Xi Jinping speaks at event to commemorate former president Jiang Zemin centenary
Thousands gather in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing for the Chinese leader’s speech honouring the centenary of Jiang’s birth
· Jun Mai
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Southeastern Korea hit by nearly 800 mm of rain, floods and landslides
1 dead, 2 injured as landslides hit Geoje amid torrential rain
· Lim Jae-seong
Senators see Pax Silica potential, but call for consultations, transparency
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· Angelo Gonzales
Thailand-Cambodia border tensions reshape public discourse
A gate marks the Thai-Cambodia border in Thailand's Chanthaburi province on July 22. Observers say heightened tensions along the frontier have affected public debate in both nations. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· DANIELLE KEETON-OLSEN
Taguig citizens seek probe of P2.8B ‘ghost’ flood control projects
MANILA, Philippines — Taguig citizens formed an anti-corruption group and called for an investigation of alleged ghost flood control projects worth P2.8 billion in the city.
· James Daniel Danio
Industry minister says S. Korea, US seek to resolve outstanding issues over investment plan
South Korea's industry minister has said that Seoul and Washington need to resolve outstanding issues over a $200 billion investment plan agreed upon as part of their bilateral tariff negotiations
· Yonhap
(3rd LD) Trump orders Pentagon to 'substantially' reduce S. Korea-U.S. military exercises
(ATTN: ADDS comments in paras 9-10, 13, 20-22)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Industry minister says S. Korea, U.S. seek to resolve outstanding issues over investment plan
SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industry minister has said that Seoul and Washington need to resolve outstanding issues over a US$200 billion investment plan agreed upon as part of their bilateral tariff negotiations
· Kim Han-joo
Malacañang debunks cancellation of classes post online
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday debunked a circulating image online that the palace recommended a shift to alternative arrangements in government offices and schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 12 other provinces.
· Allen Limos
Farewell to South Korea’s only .400 hitter
Baek In-chun, the only man to bat .400 in a South Korean professional baseball season, was laid to rest on Monday.
· Park Jun-hee
Magnitude 5.9 aftershock strikes Indonesia’s Flores as quake death toll rises to 53
The aftershock comes two days after a magnitude 7.7 quake shook six regencies on the predominantly Catholic island
· Reuters
Magnitude 5.9 aftershock strikes Indonesia’s Flores as quake death toll rises to 53
The aftershock comes two days after a magnitude 7.7 quake shook six regencies on the predominantly Catholic island
· Reuters
More than 800 mm of rain pummels Geoje, southeastern region; 1 killed in landslide
GEOJE, South Korea, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- More than 800 millimeters of rain has pounded South Gyeongsang Province, including Geoje, over the weekend, triggering a landslide in the city that killed a resident, authorities said Monday.
· Park Boram
China shock looms for robotics as physical AI race heats up: think tank
Physical AI is emerging as one of the next frontiers in the global race for tech supremacy. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. Navy faces mental health challenges as Mideast conflict drags on
Hello, this is Justina Lee writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Justina Lee
China dark tourism on the rise as adventurers brave simulated disasters at experience centres
The appeal of these events comes from facing a scary crisis in a safe environment, notes an expert
· Zoey Zhang
China dark tourism on the rise as adventurers brave simulated disasters at experience centres
The appeal of these events comes from facing a scary crisis in a safe environment, notes an expert
· Zoey Zhang
LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Aug. 17, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Monday marks the 16th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, with Presiding Officer Francis Escudero expected to issue a ruling on possible violations of Rule 18, which governs public statements and social media posts by parties involved in the trial.
· INQUIRER.net
(2nd LD) Trump orders Pentagon to 'substantially' reduce S. Korea-U.S. military exercises
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; RECASTS paras 2, 6; ADDS more details in paras 9-10, 15-16)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Hawaii's Big Island begins recovery efforts as Hurricane Lala downgrades, moves west
HONOLULU, United States — Damage assessments and clean up efforts began Sunday as Hurricane Lala, which was downgraded to a tropical storm overnight, rolled past Hawaii's Big Island and kept dumping heavy rain across the US Pacific state's archipelago.
· Agence France-Presse
Japan's economy shows weaker than expected 1.1% growth in second quarter
Inflation in Japan is expected to rise as more companies pass on higher costs to consumers. (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki)
· Staff Writer
Key S. Korea-US military drills begin amid OPCON transition push
South Korea and the United States kicked off their key summertime combined exercise Monday, with Seoul seeking to use the drills to accelerate efforts to regain wartime operational command from Washington.
· Yonhap
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 17)
Turning Yongsan Park into housing would break a national promiseBuilding 20,000 apartments in Yongsan Park could ease Seoul's housing shortage but would require breaking legal and public commitments to preserve the site as green space.
· Park Boram
Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience
President says move is based on ‘very good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ but US military officials have said Ukraine war is boosting regime’s combat capabilities
· Raphael Rashid
Trump says he instructed Pentagon chief to 'substantially' reduce S. Korea-US military drills
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has instructed the Pentagon chief to "substantially" reduce joint South Korea-US military exercises, noting that those exercises are not only "costly" but also send a "totally inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea.
· Yonhap
Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations
Japan's economy expanded 1.1% in the second quarter on an annualized basis, missing expectations for 2% growth as softer domestic demand strong exports.
· Lim Hui Jie
Trump says US to ‘substantially reduce’ military drills with South Korea
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with close ally South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
· Al Jazeera Staff
After Hormuz, China looks to the promise – and peril – of the Arctic’s ‘ice silk road’
China has established the first scheduled transit through the northern sea route, but questions remain over the environmental and political risks
· Jonathan Yerushalmy
Cavalluna’s equestrian spectacular gallops into Hong Kong this September
With the rhythmic clip-clopping of 216 hooves, Europe’s most popular horse show Cavalluna arrives in Hong Kong for its Asia debut
· David Ho
Cavalluna’s equestrian spectacular gallops into Hong Kong this September
With the rhythmic clip-clopping of 216 hooves, Europe’s most popular horse show Cavalluna arrives in Hong Kong for its Asia debut
· David Ho
Japan eyes deeper defence ties with Australia, India to ease supply chain concerns
Tokyo is seeking to mitigate risks linked to potential US munitions shortages and maintain credible deterrence, analysts say
· Maria Siow
Japan eyes deeper defence ties with Australia, India to ease supply chain concerns
Tokyo is seeking to mitigate risks linked to potential US munitions shortages and maintain credible deterrence, analysts say
· Maria Siow
Key S. Korea-U.S. military drills begin amid OPCON transition push
SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States kicked off their key summertime combined exercise Monday, with Seoul seeking to use the drills to accelerate efforts to regain wartime operational command (OPCON) from Washington.
· Kim Seung-yeon
In 4 years, Generation Alpha begins coming of age. What will it mean for Korea?
The first generation to grow up with AI is reshaping Korea’s traditional paths to education, work and success
· Choi Jae-hee
Indonesia quake death toll reaches 53 as aftershocks hamper rescue
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· Herbie G
Trump scales back joint military drills with South Korea, calling them 'hostile'
Donald Trump says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "has been unthreatening and respectful". (AP: Susan Walsh)
Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan pact a sign of a realigning global order
China may view the agreement as an opportunity to expand its own diplomatic and economic influence in the Middle East and South Asia
· SCMP Editorial
Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan pact a sign of a realigning global order
China may view the agreement as an opportunity to expand its own diplomatic and economic influence in the Middle East and South Asia
· SCMP Editorial
Apple Trains Custom AI Model For China With Alibaba's Help
Apple has trained a custom large language model specifically for the Chinese market, utilizing technical support from Alibaba Group, according to Reuters.
· Tyler Durden
Lala leaves one dead in Hawaii with heavy rain, wind to come
One person has died as storm Lala continues to batter parts of Hawaii including the Big Island and Oahu, potentially bringing nearly three feet of rain and damaging winds to parts of the state Sunday after narrowly missing landfall.
· No Author
(LEAD) Trump says he instructed Pentagon chief to 'substantially' reduce S. Korea-U.S. military drills
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 6-12)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
AIIB warns climate inaction could downgrade a third of sovereign borrowers by 2050
Delayed physical impacts to hit economies by 2050 without stronger climate policies, says Beijing-based multilateral lender
· Daisy Wu
AIIB warns climate inaction could downgrade a third of sovereign borrowers by 2050
Delayed physical impacts to hit economies by 2050 without stronger climate policies, says Beijing-based multilateral lender
· Daisy Wu
Trump snubs South Korea over ‘very good relationship’ with Kim
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
· RT
Trump snubs South Korea over ‘very good relationship’ with Kim
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
· RT
Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said he was "not happy" about US participation in joint military exercises with close ally South Korea and is scaling back the drills aimed at deterring rival North Korea that start Monday.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump says he instructed Pentagon chief to 'substantially' reduce S. Korea-U.S. military drills
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has instructed the Pentagon chief to "substantially" reduce joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises, noting that those exercises are not only "costly" but also send a "totally inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea.
· Song Sang-ho
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea
After South Korea declined to help denuclearise Iran, Trump said the exercises are costly and send a ‘hostile’ signal to North Korea
· Associated Press
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea
After South Korea declined to help denuclearise Iran, Trump said the exercises are costly and send a ‘hostile’ signal to North Korea
· Associated Press