South Korea soccer player detained in China over bribery allegations released

South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, detained in China over bribery allegations, has been released and returned home. Son, a former South Korean national team member, was detained last May at Shanghai airport on suspicion of taking bribes. He previously played for Shandong Taishan in China, winning the 2021 Chinese championship. A star South Korean… Continue reading South Korea soccer player detained in China over bribery allegations released

Doctors in South Korea submit resignations, widening medical school dispute | World News

Later Monday, an unspecified number of senior doctors went ahead and handed in their resignations, according to doctors involved in the protests Senior doctors at major hospitals in South Korea began submitting their resignations en masse Monday in support of medical interns and residents who have been on a strike for five weeks over… Continue reading Doctors in South Korea submit resignations, widening medical school dispute | World News

Senior doctors in South Korea to submit resignations amid deepening dispute | World News

Senior doctors at dozens of hospitals in South Korea planned to submit their resignations Monday in support of medical interns and residents who have been on a strike for five weeks over the government’s push to sharply increase medical school admissions, their leader said. The senior doctors’ action won’t likely cause an immediate… Continue reading Senior doctors in South Korea to submit resignations amid deepening dispute | World News

FTA talks with South African bloc may begin after new govt takes over | Economy & Policy News

Premium Illustration: Ajay Mohanty Discussions for a free-trade agreement (FTA) between India and the five-member South African Customs Union (SACU) nations may begin after the new government takes over in June, two people aware of the matter said. The customs union includes South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini.  After the Lok… Continue reading FTA talks with South African bloc may begin after new govt takes over | Economy & Policy News

This South Bay plant shop is a wellness retreat for the weary

On a Sunday afternoon, inside a whimsical Redondo Beach plant shop, eight women and I sat at a workshop table, smiling and laughing as we played with dirt. With bird chirping sounds and mediation music humming in the background, we closed our eyes and dug our hands into containers filled with soil, noticing the coolness… Continue reading This South Bay plant shop is a wellness retreat for the weary

Ukraine and its allies to woo the Global South at Saudi Arabia meeting

By Daryna Krasnolutska and Alberto Nardelli Ukraine and its allies will make their case for Kyiv’s peace plan this weekend to more than 30 countries, including some nations from the Global South that have so far avoided taking sides on Russia’s invasion.   The talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, are aimed at… Continue reading Ukraine and its allies to woo the Global South at Saudi Arabia meeting

PM Modi, South African Prez review progress in bilateral cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as the two leaders reviewed progress in the bilateral relations between their countries. Modi tweeted, “Pleased to speak with President @CyrilRamaphosa. Reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation as we celebrate 30th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. Look… Continue reading PM Modi, South African Prez review progress in bilateral cooperation

Asian Champions Trophy 2023, South Korea vs Japan: Hockey Match Details

The much anticipated Asian Champions Trophy is set to start from 3rd August 2023. For the first time in 16 years, International Hockey will return to Chennai’s Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. Defending champions South Korea will kick-start its game in the afternoon. They will confront Japan in the initial round of the tournament that is… Continue reading Asian Champions Trophy 2023, South Korea vs Japan: Hockey Match Details

Brics will move forward on expansion at summit, says South Africa

By S’thembile Cele and Sudhi Ranjan Sen A planned announcement on the expansion of BRICS at a forthcoming summit in South Africa will mark a significant change in the global order, the nation’s ambassador to the five-nation bloc said, even as some of its members push back against new admissions.   … Continue reading Brics will move forward on expansion at summit, says South Africa