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MANILA, Philippines — Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Tuesday laid out his legislative agenda on firearms policy before industry stakeholders at the 32nd AFAD Defense & Sporting Arms Show at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, balancing expanded gun rights with stricter accountability for negligent owners.
PALU, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian rescuers are searching for a speedboat carrying 11 European tourists and two local crew members that went missing off a bay on Sulawesi island, officials said Saturday.
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine volleyball icon Alyssa Valdez has officially confirmed her relationship with Quantum Golf president Ian Umali after publicly referring to him as her “boyfriend” during their joint birthday celebration last Friday, July 26, at MiraNamin in Quezon City.
MANILA, Philippines — Several major roads in Manila will be temporarily closed and traffic rerouting schemes will take effect beginning July 26, 20266 in preparation for the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 27, the Manila City government has announced.
MANILA, Philippines — Second seed Ryu Kotikula of Thailand marched to the final after beating Aaradhya Mhasde, 6-0, 6-4, Saturday in the first leg of the Oscar J. Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship Friday at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
MANILA, Philippines — Second seed Ryu Kotikula of Thailand marched to the final after beating Aaradhya Mhasde, 6-0, 6-4, Saturday in the first leg of the Oscar J. Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
More than 52,000 people have visited a large-scale pavilion built to showcase South Korea's heritage, to mark the country's first hosting of a UNESCO World Heritage Committee session under way in the southeastern city of Busan, data showed Saturday.
Trabajadoras atienden a una viajera en un puesto de promoción de la agencia de viajes Trip.com en Beijing, el 15 de junio de 2025. (AP Foto/Andy Wong)
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla chose not to confront actress Angel Locsin following an open letter on her Instagram account where she criticized the politics of the actor-turned-politician and urged him to "wake up."
HONG KONG (AP) — El tifón Noul podría dejar fuertes vientos y lluvias al sur de China, incluido Hong Kong, durante el fin de semana, lo que mantiene a la región en máxima alerta.
A protestor holds a placard with the message “Every Joke is a Tiny Revolution” during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ongoing protest movement in New Delhi, India, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Verda Sabzwari)
A senior aide to Ukraine’s president said Kyiv was looking to Tokyo for ‘defence cooperation’ to operate the American air defence system
A senior aide to Ukraine’s president said Kyiv was looking to Tokyo for ‘defence cooperation’ to operate the American air defence system
The third typhoon to hit the country this month is expected to make landfall overnight bringing heavy rains and strong winds
The third typhoon to hit the country this month is expected to make landfall overnight bringing heavy rains and strong winds
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 …
Nvidia said it's secured AI memory supply from South Korea's SK Hynix, as the chipmaker tries to lock in a key component for its advanced processors and systems.
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1950 -- About 300 South Korean civilian refugees are killed by retreating U.S. troops at Nogun-ri, a village in central South Korea, during the early weeks of the Korean War. In 1999, after repeated denials, the U.S. government under then President Bill Clinton acknowledged that the massacre took place and expressed…
Roborock's Saros Rover is in development to become the world's first cleaning robot that climbs stairs. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
Fears over foreign software curbs have pushed Tokyo to pitch its own tech to Asian partners and others
Fears over foreign software curbs have pushed Tokyo to pitch its own tech to Asian partners and others
Workers attend to a traveller at a travel agency Trip.com Group’s promotion booth in Beijing on June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- More than 52,000 people have visited a large-scale pavilion built to showcase South Korea's heritage, to mark the country's first hosting of a UNESCO World Heritage Committee session under way in the southeastern city of Busan, data showed Saturday.
Hong Kong environment chief says overall compliance is ‘acceptable’ and is confident ‘teething’ problems will be solved to develop pet-friendly culture
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MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Kiyapo (International name: Noul) maintained its strength as it moved toward China while enhancing the southwest monsoon that is affecting the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Fijian Drua 17-34 NSW Waratahs as grand final held in Fiji for first time
Researchers have identified four challenges that could undermine Beijing’s five-year plan for a modern military by 2030
Researchers have identified four challenges that could undermine Beijing’s five-year plan for a modern military by 2030
Rounding up foot soldiers is easy. The hard part is tracing cash, exposing high-level enablers and protecting coerced victims
Rounding up foot soldiers is easy. The hard part is tracing cash, exposing high-level enablers and protecting coerced victims
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HONG KONG (AP) — Typhoon Noul is expected to bring winds and heavy rain to southern China including Hong Kong over the weekend, putting the region on high alert.
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SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- The UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided Saturday to expand the boundaries of South Korea's tidal flats on its World Heritage List.
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee on Saturday approved the expansion of South Korea's "getbol," or tidal flats, adding four new coastal areas to the World Heritage List during its annual session in Busan.
Readers suggest a list of environmental priorities for the city, and discuss renewed tensions in the South China Sea
Readers suggest a list of environmental priorities for the city, and discuss renewed tensions in the South China Sea
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 …
While major labels chase global fame, Rescene won over South Korea by putting local culture front and centre
While major labels chase global fame, Rescene won over South Korea by putting local culture front and centre
The country’s biggest online travel services provider is accused of abusing its ‘dominant market position’
The country’s biggest online travel services provider is accused of abusing its ‘dominant market position’
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Chazhong's milk tea, pictured at its outlet in Yokohama, features a steam effect from a teaware device atop the cup. (Photo by Manami Yamada)
Observatory says stronger winds and squally showers expected later in the day, as Typhoon Noul moves across northeastern part of South China Sea
Observatory says stronger winds and squally showers expected later in the day, as Typhoon Noul moves across northeastern part of South China Sea
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info, photo in last 7 paras)By Park Boram