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Zhu Rongji's story provides plenty of food for thought regarding the future of Chinese politics as Xi Jinping prepares to seek re-election for a fourth five-year term as party chief. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
Australian and Chinese authorities have confiscated almost $100 million worth of illicit tobacco in what federal authorities are touting as a major boost for bilateral relations amid Beijing’s crackdown on the lucrative illegal cigarette market.
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US president says North Korea has 57 ‘very powerful’ nuclear weapons, as Pyongyang denies direct communication between the two leaders
US president says North Korea has 57 ‘very powerful’ nuclear weapons, as Pyongyang denies direct communication between the two leaders
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming visit to Asia, telling reporters at the White House that maintaining a good relationship with Kim was important given North Korea's nuclear arsenal.
On Tuesday, pro-Palestine legal body Hind Rajab Foundation filed yet another criminal complaint against an IDF soldier abroad, this time in India.
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MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday said the Minority bloc is ready to take on more responsibilities as he called for the Senate to speed up its work amid continuous rains and other pressing problems affecting the country.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) raised "Code White Alert" and closely monitored a possible increase in leptospirosis cases following widespread flooding caused by continuous rains in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros is pushing to expand a bill seeking to protect Filipino children not only from sexual exploitation but also from emerging non-sexual digital harms.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) inspected major public transport facilities in Metro Manila on Wednesday to ensure the continued and safe movement of passengers amid heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat.’
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday ordered the Anti-Cybercrime Group to strengthen coordination with social media platforms in taking down all photos and videos of the fatal Aug. 18 shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) j…
BATAM, Indonesia (AP) — Las autoridades indonesias incautaron unas 2,6 toneladas de metanfetamina líquida de un barco interceptado frente a Sumatra y detuvieron a 10 ciudadanos de Myanmar sospechosos de participar en una red internacional de narcotráfico, informaron las autoridades el miércoles, en una de las mayore…
President says he plans to meet dictator this year but Kim Yo-jong says Washington remains Pyongyang’s enemy
Donald Trump met Kim Jong Un three times during his previous term. (AP: Evan Vucci)
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has denied any ongoing communication between US President Donald Trump and her brother, maintaining that the US continues to engage in a “hostile” policy towards her country.
China has been opening up its isolated financial system to foreign investors through Hong Kong. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed a war crimes complaint in India against an Israeli soldier accused of deliberately demolishing civilian property in Gaza.
Daikin developed a method of making air conditioner control boards that shrinks the soldering process to a single step. (Photo by Sota Taketazu)
Manchester City’s Tijjani Reijnders, left, fights for the ball with Team K-league’s Lee Ki Hyeok during a friendly soccer match in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed a war crimes complaint in India against an Israeli soldier accused of deliberately demolishing civilian property in Gaza.
U.S startup Joby, Toyota's joint venture partner, has been working to commercialize electric flying cars. (Joby Aviation)
Dubai and India have accelerated their co-operation in agentic AI with the signing of a preliminary agreement that would help private-sector firms adopt the technology.
A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese imports
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MANILA, Philippines — Team North appeared headed for another runaway victory after racing to a commanding lead, only to find itself fighting for every point down the stretch before escaping with a crucial 7-5 victory over South in Foursomes in Day 2 of the ICTSI North vs South Elite Junior PGT Championship at the Pu…
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EARLIER this week, an internal draft of a letter being prepared by the US State Department for the 35 countries that have signed on to the “Pax Silica” initiative — the Philippines among them — set off alarm bells, because it would apparently demand that countries “choose sides” between the United States and China i…
SEOUL — Annual war games between South Korea and the United States will end about a week earlier than planned, both countries said on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump ordered the “inappropriate and hostile” drills to be scaled back.
GILAS Pilipinas will be playing at least two friendly games versus the Korean national team in the early days of September as part of the national squad’s preparations as it defends its men’s basketball title in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, noting that getting along with the reclusive leader is "a good thing" and that Pyongyang has 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons.
ARCHIVO: El portero de Japón, Zon Suzuki (1), realiza una atajada durante el partido de los octavos de final de la Copa del Mundo de fútbol entre Brasil y Japón en Houston, el lunes 29 de junio de 2026. (Foto AP/David J. Phillip, archivo)
THE recently concluded 2nd Councilor Mon Yupangco Cup Bowling Tournament was a resounding success, bringing together good and talented bowlers, enthusiastic supporters and members of the community for an exciting competition of sportsmanship, techniques, skills and camaraderie. This bowling for a cause was held by t…
Broadcaster ABS-CBN announced that actor and TV host Vice Ganda will host the country’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia later this month.
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The Nikkei Stock Average fell 3% on Aug. 19, adding to the volatility of the market. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
(2nd LD) Gov't aims to supply over 230,000 additional homes in Seoul metropolitan area to tame housing prices
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, on Wednesday denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that Pyongyang plans to send up to 50,000 more troops to Russia to fight for its ally.
Kim Yo-jong says Zelensky’s estimate that Pyongyang planned to send up to 50,000 more troops is ‘groundless’ and ‘a self-staged incident’
Kim Yo-jong says Zelensky’s estimate that Pyongyang planned to send up to 50,000 more troops is ‘groundless’ and ‘a self-staged incident’
El chef Fan Liangliang demuestra la preparación de un platillo en el restaurante Fangshan, en el Parque Beihai en Beijing, el 23 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Andy Wong)
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South Korean prosecutors have sought the death penalty for a woman accused of killing two men with drug-laced drinks after allegedly consulting ChatGPT about potentially lethal combinations and dosages.