Dubai: AGMC, Geely's UAE distributor, launched a recall for 5,584 Emgrand sedans built from August 3, 2023 to July 4, 2024 after headquarters in Hangzhou flagged faulty fuel filler caps. Non-vented caps can build vacuum pressure over time, potentially deforming fuel tanks and risking leaks if they »»»

USFK Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson said Friday that the DMZ should not be "politicized," as debate swirls around a South Korean bill calling for government control of non-military access. In this July photo, Brunson speaks at a ceremony in Goyang marking U.N. Forces Day. Photo by Yonhap The command»»»

Dubai: Operations at Dubai International Airport have largely returned to normal following days of weather-related disruption, with flights now operating as scheduled and only a limited number of connecting services still being cleared. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

Dubai: British professionals and business owners moving to the UAE are arriving better prepared than before, with visa pathways, budgets, and timelines increasingly planned in advance. Immigration specialists say the shift reflects growing use of long-term residency options and a more strategic app»»»

Moon Geun-sik, a special professor at Hanyang University’s Graduate School of Public Policy, appears on Ato TV’s live program “Koo Pil-hyun’s Military” on Nov. 12. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 18 (Asia Today) -- Nuclear-powered submarines should be viewed as an industrial, technology and energy strateg»»»

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young speaks during a briefing to President Lee Jae Myung on the ministry's 2026 policy plan on Friday. The ministry called for a "year of peaceful coexistence" with North Korea. Photo by Yonhap Dec. 19 (UPI) -- South Korea's Unification Ministry on Friday said it ai»»»

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (center R) and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (center L) leave after their meeting in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. File Photo by Kremlin Press Office/UPI | License Photo Dec. 18 (Asia Today) -- North Korean media increasingly refer to Kim Jong»»»

Dubai: ADNOC has secured a new $2 billion green financing facility backed by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, taking its total green funding to $5 billion within just 18 months and underscoring how seriously the company is leaning into sustainable finance as it grows its business. Sign up for our»»»

North Korean soldiers crossed the inter-Korean land border 10 times in November, a South Korean lawmaker said Friday. In this April 2019 photo, South Korean soldiers walk alongside a barbed wire fence in the DMZ Peace Trail in Goseong. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo North Korean s»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport has issued a travel advisory urging passengers to plan ahead as unstable weather continues to disrupt flight operations, triggering delays, cancellations and congestion at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai are once again brushing against record territory, testing the patience and budgets of jewellery buyers while reinforcing the appeal of bullion for long-term investors. Local retail rates firmed this week in step with global markets, with 24-karat gold trading at Dh522.25»»»

Dubai: Food delivery services across the UAE were temporarily paused on Friday as heavy rainfall, strong winds and poor visibility disrupted road conditions, prompting platforms to prioritise rider safety over service continuity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Major a»»»

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick participates in a Hanukkah reception in the East Room at the White House in Washington on December 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Dec. 17 (Asia Today) -- Korea Zinc's decision to build a large-scale smelter in the United States is drawing bro»»»

North Korean hackers accounted for a record $2.02 billion in global cryptocurrency thefts in 2025, which accounted for most of the $3.4 billion stolen this year, according to an industry report released on Thursday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 18 (UPI) -- North Korea topped its»»»

UAE rains are here, and nobody wants soggy shoes, drenched laptops, or a ruined commute. That’s why we’ve rounded up 7 travel and commuting gear picks you absolutely need in 2025. How did we choose them? Simple: top ratings, rave reviews, and real user feedback—the stuff that proves these gadgets a»»»

Dubai: Heavy rains sweeping the UAE have forced major food delivery apps to slow services, prioritising rider safety amid slippery roads and poor visibility. Talabat, Deliveroo and Careem flashed warnings to users on Thursday afternoon, with in-app notices citing "high demand" or outright unavailab»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority opened bidding for 90 distinctive 2, 3, 4 and 5-digit vehicle plates in its 120th Open Auction, spotlighting rare super numbers like AA 25, BB 12 and BB 30. Plates from codes AA, BB, CC, K, N, O, R, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z go live Saturday December 27 at »»»

Dubai: Tecom Group rolled out Phase 4 of its Innovation Hub in Dubai Internet City, a Dh615 million project adding 263,000 square feet of Grade-A office space to meet surging demand from global tech giants. The move lifts total hub investment to Dh2 billion and cements the district's role as the Mi»»»

First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo (L) poses with Chinese Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu during their strategic dialogue in Beijing on Thursday. South Korea called for China to play a role in resuming dialogue with North Korea. Photo courtesy of South Korea Foreign Ministry South »»»

China opposed what it said was "unilateral bullying" after Washington ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers entering and leaving oil-rich Venezuela, but did not say exactly how it would come to the South American country's aid or offer any refuge for its embattled leader. Earlier this week, US P»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company sealed a landmark $11 billion structured financing deal Wednesday to tap future gas production from the Hail and Ghasha project, partnering with Eni and PTTEP. The non-recourse transaction, backed by over 20 global and regional banks, monetises midstream output»»»

Dubai: India’s markets regulator has approved a sweeping overhaul of mutual fund regulations, rewriting a framework that has governed the industry for nearly three decades. The changes, cleared by the Securities and Exchange Board of India at its December 17 meeting, aim to lower costs for investor»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices pushed toward record territory overnight, tracking a relentless global bullion rally that has non-yielding assets firmly in favour amid Fed rate bets and fresh geopolitical flares. For UAE jewellery shoppers and small investors, retail rates are now testing the highest leve»»»

Dubai: India's Reserve Bank launched aggressive dollar sales to arrest the rupee's plunge, delivering its biggest one-day gain in seven months. The currency climbed as much as 1% to 90.0963 per dollar on Wednesday after closing at a record low of 91.0837 the previous day. By 8 am Dubai time Thursda»»»

Naypyidaw: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Myanmar on Thursday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 100km. Also In This Package Watch: Rooftop pools overflow as Bangkok sways in quake Downpours drench homeless survivors of Myanma»»»

Dubai: Mubadala Investment Company and Bain Capital closed their acquisition of Service Logic, a leading US provider of commercial HVAC and building automation services, from Leonard Green & Partners. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Headquartered in Charlotte, North Ca»»»

The United Nations Command on Tuesday issued a statement underscoring its role as administrator of the DMZ, amid debate over a South Korean bill that would allow Seoul to regulate non-military access to the buffer zone. In this file photo, a South Korean military guard post is seen through a fence »»»

Dubai: Jetex secured a license from Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation to provide ground handling and business aviation services at Red Sea International Airport. The approval, announced with Red Sea International Airport during the Supply Chain & Logistics Conference 2025 in Riyadh»»»

Dubai: The UAE solidified its status as one of the world's fastest-growing economies in 2025, propelled by booming non-oil sectors, record foreign direct investment and agile pro-business policies. Non-oil foreign trade jumped 24.5% in the first half of the year to Dh1.7 trillion, outpacing global »»»

Jeong Yeon-doo (R), vice minister for diplomatic strategy and intelligence at the foreign ministry, poses with acting U.S. Ambassador to Seoul Kevin Kim ahead of their talks on North Korea policy in Seoul on Tuesday. Pool Photo by Yonhap South Korea and the United States share the understanding tha»»»

Dubai: UAE employers face a pressing talent crunch with 1.03 million new workers needed by 2030 to fuel economic expansion and digital overhaul. This 12.1% workforce surge outpaces major markets like the US at 2.1% and India at 10.6%, driven by manufacturing, education and retail adding 133,000, 78»»»

Thae Yong-ho, former North Korea's deputy ambassador to Britain, speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, 19 February 2019. Thae defected with his family to South Korea in August 2016. File Photo by JEON HEON-KYUN /EPA Dec. 16 (Asia Today) -- The World North Korean Diaspora Council, »»»

Song Eun-seok, floor leader of South Korea’s People Power Party, presides over a parliamentary strategy meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul on Dec. 16. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 16 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's People Power Party said Tuesday its number of dues-paying members is nearing 1 mill»»»

Citizens browse the Christmas market during the 2nd Nowon Christmas Festival along the Gyeongchun Line Gongneung Forest Path in Nowon-gu, Seoul, on Dec. 14. The district hosted the market to help boost the local economy, featuring a large Christmas tree, a lighting ceremony, performances and a “Sur»»»

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young (left) and Foreign Minister Cho Hyun attend a National Assembly committee session in Seoul on Nov. 28. File Photo by Yonhap News Agency Dec. 16 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's National Security Office, Unification Ministry and Foreign Ministry sought to project u»»»

Dubai: The Central Bank of Oman launched a partial payment system for cheques effective December 15, covering all types regardless of value. Beneficiaries must now accept whatever funds sit in the drawer's account if it's less than the cheque amount, rather than seeing the payment bounce entirely. »»»

1 of 2 | A South Korean flag patch is seen on an ROK soldier's uniform, South Korea, February 10, 2025. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's military authorities are reportedly considering a complete replacement of combat uniforms after the military»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices are hovering just below their all-time highs, tracking a powerful global rally in bullion. Local buyers face some of the highest rates on record, with further moves hinging on US inflation data and fast-escalating geopolitical tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- At least two people, including a police officer, were killed on Tuesday when unknown assailants opened fire at polio vaccinators in Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province.The attack took place in Tangai area of Bajaur tribal district, District police in ch»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced the UAE's first bank-branded gold bars, dubbed Emirates NBD Gold, in 10g, 50g and 100g sizes. Each bar carries the bank's logo, a unique serial number and a certificate of authenticity. Customers can buy through the ENBD X app or relationship manager, then choose »»»

A French court has sentenced a former rebel leader and politician from the Democratic Republic of Congo to 30 years in jail after finding him guilty of complicity in crimes against humanity more than two decades ago. Roger Lumbala headed a rebel movement backed by neighbouring Uganda accused of com»»»

Dubai: The UAE's net wealth climbed to a record $3.12 trillion in 2024, fueled by strong gains in financial and real assets that outpaced rising liabilities. Financial wealth rose 9.5% from $1.05 trillion to $1.15 trillion, while real assets jumped 10.2% to $2.18 trillion from $1.98 trillion. Liabi»»»

Dubai: Wynn Al Marjan Island marked a pivotal construction milestone on Monday, with the resort's 70-floor tower topping out at 283 meters of structural concrete height. Just 27 months after foundations began, the project stands ready for its spire installation next year, pushing the full height to»»»

The prospect of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here meeting at the DMZ on June 30, 2019, is on the rise, according to a report Tuesday by think tank KNDA. File White House Photo by Shealah Craighead/UPI | License Photo SEOUL, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- »»»

Dubai: Emirates will deploy retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft with Premium Economy cabins on key routes to Beirut and Beijing starting early next year. The EK953/954 Dubai-Beirut service gets the upgrade from January 6, 2026, while EK306/307 to Beijing follows on February 1, 2026. Sign up for our dai»»»

TOKYO, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- South Korea and the United States held "comprehensive" discussions on Tuesday to coordinate on their North Korea policy based on a recently released summit document.A statement by Seoul's Foreign Ministry said the meeting is the first such bilateral talks held under their in»»»

Dubai: The first internet gaming and sports wagering platform licensed by the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority is now live. The internet gaming platform, Play971, operated by Abu Dhabi–based Coin Technology Projects LLC at Twofour54, Yas Creative Hub, is taking bets on casino-st»»»

Banners bearing protest messages from unionized rail workers are hung inside Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea, 10 December 2025, as the union has threatened to launch a general strike on 11 December. Photo by YONHAP/EPA Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- On Nov. 20, 2019-five days before the Korea-ASEAN Sp»»»

A crowd walks past a police tent in the Hongdae nightlife area of Seoul, South Korea on October 27, 2023, File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (Asia Today) -- "Decade of the Spy" was a label used by U.S. media in the 1980s, when major espionage cases involving the former Soviet »»»

South Korea and the United States held talks Tuesday to coordinate their North Korea policy, officials said. Acting U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Kevin Kim, seen here at the National Assembly on Friday, helped lead the meeting. Photo by Yonhap South Korea and the United States held talks Tuesday t»»»