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Indian cultural festival kicks off with traditional dance performance
SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - The "Sarang Festival," a nine-day Indian cultural event hosted by the Indian Embassy to Korea, began on Tuesday with a traditional Kuchipudi dance performance by artists from the Avanthika Space for Dance, a renowned arts institute based in Kerala, Southern India. Kuchipudi, a classical dance form from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, is known for its graceful movements, expressive storytelling, and combination of dance, drama, and music. The da
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Hanwha Q Cells sells solar project in Washington state
SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) - Korea's solar energy solutions provider Hanwha Q Cells has sold a 142-megawatt solar power project in Washington state to Puget Sound Energy (PSE), the largest utility company in the region, the company said on Wednesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hanwha said it will continue to supply equipment and provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of
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School bus fire claims 23 lives in Thailand
SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) - A tragic school bus fire in Thailand's Pathum Thani province has resulted in the presumed death of 23 students and teachers. The Thai government announced that the incident occurred Tuesday on a highway north of Bangkok, where a bus carrying 44 passengers, including 38 students and 6 teachers, caught fire during a field trip. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the 23 missing individuals are likely deceased. Rescue workers discovered o
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Google to invest $1 billion in Thailand data center, cloud AI Infrastructure
SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) - Google has announced a US$1 billion investment in Thailand to build a data center and cloud artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The tech giant said Monday it plans to construct a data center in Chonburi province near Bangkok and establish a Google Cloud region center in the capital city to meet the growing demand for cloud services and AI innovation in Southeast Asia. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra welcomed the investment, stating it &quo
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Seoul court backs Korea Zinc share buyback amid control battle
SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) - A Seoul court on Wednesday allowed Korea Zinc Inc. to continue acquiring its own shares to defend against what it calls a hostile takeover bid by its largest shareholder, Young Poong, and the private equity firm MBK Partners. Young Poong and MBK are seeking to secure management control of the world's largest zinc smelter by acquiring an additional 7 to 14.6 percent stake through a tender offer from Sept. 13 to Oct. 4. They filed an injunction with th
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Busan film fest to open with Korean historical drama
SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - The annual Busan International Film Festival is set to kick off with an outdoor red carpet event in the southern port city on Wednesday, featuring some 224 films from 63 countries. Netflix's Korean historical drama "Uprising" opens this year's festival, which marks its 29th year. The film, starring Gang Dong-won and Park Jeong-min, explores the complex relationship between two close friends from different social classes. The much-anticipate
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Ohtani secures fifth Player of Month award, first in National League
SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) - Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani has been named the National League's Player of the Month for September, marking his fifth such accolade and his first since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team said on Monday that the 30-year-old Japanese player, who is not pitching this season due to elbow surgery recovery, achieved a historic milestone on Sept. 19 by becoming the first MLB player to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a
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UAE denounces attack on embassy residence, Sudanese army blames RSF
SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry announced on Monday that its ambassador's residence in Khartoum, Sudan, suffered significant damage. The UAE emphasized the need to protect diplomatic properties and embassy staff residences, in accordance with international treaties that govern diplomatic relations. The Sudanese army denied responsibility for the attack, blaming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with whom they are currently engag
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Israel launches ground operation against Hezbollah amid rising tensions
SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - Israel has initiated a ground operation in southern Lebanon, which it describes as "limited, localized, and targeted" against Hezbollah. Lebanese civilians have been warned not to travel south of the Litani River, and residents in 25 villages have been advised to evacuate. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claim the operation targets Hezbollah's infrastructure, which they consider an immediate threat to northern Israel. An Israeli official stated
October 2, 2024
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Naver Map offers multilingual translation for visitor reviews
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Indian cultural festival kicks off with traditional dance performance
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Hanwha Q Cells sells solar project in Washington state
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School bus fire claims 23 lives in Thailand
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Google to invest $1 billion in Thailand data center, cloud AI Infrastructure
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Seoul court backs Korea Zinc share buyback amid control battle
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Busan film fest to open with Korean historical drama
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Ohtani secures fifth Player of Month award, first in National League
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UAE denounces attack on embassy residence, Sudanese army blames RSF
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Israel launches ground operation against Hezbollah amid rising tensions