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China's President Xi Jinping is due in Cairo on Tuesday for his first state visit to Egypt in nearly a decade. It coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and comes as Beijing is presented with openings in the Middle East that it has not had in years.
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation pose for a photo before holding a summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Sept. 1. (Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via Reuters)
The first amendment to the law in 16 years is also expected to cover cyberspace, biotechnology and quantum technology, analysts say
The first amendment to the law in 16 years is also expected to cover cyberspace, biotechnology and quantum technology, analysts say
Chinese-made vehicles are unloaded in the state of Espirito Santo in Brazil, where brands from the world's No. 2 economy have gained traction. © Reuters
China’s Civil Code shields Good Samaritans from civil liability for accidental harm during rescues
China’s Civil Code shields Good Samaritans from civil liability for accidental harm during rescues
As autoridades do Nepal e da China continuam nesta terça-feira (1º/09) as buscas por milhares de pessoas que permanecem desaparecidas desde a devastadora avalanche ocorrida na semana passada.
Leaders from some of the states with the world’s smallest populations have arrived in Palau for their annual summit, the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.
SEOUL — A South Korean police officer lied in order to close over two dozen missing persons cases, including two people later found dead, so as to avoid additional work, authorities said on Tuesday.
Government bond yields jumped across major markets Tuesday, with borrowing costs in Japan and the U.K. touching multi-decade highs, and U.S. Treasury yields surging, as renewed Middle East hostilities reignite inflation concerns.
If finalised, the UK would be the fourth Nato member to reach a deal with the Philippines allowing troops to train on each other’s soil
If finalised, the UK would be the fourth Nato member to reach a deal with the Philippines allowing troops to train on each other’s soil
Last year’s winner Self Improvement and Gorgeous Win will join the classy sprinter in Sunday’s Group Three contest
Last year’s winner Self Improvement and Gorgeous Win will join the classy sprinter in Sunday’s Group Three contest
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China’s President Xi Jinping is visiting Egypt on Tuesday for a three-day visit that underscores China’s continued interest in the Middle East. MBN News noted it is his first visit to Egypt since 2016, adding that "it coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Egypt was th…
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan held a bilateral economic security dialogue in Tokyo on Tuesday to share their relevant policies and discuss current issues, including the development of advanced technologies, the presidential office said.
Exemption, previously enjoyed by overseas nationals on gains from foreign-funded firms in China, cancelled in an announcement on Tuesday
Exemption, previously enjoyed by overseas nationals on gains from foreign-funded firms in China, cancelled in an announcement on Tuesday
SEJONG -- South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has proposed an 82.6 trillion won ($59 billion) budget for 2027, up 10.8 percent from this year, with increased spending planned for fisheries, ports, marine technology and coastal communities.
China’s Kyrgyzstan rail pledge highlights wider drive to knit Asia together and strengthen trade links
China’s Kyrgyzstan rail pledge highlights wider drive to knit Asia together and strengthen trade links
Major banks such as HSBC and UBS host thousands of executives in southern tech hub this week to connect foreign capital with domestic firms
Major banks such as HSBC and UBS host thousands of executives in southern tech hub this week to connect foreign capital with domestic firms
In this image provided by Manish Maharjan, filmmaker and drone pilot Manish Maharjan operates a drone at the entrance to a tunnel at the Rashuwaghadi hydropower project in Rasuwa district, Nepal, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Manish Maharjan via AP)
The services were held at the Gyirong Port branch of the Xigaze Public Security Bureau and at rescue sites.
SEJONG — South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has proposed a record 22.2 trillion won ($16.2 billion) budget for 2027, up 10.4 percent from the previous year, as the government seeks to strengthen farm incomes, modernize agriculture and revitalize rural communities.
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Korean Cultural Centre UK's 13th edition proposes that Korea's musical identity extends well beyond K-pop
The orbital mission marks a key milestone for Beijing’s commercial launch sector
The orbital mission marks a key milestone for Beijing’s commercial launch sector
TOKYO — Japan will ease overtime regulation starting Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticized as a relapse into the country's ingrained workaholic culture.
FILE -Granada’s head coach Robert Moreno, left, greets Real Madrid’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti prior to the start of a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Granada at the Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Feb. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)
The Japanese 10-year government bond hit 3%, a 30-year high, on Tuesday as inflation and fiscal concerns continued to weigh on the market and despite official efforts to reassure investors and scare away speculators.
The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China has surpassed 1,000 and more than 4,400 people remain missing as rescue crews work to reach communities cut off by the disaster.
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Renault Korea Motors Co., the South Korean unit of France's Renault S.A., said Tuesday its sales plunged 34 percent in August from a year earlier amid weak demand at home and abroad.
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., said Tuesday its sales rose 9.4 percent in August from a year earlier, driven by strong overseas demand.
Beijing tests vision for a multipolar global order as Eurasian security bloc meets against backdrop of Ukraine and Iran crises
Beijing tests vision for a multipolar global order as Eurasian security bloc meets against backdrop of Ukraine and Iran crises
Japan's benchmark borrowing costs rose to their highest level in three decades on Tuesday, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that he expects action from Tokyo and the Bank of Japan to support the falling yen.
As China’s president conducts a landmark state visit to Egypt to mark 70 years of diplomatic ties, western commentary has once again framed the engagement through a familiar lens: a calculated bid to expand Beijing’s regional influence at Washington’s expense.
Manisha Magar was reunited with her parents after she was pulled from mud and wreckage that had trapped her for around 60 hours.
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are coordinating a possible visit by Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over North Korea and other key bilateral issues, officials said Tuesday.
New Delhi’s re-engagement with the China-led bloc serves as a reminder to the US that it has other options, analysts say
New Delhi’s re-engagement with the China-led bloc serves as a reminder to the US that it has other options, analysts say
The nation’s ports claimed six of the top 10 busiest worldwide, according to a prominent data provider
The nation’s ports claimed six of the top 10 busiest worldwide, according to a prominent data provider
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's biggest carmaker, said Tuesday its sales fell 14 percent in August from a year earlier, hurt by partial strikes and fewer working days.
Heavy to torrential rain is forecast over the next three days, with authorities warning of floods, landslides and mudslides