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South Korea's central bank on Tuesday slashed interest rates and its annual growth forecast as it looks to bolster the economy in the face of US tariffs and the fallout from President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law last year.

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol faces his final impeachment hearing Tuesday before judges decide whether to formally remove him from office over his disastrous martial law declaration.

Transgender activists often shunned by society say they have found rare acceptance at India's Hindu Kumbh Mela festival by giving blessings to pilgrims attending the world's largest religious gathering.

US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on semiconductor chips has complicated Taiwan's bid to remain a global powerhouse in the critical sector and stay onside with key backer Washington, analysts said.

In the marbled halls of a luxury hotel, leading experts are discussing a new approach to an age-old problem: how to make it rain in the UAE, the wealthy Gulf state that lies in one of the world's biggest deserts.

Galatasaray have accused Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho of making "racist statements" following a 0-0 draw between the bitter Istanbul rivals.

Plummeting immunization rates, outbreaks of once-vanquished childhood diseases, and the appointment of a vocal vaccine skeptic as health secretary have US experts sounding the alarm about a looming public health crisis.

Six decades after Latin America burst onto the international literary scene with magical tales that held up a mirror to the continent, its masterworks are enjoying a new moment as streaming platforms adapt them for the screen.

Dutch Merrick isn't really in a party mood for this year's Oscars.

Months after trekking through the treacherous jungle between Colombia and Panama, Saudy Palacios abandoned her hopes of a new life in the United States and joined other migrants going home to South America by sea.

A US judge on Monday declined to immediately order the White House to restore full access to President Donald Trump's events to the Associated Press news agency.

Employees of the US federal government on Monday faced a deadline imposed by Elon Musk that required them to explain their work achievements in an email or potentially lose their jobs.

In the mess hall of a Canadian military base a few hundred kilometers south of the Artic Circle, Brigadier-General Daniel Riviere pointed to a map highlighting the region that is becoming a national priority.

Short on foreign currency, Bolivia inaugurated a steel plant Monday that it hopes will reduce its reliance on metal imports, thanks to a loan from China.

Rebranding heralds greater focus on building a future-ready global healthcare workforce 

Having already proven its ability to track submerged targets, SeaGuardian took this capability further with GA-ASI's newly designed SDS pods. These pods deployed multiple sonobuoys to conduct onboard thermal-depth and acoustic data processing. Using Directional Frequency Analysis and Recording (DIFAR), Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy System (DICASS), and Bathythermograph sonobuoys, SeaGuardian effectively detected, tracked, and analyzed underwater targets while collecting critical acoustic intelligence.

In partnership with Aydinli Group, U.S. Polo Assn.'s brand partner in the Middle East, the classic, sport-inspired brand provided performance jerseys for multiple teams, branded apparel for all on-site staff, and gifts to the finalists. During the game's fun-filled divot stomp, spectators also enjoyed a special giveaway of U.S. Polo Assn. branded caps.

Eastern River Pty Ltd, a leading bond brokerage firm known for its innovative approach and exceptional client service, is pleased to announce its successful approval for expansion into Europe with the proposed opening of a new office in Zurich, Switzerland. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company's global growth and comes with the acquisition of both internal and regulatory approvals to operate in this key financial market.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2025 / The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) has secured over USD 380 million in investment commitments from Singapore-based companies, since the launch of Bahrain EDB office in Singapore in November 2023, across a number of priority sectors, namely financial services, ICT, manufacturing, and tourism.

The United States sided with Russia twice Monday at the United Nations, as they sought to avoid any condemnation of Moscow's invasion of its neighbor three years ago.

French video game giant Ubisoft said Monday that players had managed to "access" its hotly awaited new instalment of the popular "Assassin's Creed" series, which is scheduled to be released March 20 after repeated delays.

Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica agreed to sell its Argentine subsidiary to Telecom Argentina for $1.2 billion on Monday, prompting libertarian President Javier Milei's government to announce an investigation over competition concerns.

London Fashion Week wrapped up with Burberry sending its Autumn/Winter collection down the catwalk on Monday, capping off a relatively muted event in the rainy British capital.

The NFL could vote on banning the 'tush push' -- the trademark play of the Super Bowl winning Philadelphia Eagles, a league official told reporters on Monday.

They hugged, they gripped hands, they touched knees and they backslapped. But they didn't agree on everything.

US President Donald Trump said Monday that tariffs he unveiled on Canada and Mexico are moving forward as planned, addressing reporters after meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, who urged "fair competition" in trade.

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Monday that peace cannot mean the "surrender" of Ukraine, but said that talks with US President Donald Trump had shown a path forward despite fears of a transatlantic rift.

The United States voted with Russia Monday against a resolution condemning its invasion of Ukraine, rejecting a text widely adopted by the UN General Assembly.

Palestinian militants said on Monday that an unusual deployment of Israeli tanks in the occupied West Bank, part of a major offensive that has displaced tens of thousands, may be a step toward annexation.

DR Congo's prime minister said Monday that "more than 7,000" people have been killed in the east of the country since January, when the Rwanda-backed M23 group seized two major cities.

OpenAI rival Anthropic on Monday released what it said is its smartest artificial intelligence model to date, particularly when it comes to computer coding.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket on Friday, following a dramatic mid-air explosion over the Caribbean during its last trial.