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President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on countries that cannot receive oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz, to either buy oil from the United States or "go to the strait and just take it," as he voiced displeasure over...

Google has announced that you can finally change your Google Account username -- the part before @gmail.com in your email -- without losing any of your account data. Whether you're on a desktop browser, or an Android or iOS device,...

Explainer Explainer How countries are dealing with rising oil and gas prices In response to the Iran conflict, governments have been introducing measures to try and offset the rise in gas and oil - from introducing four-day weeks, to making...

Advertisement Sport 'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US, says FIFA's Infantino FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he is "very happy" that Iran will join the World Cup 2026. FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the Costa Rica...

In that sense, the long delay before Macron's visit can reasonably be interpreted as evidence that France has not fully recognized the rapid rise in Korea's global stature. While its economic and technological partnership with France has grown significantly, the...

OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's largest labor group has urged workers to carry out a "full march" to achieve the five-year national economic development plan adopted at a party congress in February, state media said Wednesday. The...

OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Weekly downloads of the Netflix application in South Korea rose sharply last month, driven by a livestreamed concert by K-pop superstars BTS in Seoul, industry data showed Wednesday. Netflix live broadcast BTS' highly anticipated...

Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK Yonhap Breaking News(CG) (END) Keywords #trade balance Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award...

M.2 slots aren't just for NVMe SSDs; they can enable devices for several different purposes, including a faster Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection, a USB port expansion, or an extra GPU. Also: I used an M.2 PCIe enclosure for data storage,...

Illustration: style-photography/Getty Images ‘Soon publishers won’t stand a chance’: literary world in struggle to detect AI-written books US release of horror novel Shy Girl cancelled and UK book discontinued after suspected AI use, as publishers feel ‘cold shiver’ Recently, the...

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 A plume of smoke rises after a reported Iranian attack on fuel tanks in the...

OK Yonhap Breaking News(CG) (END) Keywords #North Korea military Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma...

SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won opened lower against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, hitting its weakest level in 17 years, as the escalating Middle East conflict fueled fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies and broader...

SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- A Chinese civic group promoting economic exchanges with Asian countries visited North Korea and met with the top Chinese envoy in Pyongyang, who called for expanding cooperation with the North, the Chinese Embassy in the...

Turtle soup with golden sherry, followed by a meaty, spiced Duck Apicius; and, for dessert, a coupe of wild rose ice cream. And, for chef Andre Chiang’s triumphant return to the Singapore fine dining scene, it’s also what serves as...

By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- An employee of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and two active-duty military officers were referred to the prosecution Tuesday for their alleged roles in sending drones to North Korea, investigators said. According...

Listen Listen (9 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A member of the US Air Force stands near a Patriot missile battery at the...

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 (3 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Joe Pyfer, top, upset ex-middleweight champion Israel Adesanya at UFC Fight Night main event held...

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SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- Innospace Co., a South Korean space startup, unveiled Tuesday a new multipurpose suborbital rocket, named Sebit, as its seeks to expand its launch service portfolio to meet a wider range of missions. A suborbital rocket...

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 Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hailed Iran's decision to allow 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit...

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...

(ATTN: UPDATES with 12 more songs from album entering Hot 100 in paras 5-7, minor edit in 8th para) By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS has secured its seventh No. 1 hit on the U.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...

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...

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 Aryna Sabalenka poses with the trophy after defeating Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final...

Anticipation grows for Artemis II moon launch After weeks of delays, NASA is finally poised for the launch of a historic flight this week to send a crew of four astronauts on a trailblazing nine-day trip around the moon and...