Women paid the highest price in Jakarta train tragedy
WorldJAKARTA -- When Harum Anjarsari's husband finally got through to her phone, he did not hear her, but instead, rescue workers who said they pulled the device from the debris of one of two ill-fated trains that collided outside the Indonesian capital.
Samsung Electronics sees robust AI demand after Q1 chip profit jumps almost 50-fold
WorldSEOUL - Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported record quarterly profit driven by a 49-fold jump in chip income, saying it expects the momentum to continue as clients spend on AI infrastructure and drive up prices of its memory chips.
Australia's AirTrunk to invest $3 billion in two new Malaysian data centers
WorldSYDNEY - Australia's AirTrunk said on Thursday it will invest $3 billion to build two hyperscale data centers in Malaysia, doubling its existing business in the country.
Watchdog warns high FIFA World Cup ticket prices increase risk of scams
WorldVANCOUVER -- Soaring ticket prices and transport costs at this year's World Cup will expose fans to cyber fraud and scams as supporters are attracted by fakes in the mistaken belief they have bagged a bargain, an industry expert has warned.
Norway oil firms seek mediation to avert labour strike that could hit output
WorldOSLO -- Wage talks between Norwegian oil firms and labour unions broke down on Wednesday and will switch to state-led mediation in a bid to prevent strike action by workers, industry group Offshore Norge said.
Japan likely to pass bill to raise immigration fees
WorldTOKYO -- Japan's House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to raise the ceiling on fees for immigration procedures, making it likely to be enacted during the current parliamentary session ending in July.
15% of hospitals in Japan report sexual abuse
WorldTOKYO -- Sexual abuse of patients has occurred at 15.5 pct of hospitals and other medical facilities in Japan, a government survey found.
Germany holds breath as stranded whale 'Timmy' sets off in barge
WorldINSEL POEL, Germany -- A special boat carrying a stranded humpback whale whose weeks-long struggle to survive has captured hearts in Germany set off for the open seas on Tuesday evening in a last-ditch rescue attempt.
Australia inflation jumps with worse to come, rate hike looms
WorldAustralian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as tensions in the Middle East drove up energy costs, while core inflation stayed uncomfortably high for policymakers, keeping pressure on for a rate hike next week.
FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15%
WorldVANCOUVER - FIFA will increase payments to teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup to almost $900 million, world soccer's governing body said on Tuesday, citing the commercial success of its expanded flagship men's tournament.
