Typhoon Dolphin grounds Hong Kong flights, disrupts trips and business in Japan
Flights linking Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan cancelled, while Okinawa travellers and businesses count the cost
· Edith Lin
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Typhoon Dolphin grounds Hong Kong flights, disrupts trips and business in Japan
Flights linking Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan cancelled, while Okinawa travellers and businesses count the cost
· Edith Lin
Taiwan’s William Lai rehearses late-night emergency escape during military drill
As part of annual Han Kuang exercise, the island’s leader is evacuated in a drill simulating a potential PLA decapitation strike
· Liu Zhen
Taiwan’s William Lai rehearses late-night emergency escape during military drill
As part of annual Han Kuang exercise, the island’s leader is evacuated in a drill simulating a potential PLA decapitation strike
· Liu Zhen
President Xi never wastes a good crisis. As Iran, Ukraine and Palestine distract the world, he tightens his grip | Simon Tisdall
Ever the strategist, the Chinese leader is taking the offensive, both abroad and at home. That’s bad news for global order, and minorities in his country
· Simontisdall
Global pharma giants turn to Chinese biotech to tap innovation, valuation growth
The foreign investments can help Chinese companies grow and compete on the global stage, according to Citic Securities
· Julie Zhang
Global pharma giants turn to Chinese biotech to tap innovation, valuation growth
The foreign investments can help Chinese companies grow and compete on the global stage, according to Citic Securities
· Julie Zhang
Fijian rugby player in Japan dies of suspected ‘severe heatstroke’, club says
Saimoni Vunilagi, who plays for Kyushu KV in the second division, was taken to hospital after team practice
· Agence France-Presse
Fijian rugby player in Japan dies of suspected ‘severe heatstroke’, club says
Saimoni Vunilagi, who plays for Kyushu KV in the second division, was taken to hospital after team practice
· Agence France-Presse
Why Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw
China should use bottom-up tactics to win over the Indian public and bolster its Global South sway, scholars write
· Fan Chen
Why Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw
China should use bottom-up tactics to win over the Indian public and bolster its Global South sway, scholars write
· Fan Chen
Japan v Australia: rugby union international – live
Updates as Wallabies begin new era under Les Kiss
· Jonathan Howcroft
US announces $400m investment in Australian rare earth mine
The United States Department of Defense has announced a $400m conditional loan commitment to an Australian company to build the world’s first primary mine for scandium, a critical rare earth element whose market is dominated by China.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Wallabies take on Eddie Jones’ Japan in start of Les Kiss era
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· Jonathan Drennan, Iain Payten
DND rejects China’s ‘illegal’ label on PH chart of Panatag Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday rejected China’s declaration that the Philippines’ latest move to delineate its maritime zones around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal was “illegal, null and void,” as Beijing warned it would take “firm and effective countermeasures” against what …
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China
Typhoon Dolphin has hit Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, and is heading towards eastern China, where authorities have shut down ports, schools and tourist sites.
· Al Jazeera Staff
África quiere más energía solar propia para ser autosuficiente, pero la sombra de China persiste
Una planta de energía solar, vista en el estacionamiento del Complejo Dos Ríos, en Nairobi, Kenia, el 16 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Andrew Kasuku, archivo)
· Allan Olingo
New era for Wallabies begins as Australia face Japan in hot conditions
Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 6:30pm
· Michael Doyle
Chinese virtual actress in trending AI drama raises deep industry concerns and questions
Unlike typical strong drama heroines, Fang is vulnerable, compromises; netizens widely resonate with this portrayal of an ordinary girl
· Alice Yan
Chinese virtual actress in trending AI drama sparks deep industry concerns
Unlike typical strong drama heroines, Fang is vulnerable, compromises; netizens widely resonate with this portrayal of an ordinary girl
· Alice Yan
South Korean football body apologises after report on referee sex scandal
The Korea Football Association refers to reports about events that ‘even many within the organisation were unaware of’
· Reuters
South Korean football body apologises after report on referee sex scandal
The Korea Football Association refers to reports about events that ‘even many within the organisation were unaware of’
· Reuters
China’s viral ‘dream job’: tough labour market fuels rush for unconventional work
A highly-coveted mountaintop gig has exposed the sobering economic realities facing young jobseekers
· Dake Liu
China’s viral ‘dream job’: tough labour market fuels rush for unconventional work
A highly-coveted mountaintop gig has exposed the sobering economic realities facing young jobseekers
· Dake Liu
A Korean conductor's first time on a Korean podium
Former pianist returned to Korea for her first time conducting in her home country
· Park Ga-young
As Korea drinks less, liquor goes lighter — and global
Ready-to-drink cocktails, flavored soju and exports reshape industry, as domestic shipments fall 17% over a decade
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Lee vows to review policies that discourage young couples from registering marriage
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 …
· Ji Da-gyum
Survivor’s story, carried forward
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 …
· Ji Da-gyum
Africa builds more homegrown solar with hopes to ease reliance on China
A solar power plant is seen at the car park of Two Rivers Complex in Nairobi, Kenya, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku, File)
· Allan Olingo
Over a quarter of China’s ultra-wealthy concentrated in Beijing and Shanghai: report
Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong hold most super-rich households as weaknesses in real estate and market volatility weigh on private capital
· Chelsea Yang
Over a quarter of China’s ultra-wealthy concentrated in Beijing and Shanghai: report
Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong hold most super-rich households as weaknesses in real estate and market volatility weigh on private capital
· Chelsea Yang
Yonhap News hosts annual badminton tournament for multicultural families
GOYANG, South Korea, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- An annual badminton tournament for multicultural families, hosted by Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's key newswire, was held Saturday to strengthen ties and facilitate communication among the families through the sport.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
Typhoon Dolphin causes flight chaos in China, with Shanghai set to enter danger zone
Airlines offer free flight changes and cancellations ahead of the storm, which is expected to bring torrential rain to the region
· Meredith Chen
Typhoon Dolphin causes flight chaos in China, with Shanghai set to enter danger zone
Airlines offer free flight changes and cancellations ahead of the storm, which is expected to bring torrential rain to the region
· Meredith Chen
Today in Korean history
1936 - Sohn Ki-jung wins the marathon at the 11th Olympics in Berlin. Sohn, a Korean, ran for Japan, which occupied the Korean Peninsula from 1910-1945.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
Kumamoto quake toll rises to 39
Kumamoto – The death toll from the powerful earthquake that rocked Kumamoto Prefecture late last month has increased by one to 39, the prefectural government’s disaster response headquarters said Saturday.
· No Author
Chinese scientists find some Yangtze flood controls may do more harm than good
By compressing rivers and stripping away natural defences, human engineering may be worsening flood impacts, prompting a global rethink
· Holly Chik
Chinese scientists find some Yangtze flood controls may do more harm than good
By compressing rivers and stripping away natural defences, human engineering may be worsening flood impacts, prompting a global rethink
· Holly Chik
China se prepara para el tifón Dolphin; cierra escuelas y actividades turísticas
En esta imagen extraída de un video proporcionado por NTV-NNN, se ve a una persona caminando bajo la lluvia mientras el tifón Dolphin se acerca a Naha, Japón, el viernes 7 de agosto de 2026. (NTV-NNN vía AP)
· The Associated Press
The week in photos: August 1-7, 2026
SILENT WITNESS. The preserved Atomic Bomb Dome stands as people pray in front of the cenotaph for the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, marking the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing, in Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 2026.
· Leanne Jazul
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' exceeds 5 mln ticket sales in Korea
The latest Spider-Man film surpassed 5 million ticket sales on the 11th day of its release in South Korea, the film's local distributor said Saturday.
· Yonhap
Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
In this image made from video provided by NTV-NNN, a person walks in the rain as typhoon Dolphin approaches the city, in Naha, Japan, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (NTV-NNN via AP)
Embattled KFA apologizes, vows ‘sweeping reform’
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 …
· Ji Da-gyum
Foie gras output surges in China as producers eye the European market | South China Morning Post
Chinese suppliers are looking to export foie gras, with output having grown fivefold in the last decade.
Cambodia deep-water port cashes in on Thai border closure
Cargo volume at Cambodia's Sihanoukville Port has grown since the country closed its land border with Thailand. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
· Staff Writer
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' exceeds 5 mln ticket sales in S. Korea
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- The latest Spider-Man film surpassed 5 million ticket sales on the 11th day of its release in South Korea, the film's local distributor said Saturday.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
Scorching heat continues across nation; heavy rains forecast on eastern coast
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Most parts of South Korea were forecast to be sweltering under an extreme heat wave, as blistering heat was expected to continue with daytime highs as high as 37 C, according to the state weather service Saturday.
· Yi Wonju
Missile shelter to be built near Tokyo Station amid rising security concerns
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced plans to build a missile shelter in an underground parking garage near Tokyo Station.
· Jesse Johnson
Record heat loosens grip over weekend
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 …
· Ji Da-gyum
111-year-old Chinese grandma reveals secret daily ‘workout’ leading to her longevity
With 672 centenarians in her area, researchers suggest that the mineral-rich soil contributes to the health benefits of locally grown crops
· Zoey Zhang