China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China on Sunday evening
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Newest first · UTC+11:00BOJ summary flags upside price risks, possible faster hike pace
The Bank of Japan flagged rising upside inflation risks with one member pointing to a possible acceleration of the pace of interest rate hikes in a summary of opinions from its July meeting.
· Yoshiaki Nohara
LIVE UPDATES: Heavy habagat rains, flooding continue to hit parts of PH
MANILA, Philippines – The southwest monsoon, or habagat, continues to bring heavy rains over parts of Luzon and the Visayas on Monday, with several areas reporting flooding as the weather system persists.
· INQUIRER.net
Some areas in Manila flooded
MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Manila were flooded on Monday due to intermittent torrential rain, the city's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department said.
· Dan Francis Madrazo
Why Wallabies coach Les Kiss was laughing as Japan Test hung in the balance
A quick flash of the Australian coaching box in the 68th minute of the Wallabies-Japan clash on Saturday caught an interesting moment: there was Les Kiss, laughing.
· Iain Payten
Manchester City's win over Atlético Madrid gives South Korean fans a break from recent scandals
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
Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia – Zelenskyy
Kim Jong-un’s regime has already provided thousands of soldiers, as well as missiles and artillery; Turkey readies arms package for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,629
· Warrenmurray
After Chicken Adobo, Lumpia added to menu in Toronto
MANILA, Philippines — In recognition of Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala and the thousands of fans she draws, the National Bank Open in Toronto added lumpia to its food menu.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
17 Metro Manila LGUs suspend classes
MANILA, Philippines — Local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila suspended classes in all levels on Monday, August 10, as the southwest monsoon continued to dump rain.
· James Daniel Danio
CNBC Daily Open: Washington and Tehran both play it cool — but markets can't
Hello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Anniek Bao
China experts explain why hugging winter melons for cooling in summer can cause explosions
The tradition of hugging winter melons to cool off dates back over 650 years to the late Ming dynasty in China
· Alice Yan
China experts explain why sleeping with winter melons can cause explosions
The tradition of hugging winter melons to cool off dates back over 650 years to the late Ming dynasty in China
· Alice Yan
Reboot of Dayong Ancient City tests if China’s loss-making tourism projects can be revived
A 150,000-visitor opening offers an early signal, but analysts warn that lasting cash flow will require stronger products, local culture and tighter operations
· Sherry Wang
Dayong Ancient City reboot tests if China’s loss-making projects can be revived
A 150,000-visitor opening offers an early signal, but analysts warn that lasting cash flow will require stronger products, local culture and tighter operations
· Sherry Wang
Bandai Namco bets big on 'crane games' to build arcade business
Claw patrol: Bandai Namco's 'crane games' are luring families, women and tourists to the kind of arcades that were once considered hangouts for teenagers.
· Staff Writer
Padres sign OF Austin Hays, send Gage Workman to Triple-A
San Diego Padres third baseman Gage Workman, left, misses a grounder but Padres shortstop Sung-Mun Song, right, of South Korea, fields the grounder hit by Arizona Diamondbacks’ Tyler Locklear during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ediya opens 1st outlet in Laos in overseas expansion
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Ediya Co., a major South Korean coffee franchise, said Monday it has opened its first outlet in Laos as it seeks to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asian markets.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Bad weather forces Senate to postpone Sara Duterte impeachment trial
DAY SEVEN. Presiding officer Chiz Escudero opens the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 20, 2026.
· jpcruz0306
'The Odyssey' debuts atop weekend box office
Christopher Nolan's epic "The Odyssey" debuted atop the weekend box-office chart in South Korea, dethroning the latest Spider-Man film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," from the top spot, data showed Monday.
· Yonhap
‘Mom, don’t call me’: Inside Thailand’s deadly school shooting
GRIEF. Mother of a 14-year-old boy, who shot dead his grandparents before killing multiple people at Debsirin Nonthaburi School and then taking his own life, stands near his portrait during an interview with Reuters, after a funeral for him and his grandparents at a temple in Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of…
· Herbie G
S. Chungcheong will lead AI and advanced manufacturing: Governor Park
HONGSEONG, South Chungcheong Province — South Chungcheong Governor Park Soo-hyun believes the province is at a historic turning point. With more than 200 trillion won ($142 billion) in planned investments tied to the government's recently announced Mega Project, Park says South Chungcheong has an unprecedented oppor…
· Shin Yong-bae
AK-47s, landmines, typhoons: Hong Kong’s trail running king has dodged them all
Michael Maddess has been at the heart of the sport in Asia for decades, he has no plans to stop any time soon
· Stephy Zhang
AK-47s, landmines, typhoons: Hong Kong’s trail running king has dodged them all
Michael Maddess has been at the heart of the sport in Asia for decades, he has no plans to stop any time soon
· Stephy Zhang
Indonesia’s strong GDP data prompts ‘resilient but uneven’ growth forecasts
While manufacturing and household spending rose in 2Q, growth expectations are tempered by a decline in the mining and trade sectors
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Indonesia’s strong GDP data prompts ‘resilient but uneven’ growth forecasts
While manufacturing and household spending rose in 2Q, growth expectations are tempered by a decline in the mining and trade sectors
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Beyond the avatar: Meet virtual idol Mumune
In The Korea Herald's first interview with a virtual idol, the WISHes member discusses her first solo release and why she wants virtual idols to be seen as musicians first
· Kim Jae-heun
Albanese, Japan's PM and melons: Behind the revived row over podcast remark
Published 10 August 2026 5:34pm
· Sbsaustralia
'The Odyssey' debuts atop weekend box office
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Christopher Nolan's epic "The Odyssey" debuted atop the weekend box-office chart in South Korea, dethroning the latest Spider-Man film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," from the top spot, data showed Monday.
· Lee Minji
DFI navigates ‘hardest’ market China as 7-Eleven stores profit despite online price wars
DFI plans to increase the number of mainland Chinese 7-Eleven outlets to 3,000 in ‘the next few years’, up from 2,000 now
· Themis Qi
DFI navigates ‘hardest’ market China as 7-Eleven stores profit despite online price wars
DFI plans to increase the number of mainland Chinese 7-Eleven outlets to 3,000 in ‘the next few years’, up from 2,000 now
· Themis Qi
Carpio suggests alternatives to defending ‘Ayungin Deal’
MANILA, Philippines — Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Sunday suggested several alternatives to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to resupply troops stationed aboard the BRP Sierra Madre, instead of allegedly relying on China’s terms under the so-called “Ayungin Deal.”
· Zacarian Sarao
Asterisk Talley wins US Women's Amateur and gets 2nd USGA title
OOTELAH, Tenn. (AP) — California teenager Asterisk Talley picked up her biggest win yet Sunday when she surged past Anna Iwanaga of Japan for an 8-and-6 victory to win the U.S. Women’s Amateur.
Historian Wang Gungwu on US credibility and why Xi thinks ‘only the party can save China’
The 95-year-old sinologist gives his take on the superpower rivalry, the US advantage and Taiwan, and explains why the past is so important
· Josephine Ma
Historian Wang Gungwu on US credibility and why Xi thinks ‘only the party can save China’
The 95-year-old sinologist gives his take on the superpower rivalry, the US advantage and Taiwan, and explains why the past is so important
· Josephine Ma
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 10)
Bus housing idea deepens Seoul supply backlash
· Kang Yoon-seung
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Aug. 10)
Korean football needs reckoning, not another apologyKFA's old guard must make way for new beginning
· Kang Yoon-seung
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Aug. 10)
Linking growth to jobsKorea needs to restructure job market to drive growth beyond chip sector
· Kang Yoon-seung
Worldview 'gulf' behind strained Australia and China ties
Published 10 August 2026 7:54am
· Sbsaustralia
Flights cancelled, evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin hits China
Mon 10 Aug 2026 at 7:49am
More than 1 million evacuated, flights cancelled, as Typhoon Dolphin hits eastern China
Published 10 August 2026 7:12am
· Sbsaustralia
China's 'national team' battles AI stock rollercoaster
The "national team" of Chinese state-backed funds came into public view on July 19, about a week before memory chip maker CXMT’s initial public offering. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images and Reuters)
· Staff Writer
China's Midea sees portable A/C sales soar in Europe during sweltering summer
Home appliance maker's PortaSplit becomes a hit on ease of use
· Staff Writer
BARMM voters, bets urged to shun dirty poll practices
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Mindanao’s lone cardinal, Orlando Quevedo, has called on the electorate and aspirants for the historic Bangsamoro parliamentary elections on Sept. 14 to shun dirty practices that hounded the region’s past elections, such as intimidation, vote buying and prefilling of ballots.
· Edwin O. Fernandez
Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight strikes that leave 7 dead, many injured
Ukrainian drones killed 5 people in Russia’s border region of Belgorod while Russian missiles killed 2 in Kharkiv
· Associated Press
Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight strikes that leave 7 dead, many injured
Ukrainian drones killed 5 people in Russia’s border region of Belgorod while Russian missiles killed 2 in Kharkiv
· Associated Press
Prolonged wars must not become the new normal
Firefighters work at a logistics hub in Ukraine's Kyiv region on Aug. 5, after it was struck during a night of Russian missile and drone attacks. © Reuters
· James David Spellman
'Licence to play': New Wallabies coach backing players in attack
Mon 10 Aug 2026 at 6:04am
Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China as its strongest storm this year
Tropical cyclone brings torrential rain and high winds to east coast after hitting Japan’s southern Okinawa province
· Reuters in Beijing
Hindu devotees honor goddesses in India and Britain, in photos
A Hindu devotee reacts in pain after having his cheeks pierced with a steel rod as part of a ritual during the ‘Aadi’ festival, a holy month for Tamils observed with prayers and offerings to Hindu goddesses, in Chennai, India, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
· Kirsty Wigglesworth