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MANILA, Philippines — Logan Lerman, the hit star of the films “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” and “Perks of being Wallflower,” shared on Instagram a photo of a romantic kiss with Ana Corrigan, his longtime fiancee, now wife and a well known Ceramic Artist based in Los Angeles and New York City.
MANILA, Philippines — Logan Lerman, the hit star of the films “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” and “Perks of being Wallflower,” shared on Instagram a photo of a romantic kiss with Ana Corrigan, his longtime fiancee, now wife and a well known Ceramic Artist based in Los Angeles and New York City.
Beijing’s energy regulator has set more cautious production targets this year after a record 2025 as mature fields deplete and extraction challenges mount
Beijing’s energy regulator has set more cautious production targets this year after a record 2025 as mature fields deplete and extraction challenges mount
‘We may see an acceleration of policy implementation in the near term to support consumer and technology industries,’ an analyst says
‘We may see an acceleration of policy implementation in the near term to support consumer and technology industries,’ an analyst says
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ruled the U18 and U14 divisions of the Pony International Softball World Series which ran from July 15 to 20 in McAllen, Texas.
Tit-for-tat attacks on shipping between Ukraine and Russia have ratcheted of late in the Black Sea. At least half a dozen commercial vessels have been attacked in these waters over the past two weeks alone. The situation is almost becoming akin to a Hormuz crisis in its own right, as oil transit slows.
De izquierda a derecha, el ministro de Exteriores de Timor Oriental, Bendito dos Santos Freitas; el ministro de Exteriores de Vietnam, Le Hoai Trung; el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, y el ministro de Exteriores de Camboya, Prak Sokhonn, se dan la mano durante una Conferencia Posministerial d l…
The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese duck meat after local producers raised alarms over surging low-cost imports from China disrupting their market.
MANILA, Philippines — Defending 70 ranking points only for the entirety of the upcoming North American swing, Filipino tennis hotshot Alexandra "Alex" Eala is poised to boost her Women's Tennis Association (WTA) ranking.
The Zhejiang native has crowd on their feet after leaping almost seven feet with between-the-legs dunk at contest’s inaugural event in Atlanta
The Zhejiang native has crowd on their feet after leaping almost seven feet with between-the-legs dunk at contest’s inaugural event in Atlanta
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela on Wednesday said China did not need to grant permission for the medical evacuation of two injured Filipino servicemen from Ayungin Shoal because the operation was conducted within the Philippines’ Excl…
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MANILA, Philippines — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that Iran's demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world’s economy and the principle of freedom of navigation, even in Asia.
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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 …
Trump's outreach has raised hopes for Korean shipbuilders, but legal and production hurdles still make US warships built in Korea unlikely
Tech-focused National Growth Fund makes first bet on K-content
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is conducting a comprehensive review of ways to make practical contributions to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the presidential office said Wednesday.
The Seoul Global Center is accepting applications for a free career support program designed to help international residents find jobs in South Korea.
Investment chief Rosan Roeslani says the overhaul is about building trust, not just pleasing index providers
Investment chief Rosan Roeslani says the overhaul is about building trust, not just pleasing index providers
Bank of China uses mBridge for two cross-border transfers worth more than US$1.7 billion each, as CBDC platform gathers momentum
Bank of China uses mBridge for two cross-border transfers worth more than US$1.7 billion each, as CBDC platform gathers momentum
On the sidelines of Asean gathering in Manila, the Chinese foreign minister tells Penny Wong that Canberra should drop its double standards
On the sidelines of Asean gathering in Manila, the Chinese foreign minister tells Penny Wong that Canberra should drop its double standards
Police suspicion arises due to family’s reluctance to seek emergency medical assistance and prearranged purchase of coffin
Police suspicion arises due to family’s reluctance to seek emergency medical assistance and prearranged purchase of coffin
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 …
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
Nepal's hotel industry is ready for more luxury segments, says Marriott International's chairman, but some experts warn that there is a mismatch between supply and demand in the Himalayan country. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images)
Growth in passenger and cargo volumes, plus a HK$1.4 billion one-off gain, boosts earnings
Growth in passenger and cargo volumes, plus a HK$1.4 billion one-off gain, boosts earnings
South Korea's three mobile carriers on Wednesday launched the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, bringing the world's best-selling artificial intelligence eyewear to the domestic market with Korean-language support.
A leopard lunged at men after bursting into a shop selling alcohol in India.
A government inspection found controlled substances in 22 of 32 food products purchased from overseas websites, prompting authorities to warn that bringing such products into South Korea could lead to criminal penalties.
Chaibasa, India – As the world celebrates Spain winning its second FIFA World Cup and the “GOATS” of football who headlined the month-long tournament, a remote Indian village has also joined in – albeit with an Indigenous touch.
From left, East Timor’s Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas, Vietnam Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn join hands during the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with the United States on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast…
Officials say criminals hid diamonds worth $57 million in their shoes and clothes to traffic them into Vietnam starting in 2024.
Departure marks the second leadership shake-up in recent weeks for President Prabowo’s flagship nutrition programme
Departure marks the second leadership shake-up in recent weeks for President Prabowo’s flagship nutrition programme
First new BMW brand in 25 years targets growing demand for ultra-luxury cars while taking on Mercedes-Maybach
Lynas reported a higher average selling price of its rare earth products in the three months through June, a quarter that its interim CEO described as challenging. © Getty Images
1961 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with the Ivory Coast.
The world's third-largest crude consumer, India, is testing alternative fuels such as ethanol from corn and biogas from animal waste, as rising global oil prices and potential curbs on Russian supplies threaten the country's energy security.
Tomomi Nishikubo completed a 136.6-metre (448-feet) descent in Hakuba while balancing on the front wheel of a trials bike and riding backwards.
System could enable study of complex biological processes in live animals over long periods with less tissue damage than earlier methods.
North Korea's expansion of its intelligence agency implies that the state views South Korea as one of several hostile states alongside Japan and the US, according to a report released Wednesday by the Korea Institute for National Unification.