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Sat, September 23, 2023 | 20:13

Upheavals in Xi's world spread concern about China's diplomacy

Upheavals in Xi's world spread concern about China's diplomacy

The disappearance of China's defence minister, the latest in a string of upheavals in the country's top ranks, is stoking uncertainty about President Xi Jinping's rule as an internal security clampdown trumps international engagement.

World | 2023-09-17 10:19

Japanese nuclear power operator Kansai Electric Power restarts seventh reactor

Japanese nuclear power operator Kansai Electric Power restarts seventh reactor

The Takahama nuclear power plant in Japan, is seen in this file photo /Korea Times fileJapan's Kansai Electric Power restarted a 47-year-old reactor at its western nuclear power station in Takahama, Friday, a company spokesperson said, noting that it adds nearly 1 gigawatt of power to further trim the consumption of gas.The 826 megawatt (MW) reactor, put online in 1975, had b...

World | 2023-09-16 18:40

Auto worker strike creates test of Biden's goals for labor and climate

Auto worker strike creates test of Biden's goals for labor and climate

Two of President Joe Biden 's top goals ? fighting climate change and expanding the middle class by supporting unions ― are colliding in the key battleground state of Michigan as the United Auto Workers go on strike against the country's biggest car companies.

World | 2023-09-16 18:38

Libya probes collapse of two dams after flooding devastated eastern city, killing over 11,000

Libya probes collapse of two dams after flooding devastated eastern city, killing over 11,000

Security men walk along buildings collapsed by floods after the Mediterranean Storm "Daniel" hit Libya's eastern city of Derna, Sept. 14. AFP-YonhapLibya’s top prosecutor said he has opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in a coastal city, as rescue teams searched for bodies Saturday, nearly a week after the deluge killed ...

World | 2023-09-16 17:39

Beijing sanctions two US defense companies over Taiwan arms sales

Beijing sanctions two US defense companies over Taiwan arms sales

Beijing sanctioned Friday two U.S. defense companies, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, over their roles in supplying arms to Taiwan.

World | 2023-09-15 21:39

Chinese defense minister under investigation for corrupt procurement

Chinese defense minister under investigation for corrupt procurement

Defense Minister Li Shangfu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks, has been placed under investigation by Chinese authorities, according to 10 people familiar with the matter.

World | 2023-09-15 21:39

EU ready to confront any China retaliation over car subsidy probe

EU ready to confront any China retaliation over car subsidy probe

The EU insisted on Friday that its economy could survive any retaliation from China, after Beijing warned that Brussels' probe into Chinese electric car subsidies would harm trade relations.

World | 2023-09-15 20:28

'We want to stop contaminated water discharge ASAP,' says Japanese plaintiff group as Japan ends 1st phase of dumping

'We want to stop contaminated water discharge ASAP,' says Japanese plaintiff group as Japan ends 1st phase of dumping

With the first phase of dumping nuclear-contaminated wastewater from Fukushima scheduled to end on Monday and the second phase possibly set to start as early as late September, Japan's prime minister tried very hard to whitewash the dumping issue and shift the blame to China by lobbying by hook or by crook during the two-day summit of Group of 20 (G20) leaders, which wrapped ...

World | 2023-09-15 15:55

Foxconn offers higher rates for Huawei workers than iPhone workers in Shenzhen

Foxconn offers higher rates for Huawei workers than iPhone workers in Shenzhen

Foxconn Technology Group, one of Apple's biggest suppliers, is offering higher rates for workers that make Huawei Technologies' handsets in southern tech hub Shenzhen than those that make iPhones, according to recruitment posts and information from labor agencies.

2023-09-15 15:45

ECB raises rates to record high, signals end to hikes

ECB raises rates to record high, signals end to hikes

The European Central Bank raised its key interest rate to a record high of 4 percent on Thursday but, with the euro zone economy in the doldrums, signaled that the hike, its 10th in a 14-month-long fight against inflation, was likely to be its last.

World | 2023-09-15 15:12

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