15 dead from cyclones, southwest monsoon — PNP
MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from Tropical cyclones Maymay and Luis and the southwest monsoon has climbed to 15, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday.
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Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southern Japanese city, with its mayor denouncing growing support for nuclear deterrence in the global community, including Japan and demanding his own government do more for nuclear disarmament. The atomic bomb dropped by the United Stat…
· Mari Yamaguchi
Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100
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· Wasbir Hussain
DP chair candidate rules out party split after leadership election
Democratic Party of Korea leadership candidate Rep. Jung Chung-rae on Monday dismissed speculations that the party could splinter after the leadership election.
· Cha Min-jung
Indonesia's Destry Damayanti nominated as central bank chief
Subianto puts only one name forward, limiting House's role in choosing Warjiyo's successor
· Staff Writer
Finally feeling confident, veteran shooter ready for Asian Games debut
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- He has been in competitive shooting for well over three decades and it is only just now that South Korean marksman So Seung-seob is feeling assured of himself in the range.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Malaysian MP offers US$1,200 reward for arsonist after unprovoked attack on elderly woman
The 62-year-old victim suffered 50 per cent burns to her body after she was doused with petrol and set on fire at a Kuala Lumpur shop
· Joseph Sipalan
Malaysian MP offers US$1,200 reward for arsonist after unprovoked attack on elderly woman
The 62-year-old victim suffered 50 per cent burns to her body after she was doused with petrol and set on fire at a Kuala Lumpur shop
· Joseph Sipalan
Legit Status Varsity heads to UDO World Finals, carrying the Philippine flag onto the global stage
THE 24-member Legit Status Varsity is set to represent the Philippines at the 2026 UDO World Street Dance Championships in Blackpool, United Kingdom, adding another exciting international chapter to the Filipino dance community’s growing list of achievements.
· The Manila Times
WPS: Palace laughs off Sara Duterte’s remark on Marcos’ China ‘link’
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· Luisa Cabato
South Korea, US to hold annual military exercises
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· Staff Writer
UNC deputy commander stresses command's multilateral role in S. Korea's defense
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- The deputy commander of the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) has highlighted the multilateral role of the 18-member coalition in defending South Korea, serving as a vital deterrence component that is "well understood" by North Korea.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Olympic shooting champions trying to stay upbeat under pressure
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Heavy is the crown of an Olympic champion, and South Korea's three reigning shooting gold medalists said Monday they are trying to stay upbeat as they deal with the pressure that comes with their status.
· Yoo Jee-ho
South Korea, US to begin exercises next week to bolster readiness against North's threats
Col. Jang Do-young, left, public affairs director of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and Col. Ryan Donaldn, public affairs director of the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea attend a press briefing for the Ulchi Freedom Shield 2026 exercise at the Defense Ministry in S…
· Hyung Jin Kim
Powerful Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in eastern China | South China Morning Post
China’s most powerful typhoon of the year has forced the evacuation of over 1 million people and led to thousands of flight cancellations.
Indonesian Islamic body warns against cross-dressing in Independence Day games
The warning comes amid rising fear following attacks on gay people and a regulation classifying LGBTQ culture as a security threat
· Reuters
Indonesian Islamic body warns against cross-dressing in Independence Day games
The warning comes amid rising fear following attacks on gay people and a regulation classifying LGBTQ culture as a security threat
· Reuters
Fitch sees limited credit fallout from Korea stock rout
Ratings agency says financial-sector exposures remain manageable, but flags market concentration and leveraged products
· Choi Ji-won
MTR passenger’s hand caught in door while trying to retrieve item from tracks | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong rail giant MTR Corporation warns travellers not to attempt to pick up items that fall onto tracks.
Birds behind nearly half of Seoul’s summer power outages
Birds are a leading cause of summertime power outages in Seoul, accounting for nearly half of all such outages in recent years, Korea Electric Power Corp. revealed Monday.
· Lim Jae-seong
Despite geopolitical tensions, China’s rare earth producers have profitable first half
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· Dake Liu
Despite geopolitical tensions, China’s rare earth producers have profitable first half
Rapid expansion of AI supply chain has given rare earth prices a strong upwards trajectory, analyst says
· Dake Liu
Japanese bond yields rise on expectations for faster BOJ rate hikes
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· JADA NAGUMO
Coalition calls on Albanese to apologise to Japan's PM over melon gesture
Topic:Federal Government
· Ewa Staszewska
Panda bond boom offers ‘historic’ yuan chance, but cheap funding not enough: Goldman Sachs
Issuance of yuan-denominated debt surges, including in dim sum bond market, but sustained global use of yuan seen requiring broader access and stronger finance links
· Sylvia Ma
China’s panda bond market surges as Goldman Sachs flags limits to yuan expansion
Issuance of yuan-denominated debt surges, including in dim sum bond market, but sustained global use of yuan seen requiring broader access and stronger finance links
· Sylvia Ma
Discovery of almost 1,000 weapons in Indonesian school fuels safety fears
Suspected narcotics and pornographic CDs were also found in a room used by a former chair of a school foundation
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Discovery of almost 1,000 weapons in Indonesian school fuels safety fears
Suspected narcotics and pornographic CDs were also found in a room used by a former chair of a school foundation
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Una tormenta tropical causa algunas inundaciones en el este de China
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· The Associated Press
Typhoon Dolphin Barrels Into China, Prompting Mass Evacuations
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· Max Kim
Twice's Jeongyeon leaves JYP Entertainment after 11 years, stays with group
MANILA, Philippines — K-Pop girl Twice member Jeongyeon has announced her departure from JYP Entertainment after 11 years with the agency, but assured fans that her commitment to the K-pop group remains unchanged.
· Iza Iglesias
Nepal halts Tibet academic conference after China objects
Tibetan girls perform next to a cutout of the Dalai Lama at an event marking the 90th birthday of their spiritual leader at a refugee camp in Lalitpur, Nepal, on July 6. © Reuters
· DEEPAK ADHIKARI
Indonesia combate incendios forestales crecientes mientras el fuego se extiende por el monte Bromo
En esta imagen publicada por la Agencia de Alivio de Desastres de Java Oriental, bomberos tratan de apagar un incendio en el Parque Nacional Monte Bromo en Probolinggo, Indonesia, el sábado 8 de agosto de 2026. (Agencia de Alivio de Desastres de Java Oriental via AP)
· Niniek Karmini
China's top diplomat likely to visit S. Korea next week
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
Tropical Storm Dolphin dumps rain in eastern China
Typhoon Dolphin did not make landfall in the Philippines but intensified seasonal monsoon rains, flooding parts of southern Luzon including densely populated metropolitan Manila.
Second coal train derails weeks after runaway train incident
Topic:Rail Accidents and Incidents
· Giselle Wakatama
Philippines floods and landslides leave at least 12 dead | The National
Landslides and floods caused by non-stop monsoon rains have killed at least 12 people in the Philippines, while eight more are missing, authorities said.
· Bloomberg
Philippines floods and landslides leave at least 12 dead | The National
Landslides and floods caused by non-stop monsoon rains have killed at least 12 people in the Philippines, while eight more are missing, authorities said.
· Bloomberg
Lee orders relocation of Gwangju air base by mid-2028 for chip hub
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
(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. to begin key summertime military exercise next week
(ATTN: ADDS comments from joint press briefing in paras 10-14; UPDATES photos)By Kim Seung-yeon
· Kim Seung-yeon
2 injured in Thai government office shooting, ex-MP arrested
The shooting comes just days after a teenager’s killing rampage at a school in the same province reignited debate over gun control
· Reuters
2 injured in Thai government office shooting, ex-MP arrested
The shooting comes just days after a teenager’s killing rampage at a school in the same province reignited debate over gun control
· Reuters
Asian shares are mixed after advances on Wall Street
A currency trader talks on the phone at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
Pyeongtaek city fails to reach U.S. military via hotline over reported white phosphorus leak: official
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- The city of Pyeongtaek attempted several times to reach the U.S. military in South Korea via a telephone hotline to confirm the reported leak of white phosphorus at Osan Air Base last month, but the calls went unanswered, city officials said Monday, raising questions about the effectivenes…
· Kim Hyun-soo
12-year-old Kumamoto violinist performs at New York’s Carnegie Hall
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· No Author
US’ $3b mineral drive spotlights Korea’s China-free supply chains
Korea Zinc, Posco gain strategic edge in US mineral push
· Byun Hye-jin
Allies set to kick off annual joint exercise
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
Indonesia battles growing wildfires
In this photo released by the East Java Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency, firefighters attempt to extinguish a wildfire that razes through Mount Bromo National Park in Probolinggo, Indonesia on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (East Java Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency via AP)
· Niniek Karmini
Normas del gobierno chino sobre la IA de compañía causan consternación entre los usuarios
Asistentes pasan junto al puesto de Alibaba, donde un cartel dice “Descansa tranquilo dando IA a Ali Cloud” en la World AI Conference en Shanghñai, el 17 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Ng Han Guan)
· Fu Ting
Korea's first lady was shot dead on live TV. Now comes the movie
Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho dig into the 1974 killing of Yuk Young-soo in Hur Jin-ho's Chuseok-bound thriller
· Moon Ki-hoon