Seoul (AFP) – At least 100 North Koreans deployed to support Russia’s war effort in Ukraine have been killed since entering combat in December, South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun told reporters Thursday.
'At least 100 North Koreans killed' fighting for Russia: Seoul
Yen drops as Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate
Tokyo (AFP) – The yen weakened against the dollar Thursday after the Bank of Japan kept borrowing costs unchanged, extending a retreat for the currency that came after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer rate cuts.
'Part of Bogota's soul': how Colombia fired up the car
Bogotá (AFP) – Fifty years ago, a 28-year-old Colombian with a bushy beard, flares and vintage Raleigh bicycle led a revolution on the streets of Bogota.
Asian stocks track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen
Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian markets sank Thursday following a severe sell-off on Wall Street that came after the Federal Reserve halved its rates outlook, while the yen weakened as the Bank of Japan decided against a hike.
With spate of lawsuits, Trump goes after US media
Washington (AFP) – In his first post-election news conference, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to “straighten out” the “corrupt” US press.
Jasprit Bumrah: The India sling king who's revelling in Australia
New Delhi (AFP) – With his “slingshot” delivery and ability to unsettle the world’s best batsmen, India’s Jasprit Bumrah is widely regarded as one of cricket’s greatest fast bowlers.
Musk's possible meddling in UK politics stirs concern
London (AFP) – Concerns are growing in the UK as tech billionaire Elon Musk takes an increasingly close interest in Britain’s political scene, appearing to cosy up to hard-right firebrand lawmaker Nigel Farage.
On China's doorstep, Macau weaves an identity as integration looms
Macau (AFP) – Seated in the audience at Macau’s Dom Pedro V Theatre in the 1970s, 16-year-old Miguel de Senna Fernandes understood not a word of the “strange language” spoken on stage — but right away he was mesmerised.
International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors
Port Vila (Vanuatu) (AFP) – Overseas rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-struck Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the toll of nine dead is set to rise.
