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TOKYO — Three lions at a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke and others are under treatment, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday, with the big cats struggling with high humidity.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has received two separate criminal complaints against 20 officials, employees and private individuals over alleged anomalies in two flood control projects in Cebu, the latest cases in the government’s widening crackdown on questionable flood control works.
MANILA, Philippines —The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday confirmed that People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warships conducted drills within Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) as Beijing continues to flex its naval muscles in the entire South China Sea.
Applicants have to maintain annual household income above the average for Japanese households under the new rules
Applicants have to maintain annual household income above the average for Japanese households under the new rules
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine-born actress Mary Egida Rivera, best known for playing Ned Leeds' grandmother in the Marvel blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home," has died. She was 82.
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Bangladesh on Tuesday reached an agreement in principle on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), Seoul's industry ministry said Tuesday, as Seoul seeks to expand its presence in the South Asian market.
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Soho China founder Pan Shiyi’s Cayman trust faces scrutiny as Beijing’s tax overhaul puts offshore wealth strategies in focus
Soho China founder Pan Shiyi’s Cayman trust faces scrutiny as Beijing’s tax overhaul puts offshore wealth strategies in focus
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun is officially returning to Manila, with Philippine fashion brand Bench announcing on Tuesday that the Korean star will meet his Filipino fans at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Oct. 2.
Executives of Habita, which operates the variety store, have apologised to the family of one of the victims at her wake.
South Korea recorded 186 heat-related illness cases, including two deaths, on Monday, the highest daily figure reported so far this year, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said Tuesday.
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Tuesday vowed to impose fines on conglomerate heads when their business groups omit affiliates from regulatory filings to avoid antitrust rules.
The move aims to ensure Honiara partners with Western allies in sectors with security implications, analysts say
The move aims to ensure Honiara partners with Western allies in sectors with security implications, analysts say
TOKYO — Japan needs to boost its military with a "sense of urgency and crisis," its defense minister said Tuesday, as a new government assessment again highlighted growing risks from China, North Korea and Russia.
‘Crazy to stop right now’: researcher rejects retirement to build on his 40-year legacy during the golden age of artificial intelligence
‘Crazy to stop right now’: researcher rejects retirement to build on his 40-year legacy during the golden age of artificial intelligence
Singapore concertgoers urge leniency for the band’s pro-Palestine acts on stage but lawyers say that a line has to be drawn
Singapore concertgoers urge leniency for the band’s pro-Palestine acts on stage but lawyers say that a line has to be drawn
SEOUL — South Korea's summer heat has killed 16 people so far this year, the interior ministry said Tuesday, as the nation swelters in a wave of searing weather.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pushed forward with her plan to slash the consumption tax on food, which reportedly would be the first time the tax will be cut since its implementation in 1989 if she succeeds. On Tuesday, the ruling Liberal Democratic party advanced the bill through key committees, with N…
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala continued to bask in the glory of her historic breakthrough after the Filipina tennis star made a stunning appearance on social media following her triumphant campaign at the Mubadala D.C. Open in Washington, D.C.
An informal safety net, these cafes offer gig workers and those between jobs crucial breathing space
An informal safety net, these cafes offer gig workers and those between jobs crucial breathing space
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday that Filipinos should be “pro-Philippines” in matters involving the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
A third-party panel at Shogakukan said Monday that the publisher encouraged human rights violations by hiring a male manga artist who had committed sexual misconduct as an author for a new series under a different pseudonym.
From an ashram in India to an ayahuasca ceremony in Peru, a travel writer searches for meaning after the death of his wife
China’s Project mBridge, the multilateral central bank digital currency platform, is moving closer to broader commercial adoption
China’s Project mBridge, the multilateral central bank digital currency platform, is moving closer to broader commercial adoption
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GLOBAL professional oral care brand usmile is transforming daily oral hygiene for Filipinos as it strengthens its presence in the Philippines with smart, science-backed devices designed to help stop dental problems before they start. By bringing preventive oral care to the forefront, the brand empowers consumers to …
Toyota cars are displayed at the Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, on March 23. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Also for the first time, female athletes will have the option of wearing trousers or skirts, a change that has sparked widespread discussion
Also for the first time, female athletes will have the option of wearing trousers or skirts, a change that has sparked widespread discussion
A KLIA security screener will be summoned for questioning after a Malaysia Airlines pilot is arrested with 70,000 Ecstasy pills in Jakarta
A KLIA security screener will be summoned for questioning after a Malaysia Airlines pilot is arrested with 70,000 Ecstasy pills in Jakarta
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will now include a declaration on of conflict of interest in the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) beginning on the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
Not content with sweating their way through training, the Wallabies have been doing added sauna sessions as well as they prepare for Japan to try and use heatwave conditions to their favour on Saturday and run the wilting Australians into submission.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women’s national softball team is shifting its focus to the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, after a solid fifth-place finish in Group B of the 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup.
FILE -Toyota dealership, April 30, 2026, in Nashua, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Leading Chinese carmakers and an aggressive Tesla together command more than 13% of western Europe’s surging EV market
Leading Chinese carmakers and an aggressive Tesla together command more than 13% of western Europe’s surging EV market
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Lee Ji-eun, head of the Democratic Party of Korea's Mapo-A constituency committee in Seoul, has warned that she will take legal action against those who insinuate inappropriate relations between herself and Rep. Jung Chung-rae.
Ar Lu and Ronnie Kui from Hong Kong won the grand prize for their costumes inspired by the Monster Hunter video game
Ar Lu and Ronnie Kui from Hong Kong won the grand prize for their costumes inspired by the Monster Hunter video game
MANILA, Philippines — Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Maroon 5 is set to return to the Philippines next year as part of its Asia 2027 Tour.
Trespassing into the city’s water facilities carries a maximum penalty of HK$50,000 and up to two years in prison.