An Irish man alleged to run the day-to-day operations of an international money laundering and firearms trafficking cartel was arrested this week in Dubai. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo April 17 (UPI) -- An Irish man who allegedly laundered money and trafficked drugs and firearms throughout Europe was arrested in Dubai after

Kang Chang-il, new senior vice chairman of the presidential Peaceful Unification Advisory Council, speaks during a ceremony marking his inauguration at the council's secretariat in Seoul, South Korea, 17 April 2026. The council, chaired by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, advises the president on unification policy. Photo by YONHAP / EPA April 17 (Asia

SMEs and Startups Minister Han Seong-sook (R) speaks during a meeting with representatives of small and midsize companies, chaired by President Lee Jae Myung (4th L), at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, South Korea, 20 March 2026. Photo by YONHAP /EPA April 17 (Asia Today) -- South Korea will provide 462.2 billion

An AI-generated image illustrating banking sector risk. Generated by Asia Today April 17 (Asia Today) -- Corporate loan delinquency rates in South Korea are rising three times faster than household debt, increasing pressure on banks as lending expands, financial data showed Thursday. According to the Financial Supervisory Service, the delinquency rate on corporate loans at