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Taiwan to attend Pacific leaders meet –Pacific Officials
SYDNEY — Taiwan will attend an annual gathering of Pacific Island leaders in Palau this month, the regional bloc said, overcoming protests from China that saw Taipei barred from the event last year.
· Agence France-Presse
From coffins to conversations: Rebuilding Philippines-China friendship
AMID efforts to reset ties between the Philippines and China, the discovery of five caskets scattered across Metro Manila with anti-Beijing and anti-Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) messages is a stark reminder of how political symbolism can be weaponized to inflame passions.
· Rommel C Banlaoi
Eastern China prepares for typhoon, closes schools
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· Associated Press
Taipei: China’s control order over Taiwan Strait ridiculous
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· Reuters
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China
The islands of Amami and Okinawa are the parts of Japan most affected by the typhoon
· Bbcnews
Japan's top 3 banks boost foreign currency liquidity to $1.25tn
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., Mizuho Bank and MUFG Bank are trying to prepare for a sudden surge in demand for dollar funding. (Source photos by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Japan's top 3 banks boost foreign currency liquidity buffers to $1.25tn
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., Mizuho Bank and MUFG Bank are trying to prepare for a sudden surge in demand for dollar funding. (Source photos by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Election interference by Iran, Russia, or China may help PM Netanyahu, not hurt him - opinion
The controversial new head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), David Zini, has warned about foreign interference in Israel’s upcoming election, suggesting the usual suspects: Russia, China, and Iran. Since Zini is considered a political appointee of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, everyone’s wondering what …
· DAN PERRY
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold performed against Japan
The Wallabies are still struggling to provide a regular tag-team partner for Angus Bell, and the search continues. Ross was busy in defence with 11 tackles, but was barely used in open play, making just four metres with the ball.
· Jonathan Drennan
New coach Kiss off to a winning start as Wallabies rumble past bold Japan
Japan 32-35 Australia
· Angus Fontaine
WATCH as powerful typhoon slams Japan
A powerful typhoon battered Japan’s southern island of Okinawa on Saturday, knocking out power to more than 50,000 buildings and injuring six people before continuing toward China.
· RT
Australia edges Japan 35-32 in Les Kiss debut as Wallabies coach
Japan’s Ryunosuke Ito, bottom, makes a try as Australia’s Tom Wright attempted to stop during the first half of their rugby match in Higashi Osaka, western Japan, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (Yuki Sato/Kyodo News via AP)
What is a glueball? Chinese-led team finds rare particle made entirely of force
After 15 years of research, scientists discover definitive evidence of glueballs using the Beijing Electron Positron Collider II
· Fan Chen
What is a glueball? Chinese-led team finds rare particle made entirely of force
After 15 years of research, scientists discover definitive evidence of glueballs using the Beijing Electron Positron Collider II
· Fan Chen
Barbers urges officials favoring China interests to resign
MANILA, Philippines — House Prosecution Panel adviser and spokesman Ace Barbers on Saturday called on government officials who openly or covertly advance China’s interests over Philippine national interests to voluntarily resign.
· James Daniel Danio
Fijian rugby player, 26, dies after suspected heatstroke
Rugby balls are lined up on the pitch prior to the start of the rugby union international match between Scotland and Italy at the Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, on March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)
Australia 35, Japan 32
Australia 35 (Harry Potter, Tom Wright, Max Jorgensen, Fraser McReight, Taniela Tupou tries; Ryan Lonergan 4 conversions, Ben Donaldson conversion), Japan 32 (Ryunosuke Ito, Faulua Makisi, Kazuma Ueda, Warner Dearns tries; Takuro Matsunaga 3 conversions, 2 penalties). HT: 14-14
· The Associated Press
China’s lunar research station could be guarded by robot watchdogs, space scientists say
Custom-designed machines could identify hazards on the moon and help astronauts collect rock samples, source water ice, researchers say
· Ling Xin
China’s lunar research station could be guarded by robot watchdogs, space scientists say
Custom-designed machines could identify hazards on the moon and help astronauts collect rock samples, source water ice, researchers say
· Ling Xin
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
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
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