North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says
North Korea has fired ballistic missiles towards the sea off its eastern coast, according to South Korea’s military.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Internal splits threaten to slow Brics’ progress as bloc looks back on 20 years of growth
The grouping has emerged as a strong champion of the Global South, but analysts warned that major challenges still lie ahead
· Dewey Sim
Internal splits threaten to slow Brics’ progress as bloc looks back on 20 years of growth
The grouping has emerged as a strong champion of the Global South, but analysts warned that major challenges still lie ahead
· Dewey Sim
S. Korea holds emergency security meeting after North Korea fires ballistic missiles
South Korea’s presidential National Security Office held an emergency security meeting Saturday with relevant agencies, including the Ministry of National Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, after North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles from near Wonsan, Gangwon Province, toward the East Sea.
· Lim Jae-seong
Washington eyes foreign warships from Japan, South Korea, Turkey amid China naval threat
About a century ago, Congress barred the US Navy from buying ships from foreign shipyards to protect the American shipbuilding industry and preserve domestic capabilities. But growing concerns over China’s rapidly expanding navy and the aging of the US fleet are now pushing Washington to reconsider that long-standin…
· UDI ETZION
China teen’s Hong Kong concert trip costs family government subsidies, sparking mixed reaction
Girl’s entertainment expenditure, despite being self-funded, contradicts the fundamental intent of the subsidy scheme, says lawyer
· Alice Yan
Chinese family loses public subsidies after teen’s Hong Kong concert trip
Girl’s entertainment expenditure, despite being self-funded, contradicts the fundamental intent of the subsidy scheme, says lawyer
· Alice Yan
North Korea launches missile salvo after US-South Korea-Japan drills
The ballistic missiles, which flew about 250km, were fired despite Donald Trump’s recent push for talks with Kim Jong-un
· Reuters
North Korea launches missile salvo after US-South Korea-Japan drills
The ballistic missiles, which flew about 250km, were fired despite Donald Trump’s recent push for talks with Kim Jong-un
· Reuters
Taobao’s ‘ugly’ goods find a growing market among China’s young consumers
Items that might have once been seen as unmarketable are going viral online as shoppers embrace quirkiness and novelty over conventional aesthetics
· Zhu Wenqian
Taobao’s ‘ugly’ products turn humour and individuality into a booming business
Items that might have once been seen as unmarketable are going viral online as shoppers embrace quirkiness and novelty over conventional aesthetics
· Zhu Wenqian
Are mainland Chinese F&B chains hitting roadblocks in Hong Kong after rapid expansion? | South China Morning Post
Dessert chain Fufuland and tea drink chain Ningji had about 10 outlets in Hong Kong at their peak, but have now left the market.
(3rd LD) N. Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with details in paras 2-5)By Kim Hyun-soo
· Kim Hyun-soo
Cheong Wa Dae denounces N.K. missile launch as violation of UNSC resolution
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The presidential Office of National Security on Saturday held an emergency meeting following North Korea's ballistic missile launch and called it a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
· Lee Minji
As China rises, Australia is increasingly enmeshed in the US war machine. Is the alliance still worth the risk?
Australia is being exploited by an ally that could draw it, however unwillingly, into war with China, experts warn
· Ben Doherty
Dodging deer and scary, sodden descents: inside Hong Kong’s Asian Games time trial quest
Chloe Leung and Vincent Lau poised to begin city’s medal challenge in Japan following daring reconnaissance mission with coach Herve Dagorne
· Paul McNamara
Dodging deer and scary, sodden descents: inside Hong Kong’s Asian Games time trial quest
Chloe Leung and Vincent Lau poised to begin city’s medal challenge in Japan following daring reconnaissance mission with coach Herve Dagorne
· Paul McNamara
Up in smoke: how Southeast Asia bungled its haze response
Asean was going to eliminate transboundary haze by 2020. What happened?
· Aidan Jones
Up in smoke: how Southeast Asia bungled its haze response
Asean was going to eliminate transboundary haze by 2020. What happened?
· Aidan Jones
Hong Kong film festival celebrates 37 years of queer cinema
Asia’s longest-running international LGBTQ film festival invites Hong Kong audiences on an emotional, cinematic ride, with a revamped programming featuring six distinct ‘moods’
· Beimeng Fu
Hong Kong film festival celebrates 37 years of queer cinema
Asia’s longest-running international LGBTQ film festival invites Hong Kong audiences on an emotional, cinematic ride, with a revamped programming featuring six distinct ‘moods’
· Beimeng Fu
(URGENT) N. Korea's ballistic missiles flew about 250 km: JCS
(2nd LD) S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in Q2; $40,000 per capita GNI on track
· Kim Hyun-soo
(2nd LD) N. Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with details; ADDS paras 7-8)
· Kim Hyun-soo
Brics summit could emerge as milestone in bloc’s unity
The expected meeting between the leaders of China and India on the sidelines of the multilateral summit bodes well for stability in Asia
· SCMP Editorial
Brics summit could emerge as milestone in bloc’s unity
The expected meeting between the leaders of China and India on the sidelines of the multilateral summit bodes well for stability in Asia
· SCMP Editorial
Mastodon tooth found in California creek
This photo provided by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District shows the fossilized tooth of a Pacific mastodon, June 10, 2026, at their headquarters in Los Altos, Calif. (Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District via AP)
· Jamie Stengle
Norcorea lanza misiles balísticos hacia el mar tras ejercicios militares de EEUU, Surcorea y Japón
En esta fotografía facilitada por el gobierno de Corea del Norte, su gobernante Kim Jong Un, segundo de derecha a izquierda, y su hija, tercera de derecha a izquierda, asisten a una prueba de fuego real de sistemas de lanzamiento múltiple de cohetes, el sábado 14 de marzo de 2026, en un lugar no revelado de Corea de…
· Hyung Jin Kim
The demonic highs of ‘Onimusha’ make up for jarring lows
If a new album has some real bangers alongside a few dud tracks you always skip, can it still be considered a great listen overall?
· Owen Ziegler
South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the sea
A TV screen shows a file image of a North Korean missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Hyung Jin Kim
North Korea fires off unidentified projectile, Seoul says
North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile toward its eastern coast on Saturday, the South Korean military said, a day after the South concluded trilateral military drills with the U.S. and Japan.
· Jesse Johnson
AI fight shadows final preparations for Xi Jinping’s White House visit
Chinese side is said to view US requests as limiting both harmful outcomes from AI and Beijing’s ability to develop its own capabilities
· Khushboo Razdan
Exclusive | AI fight shadows final preparations for Xi Jinping’s White House visit
Chinese side is said to view US requests as limiting both harmful outcomes from AI and Beijing’s ability to develop its own capabilities
· Khushboo Razdan
(LEAD) N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with background)
· Kim Hyun-soo
Japan eyes next-gen fast breeder reactors as China, Russia lead
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency's Monju, a prototype fast breeder reactor, was decommissioned in 2016. (Photo by Maho Obata)
· Staff Writer
DFA: China’s ‘island-building’ can’t erase PH rights over reefs
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday rejected China’s claim of sovereignty over Panganiban (Mischief) Reef and Zamora (Subi) Reef, saying Beijing’s island-building cannot change the features’ legal status as low-tide elevations.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
AFP chief assures no disruption in BARMM parliamentary polls
MARAWI CITY—Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Gen. Antonio Nafarrete on Friday assured the public that the military and police forces are “well prepared” to thwart any security threat that could undermine the credibility of the first regional parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region i…
· Richel V. Umel
New $11bn canal underscores China's turn toward Southeast Asia
Ship lock testing on Aug. 12: To bridge a 65-meter decline over the course of the Pinglu Canal, engineers built three sets of locks capable of carrying a loaded ship weighing up to 5,000-metric tons. (VCG via Getty Images)
· WATARU SUZUKI
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Saturday, South Korea's military said.
· Kim Hyun-soo
(URGENT) N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS
(2nd LD) S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in Q2; $40,000 per capita GNI on track
· Kim Hyun-soo
Toyota brings back physical buttons for Lexus, with a low-key twist
The ES sedan's control buttons are normally invisible, but light up when a hand moves near them. (Photo by Sota Tanaka)
· Staff Writer
Peruana Keiko Fujimori dice que no entrará en disputa de EEUU y China, hace guiño a Beijing
El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, a la derecha, y la presidenta peruana, Keiko Fujimori, se estrechan la mano tras una conferencia de prensa conjunta en el Palacio de Gobierno, el jueves 10 de septiembre de 2026, en Lima, Perú. (AP Foto/Martín Mejía, foto compartida)
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U.S. lawmaker calls on State Dept. to revise policy on N. Korea travel ban
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. lawmaker has called on the State Department to revise its policy banning U.S. citizens from traveling to North Korea, noting that many Korean Americans with aging relatives in the North hope to have family reunions in the reclusive state.
· Song Sang-ho
Seoul's Incheon airport, now busiest global hub, looks to sell know-how
Incheon International Airport is deploying AI-powered customer service robots. (Incheon International Airport Corp.)
· Staff Writer
Mitsui, Tokyo Gas join Japan power market players to talk long-term trading
Japan's industry ministry is designing a market for companies to secure long-term electricity supplies. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
· Staff Writer
Pictures of the week: From rescued orangutans in Indonesia to skateboarding in Senegal | The National
NewsPrevious slideNext slide Six orangutans, including two nursing infants, are rescued after being caught up in wildfires, in Pemangkat village in the Indonesian part of Borneo island. AFPShow caption: Six orangutans, including two nursing infants, are rescued a… A fire ravages a school in the eastern DR Congo city…
· The National
China hikes visa fee sevenfold for Japanese visitors, citing 'reciprocity'
China is increasing visa fees only for Japanese nationals in response to Tokyo raising overall visa fees in July. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
· Staff Writer
Over 20% of young Japanese plan to never marry: survey
A Japanese government survey suggests that marriage is losing its appeal for younger generations. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
BRICS: The gears of change keep grinding
BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi this weekend for the group’s 18th annual summit.
· RT