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Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up 14 minutes ago Share Save Simon Browning Business reporter Share Save Getty Images British holidaymakers are rebooking Easter trips away from Dubai due to the war in neighbouring Iran,...

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President Donald Trump's administration has "vacated" some of America's key military deterrence assets in the Indo-Pacific amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran despite growing Chinese threats in what it calls a "priority" theater. But recent movements of military assets out...

OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The justice ministry said Monday it has expanded the number of nations eligible for automated immigration gates, known as the Smart Entry Service, to 42 from 18, to make it easier for visitors to...

OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The country's anti-money laundering agency said Monday that it has decided to fine Bithumb, one of South Korea's crypto exchanges, some 37 billion won (US$24.8 million) and impose a six-month partial business suspension over...

OK SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- Import prices increased for the eighth consecutive month in February due mainly to an increase in global oil prices, central bank data showed Tuesday. The import price index rose 1.1 percent on-month last month,...

Investigators from the team began a search of the lawmaker's home and office in the morning to secure materials related to the presidential residence relocation and renovation in 2022. A previous special counsel team said the lawmaker was involved in...

'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia 1 hour ago Share Save Sahnun Ahmed , BBC News Somali and Scarlett Barter , BBC World Service Share Save BBC/Amensisa Ifa Soldiers are fighting IS in Somalia after...

'I cry every time': How Kpop Demon Hunters went viral 59 minutes ago Share Save Koh Ewe Share Save Getty Images The success of Kpop Demon Hunters lies in its broad appeal to both kids and adults Kpop Demon Hunters...

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OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday criticized law enforcement authorities for their delayed and inadequate response to a recent fatal stalking case, calling for stronger measures to better protect victims of...

OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The science ministry began Monday accepting applications for a lease program involving high-tech graphics processing units (GPUs) for usage in artificial intelligence (AI) research projects by domestic firms. The Ministry of Science and ICT...

Advertisement Business JD.com launches Joybuy in Europe, targeting Amazon FILE PHOTO: JD.COM logo is seen in this illustration taken, February 11, 2025. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST LONDON, March 16 : Chinese...

OK (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks finished over 1 percent higher Monday on gains in chipmakers, snapping a two-day losing streak, despite heightened uncertainty over hostilities in the Middle East that...

OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) is moving to accelerate legislative efforts to pass key bills this week adjusting the role of two agencies that will replace the prosecution service, officials said Monday. The push...

OK (ATTN: UPDATES with quote from Hong, more details of squad list in paras 6-9; ADDS photos) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun has been recalled to South Korea's national football team after nine months, earning a...

OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top general on Monday visited the Army's 2nd Operations Command to inspect its military readiness amid ongoing key springtime drills between the South Korean and U.S. militaries, his office said. Jin Yong-sung...

OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more info in last para) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Fuel prices at gas stations have been steadily dropping, but at a slower pace than expected, since the government introduced a temporary price cap...

President Donald Trump said Sunday that his planned trip to China might be delayed, redoubling his call for Beijing to help keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, according...

President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his calls for South Korea, China, Japan and other countries to help keep the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route off Iran, open amid growing concerns over disruptions to shipping through the...

OK (ATTN: ADDS more info throughout; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started higher Monday on strong gains in tech shares despite a jump in global crude prices sparked by U.S. air strikes on Iran's main...

Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SYDNEY, March 16 : Asian markets were in a wary mood on Monday as hostilities in the Gulf kept oil prices elevated, complicating an inflation outlook that...

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The movement to create AI-free certification systems follows generative AI tools being used to replace human work and creativity in range of industries including fashion, advertising, publishing, customer services and music. In the closing credits of the 2024 Hugh Grant...

Photograph: Gary Calton/The Observer View image in fullscreen Savills identified a large increase in sums being paid in mortgage interest, which grew by 9% in 2025 to £53.6bn. Photograph: Gary Calton/The Observer UK housing costs rise 41% over five years...

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog 40 minutes ago Share Save Nick Triggle Health correspondent Share Save Getty Images A two-tier health system is emerging with people increasingly paying for tests and treatments on...

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OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung praised South Korean veteran pitcher Noh Kyung-eun on Monday for his impressive performance in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), saying it inspired many people not to give...

President Donald Trump's request for Seoul to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz is an issue that needs sufficient deliberation between the two nations, noting the government intends to handle it "very carefully." Trump had urged South Korea and...