Microsoft faces complaints in EU over violating children’s data privacy
London, June 4 - Privacy rights organisation noyb on Tuesday lodged two complaints with Austria’s data protection authority against tech giant Microsoft for allegedly violating children’s data protection rights.
Tokyo stocks end lower amid profit taking, automaker scandal
Tokyo, June 4 - Tokyo stocks ended the winning streak by closing lower on Tuesday, as investors took action to lock in gains while the testing scandal grew among major Japanese automakers.
Malaysia’s manufacturing PMI improves in May
Kuala Lumpur, June 4 - Malaysia's manufacturing sector conditions improved midway through the second quarter of 2024, with the seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 50.2 in May from 49 in April.
Sri Lanka’s All Share Price Index grew by over 25 pct in 2023
Colombo, June 4 - Sri Lanka's All Share Price Index (ASPI) grew by over 25 per cent in 2023 in comparison to the year 2022, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chinthaka Mendis presented the 2023 annual report.
South Korea to invest $1.8 billion in next-generation nuclear reactors
Seoul, June 4 - South Korea will invest 2.5 trillion won ($1.8 billion) in developing next-generation nuclear reactor technologies by 2034, the science ministry said on Tuesday.
South Korea to use loudspeakers near North Korean border after suspension of military pact
Seoul, June 4 - South Korea's military on Tuesday said it remains ready to immediately operate mobile loudspeakers near the border with North Korea as Seoul took steps to fully suspend a 2018 inter-Korean military pact.
Japan: Cargo plane makes emergency landing over engine fire
Tokyo, June 4 - A cargo plane made an emergency landing on Tuesday morning, seconds after its takeoff from Tokyo's Narita airport following a report of fire visible from one of its engines.
Hamas delegation to reach Cairo today for discussion on ceasefire proposal
Tel Aviv, June 4 - A top delegation of Hamas leadership will reach Cairo on Tuesday to enter into discussions on the proposal of Israel regarding a ceasefire.
‘Korea-Africa Summit’ kicks off to boost economic ties
Seoul, June 4 - The inaugural summit between South Korea and African nations kicked off on Tuesday to discuss expanding economic ties and cooperation in supply chain and development with the resource-rich countries.
Israel announces deaths of another 4 hostages in Hamas captivity
Jerusalem, June 4 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said that they have confirmed the deaths of another four Israeli hostages taken to the Gaza Strip by Hamas on October 7, 2023, claiming the Gaza-ruling group is still holding their bodies.
Houthis claim launching missiles at Israeli port city
Sanaa, June 4 - Yemen's Houthi group has said they launched a ballistic missile attack on southern Israel's port city of Eilat, the group's Military Spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a statement.
Austria’s first female chancellor dies at 74
Vienna, June 4 - Austria's former chancellor Brigitte Bierlein, who led a caretaker government from June 2019 to January 2020, died on Monday.
US watching tensions on Korean Peninsula with great concern: White House
Washington, June 4 - The US is watching growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula with "great concern", a White House official has said, stressing ongoing efforts to ensure that America is "best-postured" to support South Korea.
Indian stocks on US exchanges surge as Exit Polls indicate big win for BJP
New York, June 4 - The surge in stock prices in India fueled by the Exit Polls showing a big win for the BJP has carried on to the stocks of Indian companies trading in the US.
Cybersecurity, a priority for S. Korea during UNSC presidency: Envoy
United Nations, June 4 - Cybersecurity is a priority for South Korea as it takes over the presidency of the UN Security Council amid the emerging global threats, according to Seoul's Permanent Representative Joonkook Hwang.
Russia imposes entry ban on some UK politicians, journalists and experts
Moscow, June 3 - Russia has announced entry bans on several British politicians, journalists, and experts, the country's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Israeli operations force 1 mn people to flee Rafah: UN agency
Gaza, June 3 - A UN agency said on Monday that the Israeli operations in the southernmost Gazan city of Rafah have forced more than 1 million people to flee.
After India, Maldives FM arrives in Sri Lanka on three-day visit
Colombo, June 3 - Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer arrived in Colombo on Monday, beginning a three-day visit to the island nation as the pro-China government led by President Mohamed Muizzu focuses on building closer ties with the countries in the Indian Ocean
Cipher case: Islamabad court acquits Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Islamabad, June 3 - In a major development for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday acquitted party Chief and former Prime Minister Imran Khan along with the former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case, nullifying
US President’s son Hunter Biden goes on trial on gun charges
Washington, June 3 - US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden is set to go on trial on Monday on three charges related to firearms possession, facing 25 years of maximum jail term if convicted.