In reshuffle Samsung Electronics to merge mobile, consumer units
The sweeping move is the latest sign of active involvement by Vice Chairman Jay Y Lee after his parole in August.
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Syria says Israel launched missile attack on vital port
Syria's military says several Israeli missiles struck the container area at Latakia port, setting some of them on fire.
Old wounds from past conflict fuel vaccine hesitancy in Aceh
Indonesian province spent years at war and local residents say the 'crisis of trust' created then is still felt today.
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150bn for fueling Myanmar hate speech
Complaint claims algorithms that power the company promote disinformation that turns into violence.
Afghanistan museum reopens, with Taliban security
Taliban allows the National Museum of Afghanistan to reopen, showcasing the country's 'rich history'.
China claims to have ‘democracy that works’ ahead of Biden summit
Beijing has embarked on a media blitz in an attempt to claim its one-party state is more of a democracy than the US.
US Justice Dept sues Texas over voter maps, citing discrimination
Department says Texas plan violates US voting laws by diluting strength of Black, Latino and other minority voters.
Sacklers: Billions reaped from Purdue Pharma not bankruptcy abuse
Sackler family members are alleged to have drained Purdue Pharma of cash over several years.
Stocks surge as Omicron worries abate following volatile week
The mood across markets was calmer Monday as investors noted cases of the new COVID variant have been relatively mild.
Hackers increasingly target Canada key infrastructure: Spy agency
Agency reports 235 ransomware attacks on Canadian targets this year, half of which were key infrastructure providers.
Turkey’s Erdogan says Cyprus mosque attacks won’t go ‘unanswered’
Turkish leader calls on Cypriot authorities to secure houses of worship or prepare to 'pay for such acts'.
Yemen replaces central bank governor, deputy amid currency crash
War-torn Yemen is witnessing a sharp deterioration in the value of its riyal currency.
US: Second accuser says she admired Maxwell before abuse
US prosecutors are set to call two more accusers in Ghislaine Maxwell's high-profile sex abuse trial in New York City.
Israel delays major settlement plan for occupied East Jerusalem
A Jerusalem district committee decides against the proposal, citing the need for an environmental study.
India hosts Putin as it balances ties with Russia, US
New Delhi and Moscow sign host of defence and trade deals as India has drawn closer to the US - an adversary of Russia.
US announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics
White House says US will not send diplomats to upcoming Winter Games over China's rights abuses, including in Xinjiang.
India says deliveries of Russian S-400 defence system have begun
New Delhi says it has started receiving parts of missile defence system in a deal that prompted threats of US sanctions.
Ethiopian forces recapture two key towns from rebels, gov’t says
Ethiopia's government says it has recaptured the strategic towns of Dessie and Kombolcha from Tigrayan rebels.
Canada to release more residential school documents: Report
News comes after hundreds of unmarked graves were discovered this year at former residential school sites in Canada.
SPAC merging with Trump’s media firm gets SEC information request
Digital World Acquisition Corp has drawn criticism since its plan to merge with Trump's media firm was announced.