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Supplementary budget set at $478M for wildfire recovery, presidential inauguration

Published: 18 Apr. 2025, 12:13 A pine forest on a mountain in Andong, North Gyeongsang, that was burned down by a wildfire [KIM JUNG-SEOK]   The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced Friday that it has allocated 678.6 billion won ($478 million) for …

Crypto Events of the Week

-Advertisement- The cryptocurrency market had a lot of important events this week. There were changes in Bitcoin prices, major hacks in the crypto world, geopolitical tensions, and changes in the SEC. All of these things are affecting the global crypto …

South Korea, U.S. To Hold Trade Talks Amid Tariff Tensions

Home Asia South Korea, U.S. To Hold Trade Talks Amid Tariff Tensions Choi was expected to attend a meeting of G20 finance ministers on the sidelines of the spring International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington. South Korea’s Finance …

South Korean gov’t announces increase in chips industry support package amidst incoming US tariffs

The South Korean government has announced it is increasing the support package on offer to the country’s semiconductor industry from $18.2 billion to $23.3bn. The government also said it would increase the amount of money available from a financial …

Danielle Smith skips out on Corrupt Care questions, skedaddles off to Japan and Korea

Alberta’s United Conservative Party must really fear the potential impact of the Corrupt Care Scandal, as the NDP Opposition has dubbed the continuing brouhaha about dodgy contracts pushed on Alberta Health Services by government insiders. Alberta Premier …

Acting president calls for swift passage of extra budget proposal without political considerations

By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Han Duck-soo called on the National Assembly on Friday to swiftly pass the government's extra budget proposal without "political considerations." Han issued the call during an …

U.S. keeps South Korea on sensitive country list

The U.S. Department of Energy’s internal policy designating South Korea as a “sensitive country” officially took effect on April 15. Despite the South Korean government’s request to be removed from the designation last month, the policy was enacted, and …

Will trade war lead to import surge in India? | Explained

The story so far: U.S. President Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs and China’s retaliatory tariffs have induced fears in India about impacted countries re-routing their exports to the large consumer market. Reports say the Ministry of Commerce and …

Syria Opens a New Chapter With South Korea

This new diplomatic path between both countries could lead to expanded cooperation, something previously hindered by Syria’s historically close relationship with North Korea [Damascus] In a landmark diplomatic development, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa …

Leqembi®∇ (lecanemab) is the First Medicine that Slows Progression of Early Alzheimer’s Disease to be Authorized in the ...

In the European Union (EU), lecanemab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (early AD) who are apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoE ε4*) non-carriers or …

South Korea boosts semiconductor support as US considers tariffs

South Korea has unveiled an expanded support package worth Won33trn ($23.25bn) to bolster its semiconductor industry, up from Won26trn previously announced. The announcement comes amid trade policy tensions, with US President Donald Trump stating that the …

South Korea seeks to insulate key industries from tariff wars

South Korea is working to secure and bolster its key domestic manufacturing industry to weather the storm of President Donald Trump's tariff-based trade war. Seoul is deploying a $23 billion support package to stabilize its semiconductor and …

B-1 Bombers Jet to South Korea for Training, Flyover

B-1Bs from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flew over South Korea alongside U.S. and Korean fighters on April 15, adding to the already robust USAF bomber presence in the Indo-Pacific.  The BONEs flew over the western part of the Korean peninsula, overflying …

PPP presidential aspirant urges ex-President Yoon to leave party

SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- A presidential hopeful from the People Power Party (PPP), Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo, on Friday urged former President Yoon Suk Yeol to leave the party, saying his departure is essential for the party to reform and win the upcoming …

Foreign visitors to US drop by 12% in March

There were nearly 12% fewer visitors from overseas in the United States last month compared to the same period last year, the Washington Post reported on Friday. Visitors from Germany decreased even more steeply, down 28% in March, the report said, citing …

Trump blasts Powell, accuses Fed chair of 'playing politics'

00:00 Josh President Trump, turning up the pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell again on Thursday. For more, let's get to Yahoo Finances, Jennifer Schonberger. Jen. 00:09 Jennifer Schonberger Good afternoon, Josh. That's right. President …

South Korean police raid presidential office: Yonhap

South Korea and U.S. Set for Crucial Trade Talks Amid Uncertain Tariff Landscape

South Korea is preparing for critical discussions with the United States, set to take place next week. The talks will focus on key areas such as shipbuilding cooperation, the Alaska LNG project, and trade balance. This comes amid a backdrop of fluctuating …

Trump ‘actively’ considering 15 tariff deals with different nations after 90-day reciprocal pause, White House says

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has been presented with offers from at least 15 nations for bespoke trade deals following President Trump’s announcement last week of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt …

Dormant Since the 1800s, a Single Line of U.S. Law May Be the Key to America’s Next Economic Chapter

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to former CIA advisor and global financial strategist Jim Rickards, one of the most consequential laws in American history has never been repealed, rewritten—or used. That may be about to change. …

The Law That Time Forgot: Former Intelligence Insider Says 19th-Century Policy May Hold the Key to America’s Next Great ...

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tucked away in the dusty corners of America’s legal archives is a piece of legislation that few have read, fewer have questioned—and almost no one has acted on. Until now. According to Jim Rickards, former CIA …

Mississauga Mayor’s School Cricket Awards 2025 Celebrates Youth Cricket Excellence

Event honors student cricketers, educators, and partners; launches OSCA Premier’s Cup to expand youth cricket across Mississauga. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ontario Schools Cricket Association (OSCA) …

PECG challenge to Gov. Gavin Newsom's Return to Office Order results in official complaint

The Newsom Administration has 20 days to respond, then meets with Professional Engineers in California Government later in May for settlement talks. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Professional Engineers in California …

Lido Consulting’s Annual Family Office Investment Symposium Features Pat Soldano and Frank Luntz

Three-Day Lido Event Kicks-off April 29 with Closed-Door Family Office Roundtable with Pat Soldano; Ends May 1 with New Frank Luntz Family Business Research LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lido Consulting’s …

Junior Patriots™ Turns Students Into #1 Best Selling Authors While Inspiring Patriotism Nationwide

A youth nonprofit, based in Florida, is building confidence, leadership, and love of country by helping students become Amazon #1 Best Selling Authors. WINTER GARDEN, FL, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time where …

Could Russia support US-Iran negotiations? The risks outweigh the benefits.

The following article is one of a two-part series of essays assessing the relative benefits and risks of inviting Russia into ongoing US-Iranian talks. The companion piece offering a contrasting view can be found here.   President Donald Trump wants a deal …

Timely Analysis Compares Liberal and Conservative Housing Plans Ahead of Canadian Federal Election 2025

Ecohome publishes an in-depth, nonpartisan breakdown of the major parties’ housing policies to help Canadian voters make informed decisions. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Canada approaches a pivotal …

LCF Georgia Celebrates Latino Leadership & Representation Across Georgia’s Government

LCF Georgia honored Latino leaders across all 3 branches of GA’s government, promoting inclusion, accountability, and representation statewide. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 17, 2025, the Latino …

National Mental Health Alliance Day: Charlotte North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us in Charlotte, North Carolina at the National Mental Health Alliance Day as we provide presentations on the following topics: Mental Health, Addiction, Fentanyl, and Human …

Constituents of Rep. Andy Harris to Rally Against Budget That Prioritizes Billionaires Over Working Families

Cambridge Indivisible to spotlight Harris’s support for deep cuts to healthcare, food aid, and education during April 19 rally in Cambridge, MD. CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While working families across …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week13 America Under President Trump's Leadership

Washington, DC, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve's Week 13 Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/04/18/week-13-under-president-trumps-leadership/ Article on Release of the RFK Files: https:// …

BLEU JOUR Launches the Second Generation of KUBB Fanless: Where Silence Meets AI Power

KUBB Fanless Gen2 pairs fanless thermal design with Intel® or AMD power, GPU & NPU integration for secure, efficient local AI computing. TOULOUSE, OCCITANIE, FRANCE, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- French tech company BLEU JOUR proudly …

Hawaii Legislature Unanimously Passes Reforms to Protect Kids from Inhumane Treatment in the Criminal Justice System

Lawmakers Send 2 Groundbreaking Bills to Gov. Green Which Will End Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Children Tried as Adults & the Prosecution of Kids Under 12 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic …

Activist Zahid F Sarder Saddi Thanks the Trumps for Support Amid Rising Religious Persecution in Bangladesh

“Longtime advocate for religious minorities lauds Trump family's leadership during private meeting at Mar-a-Lago, citing urgent need for global action in Bangladesh.” Photo: Bangladeshi activist Zahid F Sarder Saddi meets with Donald Trump Jr. at Mar-a …

Thinking the unthinkable: Improved US-Iran relations under Trump?

It is no surprise that both Iran and the United States have approached their first diplomatic engagement in four years with wariness and skepticism. While not an insuperable hurdle, it is hard to overcome more than 40 years of mutual enmity. Both parties …

OSCE-Led Training Enhances Ammunition Management Capacity of the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic

From 1 to 11 April 2025, eighteen specialists from the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic completed a training course on safe storage, surveillance and transportation of ammunition. The course was organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, …

இன அழிப்பு சிறிலங்க ராணுவ, இந்தியஇராணுவ புரிந்துணர்வு தமிழர்கள வேதனைகுள்ளாக்குகின்றது- நாடு கடந்த தமிழீழஅரசாங்கம்

இந்தியப் பிரதமர் நரேந்திர மோடி அவர்களின்சிறிலங்கா பயணம் தொடர்பாக நாடு கடந்த தமிழீழஅரசாங்கம் கருத்து COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- இந்தியப் பிரதமர் நரேந்திர மோடி அவர்களின்சிறிலங்கா பயணம் தொடர்பாக நாடு கடந்த …

Jim Rickards Uncovers a Legally Protected Resource He Believes Was Set Aside for a Crisis—And the Moment to Activate It ...

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For generations, the United States held back a powerful domestic advantage—not because it didn’t know it was there, but because it wasn’t ready to use it. That’s the position of former CIA advisor and …

America’s Hidden Strategic Reserve? Jim Rickards Reveals Forgotten $150 Trillion Asset Tied to Post-Civil War Legal Code

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For more than a century, one of America’s most powerful assets has been hidden in plain sight — shielded by legal code and political inertia. But according to Jim Rickards, a former CIA advisor and global …