High waiting times in India prompt the US consulate in Frankfurt to create a special visa window for Indians.

In order to alleviate the lengthy wait times for B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) visa interviews in India, the US consulate in Frankfurt has reserved specific interview slots for Indian applicants.

According to the State Department's website, the wait periods for B1/B2 visa interview...

Former SDF sexual assault victim and member of Time's list of rising leaders

Time magazine announced on Wednesday that former Ground Self-Defense Force member Rina Gonoi, who exposed the culture of sexual abuse within the service, and lawmaker Arfiya Eri, a former United Nations official of Uyghur descent, have been selected as two of this year's 100 emerging global l...

Bob Barker, the veteran host of 'The Price Is Right,' has passed away at the age of 99.

His silky-smooth command, mischievous sense of humor, and passion for animal welfare concerns made him a cherished fixture on television for more than 35 years. Bob Barker, the host of "The Price Is Right," has passed away. His age was 99.

Roger Neal, who represents him, state...

Adidas receives $565 million in unfulfilled Yeezy shoe orders.

According to a report in the Financial Times, a German sportswear firm has received orders for 4 million pairs of shoes after an antisemitic row.

According to the Financial Times, Adidas got orders for more than 508 million euros ($565 million), which is better than the company's &q...

Google says it is creating tools to assist journalists in creating headlines and stories.

Google claims it has discussed its ideas with leaders in the news industry and is in the early phases of developing artificial intelligence tools to assist journalists in writing stories and headlines.

Already, questions have been raised regarding whether or not the quickly developing t...

Next-generation Korean destroyer models are revealed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.

The models of a next-generation Korean destroyer and other combat ships in development will be unveiled by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.

On June 4, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries declared that it will take part in MADEX 2023, the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition, which wil...

The United States and South Korea will 'coordinate' their semiconductor investments.

John Kirby, the National Security Council's coordinator for strategic communications, stated on Tuesday that South Korea and the United States will "coordinate" their chip investments in response to a Financial Times report stating that Washington requested Seoul not to fill any mar...

In April, Japan and South Korea will hold their first security discussions in five years.

According to a diplomatic source on Monday, preparations are being made for the first working-level security talks between Japan and South Korea in more than five years to take place next month, ahead of a planned visit by President Yoon Suk Yeol to the United States.

As Tokyo and Seoul...

After 17 seasons, Rachael Ray is leaving her daytime talk program because "it's time for me to move on."

After this season, the Emmy-winning "Rachael Ray Show" will come to a close after 17 years of airing. The program has covered topics such as food, travel, and lifestyle.

CBS said in a press release on Friday that Ray would be "signing off" from her nationally syndica...

Showtime for Gucci comes as the fashion industry awaits the arrival of a new designer

While the fashion industry awaits the announcement of a new Gucci designer from label owner Kering, the Italian fashion house launched Milan Fashion Week on Friday with a lineup of slouchy, androgynous menswear styles. After the resignation of Alessandro Michele in November, the French luxury con...

The Korean government is pursuing third-party reparations for Japan's wartime atrocities.

Reparations for Koreans who were forced into war labour by Japanese colonial authorities between 1910 and 1945 have been all but abandoned by the Korean government. A representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday during an open forum on the issue at the National Assembly in S...

Leon Cooperman predicts there won't be a bull market "anytime soon," based on an Old Testament narrative.

The chances of the S&P 500 going beyond 4,400 are only 5%, according to billionaire investor Leon Cooperman, who does not anticipate a bull market occurring anytime soon. According to the chairman and founder of family office Omega Advisors, who was interviewed by CNBC on Wednesday night, he ...

High precision time protocols, originally designed for Europe's Big Science, guarantee honest financial transactions

It was European scientists who, more than a decade ago, developed extremely precise network time distribution procedures for CERN. Numerous sectors, including banking, have recently begun using them. John Fischer, Oralia’s v. p. of advanced research, holds his hands approximately 30 centime...

Max Health gross revenue reached a lifetime high in Q2FY23 due to improved occupancy

Max Healthcare Institute (MHIL) reported a profit after tax of Rs 511 crore in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2022-23, while revenue increased by 9% to Rs 1,567 crore. Max Healthcare has achieved its highest-ever gross revenue.

Higher occupancies and a better payor mix drove reve...

On the back of record-breaking Q2 sales, PI Industries shares have risen by 8%, reaching an all-time high

After reporting robust 31 percent year-on-year (YoY) sales growth at Rs 17,700 crore for the quarter ended September 2022, PI Industries' shares rose 8 percent on the BSE during Wednesday's intra-day trade, setting a new all-time high of Rs 3,554.25. (Q2FY23). The CSM (exports) division p...

You should probably rethink the habit of having a glass of milk before bedtime every night

Milk's status as a protein source, along with that of other dairy products, has been hotly contested in the last decade. Most people appear to include milk in their diets grudgingly, especially if they have a low tolerance for it.

In an Instagram post, gastroenterologist Dr. Palania...

About 100,000 nurses in the United Kingdom went on strike for the first time ever due to salary issues

Despite warnings that it could put patients at risk, nurses in the United Kingdom mounted a historic one-day strike on Thursday in an effort to gain better pay and working conditions.

The RCN's strike is just the most recent in a series of walkouts by workers in the private and publ...

The Korea Times Translation Awards provide opportunities for promising literary translators

Aspiring translators have described The Korea Times' Modern Korean Literature Translation Awards as a stepping stone toward their literary translation goals.

The Korea Times hosted the award ceremony for the 53rd edition of the tournament, which was sponsored by KB Financial Group, ...

Didn't have time to yell,' one Army vet said as the gunfire began inside Club Q

All Jerecho Loveall could do when the shooting started, before he noticed he was hit, was dive for the floor.

Barrett Hudson raced through the exit doors, seven bullet holes in his back, and contacted his father, ready to die.

And his training kicked in when he saw the muzzle ...

It's like looking for a needle in a desert for non-natives trying to track down missing loved ones.

At least 154 people were murdered and hundreds more were injured in a mob crush on Saturday night at Itaewon Station, and many more people are still missing. An Iranian guy stared in shock in front of a memorial altar set up nearby.

There, he would offer condolences to the families of h...