Australia and China cooperate to bust illegal tobacco smuggling syndicate
More than 60 people have been arrested in a joint Australian-Chinese operation to crack down on illegal tobacco smuggling into Australia. (Australian Border Force)
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Yamaya's mentaiko bread. (Photo by Fumika Nakashima)
· Staff Writer
(3rd LD) Trump says he will meet N. Korea's Kim this year, puts N.K. nukes at 57
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 5-6, 20-24; CHANGES photo)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
[Wang Son-taek] What is really behind Trump’s Korea drill cut?
US President Donald Trump's sudden order to substantially reduce joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States has caused considerable confusion in Seoul. Trump further complicated the picture by saying he had received a positive response from the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, leaving many K…
· Korea Herald
South Korean progressives' "Park Chung-hee" coalition in the AI era
Park Chung-hee, left, led South Korea to unprecedented economic prosperity in the 1960s and 1970s while restricting workers, journalists and opponents. Observers say the nation's current president, Lee Jae Myung, right, must forge economic transformation without repression. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
· Joseph Yi
SoftBank comes out ahead in Japan Inc.'s race for retail investors
Nearly half of SoftBank Corp.'s individual shareholders were younger than 50 as of the end of March. (Photo by Sae Kamae)
· Staff Writer
China's Tungsten Chokehold Turns Almonty Into The West's Critical-Metal Lifeline
Almonty Industries has evolved from a junior miner into an established tungsten producer and a pure play on the China decoupling theme, the incoming defense rearmament supercycle in the West, AI infrastructure, and, of course, critical-mineral scarcity. As Western governments race to rebuild a tungsten supply chain …
· Tyler Durden
Japan's megabanks expand lifestyle perks to compete for retail deposits
Discounts at restaurants are among the additional benefits banks are using to attract customers with sizeable assets. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
(2nd LD) Trump says he will meet N. Korea's Kim this year, puts N.K. nukes at 57
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 3, 7-10)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Analysis: How Zhu Rongji changed China's political history
Zhu Rongji's story provides plenty of food for thought regarding the future of Chinese politics as Xi Jinping prepares to seek re-election for a fourth five-year term as party chief. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
· KATSUJI NAKAZAWA
$100m illegal tobacco haul after tip-off from China
Australian and Chinese authorities have confiscated almost $100 million worth of illicit tobacco in what federal authorities are touting as a major boost for bilateral relations amid Beijing’s crackdown on the lucrative illegal cigarette market.
· Riley Walter
Trump says he plans to meet Kim Jong-un this year, citing ‘excellent’ relationship
US president says North Korea has 57 ‘very powerful’ nuclear weapons, as Pyongyang denies direct communication between the two leaders
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Trump says he plans to meet Kim Jong-un this year, citing ‘excellent’ relationship
US president says North Korea has 57 ‘very powerful’ nuclear weapons, as Pyongyang denies direct communication between the two leaders
· Teresa Elena Frontado
'He has 57 powerful nuclear weapons': Trump says he will meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming visit to Asia, telling reporters at the White House that maintaining a good relationship with Kim was important given North Korea's nuclear arsenal.
· IDAN KWELLER, REUTERS
(LEAD) Trump says he will meet N. Korea's Kim this year, puts N.K. nukes at 57
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Kim Jong-un’s sister casts doubt on Trump’s claims of secret US-North Korea talks
President says he plans to meet dictator this year but Kim Yo-jong says Washington remains Pyongyang’s enemy
· Roth Andrew
Trump says he will meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un later this year
Donald Trump met Kim Jong Un three times during his previous term. (AP: Evan Vucci)
North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has denied any ongoing communication between US President Donald Trump and her brother, maintaining that the US continues to engage in a “hostile” policy towards her country.
· Umar Farooq
China debuts offshore government bond futures to promote yuan use
China has been opening up its isolated financial system to foreign investors through Hong Kong. (Photo by Kensaku Ihara)
· Staff Writer
Man City sells Reijnders to Saudi club after Rodri exit
Manchester City’s Tijjani Reijnders, left, fights for the ball with Team K-league’s Lee Ki Hyeok during a friendly soccer match in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade?
A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese imports
· Eduardo Porter
China robot makers show off latest humanoids as tech event draws surprise visit from Nvidia CEO’s daughter
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· Reuters
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PH must reject US’ ‘us or them’ ultimatum
EARLIER this week, an internal draft of a letter being prepared by the US State Department for the 35 countries that have signed on to the “Pax Silica” initiative — the Philippines among them — set off alarm bells, because it would apparently demand that countries “choose sides” between the United States and China i…
· The Editorial Board
US, SKorea cut drills short after Trump criticism
SEOUL — Annual war games between South Korea and the United States will end about a week earlier than planned, both countries said on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump ordered the “inappropriate and hostile” drills to be scaled back.
· Agence France-Presse
Gilas to play friendly games vs South Korea
GILAS Pilipinas will be playing at least two friendly games versus the Korean national team in the early days of September as part of the national squad’s preparations as it defends its men’s basketball title in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
· Richard Dy
Trump says he will meet N. Korea's Kim this year
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, noting that getting along with the reclusive leader is "a good thing" and that Pyongyang has 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons.
· Song Sang-ho
Aston Villa ficha al portero japonés Suzuki y deja incierto el futuro de Martínez
ARCHIVO: El portero de Japón, Zon Suzuki (1), realiza una atajada durante el partido de los octavos de final de la Copa del Mundo de fútbol entre Brasil y Japón en Houston, el lunes 29 de junio de 2026. (Foto AP/David J. Phillip, archivo)
Humanoid resources: China’s robots search for breakthrough
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· Agence France-Presse
AI-related trades push Japan stock volatility to 18-year high
The Nikkei Stock Average fell 3% on Aug. 19, adding to the volatility of the market. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
· Staff Writer
(URGENT) Trump says N. Korea's Kim has 57 nuclear weapons, Kim will be 'fine'
(2nd LD) Gov't aims to supply over 230,000 additional homes in Seoul metropolitan area to tame housing prices
· Song Sang-ho
Kim Jong Un's sister denies Zelensky's claim of additional North Korean troops deployment to Russia
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, on Wednesday denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that Pyongyang plans to send up to 50,000 more troops to Russia to fight for its ally.
· REUTERS
North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong denies claim on additional troops deployment to Russia
Kim Yo-jong says Zelensky’s estimate that Pyongyang planned to send up to 50,000 more troops is ‘groundless’ and ‘a self-staged incident’
· Reuters
North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong denies claim on additional troops deployment to Russia
Kim Yo-jong says Zelensky’s estimate that Pyongyang planned to send up to 50,000 more troops is ‘groundless’ and ‘a self-staged incident’
· Reuters
Antes moldeada por rituales de la corte, la cocina imperial china sigue viva hoy
El chef Fan Liangliang demuestra la preparación de un platillo en el restaurante Fangshan, en el Parque Beihai en Beijing, el 23 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Andy Wong)
· Maria Teresa Hernandez
Death penalty sought in ChatGPT-linked double murder case
South Korean prosecutors have sought the death penalty for a woman accused of killing two men with drug-laced drinks after allegedly consulting ChatGPT about potentially lethal combinations and dosages.
· RT
Death penalty sought in ChatGPT-linked double murder case
South Korean prosecutors have sought the death penalty for a woman accused of killing two men with drug-laced drinks after allegedly consulting ChatGPT about potentially lethal combinations and dosages.
· RT
Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’
She made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China Sea
· Joseph Gedeon
(LEAD) N.K. leader's sister says Pyongyang more focused on S. Korea-U.S. drills continuing than reduced scale
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· Yi Wonju
North Korean leader's sister says unaware of Trump-Kim communication
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
North Korea shrugs off Trump's scaled-back drills with South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Wednesday that a U.S. decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea does not change what it see as their provocative nature, dampening hopes for a resumption of diplomacy between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump.
· Associated Press
Japan to construct first large shipbuilding dock since 2017
Namura Shipbuilding's existing dry dock in Imari Bay in Saga prefecture, Japan. (Photo by Anna Sato)
· Staff Writer
Not just big in Japan: Zion Suzuki has what it takes to follow Emiliano Martínez
He is replacing a World Cup winner and is his country’s first Premier League keeper, but Villa’s new signing has already dealt with harder challenges
· Johnduerden
Bipartisan senators call for reversing UFS exercise cuts in letters to Trump, Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Two senators have sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling on them to reverse their decision to scale back the ongoing South Korea-U.S. military exercise, warning that the cuts could degrade the allies' readiness and send a "wrong" signal…
· Song Sang-ho
Money and ‘a lot of noise’: how the US’ critical-minerals industry is vying with China’s
State-backed funding is driving American efforts to build domestic supply, but industry trends and price gaps are still seen as hurdles to reducing reliance on China
· Ralph Jennings
Money and ‘a lot of noise’: how the US’ critical-minerals sector vies with China
State-backed funding is driving American efforts to build domestic supply, but industry trends and price gaps are still seen as hurdles to reducing reliance on China
· Ralph Jennings
China’s J-36 fighter jet designers report danger of military AI hallucinations
Content generated by artificial intelligence models can ‘defy basic physics, design principles or operational constraints’
· Zhang Tong