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In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers sit in a rubber boat during the search for journalists missing while covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, in the waters off Anyer, Indonesia, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (BASARNAS via AP)
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SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will allocate an additional 90i billion won (US$67.2 million) to stabilize prices of major food items ahead of this month's extended Chuseok holiday, on top of the 103 billion won previously announced, the finance ministry said Wednesday.
MANILA, Philippines — Jill L. Tolentino Customs Brokerage (JLTCB), together with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bataan and CITI Philippines, successfully conducted a free executive masterclass aimed at strengthening Post Clearance Audit (PCA) readiness and import compliance among Bataan importers, locato…
The White House warns Australia over its proposed algorithm opt-out bill, as Anthony Albanese defends national sovereignty
The White House warns Australia over its proposed algorithm opt-out bill, as Anthony Albanese defends national sovereignty
South Korean businesses and organizations charged 551.6 billion won ($415 million) to corporate cards at nightlife venues last year, with more than half of the money spent at high-end hostess bars known locally as room salons.
Chinese companies rushed into electric cars a decade ago, and now they are expanding into humanoid robots as the EV market sees a slowdown amid intense competition.
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone said TNT dead shot Calvin Oftana is filling in the 12th and final spot for the national team in the Asian Games men’s basketball set to start on Thursday in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.
Speaking at Belt and Road Summit, chief executive says city is taking structured approach to new markets in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Central Asia
Speaking at Belt and Road Summit, chief executive says city is taking structured approach to new markets in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Central Asia
Only appointed in July, Tsang Chiu-tat will not work with his full squad until 24 hours before opening fixture against hosts
Only appointed in July, Tsang Chiu-tat will not work with his full squad until 24 hours before opening fixture against hosts
No official reason has been given for why the initial two aircraft are yet to leave the Pearl Harbour-Hickam base
No official reason has been given for why the initial two aircraft are yet to leave the Pearl Harbour-Hickam base
Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam had denounced the remarks as ‘shameful and totally unacceptable’
Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam had denounced the remarks as ‘shameful and totally unacceptable’
If a proposed joint venture with JSW Group materializes, it would bring an end to Volkswagen's search for a partner in the world's third-largest auto market. (Source photos by Reuters and Ryosuke Hanada)
If a proposed joint venture with JSW Group materializes, it would bring an end to Volkswagen's search for a partner in the world's third-largest auto market. (Source photos by Reuters and Ryosuke Hanada)
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SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) chip demand is expected to continue, and OpenAI will continue to prioritize partnerships with South Korean companies in the semiconductor supply chain, the company's regional head said Wednesday.
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A Chinese traveler has called for an investigation after her dog died while being transported in the cargo hold of a Korean Air flight from Guangzhou in southern China to Incheon.
Taxi driver Ko Young-ki waves from the communication tower he has occupied since March, in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 4. (Photo by Steven Borowiec)
The US is turning Australia into a forward base for potential military operations in the Pacific, with American forces and defense contractors controlling or having access to roughly two-thirds of the country’s military facilities, The Guardian reported on Sunday.
The US is turning Australia into a forward base for potential military operations in the Pacific, with American forces and defense contractors controlling or having access to roughly two-thirds of the country’s military facilities, The Guardian reported on Sunday.
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MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Salvador “Paolo” Panelo Jr. was named as the new spokesman of Vice President Sara Duterte, serving as her official liaison with the media and the public.
Iran’s oil export revenue is drying up as a US naval blockade strangles shipments from the Persian Gulf and offshore stockpiles feeding China dwindle, increasing the pressure on Tehran’s already battered economy.
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Wednesday imposed a combined fine of 3 billion won (US$2.23 million) on six paper manufacturers for rigging supply tenders held by an agricultural newspaper.
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and Russia are likely to continue military cooperation even after the war in Ukraine ends, a senior European Union (EU) official has warned, describing their ties as a "structural relationship."
Separate trials using CRISPR and base editing to silence lipid genes show drastic drops in LDL-C without daily medication
Separate trials using CRISPR and base editing to silence lipid genes show drastic drops in LDL-C without daily medication
Framework from Supreme People’s Court aims to end judicial inconsistencies across regions, aid flow of capital for construction continuation
As the reuse market continues to boom, Japan’s government has begun working with an industry group to take steps against malicious actors among businesses that collect used items from homes to then sell at secondhand shops.
Girl group Lightsum will unveil the main track from its Japan debut album in advance, its agency Cube Entertainment said Wednesday.
GS Caltex will supply sustainable aviation fuel to DHL Express in Korea, expanding its presence in the fast-growing market for lower-carbon aviation fuels.
Robert Moreno, recently named interim head coach of the men's national football team, will arrive in South Korea on Sunday.
Eight years after US prosecutors secretly charged China's Huawei Technologies with defrauding HSBC and other banks over its business with Iran, the case is finally heading for trial.
LX Pantos has flown 11.2 million fresh eggs to South Korea from the US and Thailand since mid-June, deploying 10 chartered freighters to help ease domestic supply disruptions.
Search operations at the crash site in Sarawak were complicated by hazy conditions, with rescuers barred from using air services
Search operations at the crash site in Sarawak were complicated by hazy conditions, with rescuers barred from using air services
Producer price index rises 3.8 per cent, beating economists’ projections amid war-driven oil surge and weak domestic demand
Producer price index rises 3.8 per cent, beating economists’ projections amid war-driven oil surge and weak domestic demand
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Robert Moreno, recently named interim head coach of the men's national football team, will arrive in South Korea on Sunday.
MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen cities in Metro Manila suspended face-to-face classes on Wednesday due to continued rains brought by the southwest monsoon, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said.
Korea's export-led growth continues at a brisk clip this year, and the government moves in tandem to advance capital market innovation, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said at the latest edition of The Korea Herald's HIT Forum on Tuesday.
South Korea is ready to work with African nations to share and combine its prowess in artificial intelligence and digital technologies with the massive growth potential of the resource-rich continent for mutual prosperity, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Wednesday.