Major stock market indices worldwide

The following are the indices of major stock markets worldwide on Monday.IN ASIAThe Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3,177.23 points, down 20.67 points, or 0.65 percent.The Shenzhen Component Index…

S. Korea approves plan to upgrade K9 howitzers

South Korea's defense authorities on Monday endorsed a plan to upgrade the homegrown K9 self-propelled howitzer to bolster its strike capabilities, the state arms procurement agency said.The Defense Project…