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993 pieces of personal belongings have been recovered by Chinese authorities following the Nepal-Tibet glacier collapse, which unleashed a flow of ice, water, rocks and mud that travelled 22km (14 miles) in 7 minutes.
The government’s digital duty of care bill forces big tech to offer chronological feeds but the opposition raises doubts over enforcement
The government’s digital duty of care bill forces big tech to offer chronological feeds but the opposition raises doubts over enforcement
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The breaches compromise nearly 40 million Tving accounts and more than 420,000 Weverse records
MANILA, Philippines — An election lawyer on Monday wrote to Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian, urging him to heed calls to block the postponement of the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
Good relations with Russia show ‘our president can work with all sides across the geopolitical divide,’ an analyst says
Good relations with Russia show ‘our president can work with all sides across the geopolitical divide,’ an analyst says
Record photovoltaic additions and major infrastructure deals allow developing nations to bypass fossil fuel price shocks
Record photovoltaic additions and major infrastructure deals allow developing nations to bypass fossil fuel price shocks
A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Eight Chinese financial institutions are set to receive capital injections totaling 360 billion yuan ($53.6 billion). © Reuters
MANILA, Philippines — The Manila city government has declared a leptospirosis epidemic after the number of new cases surpassed the epidemiologic threshold, the Manila Public Information Office said on Monday.
Temuulen Bayaraa, CEO of Mongolian sovereign wealth fund Chinggis Khaan, speaks during an interview in Singapore. (Photo by Dylan Loh)
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- Loans extended to companies in South Korea grew at a slower pace in the second quarter compared with the previous quarter on reduced demand from the manufacturing sector, central bank data showed Monday.
Europe stands at a crossroads. For decades, it led the world in pharmaceutical research, delivering medical advances that have transformed the lives of millions. But that leadership can no longer be taken for granted. U.S. trade policies toward the pharmaceutical industry, including tariffs and Most Favoured Nation …
People in their 60s and older account for 73.2 percent of deaths since 2022
South Korea's women's national soccer team boosted its chances of reaching the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup by drawing France.
The Anak Krakatau volcano spews ash during an eruption on Sept. 5. Airports in and around Jakarta remained closed Monday as a result of the eruption from the volcano that lies between Java and Sumatra. (Photo by Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation via Reuters)
MUJU, South Korea, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- No South Korean taekwondo practitioner has won more than one gold medal at an Asian Games, for the simple reason that athletes could only compete in one weight class at a time.
Investigators have been sent to Miami International airport in Florida after the crash that involved several ground vehicles, sending at least 5 other people to hospital.
Corporate giving makes up the largest share of philanthropic spending in Hong Kong, report says
Corporate giving makes up the largest share of philanthropic spending in Hong Kong, report says
MANILA, Philippines — Two Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials in Pampanga have been relieved of their posts following the death of a 25-year-old man who fell into a flooded drainage canal along the Fil-Am Friendship Highway in Angeles City.
China is pumping tens of billions of dollars into eight state-owned banks and insurance companies to help shore up the country's financial system and boost its slowing economy.
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution team of the House of Representatives is entering the final stretch of its presentation of evidence on Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged misuse of confidential funds, with five witnesses scheduled to testify.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is engaging in a striking expansion of Bangladesh's diplomatic relations as he eyes membership of the new Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea-linked hacking group Kimsuky was found to have leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) coding agents to create decoys for malicious codes, a local security firm said Monday.
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino WTA star Alex Eala said she loves to compete for the Philippines in continental events like the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan slated from September 27 to October 3.
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PAJU, South Korea, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they have arrested a suspect after discovering the body of a woman who had gone missing inside a freezer at a cafe in the northern city of Paju.
The leader of the ruling Democratic Party on Monday called for strengthening South Korea's independent security capabilities, citing the possibility of a shift toward a "freeze-first" approach to North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Robotics has supply chain synergy with smart EV production because key components like cameras and radar, as well as software, are in both
Robotics has supply chain synergy with smart EV production because key components like cameras and radar, as well as software, are in both
The Tokyo atelier channels its passion for textiles into a collection inspired by classic knitwear designs from Scotland and Canada
The Tokyo atelier channels its passion for textiles into a collection inspired by classic knitwear designs from Scotland and Canada
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports to India jumped more than 30 percent in the first eight months of the year from the same period in 2025, driven by strong demand for semiconductors, a government agency said Monday.
Indonesia's government warns dry weather this month will make conditions in the weeks ahead the toughest for fire crews. (ABC News: Tim Swanston)
MANILA, Philippines — American tennis star and world No. 4 Coco Gauff certainly has had her share of pressure in her pursuit of excellence at the WTA Tour.
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- The leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Monday called for strengthening South Korea's independent security capabilities, citing the possibility of a shift toward a "freeze-first" approach to North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Ash from the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau wreaked havoc for aviation around the region over the weekend.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia — About 170,000 passengers were left stranded on Sunday as Indonesia shuttered its main international airport and seven others, cancelling hundreds of flights after Mount Anak Krakatoa spewed a plume of volcanic ash and lava from more than 150 kilometres away.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, center left, visits China in July. Thailand adopted language on Taiwan that is closer to Beijing's position during the trip. © Reuters
President Lee Jae Myung has reaffirmed his commitment to playing a "pacemaker" role in promoting the resumption of dialogue between North Korea and the United States, saying the move could help halt the advance of Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities.
Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi has warned that Tehran would consider South Korea an enemy and could strike its economic and military interests across the Persian Gulf if Seoul joins the US-led war on Iran.
The fund has received pledges of more than US$822 million but the total of paid contributions so far stands at around US$485 million
The fund has received pledges of more than US$822 million but the total of paid contributions so far stands at around US$485 million