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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).
Xi Jinping tells summit in New Delhi that Beijing will offer training in key areas to help the Global South’s development
Xi Jinping tells summit in New Delhi that Beijing will offer training in key areas to help the Global South’s development
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.
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.
Seoul will begin selecting hotels and other lodging facilities suited to foreign patients’ recovery and extended stays amid a surge in the number of people visiting Korea for medical treatment, the city government said Sunday.
One individual even admits to chewing on dog chew sticks to help alleviate severe exam anxiety
One individual even admits to chewing on dog chew sticks to help alleviate severe exam anxiety
Agentic AI is creating a ‘paradigm shift’ in semiconductor design, chairman of domestic EDA leader Empyrean Technology says
Agentic AI is creating a ‘paradigm shift’ in semiconductor design, chairman of domestic EDA leader Empyrean Technology says
KB Financial Group's choice of Lee Jae-keun as its next chairman nominee marks an unexpected break from continuity, putting the focus on whether the veteran banker can deliver new growth at Korea's largest financial group.
Yan Ziyi has dominated much of the season, but ankle trouble left her trailing Olympic champion Haruka Kitaguchi at Ultimate Championships
Yan Ziyi has dominated much of the season, but ankle trouble left her trailing Olympic champion Haruka Kitaguchi at Ultimate Championships
South Korea plans to invest in Honam AI infrastructure to create a new industrial growth axis outside the Seoul metropolitan area, linking data centers with advanced manufacturing and region-specific industries, a senior industry ministry official said Thursday.
More than 100 others on board were evacuated from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, including one who died
COTABATO CITY – As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) reaches a historic milestone, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has maintained its commitment to supporting the electoral process and helping ensure that the people can participate freely, safely and peacefully in the region’s fir…
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
India spent decades casting Pakistan as the region’s rule-breaker. A tribunal ruling handed Islamabad the chance to return the favour
India spent decades casting Pakistan as the region’s rule-breaker. A tribunal ruling handed Islamabad the chance to return the favour
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Philippines — Election officials in Lanao del Sur vowed to complete the canvass and proclaim winners in the race for district representatives by Monday night while vowing to make the voting process easy for voters.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are joining an expanded BRICS+ session as the bloc’s 18th summit enters its second and final day in New Delhi.The session brings together leaders of BRICS member states, partner countries and other invited nations,…
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday issued a writ of execution canceling the registration of Moro Ako Party and the candidacy of its district representative and declared that all votes they will get in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary electio…
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) on Sunday said some 108 international observers from 16 organizations and delegations will monitor the conduct of the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections on Monday.
South Korea's cosmetics brand Sulwhasoo is expanding into the Japanese market, opening its first official pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku in Tokyo from Sept. 5 to Oct. 13.
Parties’ ‘fundamental’ differences would have led to more litigation if their partnership had continued, insider tells South China Morning Post
Parties’ ‘fundamental’ differences would have led to more litigation if their partnership had continued, insider tells South China Morning Post
Hit dramas, trendy consumer brands and economic opportunity are drawing a new generation into China’s cultural orbit
Hit dramas, trendy consumer brands and economic opportunity are drawing a new generation into China’s cultural orbit
Lack of leverage by army-backed government in Khartoum may allow Chinese firms to secure favourable investment terms
Lack of leverage by army-backed government in Khartoum may allow Chinese firms to secure favourable investment terms
MANILA, Philippines —Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday floated the idea of a “President Gilbert Teodoro” as he commended the Defense secretary for denouncing China’s latest assertion over the West Philippine Sea during an international forum.
A search operation was launched after the vessel travelling from Surabaya to South Kalimantan encountered bad weather
A search operation was launched after the vessel travelling from Surabaya to South Kalimantan encountered bad weather
The Japanese government has approved a target to increase the spaces for bicycle traffic in the fiscal year ending March 2031 by 20% from fiscal 2024 numbers.
Fifty years ago, Mao Zedong’s death sent shock waves around the world
Fifty years ago, Mao Zedong’s death sent shock waves around the world
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 …
Survey finds that percentage of children who travelled overseas during summer break fell this year
Survey finds that percentage of children who travelled overseas during summer break fell this year
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, the latest effort by the rival neighbors to repair ties strained by a deadly border clash six years ago.
A statue at the Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site in Yan'an, featuring Mao Zedong in the center. (Photo by Yukio Tajima)
(2nd LD) S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in Q2; $40,000 per capita GNI on track
MARAWI, Philippines — Near a resettlement site for survivors of the bloody 2017 siege of Marawi, a woman wearing a black face veil walks across a hilltop dotted by tombstones without names.
South Korea beat Ecuador 3-2 in Lodz, Poland, on Saturday to finish second in Group C and advance to the round of 16 at the U-20 Women's World Cup.
Music created with generative artificial intelligence is making its way onto South Korea's major music charts, including one long considered a tough ceiling for K-pop groups.
Discoveries in southwest China’s Yunnan fill a geographic gap, uncovering how Denisovans lived as expert hunters of animals such as deer
Discoveries in southwest China’s Yunnan fill a geographic gap, uncovering how Denisovans lived as expert hunters of animals such as deer
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The national women's volleyball team traveled to Japan on Sunday for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, seeking redemption after failing to reach the podium at the previous competition in 2023.