Oil prices rise as weaker dollar offsets China COVID-19 concerns
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, paring losses from the previous session, as a weaker U.S. dollar offset widening COVID-19 curbs in China that have stoked fears of slowing fuel demand in the world’s second-largest oil consumer. Brent crude for January delivery rose 73 cents, or 0.8%, to $93.54 a barrel at 0406 GMT. The December […]
South Korea exceeds 2,000 daily cases for 1st time
By Administrator_India Capital Sands South Korea’s daily increase in coronavirus infections has exceeded 2,000 for the first time since the start of the pandemic, continuing an alarming spread despite the enforcement of strict virus restrictions in large population centers. Health Minister Kwon Deok-Cheol on Wednesday pleaded for people to stay home during the holiday break […]
South Korea, China cast doubt on reports North Korean leader Kim gravely ill
By Administrator_India Capital Sands South Korean and Chinese officials on Tuesday cast doubt on reports North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was ill after media outlets said he had undergone a cardiovascular procedure and was in “grave danger”. Daily NK, a Seoul-based speciality website, reported late on Monday, citing one unnamed source in North Korea, […]