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SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. plans to cancel 14.5 trillion won (US$9.5 billion) worth of its treasury stocks as part of a buyback program aimed at enhancing shareholder value, the company said Tuesday. Samsung Electronics previously announced...

Advertisement World Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police A file photo of a demonstrator showing his hands painted red during an anti-war protest, calling for an end to the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel,...

Photograph: Bashar Taleb/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A man sits on the edge a destroyed building in al-Saftawi neighbourhood west of Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip. Photograph: Bashar Taleb/AFP/Getty Images Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together...

Photograph: Gian Ehrenzeller/AP US treasury department demands retraction of story on increased oversight of Federal Reserve Treasury department said Financial Times article about Scott Bessent’s views on Fed oversight was ‘manufactured’ The US treasury department demanded on Friday that the...

Illustration: Joseph Rogers/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Illustration: Joseph Rogers/The Guardian The problem goes far beyond Noma – I’ve seen rot creeping into too many kitchens Lauren Joseph There’s a system that creates and condones these toxic restaurant environments...

A new trailer has given us our best look yet at the upcoming The Ghost in the Shell anime. While it might not tell us all that much about the direction the show will go in plot-wise, it sure is...

Economy He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals March 29, 2026 5:00 AM ET Scott Horsley Brian Riley, the CEO of the Guardian Bike Company, showcases a rack of frames that were built...

Listen Listen (4 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Mika Godts of Belgium is challenged by Joe Scally of the USA during a friendly...

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SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tax revenue increased by 3.8 trillion won (US$2.5 billion) in February from a year earlier, driven by a surge in tax collection from stock trading, government data showed Tuesday. The increase was largely...

Listen Listen (3 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Smoke rises following an air strike on a Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) headquarters at Kirkuk...

SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the European Union (EU) established Tuesday a special joint committee to discuss emerging trade and economic issues, including the EU's push for industrial regulations, Seoul's trade ministry said. The Korea-EU Specialized Committee...

By Yi Wonju SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with a delegation of U.S. Seoul and Washington have also been in talks over South Korea's US$350 billion investment plan in the United States...

Photograph: Marco Longari/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A survey in December 2023 found that over 80% of the town’s residents opposed the name change. Photograph: Marco Longari/AFP/Getty Images Goodbye Graaff-Reinet: South African town’s name change stirs racial tensions Minister’s...

(ATTN: ADDS more details throughout) SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened markedly lower Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iran, with no end in sight to the monthlong war in the Middle East. On...

Caf general secretary resigns amid Afcon final fallout 53 minutes ago Share Save Wedaeli Chibelushi Share Save AFP via Getty Images The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has resigned amid a chaotic time for football on...

Moira Deeming’s future in the Victorian Liberals will be decided in the final preselection for the party’s upper house seats. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP View image in fullscreen Moira Deeming’s future in the Victorian Liberals will be decided in the final...

Sam Hilliard of the KT Wiz (L) is greeted by teammate Kim Hyun-soo after hitting a two-run home run against the LG Twins during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on March 28,...

By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- K-pop giant BTS reaffirmed its unmatched global influence, returning to the top of the Billboard charts this week with "Arirang," its first group release in nearly four years. The septet has secured...

SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened markedly lower Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iran, with no end in sight to the monthlong war in the Middle East. On Monday (U.S. time), Trump threatened...

By Yi Wonju SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday instructed senior officials to take bold measures to address concerns over the energy situation caused by the war in the Middle East, saying the government may...

Advertisement Sport Eight players leave England camp ahead of Japan friendly Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Uruguay - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 27, 2026 England's Dominic Calvert-Lewin after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge...

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Toggle Play Lebanese resident stays behind with pet monkey despite evacuation orders A Lebanese man has refused to leave Tyre in southern Lebanon, staying with his pet monkey despite evacuation orders. Published On 29 Mar 2026 29 Mar 2026 Save...

SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry on Tuesday designated late British Army Lt. The British brigade headed off the invasion of Chinese forces during a large-scale offensive into Seoul during the battle at Seolmari in Paju, just north...

Millions of people have taken to the streets across the US - and to a lesser extent worldwide - on Saturday to protest against US President Donald Trump on a range of different issues, in what they see as his...

Advertisement Sport Aprilia Racing's Martin wins US MotoGP sprint, Bezzecchi crashes Mar 28, 2026; Austin, TX, USA; Aprilia Racing Team Jorge Martin (89) rides during practice and qualifying for the 2026 Red Bull Grand Prix of the United States at...