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SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- Back on June 26, Matt Davidson played an emotional final game for the NC Dinos in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). The American first baseman had been told only a couple of days earlier that this would be his last game with the Dinos, and Davidson made the occasion a memorable one by…
Residents gather for a screening of "Satluj" in a village square of Mahian Wala Kalan, a farming village in Punjab, northern India, after the government banned the film. (Photo by Anuj Behal)
Glasgow: When Lani Pallister touched the wall to secure Australia’s first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, coach Dean Boxall’s reaction on the pool deck could not have been more different from the animated celebration that followed Ariarne Titmus’ Olympic triumph in Tokyo.
TikTok's planned data center in Brazil reflects its view of the South American country as an important market. © AP
South Korea's huge delivery industry, powered by thousands of warehouse workers and riders, is under scrutiny
New Afghanistan link via Uzbekistan highlights diversification push, but critics ask if Taliban can ensure security for stable logistics
New Afghanistan link via Uzbekistan highlights diversification push, but critics ask if Taliban can ensure security for stable logistics
The China Coast Guard (CCG) fired water cannons at vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal on Friday, the third day that the CCG harassed Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea this week alone.
A new global AI body gives Beijing the platform to push for affordable access and technological autonomy, framing AI as a public good
A new global AI body gives Beijing the platform to push for affordable access and technological autonomy, framing AI as a public good
Varied performer lineups that attract attendees across age groups also keeps numbers up at Japan's big summer music festivals. (Photo by Sui Yoshimi)
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel on Friday said the burden of rebutting the impeachment article accusing Vice President Sara Duterte of making grave threats has shifted to the defense after it concluded presenting its evidence before the Senate impeachment court.
Mud retrieved from the Pacific seabed near Minamitorishima was found to be rich in rare earths. (SIP/JAMSTEC)
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education said that it was able to improve its compliance with the recommendations of the Commission on Audit, resolving 83 percent of its outstanding audit findings in 2025, noting that governance reforms under Education Secretary Sonny Angara continues to take effect.
U.S. authorities shut down Hubei Amarvel Biotech's website, but that doesn't mean the end of the game. (NIKKEI montage)
A microdrama production staffer works on AI post production and overseas translation and distribution on July 21 in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, China. As demand for microdramas surges, producers say a well-made AI series can cost as little as 50,000 yuan ($7,380) to make, with outlay on actors, locations and film cr…
SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Dario Amodei, chief executive officer of U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic PBC, on Friday and asked for his special attention to South Korea's AI sector.
Shipping containers are seen ready for transport at the Guangzhou Port in the Nansha district in southern China’s Guangdong province, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Party on Friday condemned the death threats against Sen. Risa Hontiveros and called on authorities to immediately identify, investigate and prosecute those responsible, warning that intimidation has no place in a democratic society.
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Friday urged his fellow senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to exercise restraint and discernment in asking clarificatory questions, saying irrelevant queries are slowing the proceedings.
Sitting on the ground and beating a tambourine, Arya Singh was surrounded by a large crowd, mostly students, at a square in New Delhi.
Players pose during the season-opening press conference of the T.League. The opening matches of the league's ninth season will be held in Taiwan. (Photo by Yutaro Tahara)
TROON, Scotland (AP) — South Korea’s Jenny Shin led the Women’s Scottish Open by five strokes after two rounds at Dundonald Links on Friday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will strengthen coordination with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to crack down on the proliferation of fake QR codes, particularly those circulating on online selling platforms.
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US President Donald Trump on Friday said the leaders of China and Russia had assured him they were not supporting Iran in its conflict with America, and warned that any military assistance from either country “would be very bad for them”.
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk speaks to the media during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)
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Fraudulent World Cup websites often claim to provide free streaming services. (Photo by Kyonosuke Kikuchi)
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor Terry Ridon on Friday denied accusations by Senator-Judge Robin Padilla that he questioned the participation of detained senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, describing the remarks as “absolutely fake news.”
Her company, Fire Point, is a driving force behind the long-range weapons that are taking the battle to Russia
Her company, Fire Point, is a driving force behind the long-range weapons that are taking the battle to Russia
MANILA, Philippines — Amid death threats being sent to Senator Risa Hontiveros, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said he is worried about her safety.
The number of individual defined contribution pension accounts in Japan swelled 15-fold over a decade to 4 million at the end of March. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda discusses the inspiration behind his movie “Sheep in the Box,” which explores the ethics and controversy behind generative AI. (July 24)
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs makes call in a meeting with lawmakers during their week-long study tour to capital
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs makes call in a meeting with lawmakers during their week-long study tour to capital
In this image taken from video footage provided by KGNS, Union Pacific signage is displayed at a rail yard in Laredo, Texas, May 10, 2026. (KGNS via AP, File)
THE Philippines accused the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday of blasting a Filipino government vessel with a water cannon near Bajo de Masinloc, the third confrontation between the two sides this week.
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THE country has sealed its first free trade agreement (FTA) with a Latin American nation following the conclusion of the Philippines-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Indian capital Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister.
NEW DELHI — Leaders of India’s youth-led “Cockroach” movement held a second round of talks with government officials on Friday, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged legal reforms and swift punishment for those involved in exam paper leaks.
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — Ten provinces that were presented with plaques of recognition as "Champions for the West Philippine Sea" expressed their collective support that bolstered the country’s sovereignty over the disputed water.
ALFONSO, Cavite — The House of the Virgin Mary is a shrine located in Ephesus, Turkey, where the mother of Jesus is believed to have spent her final years. Thousands of miles away, nestled in a field outside Manila, a replica in the Philippines welcomes devotees in Asia’s biggest Catholic nation.