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Members of the Samsung Electronics Labor Union hold up placards that read, “Let’s be transparent!” On April 23, 2026, a large rally is held outside the company’s foundry and semiconductor factory in Pyeongtaek to demand the removal of caps on performance bonuses. (Photo credit: Jung Yeon-je/AFP via Getty Images)Jung Young Jae | AFP | Getty ImagesSouth Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Monday called for the rights of both labor and management to be respected following an 18-day strike at Samsung Electronics looms. “Labor must be respected as much as business, and corporate management rights must be respected as much as…
tehran — As night falls on Iran’s vast capital and the snow-capped peaks of the Alborz Mountains fade into darkness, thousands of Iranians regularly take to the streets for state-sponsored rallies aimed at rallying supporters against the United States. Near Tehran’s upscale Tajrish Square, the inevitable chant of “Death to America” echoes over a sea of Iranian flags, and street vendors peddle tea and souvenirs like patriotic baseball caps and patches to enthusiastic crowds. “I am ready to sacrifice my life for my country and my people,” a young woman named Tiana, wearing glasses the colors of the Iranian flag,…
Tottenham effectively need one point from their remaining two games to relegate the Hammers to the Championship, as West Ham’s 3-1 defeat at Newcastle deepened fears of Premier League relegation.West Ham are now keen to give Chelsea an advantage when they welcome Spurs to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports, but a win for the home side would at least bring the relegation battle to the final day. West Ham lead Spurs by two points, with a 13-goal difference in favor of Spurs, and their 14-year top flight status is under serious threat. If Spurs lose to Chelsea,…
General view of Hong Kong skyline in fog, taken on March 29, 2026 in Hong Kong, China.Sawayasu Tsuji | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets fell on Monday as investors weighed new geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump warned Iran to “act fast” and raised concerns about further escalation in the Middle East and potential disruption to global oil supplies.In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, President Trump said “time is running out” for Iran, warning that “there will be nothing left” if action is not taken soon, adding: “Time is of the essence!” He did not…
England’s Aaron Rye won his first major title with a sensational three-stroke victory at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.Rye entered the final round with a two-stroke lead and was up by three with 10 holes remaining, but his explosive 40-foot eagle on the par-5 ninth No. 9 propelled him up the crowded leaderboard. The world No. 44 continued to score points, including two birdies in a three-hole stretch from the 11th hole, and a sensational 70-foot putt from the 16th to the par-3 17th, gaining control and making three shots. image: Key statistics of Rai’s victory at Aronimink…
The 2018 Jinshanling Great Wall International Marathon has begun, with 1,500 athletes from 20 countries running along the ancient Great Wall of China, Jinshanling, on a spring day. This is a great event for Chinese and foreign marathon enthusiasts, April 15, 2018. International runner of the Jinshanling Great Wall International Marathon. (Photo credit: Hou Jiqing/Future Publishing, Getty Images)Photo | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesHello, my name is Hui Jie from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open.Over the past two weeks, China has become a destination not only for runners looking to conquer the Great Wall Marathon over…
On March 12, 2026 in Muscat, Oman, the tanker Kalisto is anchored in Port Sultan Qaboos as traffic is backed up in the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Benoît Tessier | ReutersOil prices rose on Monday as US President Donald Trump warned Iran “better move” amid stalled peace talks, while experts said inventories were at record lows. international benchmark brent crude oil July futures rose 1.98% to $111.42 per barrel. us West Texas Intermediate Futures In June, the price rose 2.43% to $107.98 per barrel, the highest price this month. US President Donald…
Gary Neville was shocked by the “shocking” handball decision in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, while Vitor Pereira called for a Premier League meeting to clarify the rules.On Sunday at Old Trafford, Matheus Cunha scored the only goal in a 2-1 win against United just after Forest had equalized through Morato. This was because referee Michael Salisbury overruled the VAR sent to the field monitor. VAR showed Brian Mbeumo had control of the ball between his arms and body before his shot was blocked and fell to Cunha, which was enough for the goal to be chalked away…
Hong Kong — For the past 30 years, China has been a nation of homeowners, growing the world’s second-largest economy and making the dreams of millions of people come true. Since the decline and eventual end of welfare housing policies in the 1990s, government programs have coalesced with deep-seated cultural norms to create a level of private ownership unfathomable in the West. While tens of millions of Americans are saddled with student loans, many entering their 30s and renting is their only option, their Chinese peers are starting to plan to buy their first home right after graduating from college.…
Scottish rugby great Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61.The British Irish Lions center won 65 caps in an 11-year Test career that began in 1986 and was part of the most recent Scotland team to win a Grand Slam in 1990.A statement released by his son Corey and daughter Kellyanne revealed that he died from complications related to cancer treatment.Hastings, fellow Scotland international and younger brother of Great Britain and Ireland Lion Gavin, announced in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. image: Scott Hastings (left) pictured with his brother Gavin at the BBC Sports…