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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…
Bulgarian artist Lina Patron and her children present a family exhibition celebrating love and connection between two countries
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Eleven people were killed overnight when heavy rain caused the roof of a mud-brick house to collapse in northwest Pakistan, police and rescue officials said Tuesday.
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Patrol vessels of U.S. Coast Guard, left, Japan Coast Guard, center, and Philippine Coast Guard, participate in joint training off Kagoshima prefecture, southern Japan on June 20, 2025. © Reuters
Exports of automatic data processing machines and parts jumped more than 41 per cent to top US$138 billion
Exports of automatic data processing machines and parts jumped more than 41 per cent to top US$138 billion
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MANILA, Philippines — Caera Celis and Edz Escultura served as St. John’s Institute-Bacolod’s one-two punch in downing guest team Perfect Set Dream Makers, 25-16, 25-15, for a third straight win in the 2026 Shakey’s Juniors National Invitationals on Tuesday at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan.
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24-year-old boasts about his clients in a fun way, for example, describing a woman with diabetes as a ‘sweet girl’
24-year-old boasts about his clients in a fun way, for example, describing a woman with diabetes as a ‘sweet girl’
Brent crude rises over $85 a barrel for the first time since ceasefire, after US carries out third night of strikes against Iran and Donald Trump announces 20% fee for ships to transit strait of Hormuz
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…
Huawei has told suppliers that it plans to increase production by to as many as 60 million smartphones, up from less than 50 million last year. © Getty Images
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Rosmah Mansor seeks an unconditional apology and exemplary damages from Harith Iskander for mocking her at his January 17 show
Rosmah Mansor seeks an unconditional apology and exemplary damages from Harith Iskander for mocking her at his January 17 show
(ATTN: ADDS prospects for N. Korea's participation in ARF in last 4 paras)
Bangkok’s disaster administration suspect an electrical short circuit in a ceiling air conditioner might have sparked the deadly blaze.
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun plans to visit the Philippines next week for a series of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related meetings to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation with partner nations and address regional and global issues, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.
Domestic A-shares have returned to near-2021 levels as real interest rates decline, though researchers warn a sustained recovery is not yet guaranteed
Domestic A-shares have returned to near-2021 levels as real interest rates decline, though researchers warn a sustained recovery is not yet guaranteed
New road map for the tropical free-trade hub highlights advancements in fleet electrification, creating a potential template for other provinces to follow
New road map for the tropical free-trade hub highlights advancements in fleet electrification, creating a potential template for other provinces to follow
Wemade's planned sale marks shift from minority investments to management control, raising fresh questions over future of Korea's game industry
The most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year forced more than 260,000 people to evacuate their homes in northeastern Liaoning province, as Typhoon Bavi brought intense flooding.
A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published US-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and faces trial on spying charges, according to his wife, US lawmakers and two hostage advocacy groups.
LAS PINAS CITY — University of Perpetual Help System Dalta continues to chase its dream of winning its first men's basketball championship in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as the Altas gear up for Season 102 which will unfold on Sept. 13, 2026 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday the experience of understanding North Korean-born citizens in South Korea will become a "special asset" to prepare for a future shared by the two Koreas.
TUGUEGARAO CITY — A Filipino anthropologist is questioning the inaccurate and false narratives of a Chinese scholar who suggested that that Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is stepping up disaster recovery efforts across the country, undertaking emergency repairs and reopening critical transport links in areas battered by floods, landslides, and persistent monsoon rains following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’…
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday highlighted the transformation of a former sanitary landfill in Carmona, Cavite, into an ecotourism site and public green space, as it released a video showcasing the MMDA Nature Park.
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Tom Kim and Kim Si-woo will tee off this week at the Open Championship, the final major of the season, after enjoying standout campaigns heading into Royal Birkdale.
The move shows that the nations are rapidly deepening ties after reassessing each other’s strategic value, analysts said
The move shows that the nations are rapidly deepening ties after reassessing each other’s strategic value, analysts said
Regulators search for ways to curb volatility as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix leveraged funds dominate trading
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Princess Anne, the younger sister of Britain's King Charles III, visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.'s shipyard in the southeastern city of Ulsan on Tuesday to review South Korea's shipbuilding capabilities and discuss bilateral maritime cooperation, the company said.
The Korea Airports Corporation said Tuesday that a record 1.57 million foreign travelers entered South Korea through the country's five major regional airports between January and May, underscoring growing demand for destinations beyond Seoul.
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea approved its contentious change of the national convention rule amid infighting, steering clear of hurdles to adopt the ranked-choice voting to elect its leader in August.
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's goal of achieving a potential growth rate of 3 percent is considered viable, though challenging, on the back of the country's industrial transformation driven by the recent semiconductor supercycle, the finance minister said Tuesday.
An Indian government official indicated that the country summoned Iran's deputy ambassador over the killing of an Indian seafarer in the Strait of Hormuz.
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson has sought an inquiry on the continuing increase in electricity rates and the "bill shock" experienced by consumers.
City leader says Hong Kong will press on as ‘superconnector’ and ‘super value-adder’ to help them expand overseas amid geopolitical disruptions
City leader says Hong Kong will press on as ‘superconnector’ and ‘super value-adder’ to help them expand overseas amid geopolitical disruptions
Fujifilm’s single-use film camera QuickSnap, known in Japan as Utsurun Desu, celebrated its 40th anniversary this month, buoyed by renewed interest in analog photography among younger consumers.
SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son speaks during his presentation at SoftBank World 2026 in Tokyo on July 14.(Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
‘If you want to eat durians, better eat them now already,’ a seller says as supplies become less abundant
‘If you want to eat durians, better eat them now already,’ a seller says as supplies become less abundant
MANILA, Philippines — Olympian and Asian Games medalist Marie Antoinette “Toni” Leviste has successfully qualified both of her horses, Lacoste 126 and Fanto, for the dressage competition of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which will be staged in Japan from September 19 to October 4.