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MANILA, Philippines – Lloyd Go weathered everything Pradera Verde could throw at him on Thursday – relentless wind, bursts of rain and shifting momentum – to emerge with the slimmest of leads and set up what promises to be one of the most gripping championship finishes on the Philippine Golf Tour.
MANILA, Philippines — A lightning-fast race is expected to unfold when the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon celebrates its milestone 10th edition on Sunday (July 12) in Panglao, Bohol, where a predominantly flat course is tipped to produce blistering times while still demanding tactical discipline, endurance and resilience a…
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will remain in charge of the men's soccer team through the 2027 AFC Asian Cup but is expected to step down afterward even if the team wins the title, according to a report by Japanese daily Nikkan Sports.
Over 43,000 AI deepfakes that used celebrities’ likenesses without their consent were created over a two-month period last year, leading to copyright losses of up to ¥4.5 billion, a nonprofit rights group has found.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects an honor guard during a ceremonial welcome at Government House in Melbourne on July 9. © Reuters
TOKYO — Japanese police arrested a woman near Tokyo for allegedly sewing shut the lips of her housemate, officials said Thursday.
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South China Morning Post finds more than 40 flights cancelled and 10 delayed to Sunday as storm approaches Taiwan
South China Morning Post finds more than 40 flights cancelled and 10 delayed to Sunday as storm approaches Taiwan
Two Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins were seen carrying dead calves off Jeju Island this week, a rare sighting that has raised concern among environmental activists over the survival of young dolphins in the area.
Hello everyone, this is Cissy from Hong Kong, your #techAsia host this week. I was at LEAP East yesterday, as the Riyadh-based technology conference made its Asia debut in the city. More than 450 exhibitors, mostly from mainland China, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, as well as some from Europe, took part in the event. …
The two leaders also agreed to develop a special border economic zone and boost agricultural cooperation
The two leaders also agreed to develop a special border economic zone and boost agricultural cooperation
Local media in Hengzhou report king ratsnakes and cobras among hundreds in flood waters caused by typhoon Maysak
South Korea's stock benchmark, Kospi, has gone from being the world's hottest equity market to entering bear territory within a few weeks, highlighting how investors have soured on artificial intelligence plays and underscoring concentration risks.
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A Fast Retailing Uniqlo store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district. Domestic revenues were boosted by sales of seasonal clothing in its third quarter. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)
The top Australian jockey is ‘80 per cent’ to partner Hong Kong galloper in the Group Two Centaur Stakes (1,200m) in September
The top Australian jockey is ‘80 per cent’ to partner Hong Kong galloper in the Group Two Centaur Stakes (1,200m) in September
SEOUL — South Korea's highest court upheld ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol's seven-year prison sentence on Thursday over crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law declaration and its chaotic aftermath.
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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is in talks with Indian defense companies to set up a production line in the country for Iron Dome interceptors, according to recent reports in India.
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song will make an official visit to China to mark the 65th anniversary of the signing of a friendship treaty between the two nations, Pyongyang's state media said Thursday.
Skyroot CEO Pawan Chandana says the rocket maker, valued at $1.1 billion, is also working on the next iteration of its launch vehicle. (Skyroot)
Chan Ho-hin earlier called on Hongkongers to support and join the Revive the Republic of China Freedom Party in Taiwan
Chan Ho-hin earlier called on Hongkongers to support and join the Revive the Republic of China Freedom Party in Taiwan
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Hong Kong flag carrier says London-bound flight temporarily lost communication with local air traffic control, but was never in danger.
Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak has killed 39 people in southern China, most of them after a dam breach inundated the city of Nanning.
While the US has a technological edge, it lags behind China, which has the world’s largest commercial shipbuilding industry, in fleet size
While the US has a technological edge, it lags behind China, which has the world’s largest commercial shipbuilding industry, in fleet size
The Korean thriller’s viral momentum extends into a market where Netflix is unavailable
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, is welcomed to the stage by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to address the Australia-India Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair)
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday dismissed as baseless a reported claim by Chinese scholars that the Philippines’ northernmost province of Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan, saying the narrative may reflect Beijing’s broader strategic ambitions in the region.
India and Australia will fast-track negotiations on a sweeping free trade pact that would open up access for exporters to the world’s most populous country, after sealing an agreement to allow billions of dollars worth of Australian uranium to flow to India.
MANILA, Philippines — Heart Evangelista made another successful appearance at Paris Fashion Week, where the actress and fashion icon crossed paths with international personalities, including Thai influencer Aon Somrutai.
Listing would rank behind only SMIC’s on Shanghai’s Star Market, as AI demand boosts memory-chip market
Listing would rank behind only SMIC’s on Shanghai’s Star Market, as AI demand boosts memory-chip market
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Jonvic Remulla (full name: Juanito Victor Catibayan Remulla Jr.) is currently serving his fourth non-consecutive term as governor of Cavite. He was governor for two terms from 2010 to 2016, and was elected again in 2019 and 2022. During his three-year break, his older brother Jesus Crispin (Boying) was elected gover…
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Calls grow for stronger staffing rules and independent safeguards as past crackdowns fail to curb hospital bullying
MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has remitted P1.2 billion to the national government, fulfilling its obligation as a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC).
A TV screen shows an image of former South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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 …
National Theater of Korea's annual summer festival runs through July 25
2,200km journey from Chongqing to Lhasa with two taxi drivers over seven days wins content creator praise for conveying positive values
2,200km journey from Chongqing to Lhasa with two taxi drivers over seven days wins content creator praise for conveying positive values