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Members of Germany's Bundestag visited Korea's National Tax Service for the first time to discuss digital tax administration and the use of artificial intelligence, the tax agency said Wednesday.
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Latest updatesIran war latest: China urges reopening of Strait of Hormuz in talks with Iran's Araghchi
After Anthropic's Dario Amodei set off a firestorm on Saturday calling for a 'pause' in AI development until hand-picked arbiters are installed inside the frontier labs (a gift to Beijing), Mark Zuckerberg sided with the testosterone wing of the tech-bro complex with a builder's response: police yourselves. You don'…
Mitsui OSK Lines, a top Japanese shipping firm, doesn’t expect LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to resume soon, signaling a prolonged disruption that could keep prices elevated and curb demand across Asia.
DAEJEON, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- Kazakhstan's culture minister paid tribute Wednesday at the grave of Hong Beom-do, a revered Korean independence fighter who fought against Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule, at the national cemetery in the central city of Daejeon.
Start-up draws intense international interest through offshore vehicles chasing alternatives to US systems, insiders say
India has summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi in protest against a collision between the two countries’ navies in the Arabian Sea.
MANILA, Philippines — As Congress prepares to discuss in a bicameral conference committee a proposal to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSK) elections by extending officials’ terms to five years, concerns are again being raised over the accountability of leaders in the Philippines’ smallest political…
SCHOOL SAFETY. Government officials and experts discuss measures to ensure children's safety inside schools during Rappler's 'Civic Circles' on September 10, 2026.
Almost all reposts of an online post containing false information about Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki, who failed to secure re-election in Sunday’s gubernatorial race, were made by social media users outside the prefecture, an analysis showed Wednesday.
Total economic and health costs from January to August as a result of the haze could reach US$6.9 billion, analysts warn
Total economic and health costs from January to August as a result of the haze could reach US$6.9 billion, analysts warn
Brought in to try and ease complaints, the ship will house about 4,000 guests during the event.
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China wants Iran and the US to remain rational, exercise restraint and return to talks, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday.
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- A day after South Korea enjoyed a 4-1 victory over Qatar to kick off the men's football competition at the Asian Games, midfielder Lee Seung-won said Wednesday he had already put the match behind him.
KOMAKI, Japan, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean women's volleyball team captain Kang So-hwi said Wednesday she found her rhythm after struggling in the first set and enjoyed the rest of the match to help her country win its Asian Games opener against Hong Kong.
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Video clip shows honour guard drill mirroring the welcome extended to Donald Trump during his China trip
Video clip shows honour guard drill mirroring the welcome extended to Donald Trump during his China trip
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in public on Wednesday for the first time since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges regarding his war on drugs.
Guo hopes the struggles of ‘wall-hanging youth’ will no longer go unnoticed, and that they will face less prejudice
Guo hopes the struggles of ‘wall-hanging youth’ will no longer go unnoticed, and that they will face less prejudice
Discovery offers an answer to sand control and agricultural demands along the arid region’s edge
Discovery offers an answer to sand control and agricultural demands along the arid region’s edge
BASTE. Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte.
KOMAKI, Japan, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea survived a brief scare before emerging with a straight-set victory over Hong Kong in its first women's volleyball match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in central Japan on Wednesday, a result that left head coach Cha Sang-hyun scratching his head.
Beijing vows to take action if Washington tries to contain China’s firms, as tensions over advanced AI systems heat up before expected Xi-Trump meeting
Beijing vows to take action if Washington tries to contain China’s firms, as tensions over advanced AI systems heat up before expected Xi-Trump meeting
These container houses are expected to house around 2,000 athletes at the Asian Games in Japan
Draft follows debut of X Games Summer League, with both events aiming to cement ties with Olympic Games, build on strong audience growth
Draft follows debut of X Games Summer League, with both events aiming to cement ties with Olympic Games, build on strong audience growth
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The vessel surveyed the geology and environment of a South China Sea feature claimed by Beijing and Manila
The vessel surveyed the geology and environment of a South China Sea feature claimed by Beijing and Manila
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
Prosecutors sought jail term for chief executive of Evett after insects not approved for consumption were on menu
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. MUFG Bank's new guideline is expected to expand financing for startups and small- and midsize companies in the defense sector. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Hazumu Urushiyama)
Despite close result, main parties agree on reducing economic dependence on China and pushing Europe towards a tougher line on Beijing
Despite close result, main parties agree on reducing economic dependence on China and pushing Europe towards a tougher line on Beijing
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
Grab's acquisition of buy-now-pay-later service Atome Financial is the Singaporean company's largest in financial services. (Source photos by Reuters and Advance Intelligence Group's website)
KOMAKI, Japan, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean women's volleyball team opened its Asian Games campaign with a 3-0 win over Hong Kong on Wednesday, led by an effective performance by captain Kang So-hwi.
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives adopted the Senate’s version of a bill extending the term of village and youth councilors to five years on Wednesday, sending the measure that effectively postpones their elections straight to Malacañang for executive action.
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Robots are getting to grips with the physical world in Tokyo, where technology companies are showcasing machines designed to handle objects, perform industrial tasks and work alongside humans. The demonstrations offer a glimpse of how AI could move beyond screens and software, giving machines the ability to interact…
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea "cannot afford" to slow down its artificial intelligence (AI) progress, the country's science minister said Wednesday, but noted the emphasis should be put on responsible development rather than the speed of advancement itself.