Toyota to deploy 400,000 robots to work alongside factory staff
An ELEY robot folds clothes with arms equipped with two fingers each. (Photo by Ryo Asayama)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Photos of a boat race on India’s Kulsi River
Participants take part in the traditional boat race on the Kulsi river in Champupara village, west of Guwahati, India, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)
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Boat towed by North Korean cargo sinks off Japanese coast
TOKYO (AP) — A boat carrying four crew members sank Thursday while being towed by a North Korean cargo ship off Japan’s northwestern coast, leaving one person missing after the Japan Coast Guard rescued three, officials said.
Russia’s global fuel customers push back against US sanctions bill
The global response to the Russia sanctions bill the U.S. Congress approved late Wednesday has been swift and defiant, with Moscow warning it would prolong its war on Ukraine, India vowing to protect its interests, and Beijing pushing back against what it called illegal “long-arm jurisdiction.”
· Tom Nicholson
Taiwan dollar, South Korea won strong among Asia currencies as AI booms
The currencies of AI and chip powers like South Korea and Taiwan are beating those of countries hiking interest rates to combat inflation. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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IKEA rival Nitori to focus on kitchenware over furniture in new China stores
Nitori's new Hong Kong store is relatively small at 530 sq. meters. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
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Japan households' stock investments overtake insurance, pensions for first time
Revised flow-of-funds data from the Bank of Japan shows household equity assets exceeding insurance and pensions. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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ICC incapable of delivering ‘real justice’ – expert to RT (VIDEO)
The international community cannot expect “real justice” from the International Criminal Court (ICC), University of Indonesia international law professor Hikmahanto Juwana has told RT.
· RT
Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk apologises for continuing HYROX race after soiling herself
Ms Wietrzyk suffered sudden fecal incontinence mid-race. (Weibo: Beijing Shier)
· Anna Cox
HYROX athlete apologises and withdraws for defecating mid-race
Joanna Wietrzyk suffered sudden fecal incontinence mid-race. (Weibo: Beijing Shier)
· Anna Cox
Android phones win 54% market share in Japan after iPhone prices rise
Google Pixel phones have gained in market share in Japan while the iPhone has slipped. (Source photos by Nikkei and AP)
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Abhishek Sharma hits world record T20 century for India against Afghanistan | The National
India opener Abhishek Sharma proved he is still one of the most dangerous batters in T20 cricket as he smashed a world record century against Afghanistan in New Delhi on Thursday.
· The National
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
· Khushboo Razdan
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
· 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:
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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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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