Pakistan Supreme Court orders jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to be moved to hospital
The 73-year-old, in jail since 2023 on corruption charges, will be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for medical checks
· Agence France-Presse
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Pakistan Supreme Court orders jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to be moved to hospital
The 73-year-old, in jail since 2023 on corruption charges, will be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for medical checks
· Agence France-Presse
Top Chinese general draws on Jiang’s legacy to highlight importance of loyalty in military
CMC vice-chair Zhang Shengmin said the late president had steered the country through the turmoil that followed the end of the Soviet bloc
· Xinlu Liang
Top Chinese general draws on Jiang’s legacy to highlight importance of loyalty in military
CMC vice-chair Zhang Shengmin said the late president had steered the country through the turmoil that followed the end of the Soviet bloc
· Xinlu Liang
China’s basketball men warm up for World Cup qualifiers with back-to-back losses
Defeats against Uruguay and New Zealand leave Guo Shiqiang’s side with much to think about before they face Qatar and Lebanon next week
· SCMP Sport
China’s basketball men warm up for World Cup qualifiers with back-to-back losses
Defeats against Uruguay and New Zealand leave Guo Shiqiang’s side with much to think about before they face Qatar and Lebanon next week
· SCMP Sport
Court orders Pakistan’s jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to be moved to hospital
Pakistan’s top court has ordered imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved to a hospital amid intensifying concerns about his health. The Supreme Court issued the order after Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and his family raised concerns about his health, citing medical reports from the Adi…
· RT
Smartphone king Xiaomi's profits drop 43% on memory crunch, weak demand
Xiaomi's management attributed the weak results to softening demand for gadgets, rising memory chip prices and stiffer competition from EV rivals. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
PLA troops sent gold, New Taiwan and US dollars in ‘wartime financial support’ drill
A drone was used to deliver camouflage cases filled with gold bars and bundles of cash, according to state newspaper report
· Liu Zhen
PLA troops sent New Taiwan and US dollars in ‘wartime financial support’ drill
A drone was used to deliver camouflage cases filled with gold bars and bundles of cash, according to state newspaper report
· Liu Zhen
Tokyo office vacancy rate at 1.5%, lowest among big global cities
More companies in Tokyo value face-to-face communication at the workplace, driving a quick post-pandemic recovery in office demand. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
· Staff Writer
Education advocates call for better school safety after Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting
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· jreyes0314
Elderly South Koreans savour last season of dog meat before ban fully enforced in 2027 | South China Morning Post
In the last peak season before full implementation of a nationwide ban on the breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs for meat, some diners are already shifting to black goat meat.
Ukraine vows to respond after Russian strike kills 10 in northeast region
Officials say the rocket strike on Pechenihy, a village about 40km from the Russian border, hit a busy intersection and 17 others were wounded
· Reuters
Ukraine vows to respond after Russian strike kills 10 in northeast region
Officials say the rocket strike on Pechenihy, a village about 40km from the Russian border, hit a busy intersection and 17 others were wounded
· Reuters
Shoving incident over man patting girl’s head stirs heated debate in Singapore | South China Morning Post
Some defend the man for his ‘friendly gesture’ commonly practised by the elderly, while others say people should keep their hands to themselves.
Myanmar’s president heads to Moscow seeking Russian arms and oil
Fresh off a five-year military deal, Min Aung Hlaing is meeting Vladimir Putin for talks on further economic and security cooperation
· Aidan Jones
Myanmar’s president heads to Moscow seeking Russian arms and oil
Fresh off a five-year military deal, Min Aung Hlaing is meeting Vladimir Putin for talks on further economic and security cooperation
· Aidan Jones
Marikina lawmaker challenges DOJ panel complaints
MANILA, Philippines — The legal camp of Marikina Rep. Marcy Teodoro on Tuesday challenged the filing of complaints against him, insisting that a Department of Justice (DOJ) panel had found “no sufficient basis” to pursue the cases.
· William B. Depasupil
(LEAD) USFK commander visits defense ministry after Trump's order to reduce joint exercise with S. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details from 6th para; CHANGES photo; ADDS byline)By Kim Seung-yeon
· Kim Seung-yeon
‘World story through Chinese eyes’: war comedy tops 1b yuan, defying box-office slump
The global perspective and anti-war message offered by ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ is resonating with audiences, helping boost summer ticket sales
· Sherry Wang
‘World story through Chinese eyes’: war comedy tops 1b yuan, defying box-office slump
The global perspective and anti-war message offered by ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ is resonating with audiences, helping boost summer ticket sales
· Sherry Wang
Ministers tread carefully as Trump scales back US drills in South Korea
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· Stephen Dziedzic
Gilas set to play friendly games vs South Korea
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas will be playing at least two friendly games versus the South Korean national team in the early days of September as part of the national squad’s preparations as it defend its men’s basketball title in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
· Richard Dy
Singapore’s universities race to embrace AI as job demands transform
More employers are emphasising AI literacy and are willing to pay more for graduates with the relevant skills, analysts say
· Kolette Lim
Singapore’s universities race to embrace AI as job demands transform
More employers are emphasising AI literacy and are willing to pay more for graduates with the relevant skills, analysts say
· Kolette Lim
Korea’s crypto outflows reflect product gap, not stablecoin gap: First Digital CEO
Vincent Chok says broader investment access is key to keeping activity onshore
· Choi Ji-won
Chinese President Xi Jinping leads party elite in final farewell for ex-premier Zhu Rongji
Party elite attend ceremony at Beijing’s Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery and offer condolences to Zhu’s family
· Meredith Chen
Chinese President Xi Jinping leads party elite in final farewell for ex-premier Zhu Rongji
Party elite attend ceremony at Beijing’s Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery and offer condolences to Zhu’s family
· Meredith Chen
China tributes to Zhu Rongji and Jiang Zemin cast light on past and future
China's then-President Jiang Zemin, right, and then-Premier Zhu Rongji vote to endorse Jiang's political theory at the close of the Communist Party's Congress in November 2002. © Reuters
· KENJI KAWASE
Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Seoul as Lee floats multiparty talks on ending Korean War
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
Seoul stresses ‘strong interest’ in Iran's denuclearization after Trump says Lee refused help
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
More rains in Metro Manila, parts of Luzon as new tropical depression enhances southwest monsoon
MANILA, Philippines — A new tropical depression developed over the Philippine Area of Responsibility, enhancing the southwest monsoon and bringing more rain to Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric. Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
· Red Mendoza
Heavy rains replenish major dams, sustain irrigation
MANILA, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA), through Malacanang, on Tuesday said recent heavy rains have replenished major dams and helped sustain irrigation in rice-producing areas.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Sexual assault, acts of lasciviousness cases filed vs Marikina Rep. Marcy Teodoro
CONGRESSMAN. File photo of Marikina 1st District Representative Marcy Teodoro.
· Jairo Bolledo
Sexual assault, acts of lasciviousness cases filed vs Marikina Rep. Marcy Teodoro
CONGRESSMAN. File photo of Marikina 1st District Representative Marcy Teodoro.
· Jairo Bolledo
Russia Summons Japanese Ambassador as Dispute Over Kuril Islands Flares Up
Japan's ambassador to Moscow was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday after Tokyo issued a sharp protest over President Vladimir Putin's first-ever visit to the disputed Kuril Islands.
· The Moscow Times
50 years after JSA killings, victims’ families underscore S. Korea-US military cooperation
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
Former Interior chief Jesse Robredo remembered on 14th death anniversary
MANILA, Philippines — Former Naga, Camarines Sur mayor and former Interior secretary Jesse Robredo was remembered and honored on his 14th death anniversary.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Yulo brothers headline PH gymnastics team for Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines — Double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and his brother, Karl Eldrew Yulo, will headline the Philippine gymnastics team for the 20th Asian Games to be held in Nagoya, Japan next month.
· Aric John Sy Cua
S. Korea, UNC honor legacy of 2 U.S. soldiers slain in 1976 axe attack
PAJU/SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Joint Press Corps-Yonhap) -- South Korea and the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) reaffirmed the strength of the alliance Tuesday as they honored two American soldiers killed in the infamous 1976 axe attack by North Koreans.
· Kim Seung-yeon
SoftBank plans $6.3bn retail bond issue, largest by Japanese company
SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son is expected to accelerate the tech conglomerate's investment in physical AI. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
· Staff Writer
Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding
SIEM REAP, Cambodia — En Poy was minding cattle in a former Khmer Rouge stronghold in Cambodia when he set off his first land mine.
· Associated Press
Seoul in close consultation with U.S. over combined military exercises: security adviser
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has been in close consultation with the United States over their joint military exercises and will continue to do so in the future, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Tuesday.
· Park Boram
Hong Kong’s dim sum bond market hits new heights as State Grid deal draws record orders
Lower yuan borrowing costs and longer maturities lure issuers, marking a fresh phase in the city’s expanding offshore market
· Yulu Ao
Dim sum bond boom: record State Grid deal fuels Hong Kong offshore yuan surge
Lower yuan borrowing costs and longer maturities lure issuers, marking a fresh phase in the city’s expanding offshore market
· Yulu Ao
Fake troops loot earthquake-hit homes in Japan’s Kumamoto
Impostors dressed in military fatigues are reportedly prowling abandoned properties, with residents warned to be on the lookout
· Julian Ryall
Fake troops loot earthquake-hit homes in Japan’s Kumamoto
Impostors dressed in military fatigues are reportedly prowling abandoned properties, with residents warned to be on the lookout
· Julian Ryall
North dominates best-ball, wrests 3-point lead in JPGT Finals
MANILA, Philippines – Team North showed its class, resolve and championship mettle right from the opening tee, overcoming the so-called homecourt advantage to seize a commanding 7 1/2-4 1/2 lead over Team South in the Four-ball format at the start of the ICTSI North vs South Elite Junior PGT Championship at the Pueb…
· The Manila Times
Thailand to review pardon rules after release of 85-year-old drug lord brings backlash
Laota Saenlee, a former anti-communist guerrilla turned drug runner, is freed after serving less than a decade of a life sentence
· Agence France-Presse