World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks
From criticism over water breaks to red cards galore, here’s all the buzz from the opening day of the World Cup.
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From: Counting the Cost
Is Asia facing a new currency crisis?
A stronger dollar, higher energy costs and market uncertainty are putting pressure on currencies across Asia.
Published On 3 Jun 2026
From: NewsFeed
Foreign Christians ask for forgiveness over failure to support Israel at Knesset
‘Lord, please forgive us for all the things that we did that we did not support Israel.’
Published On 1 Jun 2026
The strait may reopen, but global confidence may not return
The next phase of the Strait of Hormuz crisis may be defined less by its closure than by conditional access.
From: 101 East
North Korean POWs: Political pawns in Russia’s war on Ukraine?
101 East investigates the plight of two North Korean POWs in Ukraine and the campaign to transfer them to South Korea.
Published On 30 May 2026
South Korea’s SK Hynix enters exclusive $1 trillion club
Chipmaker becomes second South Korean company in history to hit milestone.
Starbucks’ Korean sales fall after backlash to ‘Tank Day’ ad campaign
Coffee chain has seen ‘very significant’ drop in sales after campaign that evoked crackdown, local operator says.
North Korean women’s team win Asian Champions League title in South Korea
Naegohyang Women’s FC beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 amid rare visit to South Korea to play in tournament.
South Korea’s stock market soars as Samsung union calls off planned strike
Benchmark KOSPI rises more than 8 percent following deal to avert strike at top memory chip maker.
Tears as North Korean women win in South to reach AFC Champions League final
Naegohyang Women’s FC record a historic 2-1 win over Suwon FC Women on a rare trip to South Korea.
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Why are nearly 50,000 Samsung workers about to strike in South Korea?
Workers’ union says protest over bonuses will continue for 18 days.
