Gateway fires up three-rig gold hunt at WA Yandal project
Gateway Mining has fired up the reverse circulation (RC) drill rigs at its Yandal gold project near Wiluna in Western Australia’s prolific Yandal Greenstone Belt.
· Penny Taylor
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Prolonged US-Iran conflict to drive demand for Korean air defense systems: DS Investment
The prolonged US-Iran conflict is expected to boost demand for South Korean air defense systems as countries replenish interceptor missile stockpiles depleted by sustained missile attacks, DS Investment & Securities said Monday.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Barkly drills for bigger NT rare earths with 10,000m push
Barkly Rare Earths has moved from prep to paydirt potential, with the drill rods now officially turning on a massive 10,000-metre campaign at its flagship Northern Territory Barkley rare earths project.
· Murray Ward
Emirates officially unveils viral headrest that promises better sleep in economy class | The National
Emirates has officially unveiled an Economy class headrest that went viral last month, confirming the adjustable design will be rolled out across much of its fleet as part of a major investment to improve passenger comfort.
· David Tusing
Bezos’ whirlwind visit: How do the rich and famous get to the beach so fast?
Jeff Bezos’ recent 43-hour visit to Sydney would have likely taken him – and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos – through the rarefied confines of the airport’s executive terminal.
· Chris Zappone
Ikea’s China remodelling: parent firm puts eight former retail sites on block
Sales follow store closures as Swedish furniture retailer focuses on online channels amid sluggish property market, consumer spending
· Zhu Wenqian
Ikea’s China remodelling: parent firm puts eight former retail sites on block
Sales follow store closures as Swedish furniture retailer focuses on online channels amid sluggish property market, consumer spending
· Zhu Wenqian
Budget minister discusses labor issues with umbrella union ahead of 2027 plan
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's budget minister met with the head of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU), a major umbrella labor union, on Monday as part of the government's efforts to reflect workers' voices in next year's budget planning.
· Kang Yoon-seung
From 'Super El Niño' to Europe’s extreme heatwave: How this year's weather shocks are rattling commodity markets
Markets are underestimating the impact of climate volatility across asset classes, commodity strategists warn, as extreme heat grips Europe and meteorologists flag the risk of a powerful El Niño this year.
· Hugh Leask
N. Korean FM meets Putin in Moscow, fueling speculation over Kim's Russia visit
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
State-owned Hongqi's ultra-luxury sedan beats Rolls-Royce in China
The special edition of Hongqi's top-tier model Guoli was unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show in April. It costs roughly $1.6 million. (Photo by Hirofumi Yamanaka)
· Staff Writer
Philippines has highest power rates in June in Southeast Asia
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday reported that the Philippines has the highest residential electricity rates in Southeast Asia for the month of June alone.
· Ed Paolo Salting
Brent hits $90 as widening Middle East conflict rattles oil markets | The National
Brent crude topped $90 a barrel on Monday, as intensifying US-Iran hostilities revived fears of a wider regional conflict following the deaths of US service personnel in Jordan and Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure.
· Jennifer Gnana
Fair trade watchdog sets standard contract terms for yoga, Pilates lessons
The fair trade watchdog on Monday introduced standard contract terms for yoga and Pilates lessons, including refund guidelines, amid a growing number of consumer disputes in the sector.
· Yonhap
Investors bark. Coles backpedals on ‘peak pooch’ price for pet business
July 20, 2026 — 3:00pm
· Elizabeth Knight
N. Korea reaps tungsten windfall but fails to contain inflation: report
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…
· Hwang Joo-young
Asian shares mostly gain, but South Korea's Kospi drops nearly 5%
The screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) is placed at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, July 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Chan Ho Him
Mia Freedman’s son appointed CEO of Mamamia
The nation’s largest women-focused media company Mamamia has appointed the son of founder Mia Freedman as the company’s next chief executive.
· John Buckley
Critical Resources taps cooling guru for AI data centre tech push
Critical Resources has brought in some serious technical muscle to advance its recently licensed thermal management technology, tapping a liquid-cooling specialist to help commercialise a solution to the massive heat problem plaguing the artificial intelligence (AI) sector.
· Murray Ward
Olympio clinches high-grade Idaho silver project with scale
Olympio Metals has secured an 80 per cent interest in the Jacknife high-grade silver project in northern Idaho, USA, in a strategic move that further expands its North American precious and critical minerals portfolio.
· Penny Taylor
China’s new human rights action plan is a significant step forward
Readers discuss the obligations of Chinese enterprises and projects abroad, and the economic landscape of Central Asia and the Caucasus
· Letters
China’s new human rights action plan is a significant step forward
Readers discuss the obligations of Chinese enterprises and projects abroad, and the economic landscape of Central Asia and the Caucasus
· Letters
Citi upgrades China to ‘overweight’ amid AI volatility, geopolitical friction
Wall Street giant Citi adjusts its emerging market asset allocation, identifying China as benefiting from a broadening market rally
· Daisy Wu
Citi upgrades China to ‘overweight’ amid AI volatility, geopolitical friction
Wall Street giant Citi adjusts its emerging market asset allocation, identifying China as benefiting from a broadening market rally
· Daisy Wu
FDA says Taylor Farms had false positive after test pinned ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite on Taco Bell lettuce supplier
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· Reuters
Fair trade watchdog sets standard contract terms for yoga, Pilates lessons
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- The fair trade watchdog on Monday introduced standard contract terms for yoga and Pilates lessons, including refund guidelines, amid a growing number of consumer disputes in the sector.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Why diesel is the most vulnerable fuel when hit by geopolitical shocks | The National
Diesel, most associated with heavy-duty vehicles, faces more pressure than other petroleum products during geopolitical conflicts, magnifying its importance to several key industries, analysts say.
· Alvin R Cabral
Big fuel price hike set for July 21 as Middle East tensions flare again
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· lkyu0285
A Deep Dive Inside Kimi K3, And All Other Chinese AI Models: The Definitive China LLM Primer
We were lucky enough to read the tea leaves ahead of the "frontier", so to speak, and conclude that various "open" models out of China would soon be the biggest talking point - not to mention the market's fulcrum catalyst. See for example:
· Tyler Durden
True North cashes in on non-core project to fuel Qld copper growth
True North Copper has executed a savvy piece of business, divesting its non-core Bundarra copper project in a deal that brings in cash while retaining exposure to future success, allowing the company to pour resources into its two flagship copper projects in Northwest Queensland.
· Murray Ward
LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte | July 20, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – On its seventh day of the impeachment trial, the Senate impeachment court is expected to rule on one of the most significant procedural votes in Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial – whether to grant the prosecution’s request to subpoena her financial records.
· INQUIRER.net
KRX activates sell-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp decline
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Monday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after the index fell sharply, led by losses in semiconductors.
· Kang Jae-eun
Dim sum and bubble tea at 3am: football fans pack Hong Kong malls for World Cup final
‘A lot of people are here for both teams. It feels like a stadium – it’s better to be here,’ football fan Shannon Dias says
· Eric Jiang
Dim sum and bubble tea at 3am: football fans pack Hong Kong malls for World Cup final
‘A lot of people are here for both teams. It feels like a stadium – it’s better to be here,’ football fan Shannon Dias says
· Eric Jiang
US must recognize Iran as major regional power – Trump’s ex-counterterror chief
Former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent has called on Washington to withdraw its forces and abandon its bases in the Middle East, arguing that months of military confrontation have demonstrated Iran’s strengthened regional position and warning that further escalation would damage both the US and the global economy.
· RT
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Former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent has called on Washington to withdraw its forces from the Middle East and abandon its bases, arguing that months of military confrontation have demonstrated Iran’s strengthened regional position and warning that further escalation would damage both the US and global economy.
· RT
Trump’s shady plan gives his failing company a lifeline
July 20, 2026 — 11:59am
· Stephen Bartholomeusz
Malaysia aims for 600,000 South Korean arrivals in new travel drive
Last year, about 558,000 South Koreans visited Malaysia, making it the country’s eighth-largest source market for international visitors
· The Korea Times
Malaysia aims for 600,000 South Korean arrivals in new travel drive
Last year, about 558,000 South Koreans visited Malaysia, making it the country’s eighth-largest source market for international visitors
· The Korea Times
Beijing steps in to stem China’s stock market decline with US$8.9b in state purchases
The CSRC is set to convene on Monday as state-backed firms buy 60 billion yuan of stocks amid market turbulence
· Zhang Shidong
Beijing steps in to stem China’s stock market decline with US$8.9b in state purchases
The CSRC is set to convene on Monday as state-backed firms buy 60 billion yuan of stocks amid market turbulence
· Zhang Shidong
The Odyssey storms global box office with $264m opening
Epic film marks Christopher Nolan’s best opening since 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises when adjusted for inflation
· Guardian staff and agencies
CNBC Daily Open: Spain takes the World Cup, oil takes the market spotlight
Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Lim Hui Jie
S. Korea to leverage economic network to address trade risks: finance minister
South Korea will leverage its existing economic cooperation network built through summit diplomacy to address lingering uncertainties in the global trade environment, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Monday.
· Yonhap
Last German bike helmet maker moves production to China
Popular with families, KED bicycle helmets will soon be made in China. (KED)
· Staff Writer
Vessel ablaze off the coast of Oman's Kumzar, UKMTO says
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) is reporting that a ship is on fire eight nautical miles north west of Oman's Kumzar.
· Middleeasteye
S. Korea to leverage economic network to address trade risks: finance minister
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will leverage its existing economic cooperation network built through summit diplomacy to address lingering uncertainties in the global trade environment, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Monday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Rule change urged for Hong Kong pension fund to allow wider ETF choice for 4.8m members
Relaxing rules to widen ETF access will deliver stable returns at low cost while boosting local markets, chamber says
· Enoch Yiu
Rule change urged for Hong Kong pension fund to allow wider ETF choice for 4.8m members
Relaxing rules to widen ETF access will deliver stable returns at low cost while boosting local markets, chamber says
· Enoch Yiu