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IT-Science
U.S. sanctions three state-sponsored North Korean hacking groups
Washington: The United States has sanctioned three entities it accused of conducting cyberattacks on behalf of the North Korean government to generate revenue for the regime’s nuclear and missile programs. The Department of the Treasury said the new measures target Lazarus Group, Bluenoroff, and Andariel, all of which are controlled…
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South Asia
Pakistani footballer-turned-powerlifter Zulfia wins gold medal in Dubai
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Correspondent Islamabad: Pakistan women football team midfielder Zulfia Nazir has now set her eyes on winning laurels in powerlifting after winning a gold medal in Dubai. Zulfia, who represented the Pakistan women football team in the SAFF Women Championship in 2014, is currently in Dubai where…
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Business
Quota for employment of foreigners in Azerbaijan half filled: Official
Baku: Up to half of the quota imposed by Azerbaijan for foreign recruitment has already been filled, a state official has said. The government had set a quota of 6,800 foreigners taking up jobs in in Azerbaijan in 2019, Vusal Huseynov, Chief of the State Migration Service, said. By now,…
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Culture
Versatile ballerina Kim Seh-yun explores new career as choreographer
Seoul: Veteran ballerina Kim Seh-yun, 40, has experienced nearly everything as a dancer. Throughout her 30-year career on the ballet scene, she has worked with several ballet troupes including South Korea’s Universal Ballet, the United States’ Boston Ballet, Switzerland’s Zurich Ballet and the Spanish National Dance Company, where she became…
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Society
Malaysia spending $840,000 per month on illegal immigrants awaiting deportation
Putrajaya: Malaysia is holding 9,532 illegal immigrants at 14 immigration detention centers across the nation. Based on the figure, the government spends about RM3.5 million ($840,000) per month to feed them, Immigration director-general Khairul Dzaimee Daud said. “This does not include the cost of medication for sick detainees as well…
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East Asia
Seoul exhibition offers peek into life in Pyongyang
Seoul: An architectural exhibition taking place in Seoul will offer glimpses into life in the North Korean capital through media art and an imaginary supermarket selling goods from both sides of Korea. The exhibition, “Daily Pyongyang,” under way at the Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture near City Hall, is…
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Politics
Moon, Trump to hold summit in New York this month
Seoul: South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold summit talks in New York late this month on the sidelines of a U.N. session, Cheong Wa Dae announced Friday. The allies have agreed to hold the meeting to coincide with Moon’s visit to the U.S. city…
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South Asia
Saudi military adviser calls on Pakistan Army Chief
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Corresppondent Islamabad: Major General Talal Abdullah Al-Otaibi, the military adviser to Saudi Arabia’s defence minister, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the Pakistan Army’s General Headquarters on Thursday. Matters of mutual interest and regional security…
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Society
Mongolia’s festival highlights nomad equestrian prowess, competitions
Bayan-Ulgii: The Altay Nomad Games-2019 festival is to take place in Altay, Bayan-Ulgii, the westernmost of the 21 aimags (provinces) of Mongolia, on September 20-21. Organized by the Eagle Hunters’ Association of Altay for the third year, over 40 eagle hunters of Altay, Sagsai and Tolbo will be participating in…
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Politics
Uzbekistan waives visa requirement for Chinese citizens
Tashkent: President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree on establishing a visa-free entry regime for citizens of China, including Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. According to the decree, a visa-free regime will be established starting January 1, 2020 for citizens of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative…
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