Month: January 2025

Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol refused to appear for fresh questioning by investigators Thursday, a day after his dramatic arrest over a failed martial law declaration.

Melbourne (AFP) – Iga Swiatek romped into a third-round showdown with Emma Raducanu in the Australian Open on Thursday while Taylor Fritz was just as emphatic in his pursuit of a maiden Grand Slam title.

Tokyo (AFP) – Speculation over Nintendo’s new console, a successor to the wildly popular Switch, reached a fever pitch Thursday with specialist media predicting an imminent announcement from the Japanese gaming giant.

Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian markets extended a global rally Thursday after below-forecast US inflation provided a much-needed shot of relief to investors and revived hopes for interest rate cuts this year.

Washington (AFP) – US officials late Wednesday announced a $1.6 billion deal with Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors to settle charges it deceived regulators about the amount of emissions spewed by its diesel engines.

Melbourne (AFP) – World number two Iga Swiatek romped into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday to set up a high-profile clash with 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu.

Washington (AFP) – First came the slow hand movements, then the tremor, and now the looming fear of what lies ahead.

Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faced renewed questioning Thursday, a day after his dramatic arrest over a failed martial law declaration, but his lawyers said he would not take part.

Washington (AFP) – The Israel-Hamas deal was made possible by 18-hour days and a “remarkable” partnership between Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s Mideast envoys — but even then it seemed it might come apart at the last minute.

Melbourne (AFP) – Unbearable noise forced a match close to the Australian Open’s polarising “party court” to be moved, but the men playing in front of “extremely drunk” fans said they loved the atmosphere.