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4,700 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded fighting for Russia: S Korea
In January, the NIS said about 300 North Korean soldiers had died and another 2,700 had been injured, and the South Korean military increased the estimated casualties to 4,000 last month
ArcelorMittal warns of trade disruption despite strong quarterly profit
ArcelorMittal shipped about 13.6 million tons of steel in the first quarter, slightly up from the year-ago period
Hoping to regain investor trust, China enacts its first private sector law
China's Private Economy Promotion Law aims to level the playing field for private firms, protect against unfair treatment, and revive business confidence amid US trade tensions
'I'd like to be Pope', jokes Donald Trump amid Vatican succession talks
Trump jokes about wanting to be Pope, hints at Cardinal Dolan as top pick as Vatican begins sacred process to elect successor to Pope Francis
China's export orders dip in April as Trump's tariffs begin to bite
The sharp drop in the PMIs likely overstates the impact of tariffs due to negative sentiment effects, but it still suggests that China's economy is coming under pressure
Trump's tariffs cloud economy as US firms scale back shipments from China
The president's massive and unpredictable taxes on imports seem likely to mean emptier shelves and higher prices for American shoppers, perhaps within weeks
Trump calls Bezos a 'good guy' after Amazon cancels tariff displaying move
Ecommerce major Amazon was considering displaying the added cost of tariffs on select retail items in the US. But a quick call between Trump and Bezos solved the problem very quickly
Asian shares climb after Wall Street gains, strong corporate earnings
Japanese automakers' shares fell even after Trump signed an order relaxing some US tariffs on imports of autos and auto parts
Here's all about Monday's sweeping power outage in Spain, Portugal
Monday's outage, one of the worst ever in Europe, started in the afternoon and lasted through nightfall, affecting tens of millions of people
'I know more than he does': Trump slams Fed chair Powell at 100-day rally
At his 100-day rally, US President Donald Trump reignites feud with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, and defends tariffs as tools to revive US manufacturing
Taiwan detects 20 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels near its territory
According to the MND, 18 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZ)
Starbucks earnings disappoint as CEO Niccol's strategy hits US roadblocks
Investors have placed their bets on Niccol's turnaround strategy for the brand, whose sales have fallen for four straight quarters
North Korea test-fires missiles from its new destroyer, eyes naval boost
North Korea last week unveiled the 5,000-ton warship equipped with what it called the most powerful weapons built in its warship industry
Vietnam marks 50 years since war's end with parade, message of peace
Thousands camped overnight on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City once known as Saigon to watch the parade, drinking strong black coffee and their faces painted with the Vietnamese flag
US govt's new policy terminates legal status of international students
The new details emerged in lawsuits filed by some of the students who suddenly had their status cancelled in recent weeks with little explanation
UK military launches airstrikes with US targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels
UK's Defence Ministry described the site attacked as a cluster of buildings, used by the Houthis to manufacture drones of the type used to attack ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Apple reshuffles global affairs, music teams in latest leadership shake-up
The global affairs reorganisation includes adjusting management of the government teams for Europe, India, China and other parts of Asia
Tariff talks with India 'going great', might have a deal soon, says Trump
Trump's remarks came ahead of a Michigan rally. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, he also informed them of his plans to visit Africa and hold talks with Australian officials
$6 bn funding crisis at US mass transit threatens commuters, travel
The Trump administration's spending cuts raise fears of job losses that could slash transit ridership, while tariffs may fuel inflation, making riders less able to afford potential fare hikes
China's factory activity shrinks in Apr as PMI dips to 49, recovery stalls
The official purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 49.0 in April versus 50.5 in March, below the 50-mark separating growth from contraction
