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Newest first · UTC+11:00China’s World Cup frenzy: 70 billion views, 83.3 billion yuan in lottery football sales
Figures from CCTV and China Sports Lottery reveal tournament’s reach while sponsors and retailers also benefit from huge interest
· Stephy Zhang
China’s World Cup frenzy: 70 billion views, 83.3 billion yuan in lottery football sales
Figures from CCTV and China Sports Lottery reveal tournament’s reach while sponsors and retailers also benefit from huge interest
· Stephy Zhang
Seoul calls for 'no unfair infringement' under new U.S. student visa policy
SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has called for cooperation from the U.S. government to ensure that new restrictions on the stay periods of international students and foreign journalists do not undermine people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.
· Choi Kyong-ae
How long will Gautam Gambhir remain as India coach after England thrashing? | The National
India are winners of the last three major ICC white-ball tournaments. They were also thrashed in their last two major home Test series, defeated in their last two ODI series against top teams and failed to win a single T20 across six matches against Ireland and England, despite being double world champions.
· Ajit Vijaykumar
‘Won’t back down’: Indian student protesters return after police crackdown
New Delhi, India – Blood spots on the walls, overturned barricades, shattered mirrors and sandals strewn across the road. A scarf here, broken glasses and a torn shirt there lie as remnants of the chaos that took over the Indian capital.
· Yashraj Sharma
Future Kiyapo? Incoming LPA has high chance of becoming tropical depression
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· Acor Arceo
‘Clear signals’: Why China looks set to expand capital outflow channels
As China’s trade surplus grows, signs point to Beijing broadening the opening-up of its capital account amid yuan internationalisation push
· Alice Li
‘Clear signals’: Why China could expand capital outflow channels
As China’s trade surplus grows, signs point to Beijing broadening the opening-up of its capital account amid yuan internationalisation push
· Alice Li
Indian police clash with ‘cockroaches’ marching to protest against exam irregularities | South China Morning Post
The protest was sparked by India’s medical entrance exams that were voided over exam paper leaks.
Malaysian electric vehicle sales overtake hybrids as market shifts
Proton's e.MAS 5 is displayed at its launch event in Malaysia. The model has helped drive a surge in EV sales that saw electric vehicles overtake hybrids in the first half of 2026. (Photo by Ahmad Mustakim)
· Staff Writer
EU lawmakers arrive in China for high-stakes talks to manage mounting tensions
Talks to focus on ‘evolving and multifaceted’ ties, particularly economic imbalances, Ukraine war, human rights and Indo-Pacific: delegation
· Carol Yang
EU lawmakers arrive in China for high-stakes talks to manage mounting tensions
Talks to focus on ‘evolving and multifaceted’ ties, particularly economic imbalances, Ukraine war, human rights and Indo-Pacific: delegation
· Carol Yang
Technology is helping international criminal groups gain ground, UN report says
Chris Colocousis holds up a screenshot of the fake app where he invested his savings showing his account had more than doubled to nearly $826,000 as part of a scam in which he says he lost $400,000 at his home in Raynham, Mass., Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
· The Associated Press
Africa surpasses Asia with highest population facing hunger — UN
PARIS — Africa has for the first time become the continent with the largest number of people facing hunger, a UN report said Tuesday, as a growing number of Africans have faced undernourishment.
· Agence France-Presse
China, Russia plan fifth rail link to keep trade chugging along in harsh winter months
Heilongjiang province is studying feasibility of connecting Heihe city with Blagoveshchensk in Russia by train, aiming to remove road and waterway bottlenecks
· Frank Chen
China, Russia plan fifth rail link to keep trade chugging along in harsh winter months
Heilongjiang province is studying feasibility of connecting Heihe city with Blagoveshchensk in Russia by train, aiming to remove road and waterway bottlenecks
· Frank Chen
Hong Kong woman killed, 5 others injured in car crash in Japan’s Hokkaido
Car crash has become second such accident in Hokkaido prefecture to involve city residents in less than a week
· Kristen Cheung
Hong Kong woman killed, 5 others injured in car crash in Japan’s Hokkaido
Car crash has become second such accident in Hokkaido prefecture to involve city residents in less than a week
· Kristen Cheung
At least 10 dead, 15 trapped after suspected gas leak collapses tunnel in India
Fifteen Indian workers were feared trapped on Tuesday after a blast caused by a suspected gas leak in a tunnel at a hydroelectric project in the rugged state of Sikkim killed ten, authorities said.
· REUTERS
GM Korea's union extends partial strike as wage talks stall
SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- The labor union of GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of U.S. automaker General Motors Co., said Tuesday it is extending its partial strike this week as wage negotiations with the company remain deadlocked.
· Choi Kyong-ae
South Korea promises free homegrown AI chatbot this year
SEOUL — South Korea plans to launch this year a free artificial intelligence chatbot service powered by domestic technology, Seoul said Tuesday, seeking to reduce reliance on foreign platforms.
· Agence France-Presse
Al menos 10 muertos en India en un derrumbe en túnel de un proyecto hidroeléctrico del Himalaya
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Al menos 10 personas murieron y otras 17 siguen desaparecidas después de que una presunta explosión de gas provocara un derrumbe dentro de un túnel en construcción en un proyecto hidroeléctrico en el estado himalayo nororiental de Sikkim, en India, cerca de la frontera con China, informaron fu…
· Wasbir Hussain
Vice Ganda, Kim Chiu exchange remarks after FAMAS speech draws backlash from fans
MANILA, Philippines — Vice Ganda and Kim Chiu exchanged remarks on social media Tuesday after Vice Ganda's acceptance speech at the inaugural FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards drew criticism from fans who noticed that the comedian failed to mention Chiu while thanking the hosts of "It's Showtime."
· Iza Iglesias
India tunnel disaster at a Himalayan hydropower project leaves 10 dead and 17 missing
Members of the rescue team carry oxygen cylinders outside the entrance to an under-construction tunnel at a hydropower project in Samardung village, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Gangtok, India, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (AP Photo)
· Wasbir Hussain
ASEAN diplomats meet in Manila to discuss security concerns
ASEAN Chair and Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro hosts an informal consultation with Foreign Ministers during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Francis R. Malasig/Pool Photo vi…
· Jim Gomez
From bankruptcy to viral critic: the remarkable journey of Chinese veteran actor Li Chengru
Beijing-born celebrity grew up in poverty and later became a wealthy businessman before losing his millions in the 1990s
· Fran Lu
From bankruptcy to viral critic: the remarkable journey of Chinese veteran actor Li Chengru
Beijing-born celebrity grew up in poverty and later became a wealthy businessman before losing his millions in the 1990s
· Fran Lu
PCG evacuates 2 injured troops as AFP slams China’s ‘spliced’ video
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday evacuated two injured Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel from Ayungin Shoal despite what it said were blocking maneuvers by China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, as the military accused the Chinese Embassy of releasing an edited video that dis…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Flash Floods Kill at Least 23 in Afghanistan
At least 23 people died and more than 80 others were injured in flash floods that struck a province in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, local officials said, adding that the death toll would likely rise as dozens remained missing.
· Elian Peltier
Akashi crowd crush victims remembered 25 years on
Akashi, Hyogo Pref. – Victims of a stampede that occurred at a fireworks event in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, were remembered Tuesday, the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.
· No Author
KFA hearing to convene on July 30 as parliamentary deadlock wanes
The National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee will convene a hearing concerning the Korea Football Association on July 30, summoning key individuals who oversaw the association in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Landbank, Visa launch government credit card with spending controls
CREDIT CARD. Visa Philippines country manager Jeffrey Navarro (4th from left), Landbank executive vice president Marilou Villafranca (5th from right), and first vice president Kristine Marie Cuevas (4th from right) pose with other representatives of various government agencies.
· lkyu0285
Mainland publishers raise profile at Hong Kong Book Fair
The seven-day Hong Kong Book Fair, sponsored by the government, ran through July 21. (Photo by Anne Chan)
· Staff Writer
Japón expresa preocupaciones de seguridad tras ejercicios con fuego real de un destructor chino
En esta imagen proporcionada por el Estado Mayor Conjunto de Japón, un destructor chino de misiles guiados de clase Luyang III navega cerca de la isla de Kumejima, en el sur de Japón, el 16 de julio de 2026. (Japan Joint Staff via AP)
· Mari Yamaguchi
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
New Delhi – Two brothers in India have made their manga debut in Japan after being discovered by a major Japanese publisher searching for international talent.
· No Author
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
New Delhi – Two brothers in India have made their manga debut in Japan after being discovered by a major Japanese publisher searching for international talent.
· No Author
Police tracks 2 suspects, syndicate in vlogger slay
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now hot on the tracks of two suspects and a syndicate in the killing of vlogger Mima Alicia.
· Izel Abanilla
Batanes latest on the list of China-Philippines flashpoints
When Chinese scholars recently argued that Batanes was a natural extension of Taiwan — and therefore part of China's territorial claim — they demonstrated
· Janina Tan
Can Beijing’s stock support deliver a long bull run and fuel its high-stakes tech drive?
The country’s push to stabilise markets reflects urgency to sustain capital access for tech firms and protect small investors
· Zhang Shidong
Can Beijing’s stock support deliver a long bull run and fuel its high-stakes tech drive?
The country’s push to stabilise markets reflects urgency to sustain capital access for tech firms and protect small investors
· Zhang Shidong
AI offers new path for Asia's manufacturers, from EVs to humanoids
Foxconn's chief strategy officer for EVs, Jun Seki, told Nikkei's Global Digital Summit 2026 that electric vehicles would come to the fore as driving became more automated. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
· TSUBASA SURUGA
China-U.S. spat over South China Sea threatens to overshadow ASEAN meeting
China Coast Guard personnel, left, chase Philippine Navy members at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on July 20, in this screenshot from a video. (Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP)
· Staff Writer
China-US spat over South China Sea threatens to overshadow ASEAN meeting
China Coast Guard personnel, left, chase Philippine Navy members at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on July 20, in this screenshot from a video. (Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP)
· Staff Writer
India tunnel blast kills 10 workers, leaves at least 15 trapped
A state official said survival chances for the trapped workers were slim after a suspected gas leak caused the blast
· Reuters
India tunnel blast kills 10 workers, leaves at least 15 trapped
A state official said survival chances for the trapped workers were slim after a suspected gas leak caused the blast
· Reuters
Malaysia cracks down on cybercrime with new rules for digital space: ‘necessary reset’
The Cybercrimes Bill will close critical legal gaps and give authorities greater reach against criminals operating overseas, analysts say
· Ushar Daniele
Malaysia cracks down on cybercrime with new rules for digital space: ‘necessary reset’
The Cybercrimes Bill will close critical legal gaps and give authorities greater reach against criminals operating overseas, analysts say
· Ushar Daniele
Marcos summons Beijing envoy as PH-China tensions rise
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· Bea Cupin
The pain you don't always call in sick for
South Korea guarantees menstrual leave, but many women say stigma and workplace culture still discourage them from using it
· Park Jun-hee