Chaebol reform at forefront of South Korea presidential campaign Chaebol reform at forefront of South Korea presidential campaign:- South Korea’s family-run conglomerates are facing calls for a shakeup in their governance from a leading candidate in May's presidential election, following the ouster of former President Park Geun-hye in a burgeoning […]

Iran imposes sanctions on 15 American companies Iran imposes sanctions on 15 American companies:- Iran said Sunday it has imposed sanctions on 15 American companies over their alleged support for Israel, terrorism and repression in the region.  A Foreign Ministry statement carried by the state-run IRNA news agency said the […]

More than 3,500 evacuate in Queensland, Australia More than 3,500 evacuate in Queensland, Australia:- More than 3,500 Australian residents have been evacuated as a cyclone carrying winds up to 240km/h (150 mph) moves towards the Queensland coast. Cyclone Debbie is expected to intensify into a Category 4 system before it […]

U.S. citizens warned against travel to French Guiana The State Department warned U.S. citizens on Friday to avoid travel to French Guiana due to widespread protests that it said have potential to become violent in the main cities of Kourou and Cayenne and have shut down the international airport. In […]

U.S. judge grants Singaporean blogger asylum request U.S. judge grants Singaporean blogger asylum request:-0 A U.S. immigration judge in Chicago on Friday granted asylum to a Singaporean blogger, saying he was persecuted for his political opinions in the Southeast Asian city-state. Amos Yee, 18, who had been jailed twice in Singapore, qualifies […]

Link seen between Russia and Libyan commander Haftar Link seen between Russia and Libyan commander Haftar:- The head of U.S. forces in Africa told reporters on Friday there was an "undeniable" link between Russia and powerful Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar, underscoring U.S. concerns about Moscow's deepening role in Libya. Earlier […]