Indonesia opens its skies to Malaysian rainmakers as haze crisis deepens
Joint cloud seeding efforts offer immediate relief from the haze, but experts warn fire prevention at source is the real battle
· Ushar Daniele
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Shellfish thieves in Australia make off with 400,000 oysters worth US$250,000
The oyster farm, which lost a third of its stock, says it will not be able to replenish in time for Christmas
· Agence France-Presse
Shellfish thieves in Australia make off with 400,000 oysters worth US$250,000
The oyster farm, which lost a third of its stock, says it will not be able to replenish in time for Christmas
· Agence France-Presse
At Least 14 Newborns Die in Hospital Fire in Pakistan’s Capital
At least 14 newborn babies died on Wednesday in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, after a fire broke out in a nursery in the city’s largest hospital, according to officials.
· Elian Peltier
(LEAD) Lee says balanced regional development critical to S. Korea's survival, growth
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with remarks, photo)By Park Boram
· Park Boram
PH’s BRP Diego Silang challenges China navy ships during Escoda Shoal patrol
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· Bea Cupin
China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system covers 90% of key industry uses: ministry
39 pilot cities added 2.96 million BeiDou positioning terminals in first half of this year, up 30 per cent year on year
· Sylvia Ma
China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system covers 90% of key industry uses: ministry
39 pilot cities added 2.96 million BeiDou positioning terminals in first half of this year, up 30 per cent year on year
· Sylvia Ma
Hong Kong man loses HK$2.8 million in investment scam, among 50 cases in past week
Fraudsters conned victim in his 60s into investing in fraudulent ‘recyclable waste project’ by energy giants in Hong Kong, mainland China
· Leopold Chen
Hong Kong man loses HK$2.8 million in investment scam, among 50 cases in past week
Fraudsters conned victim in his 60s into investing in fraudulent ‘recyclable waste project’ by energy giants in Hong Kong, mainland China
· Leopold Chen
Kim Jong-un sidelines father’s 'Songun' legacy as his own era takes shape
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Taiwan drone strategy caught in legislature's budget battles
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te attends a drone demonstration during the annual Han Kuang military exercises at a navy base in Kaohsiung on Aug. 8. © Reuters
· THOMPSON CHAU
Japan’s hotter summers trigger heavier rainfall, too
Japan’s summer is becoming hotter than ever due to global warming, but heatstroke is not the only concern from the rising temperatures. It is also triggering more rainfall — or sudden torrential rain that is hard to predict — causing significant damage in a short period of time.
· Kanako Takahara
Jang Mi-ran case leaves Korea asking how to handle missing adults
Most missing adults are found quickly, but gaps in the system can have deadly consequences
· Yoon Min-sik
Tifón Saudel se dirije al oeste tras azotar islas remotas del suroeste de Japón
TOKIO (AP) — Un potente tifón avanzaba el miércoles hacia el oeste sobre el mar de China Oriental después de azotar Okinawa y otras islas remotas del suroeste de Japón, donde provocó apagones, cancelaciones de vuelos y amenazaba con deslaves. Dos personas sufrieron heridas leves.
S. Korea opens first sea trial of homegrown suicide drone
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…
· Hwang Joo-young
15 newborns die in Pakistan hospital fire triggered by air-con fault
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to conduct an immediate investigation into the fire at the state-run hospital
· Reuters
15 newborns die in Pakistan hospital fire triggered by air-con fault
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to conduct an immediate investigation into the fire at the state-run hospital
· Reuters
Alex Eala, Venus Williams set for training sessions
MANILA, Philippines — Two-time doubles partners Alex Eala and Venus Williams are set to share the court anew for a training session at the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York Wednesday night in Manila.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
China dividend stocks back in vogue as AI trade fizzles out and bond yields fall
Shanghai bourse index shows growth of 3.8% for energy, banking and transport industry stocks, crushing a 0.2% artificial intelligence gain
· Zhang Shidong
China dividend stocks back in vogue as AI trade fizzles out and bond yields fall
Shanghai bourse index shows growth of 3.8% for energy, banking and transport industry stocks, crushing a 0.2% artificial intelligence gain
· Zhang Shidong
S Korea’s AI economy can’t compete with China through conformity
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· Joseph Yi
Kiribati considers constitutional change to cement diplomatic recognition of China
The Kiribati government is considering changing its constitution to prevent future administrations from switching recognition to Taiwan instead of China. (Supplied: Kiribati government)
· Stephen Dziedzic
Japan’s top tomato production hub damaged following Kumamoto earthquake
YATSUSHIRO, KUMAMOTO PREF. – The July 28 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture has dealt a blow to Japan’s top tomato production center in the city of Yatsushiro, damaging irrigation systems and greenhouse equipment.
· No Author
Why Hyundai's Atlas stirs labor debate in Korea, but not the US
Nonunion workforce and rising employment temper US concerns over 2028 robot rollout, but risks remain, experts say
· Byun Hye-jin
China's CXMT joins SK hynix in race to supply LPDDR6 to Xiaomi
Chinese report links domestic memory to Xiaomi’s new processor weeks after SK hynix emerged as expected first supplier
· Moon Joon-hyun
Intoxication-related ER visits surge among teens, young adults
South Korea has seen a sharp increase in the share of teens and people in their 20s receiving emergency medical care for intoxication involving medications, gases and other toxic substances, a government report showed Wednesday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Number of international students in South Korea jumps 21%
International enrollment grows more than 10 times faster than overall university population, with Vietnamese making up the largest share
· Lee Seung-ku
Geopolitical risks bring out our strengths: Mitsubishi Corp. chief
The prompts and questions humans feed to AI will become more important, Nakanishi said. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
· Staff Writer
BMW Korea expands customer benefits to defend market lead
BMW Korea is expanding financing incentives, membership benefits and after-sales services to lower the cost of purchasing and owning its vehicles.
· Ahn Sung-mi
India-France eye a mutually convenient next-gen fighter deal
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· Gabriel Honrada
Vogue’s Anna Wintour praises Alex Eala’s fashion sense
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis star Alex Eala is making an impression beyond the court, with Vogue global editorial director Anna Wintour clocking her style.
· Iza Iglesias
COA says it lacks 384 auditors to keep watch over public funds
The Commission on Audit in Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City.
· jpcruz0306
South Korea scrambles jets after Russian military planes enter air defence zone
This is the second incursion in weeks since over 10 Chinese and Russian military jets entered the zone in late June
· Agence France-Presse
South Korea scrambles jets after Russian military planes enter air defence zone
This is the second incursion in weeks since over 10 Chinese and Russian military jets entered the zone in late June
· Agence France-Presse
Escudero ‘wipes slate clean’ of past sub judice remarks but warns of sanctions
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· smlocus0384
Visa appoints 20-year veteran as Korea, Mongolia chief
Visa appointed Kunal Chatterjee as its new president for Korea and Mongolia on Wednesday, tasking him with accelerating digital payment growth in the two markets.
· Lim Ye-jin
Mamdani opposes NYC event with leader of India's Hindu nationalist group
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Tuesday he did not support an upcoming event in his city featuring the leader of the Hindu nationalist group that is the ideological parent of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
· REUTERS
Typhoon Saudel heads west after pounding Japan's southwestern islands
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful typhoon headed west over the East China Sea on Wednesday after slamming Okinawa and other remote southwestern Japanese islands, causing blackouts, flight cancellations and threatening landslides. Two people were slightly injured.
Vietnam, Macau, Shanghai: More flight options are coming for your next trip
MANILA, Philippines – Travelers planning their next overseas getaway will soon have more options, with Vietjet, Air Macau, and Juneyao Airlines adding or restoring flights from the Philippines to destinations across Vietnam, Macau, and China.
· lkyu0285
Takaichi rejects ‘weak-kneed’ criticism over ICC sanctions response
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has rejected criticism that her government responded too weakly to U.S. sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane, pointing to behind-the-scenes efforts to prevent Washington from targeting the Japanese judge.
· Kenji Yoshida
The politics roiling Japan’s $2 trillion national pension fund
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· Scott Foster
Human rights in Myanmar hitting a ‘new low,’ U.N. warns
Geneva – The already dire human rights situation in Myanmar has plunged to a “new low,” the United Nations warned on Tuesday, with illegal mining and scam centers fueling the crisis.
· No Author
China’s Huawei, US PC maker HP sign multi-year Wi-Fi patent deal
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
21 typhoons have formed this summer. None have hit South Korea — so far
Heat dome over Korean Peninsula keeps typhoons at bay, but fall could shift their path
· Lim Do-yun
'Avengers' and 'white flags': How Indonesians are voicing dissent against the government
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· Hellena Souisa
BARMM polls: Who are competing in Cotabato, the regional center?
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· jsitchon0312
Pakistan hospital fire kills at least 15 babies | The National
At least 15 babies died in a fire on Wednesday at a state-run hospital in Islamabad that was triggered by faulty air conditioning, local media reported.
· Reuters
Pakistan hospital fire kills at least 14 babies | The National
At least 14 babies died in a fire on Wednesday at a state-run hospital in Islamabad, the prime minister said, with local media blaming the tragedy on faulty air conditioning.
· Reuters
Japan’s Hirosaki Castle dragged by 1,800 people using ropes and rollers | South China Morning Post
Rotating teams of 80 people took turns using a traditional method known as hikiya to move the castle in one piece.