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Newest first · UTC+11:00Death penalty sought in ChatGPT-linked double murder case
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.
Death penalty sought in ChatGPT-linked double murder case
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.
Indonesian authorities seize 2.6 tons of liquid methamphetamine off Sumatra
BATAM, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities seized about 2.6 tons of liquid methamphetamine from a ship intercepted off Sumatra and detained 10 Myanmar nationals suspected of involvement in an international trafficking network, officials said Wednesday, in one of the country’s largest drug busts.
Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’
She made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China Sea
(LEAD) N.K. leader's sister says Pyongyang more focused on S. Korea-U.S. drills continuing than reduced scale
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout)
North Korean leader's sister says unaware of Trump-Kim communication
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…
North Korea shrugs off Trump's scaled-back drills with South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Wednesday that a U.S. decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea does not change what it see as their provocative nature, dampening hopes for a resumption of diplomacy between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japan to construct first large shipbuilding dock since 2017
Namura Shipbuilding's existing dry dock in Imari Bay in Saga prefecture, Japan. (Photo by Anna Sato)
Not just big in Japan: Zion Suzuki has what it takes to follow Emiliano Martínez
He is replacing a World Cup winner and is his country’s first Premier League keeper, but Villa’s new signing has already dealt with harder challenges
Bipartisan senators call for reversing UFS exercise cuts in letters to Trump, Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Two senators have sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling on them to reverse their decision to scale back the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military exercise, warning that the cuts could degrade the allies' readiness and send a "wrong" signal…
Money and ‘a lot of noise’: how the US’ critical-minerals industry is vying with China’s
State-backed funding is driving American efforts to build domestic supply, but industry trends and price gaps are still seen as hurdles to reducing reliance on China
Money and ‘a lot of noise’: how the US’ critical-minerals sector vies with China
State-backed funding is driving American efforts to build domestic supply, but industry trends and price gaps are still seen as hurdles to reducing reliance on China
China’s J-36 fighter jet designers report danger of military AI hallucinations
Content generated by artificial intelligence models can ‘defy basic physics, design principles or operational constraints’
China’s J-36 fighter jet designers report danger of military AI hallucinations
Content generated by artificial intelligence models can ‘defy basic physics, design principles or operational constraints’
DILG says there’s ‘great degree of confidence’ Roblox influenced Zamboanga shooter | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
SK Hynix Unleashes South Korea's Biggest-Ever 'Buyback Bazooka' To Halt Stock Rout
Asian equities fell sharply overnight as the regional semiconductor rout intensified following another downdraft in US chipmakers on Tuesday (read morning wrap). Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan led the regional declines, while Chinese stocks also weakened despite the blockbuster IPO of humanoid robotics maker Unitree.
N.K. leader's sister says Pyongyang more focused on fact S. Korea-U.S. drills continuing than reduced scale
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Wednesday that Pyongyang is more focused on the fact that South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises are continuing than on the recent decision to reduce the scale, Pyongyang's state media reported.
China blocks firms from aiding EU’s JD.com probe as regulatory clash deepens
Chinese justice and commerce ministries order the ban in a joint statement condemning ‘undue extraterritorial jurisdiction measures’
China blocks firms from aiding EU’s JD.com probe as regulatory clash deepens
Chinese justice and commerce ministries order the ban in a joint statement condemning ‘undue extraterritorial jurisdiction measures’
Singapore plans tax, visa incentives to boost fund industry
The city state plans to exempt from tax investment profits earned by fund managers from managing certain funds
Singapore plans tax, visa incentives to boost fund industry
The city state plans to exempt from tax investment profits earned by fund managers from managing certain funds
Who is Agnez Mo, the Indonesian star with a major role in Reacher season 4? | The National
For some viewers watching the new season of Reacher, Agnez Mo may be an unfamiliar face. But in Indonesia, she is anything but.
Shanghai lays out plan to boost digital economy, catch up with Beijing, Shenzhen
Government to accelerate use of blockchain, build AI infrastructure in line with national mandate to boost digital contribution to GDP
Shanghai lays out plan to boost digital economy, catch up with Beijing, Shenzhen
Government to accelerate use of blockchain, build AI infrastructure in line with national mandate to boost digital contribution to GDP
(URGENT) Kim Yo-jong denies N. Korea sent additional troops to Russia for Ukraine war
(2nd LD) Gov't aims to supply over 230,000 additional homes in Seoul metropolitan area to tame housing prices
(URGENT) Kim Yo-jong says N. Korea more focused on fact S. Korea-U.S. drills continuing than reduced scale
(2nd LD) Gov't aims to supply over 230,000 additional homes in Seoul metropolitan area to tame housing prices
From robot dogs to helpers, China puts robotics ambitions on display at world conference
BEIJING — Do you want to see whether a robot can fold a piece of cloth? Interested in getting a robot dog or even a humanoid robot that could offer some emotional support? Or perhaps you just want to watch robots boxing and dancing? Come to Beijing.
China successfully recovers rocket stage on land for the first time
BEIJING — China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket on land for the first time, state media reported Wednesday, as the country seeks to advance its space program.
Guerra no Irã leva EUA a ficar sem porta-aviões no Pacífico
A continuidade da guerra lançada pelo presidente Donald Trump contra o Irã está levando as forças navais dos EUA ao limite de sua capacidade e deixando o Pacífico Ocidental sem a presença de porta-aviões americanos num momento em que a China busca aumentar sua influência na região.
Guerra no Irã faz EUA ficarem sem porta-aviões no Pacífico
A continuidade da guerra lançada pelo presidente Donald Trump contra o Irã está levando as forças navais dos EUA ao limite de sua capacidade e deixando o Pacífico Ocidental sem a presença de porta-aviões americanos num momento em que a China busca aumentar sua influência na região.
Some 3,000 evacuate after smoke detected at Incheon warehouse used by Coupang
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…
China exhibe sus ambiciones robóticas en conferencia mundial
Robots en forma de perros en la Conferencia Mundial de Robots en el Centro de Exposiciones Beiren Yichuang en Beijing, el 19 de agosto del 2026. (AP foto/Andy Wong)
Manuel Quezon's 148th birth anniversary commemorated
MANILA, Philippines — The late president Manuel Quezon's 148th birth anniversary was commemorated on Wednesday.
Tropical Depression Neneng slightly weakens but continues to enhance monsoon
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Futures Flat With All Eyes On Interest Rates And Oil
Futures are flat but off their lows as Tech gets a boost from a huge Hynix buyback, which erased ~8% decline to trade up as much as 2% and reversed a 5.8% drop in the Nikkei; the ADRs are +5.6% pre-mkt boosting both Memory and Korea ETFs. As of 8:15am ET, S&P futures are fractionally in the green, with Nasdaq future…
Pakistan’s government challenges court order on Imran Khan hospital move
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar says allowing the court order ‘will open a floodgate of prisoners seeking similar relief’
Pakistan’s government challenges court order on Imran Khan hospital move
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar says allowing the court order ‘will open a floodgate of prisoners seeking similar relief’
Wang Yi vows 'constructive role' on Korean Peninsula, says US has to change 'hostile policy'
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…
From spectacle to scale: why China’s robotics firms face a ‘critical juncture’
China’s robots have won global attention with a string of viral stunts. But firms now face growing pressure to generate real-world returns
From spectacle to scale: why China’s robotics firms face a ‘critical juncture’
China’s robots have won global attention with a string of viral stunts. But firms now face growing pressure to generate real-world returns
Taiwan-made satellite launcher fails first test, triggers missile panic
Pingtung county government demands explanation after off-course rocket alarms villagers before crashing in remote area
Taiwan-made satellite launcher fails first test, triggers missile panic
Pingtung county government demands explanation after off-course rocket alarms villagers before crashing in remote area
Explore the future of robotics at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing
Models showing their robotic dogs with fancy dressing at a booth during the World Robot Conference at the Beiren Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Zelensky’s office faces corruption probe in Ukraine as fired minister demands elections
Investigators are conducting an operation to expose a criminal organisation allegedly led by a sitting and a former lawmaker
Zelensky’s office faces corruption probe in Ukraine as fired minister demands elections
Investigators are conducting an operation to expose a criminal organisation allegedly led by a sitting and a former lawmaker
Observatory keeps eye on low pressure-area, to consider issuing T1 over weekend
Forecaster says area of low pressure over northern part of South China Sea is moving westward and edging closer to Hainan
Observatory keeps eye on low pressure-area, to consider issuing T1 over weekend
Forecaster says area of low pressure over northern part of South China Sea is moving westward and edging closer to Hainan
China to build environmental monitoring station near disputed Scarborough Shoal
Beijing’s ecological initiatives around the South China Sea flashpoint have been a growing source of tension with Manila and Washington
China to build environmental monitoring station near disputed Scarborough Shoal
Beijing’s ecological initiatives around the South China Sea flashpoint have been a growing source of tension with Manila and Washington