Seoul, April 25 (IANS) North Korea on Saturday criticised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for making a ritual offering to a controversial war shrine in Tokyo, calling it a “challenge to international justice.” Takaichi on Tuesday sent an offering to the Yasukuni Shrine, which honours Japanese war dead, including 14 Class A criminals convicted by the Allied forces after World War II. Other prominent Japanese politicians visited the shrine.”(It) is a blatant distortion of history and a chal…
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Moscow, April 25 (IANS) The Japanese government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, ignores historical lessons and whitewashes past crimes, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Friday, Zakharova said Japanese militarists committed horrific crimes during World War II.Takaichi’s recent move of sending offerings to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of Japanese militarism and wartime aggression, demonstrated the Takaichi adm…
Seoul, April 20 (IANS) South Korea and the United States have agreed on enhancing cooperation to fight money laundering activities in the Asia-Pacific region, Seoul’s financial regulator said on Monday.Earlier this week, Lee Hyung-ju, commissioner of the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU), met Andrea Gacki, director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in Washington, according to the Financial Services Commission (FSC).The …
Seoul, April 16 (IANS) South Korean airlines will impose the highest level of fuel surcharges on May flights as global oil prices surge amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, industry sources said on Thursday.Carriers set May surcharges based on the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS), which averaged US$214.71 per barrel from March 16 to April 15, placing them in the top-tier Level 33 bracket, the sources said. MOPS serves as a benchmark for refined petroleum products in the Asia-Pacific regio…
Islamabad, April 6 (IANS) The recent detention of a former Elite Force officer, who is believed to have been involved in the 2023 Greek boat capsize incident, showcases Pakistan government’s laidback approach to human trafficking, a report has stated. “Human sale is a dark blot on Pakistan’s conscience. Although global collaborations have attempted to end the scourge, our lawmakers’ efforts remain a letdown. Thousands of Pakistanis are traded annually, yet the conviction rate refuses to impr…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The real estate sector in India recorded institutional investments worth $1.6 billion in the January-March quarter of 2026, a 25 per cent rise year-on-year, driven largely by a surge in domestic capital, according to a report released on Thursday.According to Colliers, Indian investors led the charge, with pumping in $1.2 billion — up 57 per cent year-on-year — and accounting for three-fourths of the total inflows. This suggests a significant shift from the typical do…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India’s growth remains resilient at an estimated 7.1 per cent for FY27, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pose challenges to the broader Asia-Pacific region, according to a report by S&P Global on Wednesday.In its latest economic outlook, S&P Global has highlighted that India remains among the fastest-growing major economies, supported by strong domestic demand, steady exports, and a gradual recovery in private investment.S&P has projected …
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Pakistan’s internet troubles have once again come into focus after conflicting reports emerged about the government’s so-called “firewall” system ahead of the upcoming 5G spectrum auction, a report has said.Recent media reports had claimed that authorities decided to shut down the controversial firewall system before the 5G auction expected next month, according to The News International report.However, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Tec…
Tokyo, Jan 9 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced on Friday that he will travel to the United States next week for a week-long visit to bolster the bilateral alliance in the face of an increasingly severe security environment in the Asia-Pacific region. While addressing a press conference, Koizumi stated he will deliver remarks at the Honolulu Defence Forum in Hawaii on Monday before visiting Los Angeles the next day and then Washington, where he is scheduled to hold talks…
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Bitcoin has seen a sharp pullback in 2025, sliding nearly 30 per cent from its record high levels as weak trading activity, technical breakdowns and continued selling by long-term holders kept prices under pressure. Despite the decline, improving regulation, growing institutional involvement and expanding blockchain adoption are keeping long-term optimism alive, with 2026 increasingly being seen as a potential turnaround year for the crypto market.Over the year, the crypto …