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1MDB Scandal: $4 Billion Stolen from Malaysian State-Owned Fund

According to a Swiss prosecutor, about $4 billion may have been stolen from the Malaysian state-owned fund 1MDB. The 1MDB…

8 years ago

Bank of Japan Introduces Negative Interest Rate for First Time

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has adopted a negative interest rate in a surprise move. The benchmark rate of (-0.1%)…

8 years ago

Akira Amari: Japan’s Economy Minister Resigns amid Corruption Allegations

Japan's Economy Minister Akira Amari has announced he is resigning amid corruption allegations. Akira Amari unexpectedly made the announcement at…

8 years ago

John Kerry Urges New Sanctions on North Korea after Nuclear Test

The United States and China say a new UN resolution against North Korea is needed, following Pyongyang's claim that it…

8 years ago

Peter Dahlin: Swedish Activist Released in China

Swedish activist Peter Dahlin, who was detained in China on charges of damaging national security, has been released and deported.…

8 years ago

Malaysia PM Najib Razak Cleared of Corruption

Malaysian PM Najib Razak has been cleared of corruption in a long-running financial scandal that has gripped the country. According…

8 years ago

Japan Stock Market Trades Higher Despite Weak Export Data

Japan stock market has traded higher, despite the latest trade figures showing exports falling for a third straight month. Its…

8 years ago

Hong Kong’s Coldest Day in Nearly 60 Years

Hong Kong has experienced its coldest day in 59 years at three degrees Celsius. "It is very cold and windy…

8 years ago

New Zealand Bride Moved to Tears by Wedding Haka

The footage of a New Zealand bride moved to tears by the haka performance at her wedding has become viral…

8 years ago

Otto Frederick Warmbier: North Korea Arrests American Student for Hostile Act

American student Otto Frederick Warmbier has been arrested in North Korea for committing a "hostile act" against the state. Otto…

8 years ago