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PARIS, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and France have signed multiple pacts to enhance cooperation in defense, the economy and others, including an agreement on South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co.'s investment in a French artificial intelligence (AI) firm, the South Korean presidential office said Tuesday.
Xi asks to ‘transcend differences’, while British leader speaks of will to restore ties to ‘highest historical level’, Xinhua reports
Xi asks to ‘transcend differences’, while British leader speaks of will to restore ties to ‘highest historical level’, Xinhua reports
The defence ministry says the move ‘does not presuppose an actual deployment’
The defence ministry says the move ‘does not presuppose an actual deployment’
Successful integration with other foreign systems by Pakistan would strengthen China’s export case ‘considerably’, analyst notes
Successful integration with other foreign systems by Pakistan would strengthen China’s export case ‘considerably’, analyst notes
For several years, Gulf states have been widening the circle of their international partnerships. The logic was straightforward: keep the US as the principal security partner, while building deeper economic ties with China, India, Europe and the rest of Asia.
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Tuesday said that the security detail provided by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to Vice President Sara Duterte is “a privilege, not a right.”
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MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon on Tuesday expressed delight over the appointment of former senator Manny Pacquiao as the new lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC).
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon Huskers led throughout and routed the Negros Hacienderos, 114-70, on Tuesday in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Quezon City District 2 Gymnasium.
Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Cybercab motor has no rare earths, but analysts saw the move as only a slight step towards reducing industry reliance – or China’s leverage
Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Cybercab motor has no rare earths, but analysts saw the move as only a slight step towards reducing industry reliance – or China’s leverage
MANILA, Philippines — Thai guest club EST Cola swept Nxled in the final, 25-22, 25-21, 25-19, to rule the PVL Invitational Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Tuesday night.
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WNBA centre scores second double-double in two days as teen sensation Zhang Ziyu chips in to set up quarter-final qualifier with Puerto Rico
WNBA centre scores second double-double in two days as teen sensation Zhang Ziyu chips in to set up quarter-final qualifier with Puerto Rico
But issue is said to create tension for Beijing between defending the multilateral system and protecting its own access to critical minerals
But issue is said to create tension for Beijing between defending the multilateral system and protecting its own access to critical minerals
The newly established Mecca Defense Alliance has put a strategic question before India: Will the collective-defense pact linking Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey remain mainly political, or develop into an operational military arrangement?
Police say the alleged scammers entered Thailand from a neighbouring country and rented a luxury house south of Bangkok
Police say the alleged scammers entered Thailand from a neighbouring country and rented a luxury house south of Bangkok
South Korea has dispatched an investigation team to assess the situation in the conflict-stricken Strait of Hormuz, the defense ministry said Tuesday, amid repeated calls from Washington for Seoul to assist its war efforts against Iran.
MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Erwin Garcia on Tuesday said that there were no approved activities to install barbed wires in any areas in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) region following reports of militarization in Lanao del Sur.
Meeting in Beijing concludes official state visit as two sides stress importance of unimpeded maritime traffic through Strait of Hormuz
Meeting in Beijing concludes official state visit as two sides stress importance of unimpeded maritime traffic through Strait of Hormuz
It’s not engagement vs security. The challenge is smart openness: protecting what matters without hurting a great US scientific strength
It’s not engagement vs security. The challenge is smart openness: protecting what matters without hurting a great US scientific strength
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has dispatched an investigation team to assess the situation in the conflict-stricken Strait of Hormuz, the defense ministry said Tuesday, amid repeated calls from Washington for Seoul to assist its war efforts against Iran.
South Korea's science ministry plans to invest 4.7 trillion won ($3.49 billion) for a project to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) model that will be on par with global frontier models, government officials said Tuesday.
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with his Czech counterpart on Tuesday to discuss ways to strengthen defense and arms cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said.
(2nd LD) S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in Q2; $40,000 per capita GNI on track
Cross-border wealth in Hong Kong reached US$2.95 trillion in 2025, compared with Switzerland’s US$2.94 trillion, according to BCG
Cross-border wealth in Hong Kong reached US$2.95 trillion in 2025, compared with Switzerland’s US$2.94 trillion, according to BCG
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Three workers have been rescued from the tunnels in recent days, raising hopes of finding more survivors.
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry plans to invest 4.7 trillion won (US$3.49 billion) for a project to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) model that will be on par with global frontier models, government officials said Tuesday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) on Tuesday launched its command center for the historic Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) parliamentary elections on Sept. 14.
Senior defense officials of South Korea and Japan reaffirmed Tuesday that their trilateral cooperation with the United States is vital to ensuring peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and beyond, also pledging continued efforts to expand defense exchanges.
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with his Czech counterpart on Tuesday to discuss ways to strengthen defense and arms cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said.
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangsamoro parliamentary elections to be held on Sept. 14 is the culmination of decades of work to attain peace in the region, Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo said.
Harpreet Bhatia, the UAE captain, is demanding more from his side as they chase qualification for the Asia Cup.
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Senior defense officials of South Korea and Japan reaffirmed Tuesday that their trilateral cooperation with the United States is vital to ensuring peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and beyond, also pledging continued efforts to expand defense exchanges.
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks during a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim, File)
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Choreographers Ricky Hu and Mai Jingwen reveal their new production for Hong Kong Ballet inspired by the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang
Choreographers Ricky Hu and Mai Jingwen reveal their new production for Hong Kong Ballet inspired by the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang
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