Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK
Iran war and turbulent global bond markets add to pressure as rate decisions loom this week in major western economies
· Heatherstewart
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Newest first · UTC+11:00S. Korea defeats Japan to top group in men's basketball
NAGOYA, Japan -- South Korea defeated its rival Japan 100-83 to win its group in the men's basketball tournament of the Asian Games in central Japan on Sunday.
· Yonhap
(Asiad) S. Korea defeats Japan to top group in men's basketball
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea defeated its rival Japan 100-83 to win its group in the men's basketball tournament of the Asian Games in central Japan on Sunday.
· Yoo Jee-ho
BRICS summit: What are the key takeaways?
Leaders of the BRICS group of nations unanimously adopted a joint declaration on the first day of the two-day summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi, despite divisions among members over the wars in Iran and Ukraine.
· Al Jazeera Staff
China’s FAST telescope maps neutral hydrogen, the cosmic gas for making stars
Survey identifies more than 156,000 extragalactic sources, offering an unprecedented pool for studying the universe’s biggest questions
· Ling Xin
China’s FAST telescope maps neutral hydrogen, the cosmic gas for making stars
Survey identifies more than 156,000 extragalactic sources, offering an unprecedented pool for studying the universe’s biggest questions
· Ling Xin
(LEAD) S. Korea prevails in 264.1 bln-won investor-state dispute against Chinese investor
(ATTN: UPDATES with president's remarks in last 2 paras)
· Park Boram
1st U.S. investment project under tariff agreement nears deal but needs further negotiations: minister
SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Sunday that South Korea's first investment project in the United States under last year's bilateral tariff agreement is nearing a deal but still needs further negotiations.
· Park Boram
Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions
(From left) Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for a photo at the Brics summit in Delhi
· Bbcnews
Xi says China will take lead to foster AI, tech cooperation among BRICS countries
China will take the lead to help foster artificial-intelligence collaboration and development among developing countries, President Xi Jinping said at the BRICS bloc summit in New Delhi.
· Joanna Ossinger
Brics summit ends with push for global peace and greater co-operation | The National
Brics leaders wrapped up their two-day summit in New Delhi on Sunday with calls for greater co-operation among the expanded group, as India sought to position the bloc as a bigger voice in global affairs.
· Vanessa Ghanem
Hong Kong to deepen ties with Global South and Middle East, finance chief says
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says city will build ‘networked, institutionalised’ links with emerging economies, from green finance to research and development
· Ng Kang-chung
Japan’s WEGO fashion brand is latest firm to feel force of Chinese consumer backlash
WEGO scrapped a collaboration with an anime and manga franchise that triggered controversy with a perceived reference to wartime atrocities
· Alyssa Chen
Japan’s WEGO fashion brand is latest firm to feel force of Chinese consumer backlash
WEGO scrapped a collaboration with an anime and manga franchise that triggered controversy with a perceived reference to wartime atrocities
· Alyssa Chen
PNP vows impartiality, peaceful conduct of historic BARMM polls
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed to remain impartial, protect voters’ rights, and ensure peaceful first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary elections to be held on Monday.
· Andrea Gregorio
UN to stakeholders in historic BARMM polls: Keep dialogue going
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The United Nations (UN) on Sunday asked stakeholders in the historic Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) to remain committed to dialogue, cooperation, and the peaceful resolution of differences, and to ensure that the benefits of peace and development reach all communities as the el…
· Edwin O. Fernandez
China Porsche owner covers car with 90 missing-child flyers, successfully reuniting a family
On Chinese e-commerce platforms, some vendors sell missing-child flyers for about 3 yuan (45 US cents) each to help buyers raise awareness
· Fran Lu
China Porsche owner covers car with 90 missing-child flyers, successfully reuniting a family
On Chinese e-commerce platforms, some vendors sell missing-child flyers for about 3 yuan (45 US cents) each to help buyers raise awareness
· Fran Lu
Chinese scientists develop new oil refining method that may cut energy use by 90%
The new process, which works at a molecular level, may also produce higher value end-products, ranging from petrol to plastics
· Zhang Tong
Chinese scientists develop new oil refining method that may cut energy use by 90%
The new process, which works at a molecular level, may also produce higher value end-products, ranging from petrol to plastics
· Zhang Tong
(Asiad) Women's football coach not feeling pressure ahead of match vs. predecessor
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The head coach of the South Korean women's national football team said Sunday he feels no pressure going into an Asian Games showdown against his predecessor.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Comelec, military officials inspect Lanao del Sur polling precincts
MARAWI CITY, Philippines – It’s all systems go in Lanao del Sur, according to officials of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the military’s 103rd Infantry “Haribon” Brigade (IB) and the 101st “Three Red Arrows” Brigade after flying aboard a Blackhawk helicopter to inspect polling areas in the province on Sun…
· Richel V. Umel
Myeong-dong holds lead as Korea’s tourist shopping hub
Seongsu, Yeouido post faster growth in foreign visitors, while shopping spending remains concentrated in central Seoul
· Hwang Sun-jun
China's Xi urges BRICS nations to work towards peace in the Middle East
The BRICS bloc should work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the Middle East, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, adding that his country is willing to play a key role.
· Azhar Sukri
UN urges peaceful, credible, inclusive conduct of BARMM polls
MANILA, Philippines—The United Nations Philippines urged all stakeholders to ensure the peaceful, credible, and inclusive conduct of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
· Andrea Gregorio
Korea wins six-year arbitration battle against Chinese investor
Investment deemed unlawful, outside treaty protection; investor ordered to cover Korea’s legal costs
· Park Yuna
(Asiad) N. Korea to begin Asian Games campaign with women's football match
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is set to begin its Asian Games campaign as its women's football team will play its first group-stage match at the quadrennial sports competition in Japan later this week, organizers said Sunday.
· Kim Boram
Chinese scientists find ‘extremely high-value’ underwater gold mine in Pacific
Survey team says the ores, formed when super-hot water shoots from the seabed, are richer in gold and silver than those found on land
· Dannie Peng
Chinese scientists find ‘extremely high-value’ underwater gold mine in Pacific
Survey team says the ores, formed when super-hot water shoots from the seabed, are richer in gold and silver than those found on land
· Dannie Peng
Nepal flood survivor says rescue efforts must continue
Nepali hydropower worker Sanjay Sah survived in darkness inside a flooded tunnel, drinking muddy water for 10 days while praying for rescue
· Agence France-Presse
Nepal flood survivor says rescue efforts must continue
Nepali hydropower worker Sanjay Sah survived in darkness inside a flooded tunnel, drinking muddy water for 10 days while praying for rescue
· Agence France-Presse
Ismula urges peaceful conduct of BARMM’s first parliamentary polls
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula on Sunday urged all parties to ensure the peaceful conduct of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) first parliamentary elections.
· Kenneth Christiane Basilio
Beijing bans drone possession in the city from mid-November
A performer rests near a “No Drone Zone” sign in Beijing, on May 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
S. Korea prevails in 264.1 bln-won investor-state dispute against Chinese investor
SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- An ad hoc committee of the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) rejected a Chinese investor's bid to overturn an earlier award in favor of the South Korean government in an investor-state dispute worth 264.1 billion won (US$196 million), the justice ministry …
· Kim Hyun-soo
Zubiri, Pangilinan call for peaceful, orderly first BARMM polls
MANILA, Philippines — Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri and Francis Pangilinan on Sunday called for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary elections on Monday.
· Dianne Sampang
Asian air-con makers prepare for hotter Germany after bumper summer
People cool off in the Isar River during a heat wave in Munich at the end of July. © Reuters
· JENS KASTNER
Bangladesh draws closer to China in ‘political chessboard’ to balance India ties
Dhaka’s pursuit of closer defence and trade cooperation with Beijing could further complicate its complex ties with New Delhi, analysts say
· Junaid Kathju
Bangladesh draws closer to China in ‘political chessboard’ to balance India ties
Dhaka’s pursuit of closer defence and trade cooperation with Beijing could further complicate its complex ties with New Delhi, analysts say
· Junaid Kathju
Why Chinese shoppers are ditching supermarkets for small ‘community stores’
Young Chinese favour local grocery stores offering low prices and fast delivery, with some saying they haven’t been to a supermarket in years
· He Huifeng
Why Chinese shoppers are ditching supermarkets for small ‘community stores’
Young Chinese favour local grocery stores offering low prices and fast delivery, with some saying they haven’t been to a supermarket in years
· He Huifeng
Modi urges BRICS to tackle geopolitical tensions and climate crises
Leaders of the BRICS nations met in New Delhi on Saturday for a summit focused on trade, investment and global conflicts, as the bloc seeks a bigger role in shaping the global agenda for emerging and developing countries.
· Aijaz Hussain
Russia says Ukraine attacked trucks supplying fuel to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
An official said the strike killed two Russian servicemen and endangered the nuclear power plant
· Reuters
Russia says Ukraine attacked trucks supplying fuel to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
An official said the strike killed two Russian servicemen and endangered the nuclear power plant
· Reuters
BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East war, call for restraint
The BRICS group of emerging economies on Saturday expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned the use of sanctions not authorised by the United Nations, as the leaders met in New Delhi to strengthen their position in global affairs seen as dominated by the West.
· AfricaNews
Myanmar says U.N. envoy illegitimate ahead of credentials decision
Yangon, Myanmar – Myanmar’s military-backed government said Sunday their U.N. ambassador — loyal to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi — is occupying the office illegitimately, as the organization prepares to weigh his replacement.
· No Author
Comelec orders ex-chair Abas to explain BPE vote-buying allegations
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered its former chairperson, Sheriff Abas, now a district representative candidate for Cotabato City, to explain allegations of vote-buying related to the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections (BPE).
· Dianne Sampang
Chinese leader pledges to help Brics nations with AI and smart manufacturing
Xi Jinping tells summit in New Delhi that Beijing will offer training in key areas to help the Global South’s development
· SCMP Reporter
Chinese leader pledges to help Brics nations with AI and smart manufacturing
Xi Jinping tells summit in New Delhi that Beijing will offer training in key areas to help the Global South’s development
· SCMP Reporter
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed meets Russia's Putin as Brics summit wraps up in New Delhi | The National
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has held meetings with world leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a summit of the Brics countries.
· The National
Canada hopes for more cooperation with Japan via GCAP
Canadian Ambassador to Japan Ian McKay has expressed an expectation for his country to participate in the Global Combat Air Program among Japan, Britain and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet. The target year for rollout is 2035.
· Waka Ota