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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military on Monday accused China's coast guard of allegedly injuring a Filipino sailor during an incident in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
Comedy described as a gender-swapped spin-off of the actor-director’s 2001 classic, Shaolin Soccer, has sparked controversy among Koreans
Comedy described as a gender-swapped spin-off of the actor-director’s 2001 classic, Shaolin Soccer, has sparked controversy among Koreans
New satellite imagery offers insight into how Beijing plans to keep future strike groups supplied at sea
New satellite imagery offers insight into how Beijing plans to keep future strike groups supplied at sea
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan on Monday condemned what it described as a “barbaric” and deliberate attack by the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Philippine Navy personnel in Ayungin Shoal.
US equity futures rebound from Friday's selling, indicating a firmer start to the week with S&P futures rising 0.5% at 8.00am ET, and Nasdaq futures up 1% after a sluggish start to the session, after Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it had received proposals from mediators about the conflict with the US. In premarket tr…
Chinese imports of liquefied natural gas rose 8.3 per cent year on year in June, while the country purchased nearly 30 per cent more coal in the month
Chinese imports of liquefied natural gas rose 8.3 per cent year on year in June, while the country purchased nearly 30 per cent more coal in the month
Europe’s importance in China’s trade calculations is shrinking as Beijing prioritises the Global South, Southeast Asia and the Middle East
Europe’s importance in China’s trade calculations is shrinking as Beijing prioritises the Global South, Southeast Asia and the Middle East
Tatsuaki Inoue, a member of the Japan Association for Recovery and Repatriation of War Casualties, leads volunteers to pay respects ahead of their excavation work to find remains of Japanese soldiers who died during WWII and washed ashore on the coastline of Hengchun township, Pingtung county, southern Taiwan, Monda…
A change of government in Prague late last year signalled a more pragmatic and Beijing-friendly approach
A change of government in Prague late last year signalled a more pragmatic and Beijing-friendly approach
The Pacific nation and Cambodia have both handed Beijing diplomatic wins by reiterating support for the one-China policy
The Pacific nation and Cambodia have both handed Beijing diplomatic wins by reiterating support for the one-China policy
An estimated 300,000 Indonesians work on foreign fishing vessels, making them one of the top contributors of labour for the global fishing industry.
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His children, Jennifer and Nicholas Tse, confirmed the news of his death on social media, saying he died peacefully in hospital.
For 1,599 yuan (US$235), visitors of the disaster training centre can experience what it is like to be caught up in a typhoon.
MANILA, Filipinas (AP) — El ejército filipino acusó el lunes a guardacostas chinos a bordo de una lancha motorizada de golpear repetidamente en la cabeza con una porra de madera a un marinero filipino el lunes en un banco de arena en disputa en el mar de China Meridional, lo que le causó heridas y dañó su embarcació…
Home-grown therapies account for 80 per cent of approvals in first six months of the year
Home-grown therapies account for 80 per cent of approvals in first six months of the year
China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that the sovereignty and security of Saudi Arabia and other countries should be respected, in response to a question regarding recent Houthi attacks on the Kingdom.
With the Strait of Hormuz already disrupted, the Red Sea is now a critical alternative outlet for Gulf oil and other products.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military said Chinese coast guard personnel aboard a motorboat repeatedly struck a Filipino sailor on the head with a wooden baton Monday in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, injuring him and damaging his smaller vessel.
Visitors at the booth for Moonshot’s Kimi K3 during World AI Conference in Shanghai, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
PLA Daily says unmanned platforms have allowed Tokyo to circumvent constitutional constraints on military development
PLA Daily says unmanned platforms have allowed Tokyo to circumvent constitutional constraints on military development
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday condemned the latest incident involving the China Coast Guard (CCG) against the Philippine Navy personnel assigned to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
MANILA, Philippines—The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Monday condemned the China Coast Guard’s “violent and unlawful” actions that left a Philippine serviceman injured.
Beijing is attempting to curb overcapacity and intense domestic price wars by ending a decade-long levy exemption on batteries
Beijing is attempting to curb overcapacity and intense domestic price wars by ending a decade-long levy exemption on batteries
Female student aces entry exam and is admitted to prestigious Tsinghua after relaxed parents simply ensure she does her homework on time
Female student aces entry exam and is admitted to prestigious Tsinghua after relaxed parents simply ensure she does her homework on time
BRUSSELS — The European Commission slapped Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress with a record €550 million fine on Monday for failing to stop the sale of illegal and harmful products on its platform.
Asuka, Nara Pref. – A cafe owner in Nara Prefecture is pinning high hopes on an expected registration of the Asuka-Fujiwara ancient capitals in the prefecture as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Rep. Jung Chung-rae, a candidate to lead the Democratic Party of Korea, on Monday said that he was being subjected to a "three-against-one gang assault" in the party leadership race, but that party members are showing their support through election contributions.
‘Head-of-state diplomacy provides irreplaceable strategic guidance’, foreign ministry says, after Marco Rubio downplays derailment fears
‘Head-of-state diplomacy provides irreplaceable strategic guidance’, foreign ministry says, after Marco Rubio downplays derailment fears
SEOUL, South Korea — Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea’s foreign minister and thanked Pyongyang for supporting his war against Ukraine, in the latest high-level diplomacy between the countries, Russian state media reported.
Data from mainland travel agency shows a sharp rise in inquiries for flights to Spain as losing fans deal with their side’s actions
The first Victorian outpost for a legendary Japanese bookshop will feature alongside open-air restaurants with views of the city and late-night social spots as part of Melbourne Central’s new $170 million redevelopment.
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Long-range radar at Swallow Reef and new drones in Labuan aim to give Malaysia better oversight of its eastern waters
Long-range radar at Swallow Reef and new drones in Labuan aim to give Malaysia better oversight of its eastern waters
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
China's car market appears to be headed for its worst year since 2021, as consumer demand for passenger vehicles tumbles following record-high sales in 2025.
As Hong Kong, India and Japan show, sharp divergences within a market defy broad-brush generalisations
As Hong Kong, India and Japan show, sharp divergences within a market defy broad-brush generalisations