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Cosmax Pet’s new factory in Jeungpyeong, North Chungcheong Province / Courtesy of Cosmax Pet Cosmax Pet, the pet health and beauty contract manufacturing arm of Cosmax Group that develops customized pet supplements and…
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Residents of Wasagu community in Kebbi State have raised fresh concerns over worsening insecurity following separate bandit attacks that claimed the life of an elderly farmer and left another abducted within 24 hours.…
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Korea Times graphic by Cho Sang-won A surge in Korean stocks boosted the value of local equities held by foreign investors, swelling the nation's financial liabilities and pushing net financial assets lower for the…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has officially transferred forfeited landed properties located in Kaba District, Abuja, to the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, in…
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Korea Tourism Organization President Park Sung-hyeuck speaks during his welcome remarks for the "2026 Tourism Global Business Day" event at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, Tuesday. Courtesy of Korea Tourism…
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A Nigerian entertainer and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as ‘Falz’ has called on Nigerians to intensify efforts towards exercising their franchise in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Falana, who made the…
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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has ordered an investigation into a viral video showing a city government bus allegedly playing lewd sound effects as it passed near a funeral procession. In a…
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Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump warned he was “not finished” with a war on Iran that has already cost his nation $37.5 billion. After the foes’ fighting over…
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MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas during a meeting with Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi on Tuesday. \| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Seeking to strengthen women’s entrepreneurship in…
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FILE - Phones are kept for charging at a Doctors Without Borders informal camp in Mardyck, northern France, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Nicolas Garriga/AP *hide caption* *toggle caption* Nicolas Garriga/AP PARIS — France…
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By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea could significantly widen the Iran war and strain a U.S. military already…
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A massive IT outage is affecting hospitals across the Waikato region. Health NZ spokesperson Stephanie Doe said a "network connectivity issue" had cut access to a number of applications used in Waikato hospitals. This…
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Andy Burnham has appointed three times as many Northern Cabinet ministers as Southern as he attempts to transfer power away from London. Backbenchers boasted of the 'march of the Northern Queens' as the Prime Minister…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kebbi Sector Command, has intensified enforcement against overloading and other traffic violations across the state under its ongoing special operation aimed at improving road safety…
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Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear programme, according to news reports citing people familiar with the…
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The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has recounted how one Samaila Kaigame, the purported leader of Borno South Youth Alliance, wanted to use him to pay ransom for kidnapped victims.…
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Andy Burnham was last night asked to explain how he will pay for his Left-wing spending spree. In an early warning sign, the new Prime Minister's first cost-of-living pledge unravelled within hours yesterday as a sacked…
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan was ready to extend cooperation with Iran in all fields. He made the remarks as he met with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, who is currently in Pakistan on an…
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Korea Customs Service officers demonstrate a baggage inspection for drug smuggling at a dedicated narcotics screening station in the arrivals hall of Terminal 1 at Incheon International Airport, Wednesday. Korea Times…
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Nine months ago, the Liberal Democratic Party signed a policy agreement with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) to form a coalition, thus ensuring Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election to the post of head of government…
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LS Marine Solution’s GL2030, a specialized vessel built for offshore submarine cable installation. Courtesy of LS Marine Solution LS Marine Solution has upgraded its submarine cable installation vessel GL2030, expanding…
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A file image of Jitendra Singh. \| Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Union ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh met activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Wednesday (July 22, 2026), a day after…
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) delegation, including Chairman James Kim, fourth from right, meets with Sen. Rick Scott, fifth from right, during the 2026 Washington Doorknock in Washington, July 13.…
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‘Transformative’: Green light for $240m Perth CBD revamp with hotel and rooftop pool Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA A $240 million…
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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways expects its first-half net profit to jump by as much as 75 per cent to HK$6.5 billion (US$829 million) from HK$3.7 billion a year earlier, driven partly by growth in…
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One person was killed and 11 abducted travellers were rescued by the Zamfara State Police Command following a bandit attack along the Gummi–Sokoto Road. The command disclosed that the attack occurred at about 10:30 a.m.…
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The bus fare cap in England will revert to £2 from January, new prime minister Andy Burnham has announced. The government says the policy, which is expected to cost more than £500m, will "help with the cost of living…
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The Federal High Court in Gusau has adjourned the suit filed by an All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial aspirant, Abdullahi Shinkafi, challenging the outcome of the party’s Zamfara North Senatorial District…
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The story so far: At least one of the 80 protesters injured in police action during the Monday (July 20, 2026) march to Parliament called by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) sustained pellet gun injuries. The victim…