India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days
The activist had set a number of conditions for ending the strike including a pledge by the authorities not to use force against protesters
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Japan flips to net importer of petrochemicals on naphtha price surge
Importing petrochemicals instead of producing them from naphtha makes it easier to adjust procurement to meet downstream demand. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
No discussion on ICC during Rubio's meeting with PBBM — Castro
MANILA, Philippines — United States State Secretary Marco Rubio did not discuss with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the Trump administration's campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Kabataan Party-list blast Marcos over 'failure' of anti-corruption drive
MANILA, Philippines — Kabataan Party-list Rep. Atty. Renee Co on Thursday on criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s anti-corruption campaign over his supposed “failure” to curb corruption saying corruption and the continuing political crises continue affecting the country.
· Kristina Maralit
U.S. keeps S. Korea on FX policy 'monitoring list'
WASHINGTON, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The United States has kept South Korea on its list of countries to monitor for their foreign exchange policies, a Treasury Department report showed Thursday.
· Song Sang-ho
Indonesia's baby traffickers target poor families as demand grows
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· Tim Swanston
(URGENT) U.S. keeps S. Korea on FX policy 'monitoring list'
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· Song Sang-ho
(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. open shipbuilding partnership center to advance MASGA initiative
(ATTN: CHANGES dateline; ADDS byline, photos; UPDATES throughout)By Choi Kyong-Ae and Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Cambodia still seeks peace with Thailand
A family is pictured in Chok Chey Village, in the border dispute area of Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia, on Jan. 14. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
· Prak Sokhonn
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China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bites
Wang Yi tells Brazilian foreign minister Beijing backs Brazil’s sovereignty, and asks for support on ‘China’s own core interests’ in return
· Igor Patrick
China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bites
Wang Yi tells Brazilian foreign minister Beijing backs Brazil’s sovereignty, and asks for support on ‘China’s own core interests’ in return
· Igor Patrick
Chinese research ships that visit Australia under US surveillance
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· Jano Gibson
Teodoro blasts China: 'They have no shame. I'm no longer holding back!'
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.has had enough of China’s unceasing mockery of the Philippines and Beijing's consistent narrative twists of the real situation in the West Philippine Sea (WPS.)
· Izel Abanilla
ANA scrambles to turn around profits on domestic routes
ANA Holdings' domestic flights would operate at a loss without government support. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
· Staff Writer
Sandiganbayan asks Marcoleta to explain why he shouldn't be suspended
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan’s Third Division has ordered Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to explain within 10 days why he should not be preventively suspended as a member of the Senate after he was arraigned on plunder and Presidential Decree No. 46 charges.
· James Daniel Danio
New U.S. Ambassador Steel says she will depart for S. Korea next week
WASHINGTON, July 23 (Yonhap) -- New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel said Thursday that she will depart for Seoul next week, as she highlighted the task of strengthening the Seoul-Washington alliance as her "top priority."
· Song Sang-ho
Sube a 11 cifra de muertos por deslizamiento en suroeste de China; 50 personas desaparecidas
Equipos de rescate recuperan a una víctima atrapada entre los escombros tras un deslizamiento de tierra en el condado Pengshui, en la zona de Chongqing, en el suroeste de China, el domingo 19 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Andy Wong)
· The Associated Press
Miss Jade So Announces Indefinite Hiatus Following Emotional Livestream
MANILA, Philippines — Drag performer and Drag Race Philippines Season 2 finalist Miss Jade So will take an indefinite hiatus from all drag performances and public appearances following an emotional livestream that sparked concern among fans.
· Emzy Sibug
Lutnick calls for tangible results from S. Korea-U.S. shipbuilding cooperation, vows to clear regulatory roadblocks
WASHINGTON, July 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday stressed the importance of producing tangible results from shipbuilding cooperation with South Korea, pledging to help address regulatory roadblocks that Korean enterprises may face in the United States.
· Song Sang-ho
DILG honors 10 provinces as champions of WPS
LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recognized 10 provincial governments as champions of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) during the Bayanihan Para sa Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas 2026 summit held here on Thursday.
· Yolanda Sotelo
Watch: Ukraine, Iran Tensions Run High In Rare Rubio-Lavrov Meeting
A US delegation headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio is holding three day closed-door talks with Russia on the sidelines of an annual gathering by foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Manila.
· Tyler Durden
De Lima seeks stiffer penalties against hospital detention of patients
MANILA, Philippines — House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima has filed House Bill No. 10135, seeking stronger legal protection for patients against hospital detention over unpaid medical bills.
· Kristina Maralit
Japan regional banks poised to merge to boost ship finance
Both Iyogin and Ehime Bank have expertise in ship financing.. © Kyodo
· Staff Writer
Japan rocket for small satellites completes burn test ahead of launch
A static firing test of the Japanese space agency's small, solid-fueled rocket is seen as a step toward resuming progress on satellite launches. (JAXA)
· Staff Writer
New U.S. envoy hails S. Korea's shipbuilding cooperation as expanding alliance into 'new' territory
WASHINGTON, July 23 (Yonhap) -- New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel on Thursday hailed South Korea's shipbuilding cooperation with the United States as an expansion of the bilateral alliance into a "new" and "important" territory, stressing that reinforcing the alliance is her "top priority."
· Song Sang-ho
Kozo Okamoto, Japanese militant in 1972 Tel Aviv airport attack, dies in Beirut at 78
Kozo Okamoto, 74, a member of the Japanese Red Army guerrilla group, gives the victory sign to supporters as he arrives at a Palestinian cemetery to visit a memorial for four Japanese who died in support of Palestinians, in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
· Bassem Mroue
Infosys taps veteran insider Ashiss Kumar Dash as next CEO amid AI threat
Infosys has been largely led by its founders since it was established in 1981. © Reuters
· SAYAN CHAKRABORTY
Sen. Cruz Says GM Pushed The China Car Ban Provision That Would Also Knock Out Mercedes-Benz
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the bill unanimously. Its chairman voted yes and then accused a Detroit automaker of writing part of it to remove a German competitor.
· Tyler Durden
Japan shipbuilding sector draws influx of investors seeking hidden gems
Japan aims to double its annual shipbuilding output by 2035. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Opinion: How Israel's dream of being the Middle East's trade hub is unravelling
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) has died at its Israeli end. Gulf states and their allies are now racing to build rival lines.
· Middleeasteye
Philippines capital hosts a centre to train priests and clergy in exorcism
Asia's only dedicated exorcism centre, designed to train Philippine priests and clergy from across the region, sits just off a busy thoroughfare in the capital, Manila.
· AfricaNews
EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets
Bloc concludes banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries may hand strategic shipping advantages to Beijing
· Finbarr Bermingham
EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets
Bloc concludes banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries may hand strategic shipping advantages to Beijing
· Finbarr Bermingham
Kiyapo nears tropical storm category, maintains speed
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· Acor Arceo
Toll from landslide in Chinese city of Chongqing rises to 11, with 50 people missing
Rescuers recover a trapped victim from the rubble at the scene of a landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China’s Chongqing area on Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
China in water cannon attack at Bajo de Masinloc
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.
· Agence France-Presse, Associated Press, Izel Abanilla, Franco Jose C. Baroña
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Toyota PH officially starts retail sales for the all-new Land Cruiser FJ
TOYOTA Motor Philippines has officially launched retail sales of the all-new Land Cruiser FJ, introducing a more compact SUV that brings the Land Cruiser’s renowned durability and off-road capability into a more practical package for everyday driving.
· The Manila Times
Japan heat wave sends hundreds to hospital
TOKYO — More than 450 people received hospital treatment for heat-related issues in a single day in Tokyo, the highest number since records began 16 years ago, emergency services said on Thursday.
· Agence France-Presse
Pax Silica and the Philippines: Risks behind the promise
DESPITE the government’s celebration of the Philippines’ entry into Pax Silica, the United States-led initiative to secure semiconductor supply chains and build artificial intelligence (AI) hubs, the promise of jobs, modernization and poverty alleviation remains far less certain than officials suggest. The reality i…
· Rommel C Banlaoi
Cebuana Lhuillier rises above Asia-Pacific competition as Most Awarded Philippine Company at the Content Marketing Awards 2026
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· The Manila Times
China Coast Guard fires water cannon at Philippine vessel in Bajo de Masinloc
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· The Manila Times
In Penske buyout, Mitsui aims to beat private equity at its own game
Mitsui & Co., which has invested in Penske Automotive Group since 2001, now looks to take the company private. (Source photos by Nikkei and PAG)
· Staff Writer
Lady Knights complete Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals Final Four cast
MANILA, Philippines — Letran displayed the true heart of a champion to turn back Enderun Colleges, 21-25, 25-21, 25-14, 14-25, 15-4, and secure the last Final Four seat in the 2026 Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals on Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
· The Manila Times
China stun top seeded US in Women’s Volleyball Nations League, win 5-set thriller
Thousands roar on home team to victory at Macau East Asian Games Dome. Turkey beat Canada in other quarter-final on Thursday.
· SCMP Sport