. That is the

Draft rules on the export of artificial intelligence technology show how China is trying to balance national security risks with its desire to outpace the United States.

As UN peacekeeping forces prepare to withdraw from Lebanon, Israel remains present and Hezbollah is still armed. A new EU support mission aims to strengthen Lebanon's army, but will not replace UN peacekeepers.

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