Chinese gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relative
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China's singing sailors could be latest weapon in fight for South China Sea
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· Stephen Dziedzic
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Death toll rises to 13 after Japan earthquake
One of Japan’s most renowned castles was damaged on Tuesday when a 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook the southern main island of Kyushu. Amateur video showed part of the stone wall of Kumamoto Castle collapsing, sending up clouds of dust.
· Mari Yamaguchi
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Japan quake kills at least 3 after mall blast and building collapse in Kumamoto
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· Miriam Grace Go
CNBC Daily Open: Renewed fire from Iran, a big quarter for SK Hynix and a quake in Japan
Hello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Anniek Bao
Delhi plans major shift to electric vehicles as it phases out gas-powered models
Delivery workers and drivers arrive at a battery-swapping station for electric vehicles in New Delhi, India, Monday, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
· Sibi Arasu
Should China aim for the lead in making AI rules for the world?
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has exposed gaps in global governance, and the first and best will win, Chinese institute says
· Orange Wang
Should China aim for the lead in making AI rules for the world?
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has exposed gaps in global governance, and the first and best will win, Chinese institute says
· Orange Wang
Fake video of PAO chief trying to convince public to invest money slammed
MANILA, Philippines – Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta has sought the help of the anti-cybercrime authorities as well as social media platforms regarding a viral fake video showing her convincing the public to invest money and quickly make profit.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Oil jumps as U.S.-Iran resume strikes after a brief pause
Oil rose sharply in Asia trading, following renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles.
· Justina Lee
Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing amid aftershocks
Military mobilises thousands of personnel after quake on southern Kyushu island that registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale
· Gavin Blair, Rachel Hall
AI boom will sustain Hong Kong’s export surge, lift GDP outlook, economists say
Baptist University’s Billy Mak says rising export values also reflect higher prices for AI components and relative easing in China-US trade tensions
· Ambrose Li
AI boom will sustain Hong Kong’s export surge, lift GDP outlook, economists say
Baptist University’s Billy Mak says rising export values also reflect higher prices for AI components and relative easing in China-US trade tensions
· Ambrose Li
Sara Duterte denies claim ex-president to be released from ICC next week but says he’s in good spirits
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte denied claims circulating on social media quoting her that former president Rodrigo Duterte would be released from the International Criminal Court (ICC) next week.
· James Daniel Danio
SK Hynix Q2 profit surges on memory demand but misses market forecast
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has benefited from the ongoing boom in demand for semiconductors spurred by artificial intelligence. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
· Staff Writer
Ex-Cy Young contender Carrasco embracing weight of expectations in KBO
Every once in a while, a player of Carlos Carrasco's stature decides to take his talents to South Korea and prompts fans to ask why: As in, why did someone like Carrasco, a former Cy Young Award contender who won 112 games across 17 seasons in Major League Baseball and who was once a key part of a rotation on a Worl…
· Yonhap
Lee cites aircraft, critical minerals as areas with high potential for cooperation with Brazil
President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that South Korea and Brazil have significant potential to expand economic cooperation, citing aircraft, critical minerals and cosmetics as areas where the countries could achieve greater collaboration.
· Yonhap
Ex-Cy Young contender Carrasco embracing weight of expectations in KBO
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Every once in a while, a player of Carlos Carrasco's stature decides to take his talents to South Korea and prompts fans to ask why: As in, why did someone like Carrasco, a former Cy Young Award contender who won 112 games across 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) and who was once a…
· Yoo Jee-ho
LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte | July 29, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Today’s proceedings mark the 10th trial day, with House prosecutors expected to begin presenting evidence related to Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential fund transactions.
· INQUIRER.net
South Korean scientists solve 250-year-old dementia-linked brain mystery
The breakthrough offers hope for new Alzheimer’s treatments – and provides a scientific basis for the benefits of facial massage
· Park Chan-kyong
South Korean scientists solve 250-year-old dementia-linked brain mystery
The breakthrough offers hope for new Alzheimer’s treatments – and provides a scientific basis for the benefits of facial massage
· Park Chan-kyong
Customs-Port of Subic destroys P430M worth of imported cigarettes
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BoC) at the Port of Subic destroyed imported cigarettes that were abandoned by their suppliers.
· Benjamin L. Vergara
Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers search for people trapped in collapsed mall
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· Sbsaustralia
Kim Jong-un joins war veterans for photos on North Korea's 'Victory Day'
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un posed for photographs with war veterans and citizens honored for their wartime services to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the armistice that ended the 1950-1953 Korean War, state media reported Wednesday.
· Yonhap
SK Hynix Q2 profit surges more than sixfold on continued memory demand
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has benefited from the ongoing boom in demand for semiconductors spurred by artificial intelligence. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
· Staff Writer
Shanghai Clearing House targets global growth with expanded offshore yuan push
SHCH will broaden its clearing services across offshore yuan bonds, interest rates and foreign exchange products
· Judy Xue
Korea eyes joint jet development with Embraer
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
FCC bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’
Move comes as the Trump administration has increasingly sought to keep Chinese technology out of the US
· Dara Kerr
Meet China’s youngest Michelin-recognised chef, who wows diners with his vegetarian dishes
He lied about his age to become a chef at 15. At 24, Andre Li is showing diners great dishes don’t need meat at his Plant-Based Kitchen
· Hei Kiu Au
Meet China’s youngest Michelin-recognised chef, who wows diners with his vegetarian dishes
He lied about his age to become a chef at 15. At 24, Andre Li is showing diners great dishes don’t need meat at his Plant-Based Kitchen
· Hei Kiu Au
Why DOJ will file cyber libel cases vs 18 ‘ex-marines,’ Levi Baligod
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· Jairo Bolledo
'Pray For Kospi': SK Hynix Earnings Miss, Sending Stock Reeling
Things are not going to be fun in South Korea tonight...
· Tyler Durden
N. Korea's Kim takes photos with war veterans to celebrate armistice anniversary
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un posed for photographs with war veterans and citizens honored for their wartime services to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the armistice that ended the 1950-1953 Korean War, state media reported Wednesday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
China’s drive to sidestep weaponised Western finance gains speed
Use of a multilateral central bank digital currency platform and a broader panda bond market will help China and other nations reduce reliance on the West
· SCMP Editorial
China’s drive to sidestep weaponised Western finance gains speed
Use of a multilateral central bank digital currency platform and a broader panda bond market will help China and other nations reduce reliance on the West
· SCMP Editorial
US is fighting one war on many fronts against axis of Russia, China and Iran
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· Zineb Riboua
BTS comeback lifts South Korea's Hybe back into the black
BTS performs at the half-time show during the final match of the men's 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 19. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
· Staff Writer
Lee pitches aircraft, minerals and K-Beauty to power Korea-Brazil growth
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
Powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan
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US bans new Chinese robots, power inverters in latest tech crackdown
Trump administration cites threats to US national security and supply chain vulnerabilities as reasons for latest sanctions
· Nayan Seth
US bans new Chinese robots, power inverters in latest tech crackdown
Trump administration cites threats to US national security and supply chain vulnerabilities as reasons for latest sanctions
· Nayan Seth
Aumenta a 41 el número de muertos por deslizamiento de tierra en el suroeste de China
Rescatistas auxilian a una víctima atrapada entre escombros, en el lugar donde ocurrió un deslave en el condado Pengshui, en el suroeste de la región de Chongqing, China, el domingo 19 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Andy Wong)
· The Associated Press
Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats
Jannik Sinner's win over Alexander Zverev in the men's final reportedly drew some 2.7 million livestream viewers in India
· Bbcnews