Top EU diplomat Kallas expected to visit Beijing in autumn amid deepest strains in years
It will be her first face-to-face meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi since a bruising encounter in Brussels last summer
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S. Korea, U.S., 9 other countries issue joint alert on N. Korean IT workers
South Korea, the United States, Japan and eight other countries on Friday issued a joint alert about North Korean information technology (IT) workers accused of generating revenue to help fund Pyongyang's weapons of mass destruction programs.
· Yonhap
India's fuel retailers lose nearly $2bn shielding customers from energy shock
India's so-called oil marketing companies run about 90,000 fuel retail outlets and often change prices in tandem, acting as proxies for the government to control retail fuel prices on the ground. (Source photos by Reuters)
· SOUMYAJIT SAHA
S. Korea, U.S., 9 other countries issue joint alert on N. Korean IT workers
WASHINGTON, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, the United States, Japan and eight other countries on Friday issued a joint alert about North Korean information technology (IT) workers accused of generating revenue to help fund Pyongyang's weapons of mass destruction programs.
· Song Sang-ho
Cambodian jobseekers fear debt trap over Thailand’s border reinforcement
While Cambodia is becoming less reliant on Thai imports, its people in the western provinces are feeling the brunt of the border row
· Vincent Tan
Cambodian jobseekers fear debt trap over Thailand’s border reinforcement
While Cambodia is becoming less reliant on Thai imports, its people in the western provinces are feeling the brunt of the border row
· Vincent Tan
AFP closely monitoring reports of Chinese warship in Philippine EEZ
MALAY, Aklan — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it is aware of reports ol alleged Chinese warships and an unmanned surface vessel sailing within Philippine exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and is closely tracking and monitoring the situation along with other maritime agencies.
· Izel Abanilla
Cathay Pacific tail strike in early July classified as ‘abnormal runway contact’
Hong Kong air safety watchdog releases preliminary report on July 3 incident involving flight CX509 from Tokyo
· Ambrose Li
Cathay Pacific tail strike in early July classified as ‘abnormal runway contact’
Hong Kong air safety watchdog releases preliminary report on July 3 incident involving flight CX509 from Tokyo
· Ambrose Li
Beijing to impose exit bans for export control, tech transfer breaches
New rules give extra teeth to efforts to stamp out critical mineral smuggling and leaks of strategically vital technology
· Alyssa Chen
Beijing to impose exit bans for export control, tech transfer breaches
New rules give extra teeth to efforts to stamp out critical mineral smuggling and leaks of strategically vital technology
· Alyssa Chen
Asia’s soccer body joins opposition to Infantino’s plan for private investors
Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style.
· AfricaNews
China sets 95% transport goal for 2030, focusing on efficiency and shielding supply chains
Beijing aims to expand nation’s world-leading network coverage, raising questions over need for more infrastructure projects as authorities flag ‘weak links’
· Frank Chen
China sets 95% transport goal for 2030, focusing on efficiency and shielding supply chains
Beijing aims to expand nation’s world-leading network coverage, raising questions over need for more infrastructure projects as authorities flag ‘weak links’
· Frank Chen
[Photo News] Red carpet at Blue Dragon
The 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards, Korea's first awards ceremony dedicated to streaming series, took place at in Paradise City Hotel, Incheon.
· Korea Herald
NBI warns vs. smear campaigns over alleged plot to frame Recto
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday warned individuals behind alleged smear campaigns and other illegal activities that they would face criminal charges as investigators widened their probe into an alleged plot to frame Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Approval for China’s mega embassy in London was lawful, UK court rules
A British court has ruled that the planned construction of a new Chinese “mega” embassy in central London can go forward, and dismissed a lawsuit pleading the contrary.
· Al Jazeera
Ombudsman respects Sandigan ruling, challenges Revilla bail grant
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday said it respects the Sandiganbayan’s decision granting bail to former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. in the P92.8-million Pandi, Bulacan ghost flood control case, but vowed to challenge the ruling.
· James Daniel Danio
China is making a great leap forward in food production – this time for real
Decades after the Great Leap Forward, science is testing the limits of whether China can ever grow ‘3,000 jin per mu’
· Chao Kong
China is making a great leap forward in food production – this time for real
Decades after the Great Leap Forward, science is testing the limits of whether China can ever grow ‘3,000 jin per mu’
· Chao Kong
China signals buildout of nuclear missile silos for ‘strategic trump cards’
CCTV documentary interview suggests the construction was for the DF-5 series of intercontinental ballistic missiles
· Liu Zhen
China signals buildout of nuclear missile silos for ‘strategic trump cards’
CCTV documentary interview suggests the construction was for the DF-5 series of intercontinental ballistic missiles
· Liu Zhen
Pakistan, Bangladesh face economic squeeze as US-Iran crisis widens
Another energy-price shock could mean renewed pressure on their currencies, subsidies and public finances
· Biman Mukherji
Pakistan, Bangladesh face economic squeeze as US-Iran crisis widens
Another energy-price shock could mean renewed pressure on their currencies, subsidies and public finances
· Biman Mukherji
Hang Lung profit falls as property losses and weak offices offset record mall rents
Record mall rental income was offset by property writedowns and weak offices, while Shanghai’s Plaza 66 aims to grow beyond luxury shopping
· Peggy Ye
Hang Lung profit falls as property losses and weak offices offset record mall rents
Record mall rental income was offset by property writedowns and weak offices, while Shanghai’s Plaza 66 aims to grow beyond luxury shopping
· Peggy Ye
In letter to Palace, new DOH chief Pujalte accused of gambling at casinos
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Myanmar's president outlines road map at 100-day mark, criticizes ASEAN peace plan
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing talks to journalists as he leaves after delivering speech at the Union Parliament in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)
High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy
China has been given permission to build a vast new embassy in the heart of London
· Bbcnews
BTS withdraws from 2027 Grammys after Asian Pop Music category introduced | South China Morning Post
The K-pop group had been widely expected to be nominated for major awards, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year, before withdrawing on Wednesday.
But at what cost? The Economist draws backlash over ‘eco-authoritarian’ China label
Article dissecting China’s Yangtze River fishing ban, which saw water quality improvement and threatened species recovery, divides readers
· Victoria Bela
But at what cost? The Economist draws backlash over ‘eco-authoritarian’ China label
Article dissecting China’s Yangtze River fishing ban, which saw water quality improvement and threatened species recovery, divides readers
· Victoria Bela
Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34
TOKYO — Thousands of survivors of a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan spent Friday in crowded shelters or sleeping in cars as they faced shortages of water and fuel and punishing summer temperatures that stoked fears of heat-related illness.
· Associated Press
Noskova, Rybakina and Zheng named on teams for Billie Jean King Cup finals in China
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic poses with the winner’s trophy of the Wimbledon Tennis women’s singles tournament, during a news conference in Prague, Monday, July 13, 2026. (Ondrej Deml/CTK via AP)
Japan yen-buying intervention Thursday may have totaled up to $44bn
The flags of Japan and the United States are displayed in a trading room in Tokyo on June 23. © Kyodo
· Staff Writer
Empress Schuck expecting second child
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Empress Schuck is expecting her second child with husband Vino Guingona.
· Iza Iglesias
New EU team to crack down on AI deepfakes, illicit images and hacking
Dozens more staff in Brussels will work to rein in AI to move towards a situation that ‘people and businesses can understand and trust’
· Associated Press
Malaysia’s baby bust accelerates shift towards greying society
Seniors now account for 8.4 per cent of the population, with Malaysia projected to be classified as an aged nation by 2048
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysia’s baby bust accelerates shift towards greying society
Seniors now account for 8.4 per cent of the population, with Malaysia projected to be classified as an aged nation by 2048
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
International Dance League outlines vision ahead of Seoul competition
The International Dance League, the world’s first dance competition modeled after major sports leagues, sees South Korea as a key hub for its expansion into Asia, its co-founder and CEO Connor Lim said Friday.
· Tammy Park
Nikkei to lower Advantest's weight in Nikkei 225
Nikkei to lower Advantest's weight in Nikkei 225 from October as stock's index share exceeds 10% cap rule.
· Staff Writer
China’s debt ratio dips as households cut borrowing and firms slash investment: report
Debt-level gains mask private-sector contraction, with government lone growth lever as households deleverage, firms shun borrowing: report
· Huizhao Huang
China’s debt ratio dips as households cut borrowing and firms slash investment: report
Debt-level gains mask private-sector contraction, with government lone growth lever as households deleverage, firms shun borrowing: report
· Huizhao Huang
Why Japanese stealth fighters over Australia signal a strategic pivot against China
Back-to-back military drills and new logistics arrangements point to shift in US and allied air power, with northern Australia as a key hub
· Gabriel Dominguez
Why Japanese stealth fighters over Australia signal a strategic pivot against China
Back-to-back military drills and new logistics arrangements point to shift in US and allied air power, with northern Australia as a key hub
· Gabriel Dominguez
Chinese PTSD survivor finds healing through volunteering 15 years after devastating train crash
Mengjun, 13 then, was en route from her Hangzhou hometown to spend a summer in Fuzhou, when her life was forever changed by the accident
· Fran Lu
Chinese PTSD survivor finds healing through volunteering 15 years after devastating train crash
Mengjun, 13 then, was en route from her Hangzhou hometown to spend a summer in Fuzhou, when her life was forever changed by the accident
· Fran Lu
DOT celebrates SB19's global milestone
MANILA, Philippines — Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay hailed SB19's historic performance at Lollapalooza 2026 as a milestone for the Philippines.
· Iza Iglesias
Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan on brink of collapse after Asia joins revolt
Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off the World Cup appears to be dead in the water after the Asian Football Confederation joined resistance to the plan.
· Tom Morgan