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Etihad's A380 lands in Mumbai for 20th anniversary of its India operations
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, marked its 20th anniversary of flying to India by landing its iconic Airbus A380 in Mumbai last week. This event kicks off the airline's celebrations, with the A380 set to operate on the Mumbai-Abu Dhabi route for a limited period. There will be three weekly flights until Dec. 31, as announced in a statement on Tuesday. The use of the A380 on this route commemorates two decades since Etihad's inaugural f
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Lebanon's former central bank chief arrested over financial crimes
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - Lebanon's former central bank governor, Riad Salameh, has been detained following a hearing at the country's judicial palace, according to state media. It is reported that public prosecutor Judge Jamal al-Hajjar ordered the arrest of the 73-year-old Salameh after questioning him on Tuesday. This is the first time Salameh has appeared before Lebanon's judiciary since stepping down as governor of the central bank, Banque du Liban, in July last year.
September 4, 2024 -
China, US to hold climate working group meeting in Beijing
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - The Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced on Tuesday that China and the United States are set to convene the second meeting of their joint initiative, the Working Group on Enhancing Climate Action in the 2020s. John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for International Climate Policy, will travel to China from Sept. 4-6. He will co-lead the meeting alongside Liu Zhenmin, China's special envoy for climate change. The agenda for
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India approves construction of new chip factory in western region
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - India has approved a proposal for the new semiconductor manufacturing plant, submitted by Kaynes Semicon, the Economic Times reported Tuesday. The factory will be located in Sanand, a major industrial hub in the western state of Gujarat. The construction will require an investment of 33 billion rupees ($393 million) and is expected to produce 6 million chips per day once completed. The start date for construction has not yet been disclosed. Currently, Ta
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Myanmar raises electricity rates amid escalating civil war, power crisis
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - Myanmar's military junta has significantly increased electricity rates as the country faces a deepening power crisis exacerbated by the ongoing civil war. Starting this month, the maximum electricity tariff for households has risen from 125 kyat to 300 kyat per unit, while business rates have jumped from 180 kyat to 500 kyat. The country, which relies on hydropower for over 60 percent of its electricity generation, has long struggled with chronic power
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13 die in landslides, floods as Typhoon Yagi strikes Philippines
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - At least 13 people died in the Philippines on Sunday and Monday due to landslides and floods triggered by Typhoon Yagi. The disaster authorities reported casualties across various regions, including the capital Manila, as heavy rains pounded the country. In Antipolo, east of Manila, a landslide claimed the lives of two teenage brothers and a pregnant woman in her 20s. Three others, including a 4-year-old child, drowned in floods in the same area, with one pers
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Two dead, 10 injured in drone attack in northeastern India
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - A drone attack in Manipur state, northeastern India, has resulted in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to 10 others. Rockets propelled by grenades (RPGs) were fired from drones in the western part of Imphal, the state capital, on Monday. The armed insurgents also fired on police officers. The area is primarily inhabited by the Hindu Meitei community and is adjacent to villages inhabited by the Christian Kuki community. One of the deceased was the
September 3, 2024 -
Japanese Paralympic triathletes miss podium after Seine water delay
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - Japanese triathletes failed to secure medals in the Paris Paralympics on Monday, following a one-day postponement due to water quality concerns in the Seine River. In the men's PTS4 event for athletes with limb deficiencies, Hideki Uda, a silver medalist from the Tokyo Games, finished 12th. France's Alexis Hanquinquant clinched his second consecutive gold with a time of 58 minutes and 1 second. "It ended up being a hard race. Essentially, what
September 3, 2024 -
Japan has joint hottest summer on record
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - Japan has recorded its joint hottest summer on record, tying with last year, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported on Monday. Meteorological data revealed that average temperatures from June through August in 2024 exceeded the 1991 to 2020 baseline by 1.76 degrees Celsius. This matches last year's data, which was the highest since modern meteorological records began in 1898. The assessment is based on readings from a network of 15 carefully selected
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Beijing Stock Exchange celebrates third anniversary
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - Monday marked three years since Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the establishment of the Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) at the 2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services. As the capital's first bourse, the BSE has rapidly evolved into a catalyst for innovation-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Since its inception, the BSE has implemented various institutional innovations and market reforms. Analysts predict it will become a w
September 3, 2024
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S-Oil signs MOU with T'way Air for sustainable aviation fuel supply
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Korea's imports of Chinese EVs surpass 1 trillion won
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Hanwha Ocean commits to strengthening workplace safety following worker fatalities
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PHOTOS: Indian Embassy teases upcoming festival
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Taihan Cable wins first U.S. HVDC contract
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GS Caltex exports commercial-scale bio aviation fuel to Japan
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Samsung launching AI-based washer-dryer in Peru, Argentina
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USFK nominee warns of North Korean missile threats
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India's expanding medical device market presents opportunities for global companies
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UN reports Myanmar junta killed 5,350 civilians since 2021 coup