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Newest first · UTC+11:00N. Korea warns of 'additional military options' over Japan's expanding defense buildup
North Korea warned Wednesday it will consider "additional military options" in response to what it called Japan's ambitions to return to a "war criminal state," denouncing the United States for allowing Tokyo to pursue rearmament.
· Yonhap
Europe's heatwave isn't cooling Asian travelers' holiday plans for the continent
As Europe endures another summer of record-breaking heat, Asian travelers continue to flock to the continent, with little sign that soaring temperatures are dampening demand.
· Jenny Lee
US intervened to contain Asia currency risks, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to Nikkei in August 2025. This year's interview, conducted Aug. 4, was Nikkei's second opportunity to speak to him exclusively. (Photo by Kosuke Takami)
· TAKESHI KAWANAMI
Slow-moving Maymay intensifies into tropical storm
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· Acor Arceo
Daikin posts higher profit on AC sales driven by European heat waves
Data centers and European heat waves buoyed Daikin Industries' operating profit to a record April-June high. (Photo by Kento Awashima)
· Staff Writer
N. Korea warns of 'additional military options' over Japan's expanding defense buildup
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korea warned Wednesday it will consider "additional military options" in response to what it called Japan's ambitions to return to a "war criminal state," denouncing the United States for allowing Tokyo to pursue rearmament.
· Kim Seung-yeon
'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
The Philippines is known as the call centre capital of the world
· Bbcnews
SpaceX reports 92% revenue jump in first post-IPO earnings
SpaceX, which went public in June, has three business segments: space, connectivity and AI. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 5)
Is this really the defense posture for a grave security situation?: A string of errors, from unloaded rifles to drone misidentifications, is deepening concerns over Korea's readiness and command stability
· Kim Seung-yeon
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Aug. 5)
Clearing ex-DPK lawmaker of aides abuse allegations: A rushed prosecution reform replete with gaps in administration of justice
· Kim Seung-yeon
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Aug. 5)
Adapting to heat: Rising temperatures demand an overhaul of South Korea's disaster response system
· Kim Seung-yeon
Summer returns, so does debate over shirtless runners
Shirtless male runners may be a common sight in some overseas cities and beach resorts, but the practice remains relatively unfamiliar and controversial in South Korea.
· Lim Jae-seong
How ‘evil’ was the British Empire? Centuries of theft and destruction
From Indian colonisation to the opium trade, an empire of avarice and brutality was powered by the East India Company
· Alex Lo
How ‘evil’ was the British Empire? Centuries of theft and destruction
From Indian colonisation to the opium trade, an empire of avarice and brutality was powered by the East India Company
· Alex Lo
Castro: Lacson won't compromise Taguig flood control probe
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro believes that Sen. Panfilo Lacson would not "compromise" his goal to investigate questionable flood control projects in Taguig City just to improve his relations with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
S. Korea's foreign reserves rise in July
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign reserves rose for the second consecutive month in July due to issuance of foreign exchange stabilization bonds, the central bank said Wednesday.
· Kim Boram
Indian ship sinks in Red Sea off Yemen after attack
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Coast guards rescued the crew of an Indian-flagged commercial ship that sank in the Red Sea on Tuesday after an attack, a local official in the Yemeni city of Mokha said, with New Delhi condemning the "unprovoked" aggression.
· Agence France-Presse
Northeast Asia's nuclear deterrence is maturing faster than its diplomacy
A nuclear-powered Type 094A Jin-class ballistic missile submarine of the China's People's Liberation Army Navy is pictured during a military display in the South China Sea on April 12, 2018. © Reuters
· Hao Nan
Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings
Detroit at Seattle — Detroit SportsNet, MLBN, Mariners.TV, MLB.TV
· The Associated Press
AFP says West PH Sea issue should tap Filipinos’ patriotism, not division
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said the issue of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) should be a “unifying factor” among all Filipinos that should elicit unequivocal patriotism and nationalism amid dissenting opinions on Chinese aggression in the disputed waters.
· Izel Abanilla
What's driving the rising unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
For decades, global attention on Kashmir has focused overwhelmingly on the Indian-administered side of the Line of Control (LoC), the heavily militarised de facto border that divides the disputed Himalayan region between India and Pakistan.
· Middleeasteye
Mitsubishi Motors to expand Pajero SUV revival with midsize model
The Pajero gained popularity in Japan in the 1990s with its offroad capabilities. (Mitsubishi Motors)
· Staff Writer
Teodoro files bill to strengthen DRMM workers' protection, benefits
MANILA, Philippines — Marikina First District Rep. Marcy Teodoro has filed a bill seeking to establish a Magna Carta for public disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) workers, saying disaster responders deserve stronger legal protection, better compensation, and greater job security amid the country's growing…
· James Daniel Danio
World's Largest PC Makers Start Using Memory Chips From China's CXMT
It's not just Apple that is scrambling to find cheap memory alternatives to the DRAM offerings from the memory "cartel" of Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron: according to the Nikkei Asia, a trio of the world's leading PC makers - HP, Asus and Acer - have started to use small amounts of chips from China's ChangXin Memory …
· Tyler Durden
Indian ship sinks in Red Sea after attack near Yemen
Yemeni officials blamed the Iran-backed Houthis, while New Delhi condemned the ‘unprovoked’ aggression
· Agence France-Presse
Indian ship sinks in Red Sea after attack near Yemen
Yemeni officials blamed the Iran-backed Houthis, while New Delhi condemned the ‘unprovoked’ aggression
· Agence France-Presse
Golden Japanese island is off the beaten track but easy to reach
An exile for dissidents, a trading hub and home of Japan’s biggest and most productive gold and silver mine: Sado Island has been many things over the centuries. Lately, however, it is scenery, history and culture that draw visitors here.
· Laura Waters
Bachelet-led panel urges Latin America not to choose sides in US-China rivalry
ECLAC commission says the region should leverage critical minerals but recognises limits imposed by US security dominance
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Bachelet-led panel urges Latin America not to choose sides in US-China rivalry
ECLAC commission says the region should leverage critical minerals but recognises limits imposed by US security dominance
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Comelec okays including sworn declaration on conflict of interest in CoC
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) approved including a sworn declaration on conflict of interest in certificates of candidacy (CoC).
· Reina C. Tolentino
Furukawa Electric to spend $635m in Japan, US, Brazil, India amid AI boom
Demand is growing for Furukawa Electric's fiber-optic cables as data centers that power AI require more communications capacity. (Furukawa Electric)
· Staff Writer
Japan banks raise rates for large deposits, eyeing property sale proceeds
Banks are competing for deposits to finance their increasingly profitable lending operations. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)
· Staff Writer
Private prosecutor calls Duterte’s use of confidential funds a 'scam'
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran lawyer and private counsel for the House prosecution panel Atty. Lorna Kapunan on Tuesday, described the alleged misuse of Vice President Sara Duterte’s P612.5 million in confidential funds as a “scam against the people,” citing audit findings that questioned whether the funds were used…
· Kristina Maralit
Ukraine slams Russian ‘drone safari’ after video shows vegetable seller being chased down
The drone is seen pursuing the 52-year-old civilian before exploding as he dives for cover, leaving him with shrapnel wounds
· Reuters
Ukraine slams Russian ‘drone safari’ after vegetable seller chased down
The drone is seen pursuing the 52-year-old civilian before exploding as he dives for cover, leaving him with shrapnel wounds
· Reuters
India’s ruling BJP loses byelection in stronghold after Cockroach student protests
Opposition parties say nationwide protests that forced resignation of education secretary are beginning to dent BJP support
· Penelope Macrae
Indian vessel sinks after being struck by projectile near Yemeni waters, all seafarers rescued
An Indian vessel sank near Yemeni waters after being struck by an unknown projectile on Tuesday, according to India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hontiveros pushes for party-list reforms to balance sectoral, ideological representation
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday pushed for the passage of Senate Bill 2090, which seeks to repeal Republic Act 7941 or the Party-list System Act.
· Catherine S. Valente
Palisades Fire Fraud: Man Headed To Prison After Scamming $64K Out Of FEMA
An East Hollywood man is headed to federal prison for a year and a day after collecting more than $64,000 in wildfire disaster relief on a Pacific Palisades home he had no connection to whatsoever.
· Tyler Durden
LPA off La Union now Tropical Depression Maymay
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· Acor Arceo
Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as regional tensions rise
TOKYO — Japan needs to adapt to new methods of warfare like using artificial intelligence and drones that have been deployed in Ukraine and the Middle East and to strengthen its defense industry, the government said Tuesday.
· Associated Press
US-Japan yen intervention reflects pragmatism behind show of 'friendship'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama have both mentioned the use of a repo facility in the coordinated yen intervention. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Japan weighs use of Palantir, Anduril AI systems for defense forces
Japan is looking to speed up decision-making while integrating operations, considering options that include using multiple U.S.-made AI systems overseen by a domestic one. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Kyodo)
· Staff Writer
‘The Odyssey’ Seoul premiere red carpet: Charlize Theron, Matt Damon and more
South Korea pulled out all the stops for “The Odyssey” premiere at Yeongdeungpo Times Square in Seoul on Tuesday.
· Farrah Julin
EEUU cerrará 5 consulados pequeños en África, Asia y el hemisferio occidental
El sello del Departamento de Estado se ve en el atril de la sala de prensa del departamento en Washington, 31 de enero de 2022. (Mandel Ngan, Pool vía AP, Archivo)
· Matthew Lee
India denies involvement in ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina’s planned speech
India has denied any role in organising a virtual speech by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to mark the second anniversary of the uprising that ousted her.
· Barbara Angopa
Toyota's earnings increasingly tied to US market, Trump policy swings
Toyota Motor increased its U.S. sales volume for the April-June quarter while GM and Ford declined. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
· Staff Writer
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