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The foreign ministers of Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have denounced recent Israeli settler incursions at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque as "illegal and extremist acts".
A British man who became blind in the incident says he feels sorry for the families of the six victims who died but is ‘not angry’ any more
A British man who became blind in the incident says he feels sorry for the families of the six victims who died but is ‘not angry’ any more
The pair – both residents of Staten Island in New York – are facing jail terms and fines for exporting native species without a licence
The pair – both residents of Staten Island in New York – are facing jail terms and fines for exporting native species without a licence
India expects to build domestically five small modular reactors (SMRs) by 2033, India’s Atomic Energy Minister, Jitendra Singh, said. The five SMRs would be part of India’s push to accelerate nuclear power capacity installations over the next two decades, the minister told lawmakers in a written reply to questions a…
Doctor examines Hubei man’s eyelids, estimates more than a thousand tiny creatures are infesting his eyelash follicles
Doctor examines Hubei man’s eyelids, estimates more than a thousand tiny creatures are infesting his eyelash follicles
A replica of the House of the Virgin Mary in the Philippines welcomes devotees in Asia’s largest Catholic nation. The structure mirrors the original shrine in Ephesus, Turkey, where Mary is believed to have spent her final years. (AP Video by Joeal Calupitan)
SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office said Friday that it will closely consult with the United States to keep U.S. import tariffs on South Korean goods at the current level of 15 percent after Washington announced new tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on trading partners, including South Korea.
SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will step up efforts to ease upward pressure on consumer prices amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and announce detailed measures to address unfair market practices next month, the finance minister said Friday.
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SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (HD KSOE) said Friday it has signed an agreement with a Siemens business unit to adopt an artificial intelligence (AI) platform for shipbuilding.
MANILA, Philippines — The Alas Pilipinas men’s national volleyball team put up a fight against Cambodia but fell in a tightly fought match, 20,-25, 21-25, 24-26, in the sixth Southeast Asian (SEA) V.Cup Leg 2 opener on Thursday night in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri becomes emotional during an interview with The Associated Press in Maryland, Wednesday, July 22, 2026 . (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Retail investors worry about secondary share-price movements following equity transfers resulting from large shareholders’ divorces
Retail investors worry about secondary share-price movements following equity transfers resulting from large shareholders’ divorces
Battery giant’s stake in Sichuan plant reflects Beijing’s push to diversify funding and inject market discipline into public infrastructure
Battery giant’s stake in Sichuan plant reflects Beijing’s push to diversify funding and inject market discipline into public infrastructure
SpaceX views orbital computing as a solution to Earth’s constraints, but China hopes to process data at the source to optimise efficiency
SpaceX views orbital computing as a solution to Earth’s constraints, but China hopes to process data at the source to optimise efficiency
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MANILA, Philippines — Several major roads in Manila will be closed starting 6 p.m. on July 25 in preparation for the United People's Initiative (UPI) rally scheduled on Sunday, July 26, authorities announced Friday.
(ATTN: ADDS meetings with ASEAN member counterparts in last 6 paras)By Oh Seok-min
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Patriotic signage in support of the Cambodian government and military leadership sits atop empty market stalls at Poipet's New Market. (Photo by Ananth Baliga)
South Korea and the United States on Thursday launched a shipbuilding cooperation center in Washington to facilitate the planned $150 billion investment in the US shipbuilding sector that Seoul committed to under last year's bilateral trade and investment deal.
MANILA, Philippines — Amid rapid global shifts toward automation, decarbonization, and regional geopolitical tensions, Norway has offered strong reassurance to the Philippine maritime sector: Filipino seafarers will remain essential to global shipping, provided they are equipped to lead the technological revolution.
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SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- He has been with the Samsung Lions for barely over a week, but starting pitcher Chris Paddack has already learned about the history of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club.
TROON, Scotland (AP) — American Lauren Coughlin and South Korea’s Jenny Shin shot 6-under 66s Thursday to take a one-stroke lead at the LPGA Tour’s Scottish Open at wind-swept Dundonald Links.
MANILA, Philippines — "Kiyapo" has intensified into a tropical storm as it approaches the area of extreme Northern Luzon, according to the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-Pagasa).
Eiichi Yonekura, president and CEO of Sky Perfect JSAT, speaks during an interview on July 22 in Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Eiichi Yonekura, president and CEO of Sky Perfect JSAT, speaks during an interview on July 22 in Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Sonam Wangchuk halted strike amid concerns about ‘possible violence’ in India as protest movement urges demonstrations across country on Friday over police brutality
MANILA, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has agreed with his European Union counterpart to deepen cooperation in security, defense and economic affairs, while pledging closer coordination with Britain on global challenges during separate talks in Manila, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday.
Allianz Group said on Friday it has agreed to acquire HSBC's Singapore life insurance unit for 2.7 billion Singapore dollars ($2.09 billion), expanding the company's footprint in Asia's life and health insurance market.
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-ho
Analysts say the move will be ‘a starting point’ for greater cooperation among like-minded partners amid concerns about US commitment
Analysts say the move will be ‘a starting point’ for greater cooperation among like-minded partners amid concerns about US commitment
Hang Lung Properties’ newest mixed-use development connects centuries of history to one of China’s most dynamic tech hubs
Hang Lung Properties’ newest mixed-use development connects centuries of history to one of China’s most dynamic tech hubs
SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will maintain reduced fuel tax rates through the end of September, the finance ministry said Friday, amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Century Pacific Food Inc. executive chairman Christopher Po (left) and International Container Terminal Services Inc. chairman/president Enrique Razon Jr.
SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- The government will maintain close communication with the United States over Washington's recent decision to keep South Korea on its list of countries monitored for their foreign exchange policies, the finance ministry said Friday.
Japan's core inflation came in at 1.6% in June, as higher oil prices start to spill over into the wider economy.
A Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporter wearing a cockroach mask at a protest over irregularities in major public examinations in Delhi
(ATTN: RECASTS lead, para 2; ADDS more details in paras 4-8)By Song Sang-ho
US President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday announced its final decision to impose new tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on South Korea, Japan and 58 other trading partners over forced labor concerns.