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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Sunday that it was assisting the 14 Filipino seamen who survived an attack while their vessel, MT SIDR, was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
MANILA, Philippines — Some places in Metro Manila, Rizal and Cavite will have water interruptions this week because of maintenance works and high demand, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday.
Scientists aren’t the only people who participate in Japan’s Antarctica expedition program, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Helping to support the research conducted at Syowa Station are teams of engineers, mechanics and doctors.
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" surpassed 10 million admissions in South Korea on Sunday, becoming the second film to reach such a milestone this year, its local distributor said.
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A man walks in front of a hoarding featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on Sept 3. © Reuters
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescuers conduct a rescue operation at the site of a mudslide following days of heavy rain from tropical cyclone Saudel in Suichuan County of Ji’an City, east China’s Jiangxi Province on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (China Anneng Group Second Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd./Xin…
In this photo provided by the Nepal Army, a Chinese national is seen after being rescued by soldiers during an ongoing operation at the Trishuli-3A hydropower project in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Nepal Army via AP)
The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education held a cultural exchange event on Saturday for young children from Korean and American families affiliated with Camp Humphreys, the largest US military installation overseas, in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province.
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala may have bowed out of the US Open but the Filipino sensation gave everything she had in her third-round 5-7, 6-3, 5-7 loss to American Iva Jovic at the Arthur Ashe Stadium Sunday morning in Manila.
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Proposal sees mapping out defence scenarios as better preparation for future officers involved in intelligent warfare
Proposal sees mapping out defence scenarios as better preparation for future officers involved in intelligent warfare
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia.
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
MANILA, Philippines -- Alexandra "Alex" Eala turned emotional over the tremendous Filipino support she drew at the US Open in New York.
The response came after PAS leader Hadi said a US envoy once asked the party whom it would propose as prime minister if it took power
The response came after PAS leader Hadi said a US envoy once asked the party whom it would propose as prime minister if it took power
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla urged schools and parents to teach children how to use the Unified 911 emergency hotline, saying students should know where to seek immediate help during emergencies.
MANILA, Philippines — Gun-related violence in the Bangsamoro region has increased despite the implementation of a gun ban ahead of the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary election, a report said, raising concerns on the security of voters and the credibility of the polls.
TOKYO — Prince Hisahito turned 20 on Sunday as he faces growing attention as a future monarch in Japan following the government's unpopular revision to the Imperial House Law that reinforces male-only succession rules.
Anak Krakatau's latest eruption has cancelled flights and forced some schools to halt activities
SIGHTED. The Mindoro bleeding-heart recorded in one of nine camera traps deployed in the forests of Mindoro.
More buyers are reportedly paying with cash for high-priced properties in Taipei. (Photo by Tsukasa Hadano)
Ruling comes under new no-labor prison system introduced in June 2025
Given the drink’s origins in Sarawak, industry players have to balance between adhering to traditional processes and commercial limitations
Given the drink’s origins in Sarawak, industry players have to balance between adhering to traditional processes and commercial limitations
Immigrant advocates say the ‘frightening’ games normalise human suffering and violence, deepening fear among the migrant communities
Immigrant advocates say the ‘frightening’ games normalise human suffering and violence, deepening fear among the migrant communities
South Korea is stepping up efforts to secure Nepalese cooperation in the search for nine Koreans missing after devastating floods, with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun meeting with Nepalese and rescue officials.
More than 22,000 passengers and 209 flights affected, especially those bound to and from Singapore, after eruption of Anak Krakatoa
Japan’s Foreign Ministry is working to expand a support system that allows Japanese nationals and their families abroad who have become victims of crimes to consult local lawyers free of charge.
While the company stresses the tour does not signal the vehicle will be sold in China, some observers believe it could still bolster the brand’s position
While the company stresses the tour does not signal the vehicle will be sold in China, some observers believe it could still bolster the brand’s position
Jakarta: Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early on Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia.
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala may have fallen short in her bid to reach the US Open fourth round, but her impressive run in Flushing Meadows still yielded a sizable payout of $310,000, or approximately P19.4 million.
Flights have been suspended at Indonesia’s main airport outside Jakarta after volcanic ash from the erupting Mount Anak Krakatau was detected over the country’s capital.
View image in fullscreenOgan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Fires have raged across large parts of Indonesia for weeks, creating a smoke haze affecting Malaysia and Singapore.Photograph: Mast Irham/EPAShareView image in fullscreenFires each year in Kalimantan are often blamed on ‘slash and burn’ techniques used to …
Nepal’s army said Lu Haitao had no visible injuries and his vitals were stable.
Kumamoto Airport aims to increase its international routes, with service to Thailand expected in three years. (Kyushu Kumamoto International Airport)
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
Scientists have found a way to turn waste into a valuable resource on an industrial scale, reducing China’s dependence on iron ore imports
Scientists have found a way to turn waste into a valuable resource on an industrial scale, reducing China’s dependence on iron ore imports
Complaints from tourists visiting South Korea have already hit an all-time high, just seven months into the year, with reckless taxi driving, poor accommodation and overcharging at stores the top gripes.
Iva Jovic, of the United States, acknowledges the fans after defeating Alexandra Eala, of the Philippines, in three sets in the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Japan Airlines has bought shares in Hanjin KAL, the holding company that controls Korean Air, as the two carriers announced a renewed, wide-ranging partnership, industry sources said Friday.
BUSAN, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- A Taiwanese national has been sentenced to six years in prison for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine from Cambodia into South Korea, a district court said Sunday.
Australia has passed its tipping point in the shift away from petrol and diesel cars, Chinese auto giant BYD says, as new national sales figures show battery-electric models outsold petrol-powered vehicles last month for the first time.
MANILA, Philippines — For the third time in as many matches, Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala bowed to American Iva Jovic, losing steam in their US Open third-round encounter, 5-7, 6-3, 5-7, at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York Sunday morning in Manila.