Ex-President Yoon’s Wife Joins Him in Jail After Corruption Charges
Kim Keon Hee, South Korea’s former first lady, was taken into custody on Tuesday night after a court approved her arrest over alleged corruption, a charge she disputes. The move marks a pivotal moment in an expanding special investigation. Kim Keon Hee is now the first former first lady in
Japan Wins $6.5B Warship Contract with Australia
Japan finalized a groundbreaking A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) contract to build warships for Australia on Tuesday, representing its largest defense export since ending its military export restrictions in 2014. The agreement highlights Tokyo’s move away from postwar pacifism toward countering China’s expanding influence. As part of the agreement, Mitsubishi Heavy
Trump Objects Central Asia for Abraham Accords Expansion Push
Trump advisors are exploring an extension of the Abraham Accords to include Azerbaijan and key Central Asian nations in an effort to strengthen Israel’s regional alliances and broaden U.S. influence. Given their existing diplomatic links with Israel, Azerbaijan and Central Asia’s inclusion in the Abraham Accords would be mostly formal,
China Begins Building the World’s Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet
China’s Premier Li Qiang announced the commencement of construction on what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam. The project, situated on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau, is estimated to cost approximately $170 billion, according to Xinhua news agency. The dam, comprising five cascade hydropower stations, will be
Malaysia Mandates Trade Permit for Import of U.S.-Origin AI Chips
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry announced on Monday that, effective immediately, the export, transhipment, and transit of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips originating from the United States will require prior approval through a trade permit. Anyone exporting, transhipping, or bringing such items into transit that are not explicitly
South Korea’s Ex-Leader Yoon Returns to Jail as the Martial Law Investigation Speeds Up
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained again on Thursday, placed in a solitary cell with basic food, after prosecutors secured a new detention warrant related to his attempted martial law last year. The Seoul Central District Court approved the warrant, citing concerns that Yoon might destroy evidence.
Adani Refutes Bribery Claims, Eyes Green Energy Boom
Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire, addressed shareholders this week, again denying any wrongdoing in the face of U.S. bribery allegations. At the Adani Group‘s meeting, Gautam Adani said that no one from the company has been charged under U.S. law. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), following a 2024 indictment involving
Taiwan Added Huawei and SMIC to its Trade Blacklist
Taiwan added two leading tech companies, China’s Huawei and SMIC, to the restricted list, which aligns with U.S. export control. This will lead to tension with Beijing and impact China’s goal of developing Artificial Intelligence chips. Taiwan’s “strategic high-tech commodities entity list” was confirmed by the island’s international trade administration,
Best Emulators for Low-end PC: Don’t Let PC Specs Stop You
Do you find yourself tired of playing games on your smartphone? The small screen can make a frustrating experience, especially when your phone slows down or hangs. Isn’t it time to enhance your gaming experience? You might want to consider playing on a PC, but since Android games don’t run
Pakistan Allocated Electricity for Bitcoin Mining Data Centres
The Pakistan government took an important step toward transforming the country into a leading power in digital advancement, allotting 2,000 megawatts of electricity to power Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, as the country will legalise cryptocurrency to attract foreign investment. Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, said on
