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SK Ecoplant unit launches battery recycling plant in Netherlands
SEOUL, September 27 (AJP) - SK tes, a subsidiary of Korean environmental services firm SK Ecoplant, announced the inauguration of a battery recycling facility in Rotterdam, Netherlands on Friday. The plant, capable of processing batteries from about 40,000 electric vehicles annually, aims to strengthen the company's position in the growing European battery recycling market. The facility, spanning 10,000 square meters, can produce up to 10,000 tons of black mass per year. Black m
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Samsung Electronics struggles with labor union in India
SEOUL, September 27 (AJP) - Workers at Samsung Electronics' factory in southern India have been on strike for three weeks. According to Samsung Electronics, workers at the factory in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, have formed the Samsung India Labour Welfare Union (SILWU), under the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), which is affiliated with the Communist Party. The workers have refused to work since Sept. 9. The Chennai factory, built by Samsung Electronics in 2007, produces
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Japan's ruling party to select new leader amid political turmoil
SEOUL, September 27 (AJP) - Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is set to elect a new leader on Friday to succeed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, as the party grapples with a funding scandal that has eroded public trust. The unusually crowded race features nine candidates vying for the top position. Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, and Shinjiro Koizumi, son of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, have emerged as frontrunners
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Muslim American group endorses Kamala Harris amid tensions over Middle East
SEOUL, September 27 (AJP) - Vice President Kamala Harris has received the endorsement of Emgage Action, a leading Muslim American voter mobilization group, boosting her presidential campaign. Many Muslim and Arab American organizations have refrained from endorsing candidates or have supported third-party options. Emgage Action, the political arm of an 18-year-old Muslim American advocacy group, announced its support for Harris on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of preventing
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Western nations urge 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon amid rising tensions
SEOUL, September 27 (AJP) - Western nations, including the U.S., U.K., EU, and Australia, have called for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. A coalition of 12 countries proposed a 21-day pause in fighting to allow for diplomatic efforts and to work toward a ceasefire in Gaza. There is increasing concern that the escalating violence could lead to a broader conflict, with the Middle East on edge. In a joint statement released on Thursda
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China's top leadership discusses economic strategy
SEOUL, September 27 (AJP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired on Thursday a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee to evaluate China's economic landscape and outline upcoming economic initiatives, as reported by Xinhua News Agency. The meeting acknowledged China's economic fundamentals, including its vast market, resilience, and potential, remain strong. It stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced, objective perspe
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China's foreign minister engages with Russian and Ukrainian counterparts at UN
SEOUL, September 27 (AJP) - China's foreign minister Wang Yi held separate discussions on Wednesday with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts regarding the Ukraine crisis and other matters. Analysts in China suggest that the positive reactions from both conflicting parties towards China's efforts disprove accusations from certain nations about China's position on the crisis. These interactions at the UN also highlight that some Western countries, particularly the US, a
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Japanese court acquits man in 1966 quadruple murder retrial
SEOUL, September 27 (AJP) - A Japanese court has acquitted an 88-year-old former boxer in a retrial of a 1966 quadruple murder case, overturning his death sentence after nearly five decades on death row. The Shizuoka District Court ruled on Thursday that investigators had fabricated evidence against Iwao Hakamata, who was convicted of killing a miso company executive, his wife and their two children in Shizuoka Prefecture. Presiding Judge Koshi Kunii said, "He cannot be iden
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46 drown during Hindu festival in India
SEOUL, September 27 (AJP) – At least 46 people, including 37 children, have drowned during a Hindu festival in eastern India, according to news reports. The incident occurred between Tuesday and Thursday across 15 districts in Bihar state, where Hindu devotees were bathing in rivers and ponds as part of the festival celebrations. The victims lost their lives while performing ritual baths in rivers and ponds swollen due to recent flooding, according to a disaster management off
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OPINION: African countries face hurdles, dangers in getting permanent seats at UN security council
SEOUL, September 27 (AJP) - There is growing global consensus among the members of the United Nations that the UN security council, responsible for maintaining international peace and security, requires reform or restructuring to reflect the current balance of forces, and to improve its working methods and ability to do its work. There is also growing consensus among members of the African Union that Africa deserves a permanent presence at the council. The debate took a new turn
September 27, 2024
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Dubai's global village opens with new attractions and cultural delights
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Philippines holds memorial for Korean businessman killed by police in 2016
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UK foreign secretary's visit to China aims to 'build strategic trust'
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At least 25 people die after drinking toxic bootleg alcohol in eastern India
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Yahya Sinwar, Hamas chief, killed in Israeli operation
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EU fails to address key concerns of Chinese and EU industries
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OPINION: 'The Apprentice' released so close to polls, this Trump biopic is inevitably political
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Prosecutors drop charges against first lady in stock manipulation case
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SM artists' stage outfits recreated as artworks at Seoul festival
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Samsung unveils fastest graphics memory chip to power AI systems