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Newest first · UTC+11:00New Zealand passes law blocking climate action against companies: ‘dark day for democracy’
The law was introduced in response to a suit filed by a Maori activist against six firms for their contribution to environmental harm
· Agence France-Presse
New Zealand passes law blocking climate action against companies: ‘dark day for democracy’
The law was introduced in response to a suit filed by a Maori activist against six firms for their contribution to environmental harm
· Agence France-Presse
Japan bond yields spike on Takaichi budget fears, worries over US view
The Takaichi administration will compile the fiscal 2027 budget, its first full budget cycle in office, before seeking cabinet approval at the end of the year. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Suzuki)
· JADA NAGUMO
Bad weather forces flight maneuvers, cancelations
MANILA, Philippines — Very bad weather forced one flight to execute a missed approach while four others performed go-around maneuvers to land safely on Wednesday, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
· Benjamin L. Vergara
(URGENT) Appeals court increases ex-spy chief's sentence to 2 1/2 yrs in perjury trial
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
· Chae Yun-hwan
US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks
South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the US
· Raphael Rashid
S. Korea was unaware of joint military drill scale-down before Trump's social media post: foreign minister
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Wednesday that South Korea received no prior notice concerning Washington's decision to scale down the Korea-US joint military exercise before US President Donald Trump's social media post on Sunday.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Chinese national Jianfei Lu sentenced to 15 years in US$92m drug money scheme
The 31-year-old previously pleaded guilty to role in laundering illicit funds for outfit with ties to Mexican cartels
· Mark Magnier
Chinese national Jianfei Lu sentenced to 15 years in US$92m drug money scheme
The 31-year-old previously pleaded guilty to role in laundering illicit funds for outfit with ties to Mexican cartels
· Mark Magnier
(LEAD) Pentagon says adjustments to S. Korea-U.S. exercise will not degrade training objectives
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 2-3, 5-7)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Manny Pacquiao-founded league to join East Asia Super League as new partner next season
Abra Weavers, Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League champions, will compete in 2026-27 EASL season, which starts in first week of October
· Mike Chan
Zamboanga declares Day of Mourning, suspends all classes after Ateneo shooting
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· Herbie G
Manny Pacquiao-founded league to join East Asia Super League as new partner next season
Abra Weavers, Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League champions, will compete in 2026-27 EASL season, which starts in first week of October
· Mike Chan
Chinese coastguard proposes turning South China Sea isles into robotic fortress
Paper details autonomous defence system of air, sea and underwater drones to counter growing threat of uncrewed swarm attacks
· Holly Chik
Chinese coastguard proposes turning South China Sea isles into robotic fortress
Paper details autonomous defence system of air, sea and underwater drones to counter growing threat of uncrewed swarm attacks
· Holly Chik
Tech outperforms traditional sectors as China’s uneven recovery set to fuel AI stock revival
The Star Market 50 index of mostly chipmakers rebounded 9 per cent in August, recouping some of the 26 per cent slump in the previous month
· Zhang Shidong
Tech outperforms traditional sectors as China’s uneven recovery set to fuel AI stock revival
The Star Market 50 index of mostly chipmakers rebounded 9 per cent in August, recouping some of the 26 per cent slump in the previous month
· Zhang Shidong
Budget minister vows to closely review disability rights budget
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's budget minister on Wednesday called on a disability rights advocacy group to refrain from staging protests on subway platforms causing service disruptions, while vowing to closely examine related issues in next year's budget planning.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Trump's Iran war is reshaping US alliances from South Korea to the Middle East - analysis
On August 17 the homepage of the BBC had two important headlines that reflect changing US policy and the affect it is having on the world order.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
US sanctions ICC chief Tomoko Akane of Japan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan and another senior official as part of its campaign against the body that it accuses of being "politicized."
· Agence France-Presse
Pentagon says adjustments to S. Korea-U.S. exercise will not degrade training objectives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Department of Defense said Tuesday that adjustments to the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military exercise will not degrade its intended training objectives while also preserving the allies' "essential readiness."
· Song Sang-ho
Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie HR mark in 10-5 win over Rays
Toronto Blue Jays’ Kazuma Okamoto, of Japan, watches his home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Steven Matz during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Preserving China’s imperial cuisine, one dish at a time
Chef Zhou Tong makes the minced pork pancake at Fangshan Restaurant inside Beihai Park in Beijing on July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
· Maria Teresa Hernandez
Greyest Japanese village turns to Peru sister city to plug severe worker shortage
Most of Nanmoku villagers are above 65 while Belen has a population of about 80,000, many of them young
· Kyodo
Greyest Japanese village turns to Peru sister city to plug severe worker shortage
Most of Nanmoku villagers are above 65 while Belen has a population of about 80,000, many of them young
· Kyodo
Unitree shares soar 629% after robot maker raises $905m in Shanghai IPO
A Unitree G1 embodied intelligent robot is displayed at an industry event in Shanghai on Aug. 12. (VCG via Getty Images)
· CISSY ZHOU
(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. cut short joint military exercise following Trump order
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout, byline) By Kim Seung-yeon
· Kim Seung-yeon
China’s backflipping robot maker Unitree pops 542% in Shanghai debut
Unitree Robotics shares rose 542% in early trading Wednesday as the Chinese humanoid robot maker made its stock market debut in Shanghai.
· Jenny Lee
China’s breakneck plan to safeguard its future
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· Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
(URGENT) Pentagon: S. Korea-U.S. exercise adjustments preserve 'essential readiness,' no degradation to training objectives
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
· Song Sang-ho
China ‘cloudscape observer’ mist-monitoring job ends; resort plans more similar campaigns
Classified as a 5A-level tourist attraction, Laojun Mountain remains off-limits to foreigners due to its proximity to a military base
· Fran Lu
China ‘cloudscape observer’ mist-monitoring job ends; resort plans more similar campaigns
Classified as a 5A-level tourist attraction, Laojun Mountain remains off-limits to foreigners due to its proximity to a military base
· Fran Lu
TXT lands atop Oricon chart with 5th Japanese single
Tomorrow X Together topped Oricon’s Daily Digital Ranking with its fifth physical single in Japan, “Setsuna Hanabi,” according to its label Big Hit Music on Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Seoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea's Kim
South Korea's military said Wednesday that it would cut an annual joint military exercise with the U.S. by about half, after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale it back and reportedly pushed to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as soon as this fall.
· Anniek Bao
Thailand hosts Myanmar military chief, deepening bilateral ties
Gen. Ye Win Oo, right, receives a flag from Min Aung Hlaing in March to mark his promotion to military chief. Min Aung Hlaing retired from the army to become the country's nominally civilian president. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Eala set to become highest seeded Filipino singles player at US Open
MANILA, Philippines — Alexandra "Alex" Eala is set to become the highest seeded Filipino singles player in a major at the US Open.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
US, South Korea slash joint military drills by half as Trump eyes Kim summit
The allies are set to complete the first, defensive phase and cancel or defer next week’s counter-attack phase
· Reuters
US, South Korea slash joint military drills by half as Trump eyes Kim summit
The allies are set to complete the first, defensive phase and cancel or defer next week’s counter-attack phase
· Reuters
N. Korea warns of 'self-defense' measures despite Trump's order to reduce drills with S. Korea
North Korea on Wednesday continued to denounce a joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States, even after US President Donald Trump ordered a scaling back of combined drills with Seoul.
· Yonhap
As India's Assam floods turn deadlier, experts urge shift from relief to prevention
A man wades through floodwater as State Deserter Response Force (SDRF) personnel travel on a boat headed to rescue affected people after heavy monsoon rain in Guwahati, India, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath, File)
· Sibi Arasu
What does a hit film about the Iraq war say about Chinese views of the world?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has been co-opted into an ongoing soft power drive to promote Beijing’s message internationally
· Fan Chen
What does a hit film about the Iraq war say about Chinese views of the world?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has been co-opted into an ongoing soft power drive to promote Beijing’s message internationally
· Fan Chen
S. Korea, US sharply reduce joint military exercise following Trump order
South Korea and the United States are scaling down their annual combined exercise that kicked off earlier this week, with the scheduled field training also set to be reduced, South Korea's military said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
US Navy destroyer with 300 sailors stranded in the Pacific for four days
The USS Benfold suffered an "engineering casualty" that left the crew without basic amenities for days. (AP: Petty Officer 2nd Class Arthur R)
South Korea says the South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drills
U.S. Army’s soldiers conduct a training exercise on a river in Yeoncheon, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
LG Energy starts operations at 7th North American battery plant
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES), South Korea's leading battery maker, said Wednesday it has started operations at its seventh battery plant in North America to meet growing demand for energy storage batteries.
· Choi Kyong-ae
S. Korea, U.S. sharply reduce joint military exercise following Trump order
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are scaling down their annual combined exercise that kicked off earlier this week, with the scheduled field training also set to be reduced, South Korea's military said Wednesday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Deadly heat pushes Japan’s farmers to go nocturnal
NIKKO, Tochigi Pref. – Long after sunset, Motoaki Iijima’s illuminated greenhouse north of Tokyo glows like a lantern as the flower farmer harvests pink and orange gerberas, avoiding a daytime sun fierce enough to be deadly.
· Mariko Katsumura
(URGENT) S. Korea, U.S. to partly reduce scope of combined field training during UFS: S. Korean military
(2nd LD) Lee proposes dialogue with N. Korea to officially end Korean War, halt Pyongyang's nuclear program
· Kim Seung-yeon