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A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island on 28 July, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate. The quake caused power outages, damaged roads, brought down part of a castle wall, and destroyed a footbridge. More than 40,000 households are without power and several people are missing after a chimney coll…
A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island 28 July, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate. The quake caused power outages, damaged roads, brought down part of a castle wall, and destroyed a footbridge. More than 40,000 households are without power and several people are missing after a chimney collaps…
Rescuers recover a trapped victim from the rubble at the scene of a landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China’s Chongqing area on Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Hong Kong’s travel authority also confirms that about 200 members of tour groups visiting region are safe following 7.1-magnitude earthquake
Hong Kong’s travel authority also confirms that about 200 members of tour groups visiting region are safe following 7.1-magnitude earthquake
Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears
Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears
TOKYO -- A powerful earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 struck southwestern Japan's Kumamoto prefecture around 4:27 p.m. Tuesday.
Washington has reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports after the collapse of a planned peace deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan’s southern Kyushu region, causing extensive damage and killing “a considerable number of people,” according to local media.
US President Donald Trump has said South Korea and the United States remain "united" in a steadfast alliance, calling their bond a "pillar of peace and stability" across the Indo-Pacific, as he released a message marking the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice.
An Aeon mall in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture was damaged in an earthquake on July 28, with authorities saying many people could be trapped inside. © Kyodo
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has said South Korea and the United States remain "united" in a steadfast alliance, calling their bond a "pillar of peace and stability" across the Indo-Pacific, as he released a message marking the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice.
After an outpouring of support from across the country, 18-year-old Zeng Zixuan asked officials to redirect donations to other students in need.
The company’s strategic shift to AI and chip investments is not only yielding significant returns, but also boosting its tech portfolio
The company has a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan (US$484.7 billion) as of July 27, making it mainland China’s most valuable onshore listing.
The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare
The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare
Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes
Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes
Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation
Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation
While the US is seeking to dismantle the International Criminal Court, it has signed a statement upholding the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling
While the US is seeking to dismantle the International Criminal Court, it has signed a statement upholding the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling
The perception China is pumping vast sums of development assistance into the Pacific compared with other nations is not borne out by the evidence, with Australia spending significantly more on aid, infrastructure funding and loans in the region than any other nation.
Trabajadores en una fábrica de Mengma Intelligent Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Base en Hohot, en Mongolia Interior, China, el 11 de junio del 2026. (AP foto/Ng Han Guan)
South Korea is nearing a decision to back a $19.8 billion gas-fired power project in Texas as the first investment under its strategic US investment commitment, according to government and industry sources Tuesday.
A major earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, injuring at least 50 people and halting transportation in an area that serves as a hub for the country’s semiconductor industry.
Chinese open-weight models are gaining wider adoption overseas, raising concerns in Washington over China’s accelerating AI progress
Chinese open-weight models are gaining wider adoption overseas, raising concerns in Washington over China’s accelerating AI progress
Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role
Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan sought a Senate investigation into the so-called “Ayungin Deal” or “Provisional Understanding” that the Philippines entered into with China covering rotation and resupply missions to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre.
Workers assemble charging stations at the Mengma Intelligent Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Base in Hohot in northern China’s Inner Mongolia province on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, file)
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean authorities on Tuesday briefly ordered civilians to evacuate after what they described as a white phosphorus leak at a US military base near the capital, Seoul.
TOKYO — A major earthquake collapsed buildings and sparked fires in Japan's southwest, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday, with broadcaster NHK saying that at least 50 people were taken to hospital.
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South Korean stocks plunged on Tuesday as concerns over circular AI financing and China's expanding DUV lithography capabilities (read here) were top of mind among investors. Adding to the pressure, chipmakers may not have found a floor just yet because Silicon Data's LLM Token Expenditure Index continues to slide, …
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean authorities on Tuesday briefly ordered civilians to evacuate after what they described as a white phosphorus leak at a U.S. military base near the capital, Seoul.
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Futures extend Monday's losses as the Tech tape continues to unravel; global Semis were hit yesterday and again overnight (despite the best attempts of Goldman and JPM to force retail to buy the falling knives) with Asian stocks and especially Korea (-10%) bearing the brunt with fears of Chinese competition accelera…
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck the country’s Kumamoto prefecture
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China’s largest memory-chip maker, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), has become the mainland’s most valuable listed company after its shares jumped more than five fold on their market debut.
Concerns over the independence of central banks in Indonesia and beyond have grown after Perry Warjiyo’s resignation
The country has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade
The country has maintained relatively warm ties with Beijing even as the bloc has toughened its stance on trade