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Broad declines in Asia as oil rises after reports of attacks near the Strait of Hormuz

Several of Asia's leading indices are falling on Thursday, while crude oil prices are rising. The market reaction follows reports of new attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.

Significantly up in South Korea, KOSPI reaches record level

Stock market sentiment in South Korea is at a peak in Wednesday trading. The KOSPI is at a new record high at midday after rising about 5 percent.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile from west coast, South Korea says

Jenny Rissveds places second again in the World Cup

Jenny Rissveds took her second consecutive podium finish this World Cup season in Nové Město na Moravě, Czech Republic. The mountain bike star finished second behind Austria's Laura Stigger in Sunday's Olympic-distance race.

Sweden signs letter of intent for technology cooperation with the US

Sweden and the United States have signed a letter of intent for increased technology cooperation, including space technology, future mobile networks and AI. Sweden is the first EU country to do so.

Cheerful weekend for Asian stock markets as Iran peace hopes drive gains

Continued hopes for a peace deal in the Iran war are generating gains on Asian stock markets in early Friday trading.

Volatile stock markets in Asia as Seoul rises while Hong Kong and Tokyo fall

Up in South Korea, down in Hong Kong. The trading week on Asian stock exchanges begins in opposite directions.

Swedish Olympic medalists compete in new TV reality show on Netflix

The popular South Korean competition show Physical: 100 is coming to Sweden. Sarah Sjöström and Daniel Adams-Ray are two of the competitors vying for the million-dollar prize.