South Korean football body offered sex services for foreign referees in 2011, 2012: report
In response, a South Korean football official refers to ‘unpleasant incidents 15 years ago’ and that the body now ‘strictly’ follows rules
· Park Chan-kyong
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Philippine National Police and their Fujian province counterparts agree to share intelligence to tackle cross-border crime
· Laura Zhou
Despite South China Sea clashes, Chinese and Filipino police boost cooperation
Philippine National Police and their Fujian province counterparts agree to share intelligence to tackle cross-border crime
· Laura Zhou
Teachers and pupils among six killed in Thailand school shooting | The National
At least six people were killed on Friday when a pupil opened fire at a school in Thailand before turning the gun on himself, a national police official said.
· The National
Eight dead as Thai teenager shoots teachers, pupils and grandparents | The National
At least eight people have been killed after a 14-year-old pupil opened fire at a school in Thailand before turning the gun on himself.
· The National
Seven dead as Thai teenager shoots teachers, pupils and grandparents | The National
A 14-year-old pupil killed at least five people and himself at a school outside Bangkok on Friday after fatally shooting his grandparents, police said, in Thailand's worst mass killing since 2022
· The National
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing breaks out of diplomatic isolation with Thai state visit | South China Morning Post
The junta-chief-turned-president pledged to improve ties with Asean despite the country’s leaders being barred from bloc’s summits since the 2021 coup.
Watch: Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan
Newly-released security camera footage shows the moment last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital in Japan.
Unification advisers say using N. Korea's official name is not new
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- A unification advisory council said Friday North Korea's official name, the Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK), has appeared in inter-Korean agreements for the past three decades and is nothing new, stepping in to help calm controversy over its use.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Singapore banks report strong profits amid interest rate uncertainty
"We see healthy trade and investment flow, stronger connectivity with greater China and ongoing supply chain shift into the region as businesses look to ASEAN for growth," the CEO of Singapore's United Overseas Bank said in an earnings briefing. © Reuters
· DYLAN LOH
Shares are mixed in Asia and oil prices gain more than 1%
Currency traders watch monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
China ‘delivery rider poet’ known for writing verses on scrap paper wins elite literature prize
Wang rejects claims that the previous two decades prior to his fame were wasted, describing them as ‘a heavy snow’ that enriched his life
· Fran Lu
China ‘delivery rider poet’ known for writing verses on scrap paper wins elite literature prize
Wang rejects claims that the previous two decades prior to his fame were wasted, describing them as ‘a heavy snow’ that enriched his life
· Fran Lu
At least 7 killed, 15 hurt in Thailand school shooting, police say
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· Herbie G
The last Jews try to save their community's history in the Indian city of Kochi
Keith Hallegua and Elias Josephai are among the last Jews in Kochi, India, a community with roots dating back centuries. Hallegua, a Paradesi Jew, and Josephai, a Malabari Jew, maintain their synagogues despite dwindling numbers.
· Deepa Bharath
Thailand School Shooting Leaves at Least Six
At least six people were killed and 15 injured after a shooter opened fire at a high school in Thailand on Friday, local news media said, citing Thai authorities.
· Muktita Suhartono
Cobras, crocodiles smuggled into Korea in snack tins, underwear
Five people have been indicted for allegedly smuggling nearly 200 wild animals, including cobras and endangered alligators, into South Korea and selling them to domestic buyers, the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors’ Office said Friday.
· Lim Jae-seong
Jaja Santiago signs with Creamline ahead of US stint
MANILA, Philippines — Jaja Santiago, also known as Sachi Minowa in the Japanese volleyball scene, is making a comeback in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), joining the Creamline Cool Smashers ahead of her stint in the United States.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Loren Legarda, Leandro Leviste out of the country – immigration bureau
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· Jairo Bolledo
Cierra el aeropuerto en Okinawa mientras el tifón Dolphin se acerca al sur de Japón
TOKIO (AP) — El tifón Dolphin pasó el viernes por las remotas islas del sur de Japón, lo que provocó el cierre del principal aeropuerto de Okinawa y la suspensión de todos los vuelos de entrada y salida, al tiempo que obligó a cientos de personas a refugiarse en centros de evacuación.
How Maria de Leon’s guilty plea strengthened US case vs Quiboloy
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· Herbie G
Hormuz closure clouds China's crude imports after they hit a 3-month high in July
China's crude oil imports climbed to the highest level in three months in July, though the recovery may be short-lived with the waterway shut again and domestic demand still soft.
· Anniek Bao
Lee names China expert Kim Heung-kyu diplomatic academy chief
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
13 times the size of Zhejiang: China deploys drones, AI as Typhoon Dolphin nears coast
Coastal provinces halt shipping and activities and evacuate fishermen as storm targets Zhejiang and Fujian
· Phoebe Zhang
13 times the size of Zhejiang: China deploys drones, AI as Typhoon Dolphin nears coast
Coastal provinces halt shipping and activities and evacuate fishermen as storm targets Zhejiang and Fujian
· Phoebe Zhang
Global AI trade revival brightens outlook for Chinese tech stocks after record sell-offs
Improved corporate earnings and a broader global tech rebound are helping stocks bounce back from a record monthly decline
· Zhang Shidong
Global AI trade revival brightens outlook for Chinese tech stocks after record sell-offs
Improved corporate earnings and a broader global tech rebound are helping stocks bounce back from a record monthly decline
· Zhang Shidong
Centeno slams allegations of match-fixing after losing in World 10-Ball final
MANILA, Philippines — Chezka “The Flash” Centeno was close to making history with an unprecedented third WPA Women’s World 10-Ball crown but fell short in the final match in Rome, Italy, late Thursday (Manila time).
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
A World Cup comeback for Quade Cooper? Don’t rule it out, says Wallabies captain
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson says a Quade Cooper comeback arc can’t be discounted ahead of the Rugby World Cup next year, after the 38-year-old Osaka resident spent time as an onlooker with the Australian squad this week ahead of their clash with Japan.
· Iain Payten
China exports slow in July despite high-tech product demand
A vendor puts price tag on the ear rings for sale at her store in Beijing, China on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Shares in Australia's Atlassian surge 33% as sales growth quells AI fears
Mike Cannon-Brookes, CEO of Atlassian, says customers are gaining real value from the software and services company embedding AI directly into their workflows. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)
· Staff Writer
Malaysia Airlines parent orders mandatory drug testing for pilots after arrest
Malaysia Aviation Group orders mandatory drug testing for pilots after Malaysia Airlines second officer arrested in Jakarta
· Reuters
Malaysia Airlines parent orders mandatory drug testing for pilots after arrest
Malaysia Aviation Group orders mandatory drug testing for pilots after Malaysia Airlines second officer arrested in Jakarta
· Reuters
Navy: Sailor in drug probe was not assigned to Sierra Madre
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy is investigating allegations that one of its sailors used illegal drugs but said the serviceman was not assigned to the BRP Sierra Madre when the alleged incident occurred.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Typhoon Dolphin approaches southern Japan
TOKYO (AP) — The slow-moving Typhoon Dolphin approached Japan’s southern remote islands on Friday, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and grounding all flights in and out of the island, while sending hundreds of people to take shelter at evacuation centers.
Lee targets housing supply cliff, convening top officials twice in four days
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
Admission fees for royal palaces, Joseon tombs to rise from January 2027
Admission fees for Korea's major royal palaces, including Gyeongbokgung and Deoksugung, as well as the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, will increase beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the Korea Heritage Service said.
· Hwang Dong-hee
Employers Confederation of the Philippines statement on the recent National Capital Region wage hike
THE Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) expressly notes the decision of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-National Capital Region (RTWPB- NCR) to grant an P85 increase in the daily minimum wage. ECOP, through its representatives in the RTWPB-NCR, formally registered its dissent to th…
· The Manila Times
Today in Korean history
1953 -- The South Korea-U.S. mutual defense treaty is initialed in Seoul and later signed in Washington on Oct. 1.
· Kang Jae-eun
Weak yen boosts Japan automaker profits, easing Middle East, China stress
Japanese automakers are struggling to deal with uncertain markets in the Middle East and China. © Kyodo
· Staff Writer
Kris Aquino returns to screen with Netflix campaign
MANILA, Philippines — Kris Aquino is making her return to the screen through a new collaboration with Netflix. This marks her first major on-camera project since stepping back from regular show business work due to health concerns.
· Iza Iglesias
‘For as long as my body works, I want to play for Scotland’: Afghan refugee Zainullah Ihsan | The National
When Scotland received an 11th hour invitation to replace Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup in India earlier this year, many of the issues they faced were perfectly relatable.
· Paul Radley
Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave
Drones attached with loudspeakers and thermal imaging cameras are one way South Korea is fighting the heatwave
· Bbcnews
SC latest ruling: Bad news for Duterte’s impeachment battle
ARRIVED. Vice President Sara Duterte arrives at the Senate on July 7, 2026, to meet with her lawyers but did not attend the impeachment trial.
· Jairo Bolledo
Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree IPO tests investor appetite for China’s AI robotics boom
DeepSeek, which invested 141 million yuan, will co-develop AI models and embodied-intelligence technology with Unitree
· Wency Chen
Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree IPO tests investor appetite for China’s AI robotics boom
DeepSeek, which invested 141 million yuan, will co-develop AI models and embodied-intelligence technology with Unitree
· Wency Chen
Revival of US-North Korea dialogue hinges on broader geopolitical shifts, says senior Singapore official
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
China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
Hibakusha groups urge government to support a nuclear arms ban treaty
HIROSHIMA – Seven organizations of hibakusha atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima Prefecture urged the government to support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
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