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HAIKOU, China — China said on Sunday it was postponing its planned ambitious Chang'e-7 lunar mission, which was set to carry out explorations including searching for water ice on the moon.
The tenant operates top-tier non-tertiary schools in mainland China and is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange
The tenant operates top-tier non-tertiary schools in mainland China and is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange
‘What matters to Lulism is that we keep buying the finished product from China while we sell ore or sell our grain’: candidate Renan Santos
‘What matters to Lulism is that we keep buying the finished product from China while we sell ore or sell our grain’: candidate Renan Santos
Some Japanese clinics have been advertising private “beauty sleep” treatments on social media and prescribing potentially addictive psychotropic drugs and other medications.
A delegation of Japanese lawmakers left for China on Monday with the aim of patching up ties in the wake of comments about Taiwan by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that angered Beijing.
Vietnamese traditionally limit their personal assets to savings, gold and property. But as their wealth grows, they are expected to gain an appetite for stocks and bonds. (Source photos by Akira Kodaka and Kyomi Katsuno)
MANILA, Philippines — MIKHAEL Jasper 'Mikee' Mojdeh delivered a sensational performance for Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Parañaque, storming to a five-gold sweep at the Private School Association of Parañaque (PSAP) swimming tournament — the first stage of Palarong Pambansa qualifiying.
President Lee Jae Myung on Monday nominated prosecutor-turned-attorney Choi Kil-su for the post of independent inspector general.
Korea University’s technology holding company plans to pay dividends for the first time after wiping out accumulated losses with gains from startup investments.
HONG KONG – The term “flexible employment” has gone viral in China after a prominent economics professor described gig work as a form of “welfare,“ drawing widespread public anger and highlighting deep anxieties over job insecurity.
Tesla and eight other automakers will recall around 4.3 million vehicles in China over concerns that doors may be difficult to open in an emergency, marking the country's largest automotive recall.
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Saudel entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday afternoon and is now called "Obet."
Some cafes may have been built around inheritance-tax benefits, but many are distinct destinations, drawing tourists and boosting communities, insiders say
The Chinese division is betting on a high-stakes, home-grown supply chain pivot to bypass suspended European wafer shipments
The Chinese division is betting on a high-stakes, home-grown supply chain pivot to bypass suspended European wafer shipments
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…
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met his Mexican counterpart Roberto Velasco in Seoul on Monday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and strengthening coordination between the two middle powers.
A grey heron flies next to wind turbines in Zhangjiakou, in China's Hebei province. MioTech helps companies with ESG reporting and sustainable supply chain management using AI software. © Reuters
A prestigious school in the holy city of Varanasi and its controversial, dogmatic teachings are the subject of this shocking documentary
A local government office building, a convenience store and railway tracks were among the properties damaged in the series of attacks.
The latest China store exit in Guiyang highlights the luxury brand’s struggle to balance prestige with cultural empathy amid legal disputes
The latest China store exit in Guiyang highlights the luxury brand’s struggle to balance prestige with cultural empathy amid legal disputes
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino young big man Kai Sotto said he’s excited and very motivated to rejoin and reinforce Gilas Pilipinas as the national team opens the second round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers window 4 with home games against Jordan and Iran.
The event also exposed robot design problems to be addressed, including poor balance, weak batteries and limited autonomy.
The Hanwoo Association has launched a campaign opposing the government’s push to expand beef imports through a possible Korea-Mercosur free trade agreement and the opening of the Brazilian beef market.
North Korea and Belarus are set to sign a visa-waiver agreement, in the latest sign of rapidly expanding ties between Pyongyang and Moscow’s close ally as North Korea deepens a Russia-centered network of cooperation amid the war in Ukraine.
A dam is seen on the Chenab River, which flows from Indian Kashmir into Pakistan, at Chanderkote in the Jammu and Kashmir region, May 6, 2025. © Reuters
New Zealand is looking to follow Australia's lead in restricting social media access for minors. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Getty Images)
India’s Rishabh Pant celebrates his fifty runs during day two of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo on Monday called Gina Acosta, former special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), "stupid in the name of blind loyalty" as he questioned her reliance on the documents and explanations provided by former OVP security officer Col. Raymund Lachica…
BUSAN — South Korea will launch its first pilot operation of a container ship through the Northeast Passage on Saturday, as the government steps up efforts to develop new Arctic shipping routes and assess their commercial potential.
South Korea and Greece have launched a major exhibition tracing nearly 6,000 years of Greek civilization and its deep connection to the sea, marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Italian carmaker Ferrari unveiled its first electric sports car, the Ferrari Luce, in South Korea on Monday, highlighting the model’s high-performance electric powertrain and advanced display technology developed in collaboration with Samsung Display.
The US Southern Command said on Monday it carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operating in the eastern Pacific, killing two on board.
Solehah Yaacob went viral with her pseudo-history claims. She is fighting against her dismissal
Solehah Yaacob went viral with her pseudo-history claims. She is fighting against her dismissal
New Delhi is more likely to take ‘unilateral countermeasures’ as routine activities are increasingly framed as threats, researcher says
New Delhi is more likely to take ‘unilateral countermeasures’ as routine activities are increasingly framed as threats, researcher says
MANILA, Philippines — Gina Acosta, former special disbursing officer of the Office of the Vice President, on Monday confirmed there were no official receipts for the P75 million in medical and food expenses allegedly used for the agency's confidential activities.
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Government officials from South Korea and China met in Beijing on Monday to engage in policy exchanges and expand cooperation in the field of information communication technologies (ICT), Seoul's science ministry said.
South Korea's media watchdog said Monday it tracked down and banned access to 64 foreign websites that allow users to create pornographic content and deepfakes using artificial intelligence (AI).
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Monday gestured towards reconciliation with its conservative rival People Power Party and hinted at solidarity with the Rebuilding Korea Party.
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas is heading to second round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers minus naturalized player Justin Brownlee, where the national team will play two home games on August 28 and 30 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense spokesman Michael Wesley Poa on Monday denied reports that Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met for a dialogue, calling the claim “fake news.”
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…
CU sees foreign sales in Seongsu more than double as banana milk becomes must-buy
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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday said proposed Senate Bill 2387 seeks to fix, and not merely extend or postpone, the terms of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from four to five years to promote greater stability and continuity in barangay governance.
