Rare honour: Trump will greet Xi at Andrews, not just the White House
US president will personally greet Chinese counterpart on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Washington when Xi lands next Wednesday
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Rare honour: Trump will greet Xi at Andrews, not just the White House
US president will personally greet Chinese counterpart on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Washington when Xi lands next Wednesday
· Khushboo Razdan
NBI tapped to probe Cotabato incidents during BARMM polls
MANILA, Philippines — The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into incidents in Cotabato City that transpired during the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
· Mary Joy Salcedo
China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow
Oil prices in China have surged to record highs amid mounting disruptions to exports from the Middle East, as Beijing faces an increasingly difficult balancing act between securing its own energy supplies and preventing global oil prices from climbing even higher.
· Caolán Magee
Macalintal to Marcos: Veto bill postponing BSKE
MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal on Thursday urged President Marcos to veto the measure postponing the Nov. 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), adding he wants to be personally heard by Marcos regarding the matter.
· Luisa Cabato
Colônia humana na Lua esgotaria a água em apenas 100 anos
As grandes potências espaciais, como Estados Unidos, Rússia, China e Índia, estão em uma intensa corrida não apenas para enviar novamente seres humanos à superfície lunar, mas também para estabelecer colônias permanentes no satélite.
· José Urrejola
China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits Washington
Two sides have been discussing ways to improve communication channels, according to sources familiar with the talks
· Nayan Seth
China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits Washington
Two sides have been discussing ways to improve communication channels, according to sources familiar with the talks
· Nayan Seth
ICC orders continued detention for Rodrigo Duterte | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
· grabaya0376
Pets and personal touches: how China’s luxury hotel market is changing
Today’s Chinese guests expect hotels to offer cultural experiences, personalised touches and a pet-friendly environment, Hang Lung director says
· Daniel Ren
Pets and personal touches: how China’s luxury hotel market is changing
Today’s Chinese guests expect hotels to offer cultural experiences, personalised touches and a pet-friendly environment, Hang Lung director says
· Daniel Ren
India-Pakistan navy ship collision sparks alarm over unintended escalation
Islamabad, Pakistan — More than 16 months after India and Pakistan fought a four-day air war, firing missiles and drones at each other, the South Asian neighbours came the closest since then to a military face-off — this time in the Arabian Sea.
· Abid Hussain
(LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea blank Bangladesh, reach quarterfinals in women's football
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with N. Korea result in paras 4-7) By Yoo Jee-ho
· Yoo Jee-ho
Asian Games: China athletes stuck at Nagoya airport with no food, way out for 7 hours
A data entry glitch at Chubu Centrair International Airport transport centre meant athletes were unable to get buses to their accommodation
· Stephy Zhang
Asian Games: China athletes stuck at Nagoya airport with no food, way out for 7 hours
A data entry glitch at Chubu Centrair International Airport transport centre meant athletes were unable to get buses to their accommodation
· Stephy Zhang
PH still deadliest country in Asia for environmental defenders for 13th straight year
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· jpcruz0306
Von der Leyen’s ‘China shock’ speech aimed to send Beijing a message: analysts
The EU leader’s speech was light on specifics, but aimed to signal firm stance ahead of looming trade talks with Beijing, analysts say
· Xiaofei Xu
Von der Leyen’s ‘China shock’ speech aimed to send Beijing a message: analysts
The EU leader’s speech was light on specifics, but aimed to signal firm stance ahead of looming trade talks with Beijing, analysts say
· Xiaofei Xu
Tajik President Rahmon presented honorary taekwondo black belt
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon was presented with an honorary ninth-degree taekwondo black belt before wrapping up his visit to South Korea, according to taekwondo officials Thursday.
· Yonhap
Malaysian woman scuba diving in Bali dies after being swept away by currents
Siti Nuraini was on a diving trip with several others when the incident occurred at Crystal Bay
· The Star
Malaysian woman scuba diving in Bali dies after being swept away by currents
Siti Nuraini was on a diving trip with several others when the incident occurred at Crystal Bay
· The Star
‘Gone too far’: Thai PM Anutin slams foreign lawbreakers as backlash builds
Anutin says foreigners ‘should not come here and take advantage of us’, as Thailand acts to close legal loopholes and deter transgressions
· Aidan Jones
‘Gone too far’: Thai PM Anutin slams foreign lawbreakers as backlash builds
Anutin says foreigners ‘should not come here and take advantage of us’, as Thailand acts to close legal loopholes and deter transgressions
· Aidan Jones
Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say
China has privately asked Tehran to help rein in Yemen's Houthis after an appeal to Beijing by Saudi Arabia following the Iran-backed group's military blitz in the past week, according to three Iranian sources familiar with the matter.
· REUTERS
Hyrox offers refunds to Beijing participants affected by athlete who soiled herself | South China Morning Post
Hyrox updates rules and apologises for not reacting immediately to the accident.
Fiji declares HIV emergency after spike in cases
TOKYO (AP) — Fiji has declared an HIV national emergency after data showed one in 60 people in the South Pacific island nation is now estimated to have the bloodborne virus.
A new Trump-Kim summit would be a nightmare for everyone but Pyongyang
A bilateral deal that is acceptable to both Washington and Pyongyang would come at a steep cost to US allies and the region as a whole
· Glyn Ford
A new Trump-Kim summit would be a nightmare for everyone but Pyongyang
A bilateral deal that is acceptable to both Washington and Pyongyang would come at a steep cost to US allies and the region as a whole
· Glyn Ford
Malaysia's AirAsia shares tumble 21% as funding fears mount
Shares in Malaysia's budget AirAsia Group have plunged dramatically this week amid "heightened uncertainty" over its funding position and execution risks. © Reuters
· NORMAN GOH
Tajik President Rahmon presented honorary taekwondo black belt
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Tajik President Emomali Rahmon was presented with an honorary ninth-degree taekwondo black belt before wrapping up his visit to South Korea, according to taekwondo officials Thursday.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
India and Vietnam aim to turn ‘China plus one’ rivalry into trade gains
New Delhi and Hanoi are looking to join market scale with manufacturing capacity to build new trade links, analysts say
· Biman Mukherji
India and Vietnam aim to turn ‘China plus one’ rivalry into trade gains
New Delhi and Hanoi are looking to join market scale with manufacturing capacity to build new trade links, analysts say
· Biman Mukherji
Hong Kong makes leftfield Asian Games flag bearer picks
Basketball and wushu medal hopes will lead delegation at opening ceremony, as chef de mission tells city athletes to ‘achieve new heights’
· Josh Ball
Japan's Takaichi emphasizes continuity in first cabinet reshuffle
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a news conference in Tokyo after she made changes to her cabinet on Sept. 17. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
· SHOTARO TANI
S. Korea files official complaint for highlighting Japanese warlord in ceremony
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The top South Korean sports body said Thursday it has filed an official complaint with the organizing committee of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games for highlighting a Japanese warlord that invaded Korea during a recent ceremony.
· Yonhap
N. Korean sports minister arrives in Japan ahead of Asian Games
NAGOYA, Japan -- North Korea's sports minister and chef de mission for its delegation at this year's Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games arrived in Japan on Thursday, two days ahead of the official opening.
· Yonhap
S. Korean delegation arrives in Nagoya
NAGOYA, Japan -- The main batch of the South Korean delegation to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games arrived in the main host city in central Japan on Thursday, with their sights set on challenging the host country in the medal race set to begin this weekend.
· Yonhap
(Asiad) S. Korea's Seong Seung-min advances to Asian Games modern pentathlon final
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Seong Seung-min advanced to the women's modern pentathlon final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after finishing second in her semifinal group Thursday.
· Kim Boram
Applied Materials to invest $5bn in India as country ups chip support
As part of a $5 billion investment in India, Applied Materials will set up a 57-hectare advanced semiconductor research park. © Reuters
· ANANTA AGARWAL
India’s BRICS balancing act is keeping the bloc from becoming an anti-Western alliance - opinion
BRICS has finally found consensus, but the terms of that consensus reveal how divided the grouping remains.
· HRIDAY SARMA
President Xi’s industrial power play sees China bet big on AI, chips and smarter factories
Beijing is accelerating its push for resilient supply chains amid geopolitical tensions and domestic weaknesses
· Ralph Jennings
President Xi’s industrial power play sees China bet big on AI, chips and smarter factories
Beijing is accelerating its push for resilient supply chains amid geopolitical tensions and domestic weaknesses
· Ralph Jennings
3 rescued, 1 missing after N. Korean vessel sinks off South Korea
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…
· Jung Min-kyung
Team Japan forced to look at alternate accommodation options at home Asian Games
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· Jasmine Payo
Ancient Chinese scholars drank ink for poetic inspiration or poor handwriting penalties
Unlike today’s inks made from industrial pigments, ancient Chinese ink was produced using soot from burning natural plants or animal oils
· Fran Lu
Ancient Chinese scholars drank ink for poetic inspiration or poor handwriting penalties
Unlike today’s inks made from industrial pigments, ancient Chinese ink was produced using soot from burning natural plants or animal oils
· Fran Lu
Israeli man detained in India for carrying live cartridge of ammunition leftover from IDF service
An Israeli was detained at Kangra airport in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh for carrying a cartridge of ammunition inside his luggage on Wednesday, Indian media reported.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
China could acquire F-35 fighter jet technology through Saudi Arabia, US officials warn - report
US intelligence officers have voiced concerns that China could acquire F-35 fighter jet technology through Saudi Arabia, officials told The New York Times on Wednesday.
· TZVI JASPER
(Asiad) Nat'l baseball team squeezes past minor league club in scrimmage
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The Asian Games-bound national baseball team narrowly avoided a loss to a minor league club in a scrimmage in Seoul on Thursday.
· Yoo Jee-ho
(LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea beats Qatar in women's volleyball, secures quarterfinal berth
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest results in paras 3-5; ADDS more info in 7th para, new photos; RECASTS headline, lead)By Kim Boram
· Kim Boram