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Newest first · UTC+11:00Chinese national jailed in Singapore for burgling luxury homes on first visit
The man stole over US$78,000 in jewellery from a Capella hotel suite, Sentosa and Serangoon properties a day after arriving on holiday
· CNA
Chinese national jailed in Singapore for burgling luxury homes on first visit
The man stole over US$78,000 in jewellery from a Capella hotel suite, Sentosa and Serangoon properties a day after arriving on holiday
· CNA
Malaysian university slammed for talk by murdered Mongolian’s ex-lover
Abdul Razak, a former adviser to Najib Razak, still faces a civil suit after a court found him liable over Altantuya Shaariibuu’s death
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysian university slammed for talk by murdered Mongolian’s ex-lover
Abdul Razak, a former adviser to Najib Razak, still faces a civil suit after a court found him liable over Altantuya Shaariibuu’s death
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
PH will not allow attacks on Taiwan from its soil, says Marcos
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· Bea Cupin
Here's what Gwangju air base relocation means for South Korea's Air Force
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
China denies espionage and foreign interference in New Zealand
Topic:Security Intelligence
Tata chairman’s shock exit move puts JLR owner's bets on chips, iPhones and Air India at risk
The future of India's first semiconductor plant and the country's ambition to replace China as a major supplier to Apple face growing uncertainty after Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said he would no longer seek another term.
· Priyanka Salve
South Korea's pro soccer players urge K League to change season calendar due to heat
Atletico Madrid’s Lee Kang-in reacts during the preseason friendly soccer match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· John Duerden
Indonesia's Prabowo eyes 6% growth in 2026, foreign firm buying spree
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivers his annual state of the nation address in front of members of parliament in Jakarta on Aug. 14. © Reuters
· ISMI DAMAYANTI
New Trump tariffs set to hit Ukraine’s drone export ambitions
US President Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on imported drones and their components, potentially complicating Ukraine’s plans to expand UAV sales to Washington. Under a proclamation signed on Thursday, drones weighing more than 25 kg and those equipped with thermal imagers will face tariffs of 100%, along wi…
· RT
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US President Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on imported drones and their components, potentially complicating Ukraine’s plans to expand UAV sales to Washington. Under a proclamation signed on Thursday, drones weighing more than 25 kg and those equipped with thermal imagers will face tariffs of 100%, along wi…
· RT
China, Indonesia, Taiwan: the naval question Jakarta has to answer
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· Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara, Bradley K. Martin
China's export of electric trucks across Asia spikes, as Iran war fuels higher oil costs
China's exports of electric trucks to other Asian countries have spiked, adding to a surge in domestic sales as higher fuel costs as a result of the Iran war accelerate regional electrification.
· REUTERS
Key developments on North Korea this week
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Summary of external news of North Korea this week
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.
· Kim Hyun-soo
PPP lawmaker sends letters to U.S. House members over Coupang data breach
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- An opposition lawmaker said Friday he has sent official letters to U.S. House members explaining that South Korea's regulatory action against Coupang over a massive data breach was not discriminatory against the U.S.-listed company.
· Yi Wonju
China claims New Zealand’s spy report is product of foreign interference
Chinese embassy hits back at espionage claims, alleging Wellington was serving as a ‘pawn for anti-China forces’
· Shi Jiangtao
China claims New Zealand’s spy report is product of foreign interference
Chinese embassy hits back at espionage claims, alleging Wellington was serving as a ‘pawn for anti-China forces’
· Shi Jiangtao
Marcos: ‘Arrangement’ on Ayungin missions doesn’t weaken PH stand
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· Bea Cupin
Editor's Choice: RIP Okuda-san, and succession plan for Toyota and its founding family
Hiroshi Okuda also advised the Japanese government and represented Japan's business community. (Photo by Hiromasa Matsuura)
· AKITO TANAKA
The death of Zhu Rongji, China’s economic reformer
From world leaders paying their respects to his economic legacy, here is some of the SCMP’s reporting on Zhu Rongji’s death
· SCMP
The death of Zhu Rongji, China’s economic reformer
From world leaders paying their respects to his economic legacy, here is some of the SCMP’s reporting on Zhu Rongji’s death
· SCMP
Overnight stays by foreign guests exceed prepandemic levels in 39 prefectures
Overnight stays by foreign visitors in Japan reached an estimated 179.92 million in 2025, up 55.6% from the prepandemic level in 2019, with 39 of the country’s 47 prefectures recording levels above those seen before the COVID-19 crisis, a Japan Tourism Agency survey has found.
· No Author
'The Odyssey' tops box office with 3 million admissions
Christopher Nolan's latest movie "The Odyssey" surpassed 3 million admissions in South Korea on its 10th day in theaters, hinting at a strong run during the upcoming holiday period.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Stray Kids’ latest EP clocks up 3.28m first-week sales
Stray Kids is on course to set new career highs in both Korea and the US, as its latest EP surpassed the first-week sales of its previous LP and industry projections pointed to its strongest US chart debut yet.
· Lee Jung-joo
Derrumbe en túnel de un proyecto hidroeléctrico mata a al menos 7 en India
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Un túnel en construcción en un proyecto hidroeléctrico en el estado montañoso de Uttarakhand, en el norte de India, se derrumbó durante la noche y dejó al menos siete trabajadores muertos, dijeron las autoridades el viernes.
· Biswajeet Banerjee
How did Typhoon Dolphin unleash extreme rainfall deep inland across China? | South China Morning Post
The storm travelled more than 6,000km (3,730 miles) across the Pacific Ocean and held its strength to become one of China’s most significant weather events in years.
Korea’s last boknal before dog meat ban reflects fading tradition
Once-busy boshintang restaurants struggle to survive while goat meat increasingly fills the gap
· Lee Seung-ku
Shein eyes a valuation rivalling H&M. Will the market buy it?
Ahead of its Hong Kong IPO, the e-commerce firm argues its supply chains and business model give it an edge over traditional rivals
· Zoe SL Chan
Shein eyes a valuation rivalling H&M. Will the market buy it?
Ahead of its Hong Kong IPO, the e-commerce firm argues its supply chains and business model give it an edge over traditional rivals
· Zoe SL Chan
Marcos confident on economic cooperation with China, despite rows
MARCOS JR. President Ferdinand Marcos presides the Philippine Space Council meeting on June 2, 2026.
· Mia Gonzalez
S. Korea, UN Command issue contradicting statements on new armistice unit
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
Big Bang named first ambassadors for Korea's space agency
Big Bang has been appointed as the inaugural honorary ambassadors for the Korea AeroSpace Administration, becoming the first artists to represent the agency since its launch in 2024.
· Lee Jung-joo
Family’s bankruptcy drives US-graduated Chinese student to become acclaimed chef
As a private chef, Chengzi has formed connections with successful clients, providing her with invaluable insights into their paths to wealth
· Zoey Zhang
Volkswagen's China comeback faces fresh doubts as sales slide
A Volkswagen ID. UNYX 08 electric vehicle, co-developed with Xpeng, rolls out of a production line at the Volkswagen Anhui factory in Hefei on Feb. 4. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Family’s bankruptcy drives US-graduated Chinese student to become acclaimed chef
As a private chef, Chengzi has formed connections with successful clients, providing her with invaluable insights into their paths to wealth
· Zoey Zhang
Four dead after record-breaking heavy rain inundates Japan
Topic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents
Asian shares mostly decline after Wall Street hits more records
A person walk in front of an electronic stock chart board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
Australia golden girl Meg Harris reels in Gretchen Walsh to snatch Pan Pacs crown
Australian wins 100m freestyle with teammate Liv Wunsch third
· Australian Associated Press
Malaysian F1 fans vent fury over sales process, organisers cite ‘high traffic’
The Sepang International Circuit is hosting the race for the first time since 2017 as the Bahrain leg was cancelled due to the Iran war
· Ushar Daniele
Malaysian F1 fans vent fury over sales process, organisers cite ‘high traffic’
The Sepang International Circuit is hosting the race for the first time since 2017 as the Bahrain leg was cancelled due to the Iran war
· Ushar Daniele
Diesel, gasoline prices to go up next week
MANILA, Philippines — Pump prices are expected to increase next week due to developments in the Middle East conflict, a local industry source said on Friday.
· Chynna Grace Ong
North Korea fumes over upcoming US-South Korea military drills
North Korea has denounced major United States-South Korea military drills set to start next week as a provocation that heightens tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Ex-PM Ishiba says Japan must 'look past in the eye' over WWII
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks with Nikkei during an interview in his office. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
· Staff Writer
K-pop draws tourists, but Korea’s dark tourism struggles to take off
South Korea is seeing a surge in foreign tourism driven by the global popularity of K-pop and Korean culture, but tourism focused on its modern history remains underdeveloped.
· Cha Min-jung
Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba’s support – sources
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.