Toyota halts production lines at plant again
Nagoya – Toyota on Wednesday revealed that production lines at the Fujimatsu plant of wholly owned unit Toyota Auto Body...
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J2 Kofu draw with Melbourne, Urawa grab late win over Wuhan
J-League second-division side Ventforet Kofu claimed a vital point in the Asian Champions League group stage Wednesday in a 3-3...
Gyeongnam knock off Bucheon to keep K League promotion bid alive
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- Gyeongnam FC eliminated Bucheon FC 1995 in a playoff match in South...
(2nd LD) Education foundation withdraws bid to become top shareholder of Yonhap News TV
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout) SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- Eulji Education Foundation on Wednesday withdrew its plan to...
(LEAD) Unification minister says inflow of outside information important for N.K. residents
(ATTN: ADDS details in last four paras, photo) SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's point man on North Korea...
Philippine Government, Communist Rebels Agree to Resume Peace Talks – The Diplomat
The Philippine government and the country’s communist insurgents have agreed to restart peace negotiations after a six-year hiatus, with the...
reports — Radio Free Asia
In a further shutdown of diplomatic missions, North Korea has been closing down its embassies in Bangladesh and the Democratic...
US military aircraft with 8 aboard crashes off SW Japanese island – World News
A US Osprey military transport aircraft carrying eight people crashed off Japan's southwestern island of Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture on...
Shandong deploys unmanned helicopters for enhanced boat traffic control
Two unmanned maritime helicopters were deployed in Weihai, a coastal city of Shandong province, on Wednesday. The drone-like sea helicopters...
Japan NPO head sentenced for unauthorized organ transplants overseas
The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday handed an eight-month prison sentence to an executive at a nonprofit group for mediating...
Japan nonprofit group director convicted in overseas organ transplant case
The head of a Japanese nonprofit organization was sentenced Tuesday to eight months in jail for mediating overseas organ transplants...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit Israel, West Bank this week
Washington DC , November 28 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel, the West Bank, Belgium, North...
Footballer Hwang Ui-jo banned from nat’l team during police probe into illegal filming charges
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- The South Korea football governing body announced Tuesday forward Hwang Ui-jo will...
(LEAD) N. Korean soldiers in truce village armed with pistols: sources
(ATTN: ADDS defense chief's remark in last para; ADDS photo) By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korean...
Vietnam, Japan Establish Comprehensive Strategic Partnership – The Diplomat
Japan and Vietnam have officially established a comprehensive strategic partnership, pledging a broad expansion of security and economic ties on...
Vietnam, Japan upgrade relations to highest level — Radio Free Asia
Vietnam and Japan have officially upgraded relations to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” during a visit by the Vietnamese president to...
Hamas releases 4th batch of hostages, truce extended for another 2 days – World News
Hamas on Monday handed over the fourth batch of Israeli hostages held in Gaza to the Red Cross, and more...
Xinhai ro-ro passenger terminal to start trial run in Haikou
Aerial view of the Xinhai ro-ro passenger terminal in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 27, 2023. The new ferry...
What’s it like to work with Hayao Miyazaki? Go behind the scenes.
News of Hayao Miyazaki’s retirement can’t ever be trusted.The Japanese animation master’s repeated claims that he’ll give up filmmaking are...
Couple revitalizes abandoned field with sea of sunflowers
A green-fingered couple in the town of Yakuno in Fukuchiyama have brought a fallow field to life with a sea...
Attackers seize Israeli-linked oil tanker off Yemen’s Aden: officials
ADEN, Yemen, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Unknown attackers suspected of belonging to the Yemeni Houthi militia seized a commercial oil...
N. Korea appears to be restoring DMZ guard posts: Seoul officials
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has recently dispatched soldiers and equipment to the Demilitarized Zone...
(LEAD) N. Korean leader casts ballot in local elections
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in last 2 paras; CHANGES photos) SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim...
Major Changes at China’s Foreign Ministry – The Diplomat
China-watchers have been abuzz recently at the dismissal of Qin Gang, China’s foreign minister, and the status of the so-called...
‘We want to amplify the voices that have been censored in China’ — Radio Free Asia
One year after crowds of protesters across China held up blank sheets of paper, chanting slogans calling for an end...
Israel’s army chief vows to restart fighting in Gaza after hostages return – World News
Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi announced on Sunday that once the hostages covered by the current deal are safely returned...
(W. E. Talk) Western Individualism and Eastern Collectivism from a Transcultural Perspective
Edited from Léon Vandermeersch's writings by CNS reporter YING Ni French sinologist Léon Vandermeersch, called "the most respected sinologist" by...
Tasting the ‘Zen of coffee’ at speakeasy-esque Cokuun
“Coffee is all about art and science,” Hidenori Izaki says. “Now, I’m trying to create the fine-dining version of the...
Kyodo News Digest: Nov. 25, 2023
People walk among ginkgo trees in autumn colors in the Meiji Jingu Gaien area in Tokyo on Nov. 23, 2023....
Global firms upbeat about trade, investment prospects in China
© Provided by Xinhua TIANJIN, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Thai businessman Yocha Sriwan is working to open more sale channels...
Top diplomats of S. Korea, China, Japan to hold talks on resuming trilateral leaders’ summit
By Kim Seung-yeon BUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Top diplomats of South Korea, China and Japan were set to hold...
(LEAD) N. Korea claims spy satellite took photos of U.S. aircraft carrier in S. Korea, Hawaii, other ‘major target regions’
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with new KCNA report on satellite in last 4 paras) SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) --...
Fighting in Disputed Kashmir Kills 5 Indian Soldiers and 2 Suspected Militants – The Diplomat
Five Indian soldiers were killed in gunbattles with rebels fighting against New Delhi’s rule in disputed Kashmir, officials said Thursday....
Foreign ministers wield new brooms in Cambodia and Thailand — Radio Free Asia
Shortly after being appointed Thailand’s new foreign minister in early September, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara made a telling remark: "We want the...
5 injured in Ukrainian capital in drone attack – World News
ReutersAn explosion of a drone is seen in the sky over the city during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's...
Cradle of Civilization: Panlongcheng Site
Cradle of Civilization: Panlongcheng Site Source link
Syphilis cases hit record high for third straight year in Japan
The number of syphilis cases in Japan totaled 13,251 this year as of Sunday, hitting a record high for the...
Kagiyama steals spotlight from Uno at NHK Trophy
Yuma Kagiyama upstaged two-time defending world figure skating champion and Japan compatriot Shoma Uno in Friday's NHK Trophy men's short...
Int’l metallurgy exhibition kicks off in Iran’s capital
TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- The 20th International Exhibition of Metallurgy, known as Iran METAFO, kicked off on Friday in...
U.S. Navy chief stresses America’s focus on Indo-Pacific during Asia trip
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- The new U.S. chief of naval operations (CNO) highlighted America's focus on...
(LEAD) PUAC-Yonhap forum opens amid security challenges following N.K. satellite launch
(ATTN: ADDS remarks in paras 13-19, photo) SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- The Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC) and Yonhap...
The BJP Tries on a New Image: Champion of ‘Good Governance’
With state and national elections ahead, the party moves away from its time-tested appeal to Hindu nationalism. Source link
Activists call for probe into China’s ‘consular volunteers’ network — Radio Free Asia
The Chinese Communist Party is running a global network of "consular volunteers" through its embassies and consulates who form part...
Ceasefire takes hold in Gaza, aid enters enclave
Ceasefire takes hold in Gaza, aid enters enclave Source link
China to trial unilateral visa-free policy to six countries from Dec. 1
(ECNS) -- To further facilitate cross-border travel and China's high-quality development and high-standard opening up, China has decided to apply...
Vietnam president to visit Japan as countries discuss stronger ties
HANOI – Vietnam's president, Vo Van Thuong, will visit Japan next week, a Vietnamese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday,...
South Korea court overturns Japan’s immunity from “comfort women” suit
A South Korean appeals court on Thursday ruled in favor of a group of former "comfort women" seeking compensation from...
India Loses Ground in Maldives
NEW DELHI - The new president of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, has moved swiftly to implement a campaign pledge to remove...
S. Korea to face Japan, China, UAE in Olympic football qualifying tournament
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will play Japan, China and the United Arab Emirates in...
Cold wave alert to be issued for Seoul
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- A cold wave advisory will be issued for Seoul on Thursday as the temperature is...
MHI Is Riding the Wave of Japan’s Boom in Defense Spending – The Diplomat
Japan’s biggest defense company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has outlined plans for future growth through development investment in new major...
Over 1,000 Myanmar schools empty as fighting resumes in Rakhine — Radio Free Asia
Over 1,000 schools in western Myanmar have been abandoned by pupils, education officials told Radio Free Asia on Thursday. Escalating...
Gaza hostage release, truce delayed: Israeli official – World News
Israel's national security adviser announced late Wednesday that the deal for the release of hostages in Gaza in exchange for...
Elite institutes reveal list of new academicians
China's two elite science and technology institutes on Wednesday announced their results for the biennial selection of new academicians, adorning...
OpenAI restores Sam Altman as CEO after his tumultuous ouster
SAN FRANCISCO – OpenAI on Tuesday said it reached an agreement for Sam Altman to return as CEO days after...
“Barking deer” in Japan causing havoc for human population
They are not as threatening to humans as bears and rarely draw national attention. They are a species of deer...
Impact of China’s shipping industry growing across the globe
TIANJIN, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- During the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 held in north China's Tianjin Municipality from...
‘Alienoid 2’ director hopeful to recapture audiences after unpopular first part
By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- Would the second installment of the Korean sci-fi action fantasy series "Alienoid"...
S. Korea to operate consumer report center on ‘shrinkflation’ practices
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The government will set up a center to receive consumers' reports about corporate downsizing of...
(News Focus) Seoul pushes to restore surveillance capabilities after N.K. spy satellite launch
By Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has partially suspended an inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement in...
Thai Cabinet Approves Draft Law on Marriage Equality – The Diplomat
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a draft law on marriage equality and that will be brought to parliament during a session...
Dak Lak authorities intensify repression against Vietnam’s Church of Christ — Radio Free Asia
Authorities in Vietnam’s Dak Lak province are increasingly persecuting members of the Central Highlands Evangelical Church of Christ, forcing them...
Israeli gov’t accepts deal for release of Gaza hostages, ceasefire: media – World News
Israel accepted a Qatar-mediated proposal on Wednesday for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of Palestinian prisoners and the entry...
China, Malaysia cooperate to establish international college
The signing ceremony of the establishment of China-Malaysia International College is held on Thursday in Haikou, Hainan province. (Photo provided...
Business booming after Swedish soccer put fans before finances
Malmo, Sweden – The warning sounded over and over, first in Swedish and then in English. A fire had been...
Car plows into pedestrians in southwestern Japan, 1 unconscious
A minicar veered into a group of at least six pedestrians Tuesday morning in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, with one...
Japan “directly approaching” Houthi rebels who hijacked cargo ship in Red Sea
Tokyo , November 21 (ANI): Japan has said that it is "directly approaching" Houthi rebels, who recently hijacked an international...
Seoul Metro labor, management to meet on eve of threatened strike
SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- Labor and management of Seoul Metro, the operator of subway lines 1-8, are set to...
Tours to Panmunjom to partially resume after 4-month hiatus
SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- A tour program to the truce village of Panmunjom on the inter-Korean border will partially...
Can Xi Jinping Achieve His Ambitions After the Biden-Xi Summit? – The Diplomat
The much-anticipated Biden-Xi Summit has concluded, but the curtain has not yet fallen. No clear verdict has been reached on...
North Korea cracks down on unregistered laptops and tablets — Radio Free Asia
North Korean authorities are cracking down on people who use unregistered laptops and tablets to keep them from watching foreign...
Egypt receives more than 6,700 foreign passport holders from Gaza – World News
A total of 6,713 foreign passport holders from the Gaza Strip have entered Egypt via the Rafah crossing, the only...
Japan tops South Korea on sayonara single in 10th to win APBC title
Samurai Japan got its new era started with a dramatic finish.Shogo Sakakura connected on a game-tying sacrifice fly before Makoto...
Yemen’s Houthis claim seizure of “Israeli cargo ship” in Red Sea
SANAA, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday confirmed that they have hijacked an "Israeli cargo ship" in...
(LEAD) Man arrested over murder of stepmother
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with court's warrant issuance; ADDS more details in paras 4-5) SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Yonhap) -- A...
N. Korea may launch spy satellite ‘within a week or so’: defense minister
SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korea may launch its military spy satellite as early as "within a week or...
The Power – and Limits – of Xi Jinping – The Diplomat
It has become a truism that Xi Jinping is the most powerful leader in China since Mao Zedong. In 2016,...
Brotherhood Alliance campaign in Shan State spawns contagion effect in Myanmar — Radio Free Asia
The Three Brotherhood Alliance’s Operation 1027 in northern Shan State has caused a contagion effect, with its sweeping victories since...
Nicaraguan Sheynnis Palacios wins crown at Miss Universe 2023 – World News
ReutersMiss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios reacts after being crowned Miss Universe during the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in San Salvador, El...
(W.E. Talk) Pedro Antonio Valdes-Sosa:’Coming to China as though I had increased my life for many years’
Pedro Antonio Valdes-Sosa at the University of Electronic Science and Technology (UESTC) By He Shaoqing & Chen Xuanbin from CNS ...
To meet climate goals, Gulf countries will have to overhaul everything
In Dubai, it’s normal to leave your air conditioning running at all times, even if you go away for weeks....
Kyodo News Digest: Nov. 18, 2023
Locals show their excitement at news of hometown hero Shohei Ohtani winning his second American League MVP award during a...
Toxic foam floats in Yamuna river ahead of ‘Chhath Pooja’
New Delhi , November 18 (ANI): Days after AAP ministers assured to make Yamuna clean, a layer of toxic foam...
Yoon returns home from APEC summit in San Francisco
By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol returned home Saturday after attending the Asia-Pacific Economic...
Beyond Stabilization – The Diplomat
While the relationship between the United States and China has been through many ups and downs since U.S. President Richard...
Hair loss products — Radio Free Asia
Hair loss products are now for sale in North Korea amid an apparent uptick in the number of people struggling...
38 injured in South Korea’s hospital fire – World News
Thirty-eight people were injured on Saturday from a hospital fire in southeastern South Korea, according to Yonhap news agency. The...
Cradle of Civilization: Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er
Cradle of Civilization: Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er Source link
Nowhere is safe from worsening climate change, new U.S. report warns
The floods, heat waves, storms and fires fed by global warming are getting worse across the U.S. and will pose...
Japan’s Nikkei hits 4-month high as earnings power rise
TOKYO, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Friday, with the Nikkei index hitting a four-month high, cheered...
(LEAD) 5-yr sentence sought for Samsung chief in connection with 2015 merger of affiliates
(ATTN: UPDATES with Lee's remarks in paras 6-8) SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors demanded a five-year prison sentence for...
One Dutchman and 350,000 Cambodian Refugees – The Diplomat
Hans van Zoggel taught English in his early 20s when he first met Cambodian refugees in The Netherlands. He was...
Myanmar junta attacks by air, river during Arakan Army clash — Radio Free Asia
The latest clash in western Myanmar between the Arakan Army and junta troops drove 20,000 people from their homes, residents...
Pedro Sanchez re-elected Spanish Prime Minister – World News
AFPSpain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez applauds during a parliamentary debate ahead of a vote to elect Spain's next premier,...
San Francisco can be a new starting point for stabilizing China-U.S. relations：Chinese FM
(ECNS) -- The summit of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden in San Francisco was an...
China’s not-so-special economic zone embodies a harsh new reality
SHENZHEN, China – Tony Xiong is among the latest arrivals to the glitzy office towers in the newest part of...
Car rams into Israeli Embassy fence in Tokyo, injures police officer
A car rammed into barricades set up near the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on Thursday, injuring a police officer who...
Biden raises concerns over human rights, detained US citizens in meeting with Xi
San Francisco , November 16 (ANI): US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday exchanged views...
Agricultural minister expresses concern over ‘shrinkflation’
SEOUL, Nov. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's agricultural minister on Thursday voiced concerns about "shrinkflation" and urged local food makers...
PPP to propose bill to include Gimpo under Seoul as early as Thursday: lawmaker
SEOUL, Nov. 16 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) will propose a special bill aimed at merging the...
JCS says N. Korea could test-fire solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean military said Thursday that North Korea could test-fire a...
ASEAN Defense Ministers Call For Gaza Ceasefire, Myanmar Solution – The Diplomat
Southeast Asian defense ministers called yesterday for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, calm in the South China Sea,...
Vietnam police arrest outspoken official — Radio Free Asia
The police in Vietnam’s Thai Binh province have detained a former National Assembly delegate known for his outspoken views. They...
UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for humanitarian pauses, corridors in Gaza – World News
ReutersDelegates observe a minute of silence for the victims of the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas and for...
Xi urges China, U.S. to promote people-to-people exchanges
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged China and the United States to jointly promote people-to-people exchanges. The two sides...
Australian economist recounts ‘Kafkaesque’ time in Myanmar junta jail
Sydney – Days after Myanmar's military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government in February 2021, an Australian economist working with...
U.S., Japan, South Korea to cooperate on North Korea, economic security
The foreign policy chiefs of the United States, Japan and South Korea agreed Tuesday to boost cooperation in tackling North...
U.S. dollar plunges to 2-month low after October inflation report
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar suffered substantial losses on Tuesday after the release of cooling U.S....
Hyundai Motor Group chief Euisun Chung awarded British order
SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung has been awarded the honor of Commander of...
U.S. set to deploy B-52 bomber for joint drills with S. Korea: sources
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- The United States is set to deploy a B-52 bomber to South...
(LEAD) Russian delegation arrives in Pyongyang for trade, science talks: KCNA
(ATTN: REWRITES lead; ADDS details, photos)By Lee Minji SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- A Russian government delegation has arrived in...
Get China-US Communications Back to Normal – The Diplomat
U.S. President Joe Biden said on the eve of his much-anticipated meeting with China’s Xi Jinping that his goal for...
Another junta battalion surrenders to rebels in Myanmar’s Shan state — Radio Free Asia
A light infantry battalion with more than 120 troops surrendered to ethnic rebels – the second time in two weeks...
Mexico, Estonia withdraw from 2025 World Expo in Japan’s Osaka – World News
Mexico and Estonia have withdrawn from the 2025 World Exposition to be held in the western Japanese city of Osaka,...
Sunak brings back Cameron and sacks controversial interior minister
London – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak brought back former leader David Cameron as foreign minister on Monday in a...
Biden, Xi to agree on resumption of military channels: source
KYODO NEWS - 4 minutes ago - 05:55 | Others BREAKING NEWS: Biden, Xi to agree on resumption of military...
Pramod Bhagat secures gold at Hulic Daihatsu Japan Para Badminton International 2023
Tokyo , November 13 (ANI): Para Asian Games gold medalist and India's most decorated badminton star Pramod Bhagat continued his...
Biden signs act enabling Korean-American Vietnam War veterans to receive health care benefits
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law a bipartisan act...
Unification minister discusses N.K. issues with Canadian envoy
SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's point man on North Korea met with the Canadian ambassador to South Korea...
The APEC Summit Is Happening in San Francisco. What Is APEC, Anyway? – The Diplomat
The United States is hosting the annual APEC summit of world leaders this week for the first time since 2011....
‘The sun is setting on the fascist military regime’ — Radio Free Asia
On Oct. 27, the Northern or “Three Brotherhood” Alliance, consisting of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, the Arakan Army...
Former PM David Cameron appointed as Britain’s new foreign secretary – World News
AgenciesFormer British prime minister David Cameron walks outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain Nov 13, 2023.Former British Prime Minister...
Germany set to double Ukraine military aid under Scholz plan, source says
FRANKFURT – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's governing coalition has agreed in principle to double the country's military aid for Ukraine...
Japan’s Morishige wins 3rd career World Cup men’s 500
Wataru Morishige won his third career men's speed skating World Cup 500-meter race, with Japanese compatriot Tatsuya Shinhama finishing second...
Hat-trick from Mbappe pushes PSG to top of Ligue 1 table
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain won 3-0 away at high-flying Reims on Saturday to move to the...
2 S. Koreans among 18 sentenced to death in Vietnam for drug trafficking: report
SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- Two South Koreans were among 18 people sentenced to death Saturday in Vietnam for trafficking...
S. Korea, U.S., Japan to launch N.K. missile data sharing system next month
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, the United States and Japan agreed Sunday to launch a...
A Lorry Ride With Singapore’s Migrant Workers – The Diplomat
Photo Essays | Society | Southeast Asia Singapore is virtually the only remaining first-world country where it is legal for migrant workers to be...
Junta expands use of radio shows, Telegram app to boost propaganda — Radio Free Asia
Myanmar’s military junta is increasingly using state media outlets for propaganda purposes while it continues its crack down on independent...
Expanding Israeli ground operations plunge Gazans to more human suffering – World News
ReutersA Palestinian child wounded in Israeli strikes waits to receive treatment at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis in the southern...
Kishida wary of joint Chinese-Russian bomber flights near Japan
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed wariness Saturday about recent joint Chinese and Russian bomber flights over waters near Japan, warning...
Japan’s Yamada wins 2nd World Cup gold in men’s 1,500
Masaya Yamada bagged his second gold medal of the season-opening speed skating World Cup round in Hokkaido on Saturday, winning...
Brazil U-17 Aims to Set Record against Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Brazil will face Iran in the first matchday meeting of Group C of the 2023 FIFA U-17...
(2nd LD) Twins pound Wiz to reach brink of Korean Series title
(ATTN: ADDS comments throughout)By Yoo Jee-ho SUWON, South Korea, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- The LG Twins destroyed the KT Wiz...
Nat’l museum on Annals of Joseon Dynasty set to open
SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- An opening ceremony for a national museum that stores and exhibits royal records of the...
Pyongyang reconfirms stronger ties with Russia despite warning
SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Saturday that its relations with Russia will remain strong despite the United...
China’s Ambivalence on the North Korea-Russia Security Alignment – The Diplomat
Since September, Russia and North Korea have negotiated and executed a series of arms deals. The summit between Kim Jong...
Beijing tests Manila’s nerves in disputed reef — Radio Free Asia
China was once again trying to block Philippine ships from delivering supplies to the troops stationed at the Second Thomas...
Hollywood actors win streaming bonuses under new contract – World News
Streaming services will pay bonuses of roughly $40 million per year as part of the tentative labor agreement reached between...
President’s war against ‘fake news’ raises alarms in South Korea
SEOUL – Allies of President Yoon Suk-yeol are attacking what they see as an existential threat to South Korea, and...
Market exchange rates in China — Nov. 10
BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan,...
N. Korea calls U.S. ‘war merchant’ over support for Israel in war with Hamas
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday denounced Washington's military support for Israel in its ongoing war with...
Asia’s Island Nations Need Satellite Internet – The Diplomat
A “trail of bright lights” in the night sky is making governments around the world nervous. The network of communications satellites, known...
Uyghur rights activist among those honored by King Charles III — Radio Free Asia
A prominent Uyghur human rights activist, singer and interpreter was among dozens of activists honored at a reception at Buckingham...
Portugal’s president calls March snap elections – World News
ReutersPortugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa addresses the nation from Belem Palace to announce his decision to dissolve parliament triggering...
China to take steps to progressing agreement for Trans-Pacific partnership
China is taking proactive steps to advance its accession into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and Digital...
‘Godzilla Minus One’: Legendary monster levels up visually
Nearly 70 years since its debut, Japan’s most famous monster is back. “Godzilla Minus One” is the latest in a...
Japan PM Kishida rules out dissolving lower house in 2023
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has ruled out dissolving the lower house for a snap general election within the year,...
G7 Foreign Ministers pledge to continue endeavours towards free, open Indo-Pacific
Tokyo , November 9 (ANI): Foreign Ministers from the G7 countries--Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the European Union, and...
U.S. envoy calls for human rights dialogue with N. Korea after regime’s criticism of her activities
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The new U.S. special envoy for North Korean human rights made an...
(LEAD) Blinken arrives in S. Korea for talks on N. Korea, alliance
(ATTN: UPDATES story as Blinken arrives; CHANGES photo)By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony...
China’s State Security Departments and Nationwide System – The Diplomat
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse...
How tech, social media spur misinformation — Radio Free Asia
The adage “The first casualty when war comes is truth” remains as relevant today as it did when the U.S....
29 killed, 850,000 displaced in Somalia flooding – World News
ReutersInternally displaced Somali children wade through flood waters outside their makeshift shelters following heavy rains at the Al Hidaya camp...
Culture Fact | Solar term: Beginning of Winter
Culture Fact | Solar term: Beginning of Winter Source link
Russia withdraws from post-Cold War European armed forces treaty
MOSCOW – Russia on Tuesday formally withdrew from a landmark security treaty which limited key categories of conventional armed forces,...
Japan calls for cooperation for Gaza humanitarian pause at G7 meeting
TOKYO - Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said Tuesday that the international community needs to cooperate toward a humanitarian pause...
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Nov. 7
KABUL -- Seven people were killed and 20 others injured as a blast rocked the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Afghanistan's capital...
King Charles III says he ‘looks forward’ to Yoon’s upcoming visit to Britain
LONDON, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- King Charles III expressed his anticipation for President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to Britain...
U.S. expert voices concern over N.K.’s cooperation with Russia, abandonment of decadeslong effort to normalize ties with U.S.
By Yi Wonju SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made concerning "strategic" changes in the...
During China Visit, Australia’s PM Calls for ‘Free and Unimpeded Trade’ to Resume – The Diplomat
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for the “full resumption of free and unimpeded trade” with China in a meeting...
U.S. reports sharp rise in people fleeing China amid ‘run’ movement — Radio Free Asia
The number of people fleeing China to seek asylum in the United States has spiked sharply in recent weeks, with...
Investigation targets corruption in Portuguese gov’t – World News
Reuters A policemen passes by Portugal Prime Minister official redidence in Sao Bento Palace, Lisbon, Portugal, November 7.The Public Security...
Xinjiang inaugurates pilot free trade zone
Xinjiang inaugurates pilot free trade zone Source link
China and Australia agree to turn the page as tensions ease
Beijing – Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that a "healthy and stable" relationship with Australia served each country's...
Kyodo News Digest: Nov. 6, 2023
A giant float is paraded during the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage-listed Karatsu Kunchi festival in Karatsu in Saga Prefecture, southwestern...
World Food India 2023: A feast of success, investment, and innovation
New Delhi , November 6 (ANI): The 'World Food India 2023' event, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industry,...
(LEAD) Fugitive caught 3 days after escape from hospital
(ATTN: UPDATES with fugitive's capture throughout; RECASTS headline) SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- A prison fugitive, who had been on...
(LEAD) S. Korea sees signs of N. Korea receiving technical support from Russia over spy satellite
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 7, 12, 13; ADDS byline)By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- North...
Aid Trickles Into Nepal Villages Struck by Earthquake – The Diplomat
AdvertisementAid trickled into villages Monday in Nepal’s northwest mountains flattened by a strong earthquake over the weekend as villagers searched...
Five dead, over 1,000 trapped in Myanmar city battle — Radio Free Asia
Fighting between the Myanmar military and resistance groups in Sagaing region continued Monday after junta airstrikes over the previous three...
Russia tests new nuclear submarine with Bulava missile – World News
ReutersRussia's new nuclear-powered submarine Imperator Alexander III test launches the Bulava ballistic missile, designed to carry nuclear warheads, from the...
Brazil submits letter of intent to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
Brazil has submitted a letter of intent to soccer's governing body FIFA to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, the...
Support for Fumio Kishida Cabinet at record-low 28% as tax cut not hailed
The support rate for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet fell to a fresh low of 28.3 percent, a Kyodo...
House fire kills 2, injures 3 in east Japan
TOKYO, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Two people were found dead after a residential fire broke out on Sunday in Japan's...
(2nd LD) KT Wiz advance to Korean Series
(ATTN: ADDS details, comments throughout)By Yoo Jee-ho SUWON, South Korea, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- The KT Wiz are headed to...
Actor Lee Sun-kyun said to deny taking drugs on purpose
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- "Parasite" actor Lee Sun-kyun is said to have denied taking drugs on purpose, sources said...
(LEAD) N. Korea designates ‘missile industry day’ for test-launch of ICBM
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with KCNA's English-language dispatch in first 4 paras; CHANGES headline, lead para) SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) --...
North Korea Is Closing Some Diplomatic Missions Abroad – The Diplomat
The Koreas | Diplomacy | East Asia South Korea thinks the closures are a sign of the North’s economic troubles and the effectiveness of...
Japan PM vows defense cooperation with Philippines in historic speech — Radio Free Asia
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida became the first Japanese leader to address both chambers of the Philippine Congress on Saturday, underscoring...
Death toll up to 143 from Nepal earthquake – World News
The death toll from a strong earthquake that hit western Nepal on Friday night has risen to 143, Nepal Police...
Scores dead after worst earthquake in Nepal since 2015
Kathmandu – At least 128 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal when a strong earthquake struck the western...
Takuma Asano brace gives Bochum 1st Bundesliga win of season
Japan forward Takuma Asano propelled Bochum to their first win of the season in the German Bundesliga on Friday after...
Breakthrough Study Reveals How Cells Recycle Lipids
Cells, much like our environment, rely on recycling to maintain their efficiency and functionality. While conducting their everyday tasks, cells...
N. Korea diversifying cybercrimes amid drop in value of cryptocurrency: report
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to be diversifying its cybercrimes to offset the declining value of cryptocurrencies...
The Second Thomas Shoal Crisis – The Diplomat
Asia Geopolitics | Risk Intelligence | Security | Southeast Asia What’s driving tensions between China and the Philippines at Second Thomas Shoal? Credit: AP Photo/Aaron FavilaAdvertisementThe...
Pakistani police crack down on Uyghurs at risk for deportation — Radio Free Asia
Pakistani authorities began conducting unexpected house raids on the homes of Uyghurs living in Rawalpindi just before a government order...
Neck guards will not be mandatory in UK’s Elite Ice Hockey League despite player’s death – World News
Ti GongSite of a game between Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers last Saturday.The UK's Elite Ice Hockey League will not...
Dire economy prompts mass North Korean embassy closures
Seoul – From Angola to Hong Kong, North Korea is rapidly shuttering its overseas embassies, as Pyongyang's economy sputters and...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto looks to prove doubters wrong in Japan Series
Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto will attempt to bounce back from his Japan Series-opening loss and silence people who say...
PM Modi to inaugurate World Food India 2023 today
New Delhi , November 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the second edition of the Mega food event...
Naver Q3 net profit up 53.8 pct to 356.2 bln won
SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Naver Corp. on Friday reported its third-quarter net income of 356.2 billion won (US$265.2 million),...
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Nov. 3)
Over-the-top fiscal expansion is not answer In an alarming development, consumer prices rose 3.8 percent on year in October. That's...
Family members of S. Korean detainees in N. Korea recognized as victims of abduction
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Thursday it has decided to recognize family members of long-term South...
2 Russians Granted Asylum-Seeker Status in Kazakhstan, Pausing Possible Extradition – The Diplomat
AdvertisementA pair of Russian citizens have been granted asylum-seeker status in Kazakhstan, pausing extradition proceedings against them. But there is...
Unofficial Vietnamese church members languish in detention — Radio Free Asia
Four members of an unofficial church in southern Vietnam’s Dak Lak province who invited the country’s newly appointed president to...
Putin revokes Russia’s ratification of nuclear test ban treaty – World News
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Thursday revoking the country's ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), according...
Yusuke Oyama lifts Tigers to thrilling win to even Japan Series
Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture – The Japan Series began as a best-of-seven.Now it's a best-of-three.Yusuke Oyama hit a sayonara single to...
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Fed keeps key interest rate at 22-year high of 5.25-5.50%
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Fed keeps key interest rate at 22-year high of 5.25-5.50% ==Kyodo Source link
China women’s football team fails to qualify for Paris Olympics
XIAMEN, China, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- China drew with South Korea 1-1 in the 2024 Olympic women's football Asian qualifiers...
(URGENT) U.S. Fed keeps key lending rate unchanged for 2nd consecutive time
(URGENT) U.S. Fed keeps key lending rate unchanged for 2nd consecutive time Source link
(URGENT) NIS believes N. Korea provides Russia with over 1 million artillery rounds: lawmaker
(URGENT) NIS believes N. Korea provides Russia with over 1 million artillery rounds: lawmaker Source link
Trade and Transit Top Agenda as Uzbek Delegation Visits Afghanistan – The Diplomat
Crossroads Asia | Economy | Central Asia A large Uzbek delegation visited Kabul over the weekend, with trade and transit issues under discussion. AdvertisementThe...
Biden taps Asia czar as Blinken’s deputy — Radio Free Asia
U.S. President Joe Biden has nominated the chief architect of his foreign policy on Asia, Kurt Campbell, to serve as...
Chile recalls Israel ambassador after Gaza attacks – World News
Chile has decided to recall its ambassador to Israel for consultations after Israel's violations of international humanitarian law' in the...
Thailand announces new visa-free policy for visitors from India and China’s Taiwan region
(ECNS) -- Thailand has decided to implement a short-term visa-free policy for India and China’s Taiwan region to attract tourists...
Media reporting on Israel-Hamas war face singular challenges
Global media outlets are facing near-unprecedented challenges in their coverage of the Israel-Hamas war as conflicting propaganda, social media pressure...
North Korea may have held combustion test for satellite launch: report
U.S. and South Korean intelligence officials have spotted that rocket fuel was transported out from a satellite launch site in...
“We need to play for our honour,” says Indian coach Dennerby ahead of AFC Qualifiers match against Uzbekistan
Tashkent , October 31 (ANI): At stake are 'pride, honour and reputation' for the Indian Senior Women's Team as they...
(LEAD) Young starter delivers efficient gem for 1st KBO postseason win
(ATTN: ADDS comments throughout)By Yoo Jee-ho SUWON, South Korea, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Pitching a day after a teammate tossed...
Floor leader of main opposition party voices disappointment at Yoon’s budget speech
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The floor leader of the main opposition party on Tuesday voiced his disappointment at President...
S. Korean military says hard to prejudge timing of N. Korea’s spy satellite launch
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military said Tuesday it is difficult to prejudge the timing of North Korea's...
The De-risking State in Southeast Asia – The Diplomat
AdvertisementInvestment involves risk. The return the investor expects to receive is what justifies the risk. The higher the expected return,...
Manila rejects Beijing’s account of sea encounter — Radio Free Asia
Manila for the second time this month has dismissed China’s version of a military encounter near the disputed Scarborough Shoal...
60 aid trucks en route to Gaza via Rafah crossing – World News
A convoy of 60 trucks carrying humanitarian aid crossed the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing on Monday before entering...
China-U.S friendship relies on future generation: Flying Tigers veteran
(ECNS) -- "I wish for happiness and blessing and peace throughout the world and a good companionship with all peoples,"...
In the Japan Series, it’s a tale of two fanbases
Osaka – On the field, the Hanshin Tigers and Orix Buffaloes were separated by half a game this season, and...
2 years sought for 3 ex-SDF members in high-profile sex offense case
Prosecutors on Monday sought two-year prison terms each for three former members of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force on charges of...
Japanese automakers ramp up shift to EVs
TOKYO, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Electric vehicles are taking center stage at the Japan Mobility Show, formerly known as the...
Vice FM discusses supply chain cooperation with senior German official
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Second Vice Foreign Minister Oh Young-ju discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in global supply chains...
U.N. voices opposition against forced repatriation of N. Korean defectors in China
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. deputy high commissioner for human rights called on countries Monday to uphold the...
Former Myanmar Information Minister Arrested Over Social Media Posts – The Diplomat
ASEAN Beat | Politics | Southeast Asia The arrest of the former army officer followed the imposition of heavy prison terms on two high-ranking...
Fiji withdraws from UN Xinjiang statement — Radio Free Asia
Fiji has withdrawn from an international statement that called on China to end its persecution of Uyghur and other Muslim...
11 killed, 50 injured as 2 passenger trains collide in India – World News
At least 11 people were killed and 50 others injured in a train accident in the southern Indian state of...
Middle East investors eye Chinese startups
Oil-rich nations seeking to diversify economy by giving billions to China's NEV companies China's smart vehicle makers and autonomous driving...
Diamondbacks rout Rangers to pull level in World Series
Arizona pitcher Merrill Kelly struck out nine and scattered three hits over seven innings to spark the Diamondbacks to a...
Japan survey shows 60% wrongly believe antibiotics can treat a cold
Nearly 60 percent of people erroneously believe that antibiotics are effective in treating a cold, according to a recent survey...
Assam CM attends arms laying down ceremony of former cadres of DNLA
Dima Hasao (Assam) , October 28: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today attended the ceremonial laying down of weapons...
Gov’t to make ‘all-out’ efforts to prevent further spread of lumpy skin disease
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Sunday the government will make "all-out" efforts to stop lumpy...
N. Korean FM slams trilateral statement on arms transfer to Russia
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's top diplomat on Saturday criticized a trilateral statement released by Seoul, Washington and...
The Next-Generation Transformation – The Diplomat
AdvertisementIn a global climate increasingly characterized by polarization, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has continued to push forward with its...
Migration throws Laos’ communist government a lifeline — Radio Free Asia
In a rare moment in the international spotlight, Laos was the topic of two articles published by major world media...
Carbon credit system one step closer to relaunch
A wind farm generates power for grids in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. (Photo by YAO FENG/FOR CHINA DAILY) The Ministry of...
Travel pros warn against diluting ‘Japaneseness’
Sapporo – As the warm-up routine reaches its zenith, the hilarity in the Sapporo Convention Center is palpable. It’s the...
Biden meets China’s Wang ahead of possible Xi summit, stresses talks
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday met with China's top diplomat Wang Yi and underscored the need to maintain open...
Keep your Olympic dream burning, Dennerby tells his girls despite Japan jolt
Tashkent , October 27 (ANI): Japan seven, India nil. Calling it a difficult day for the Indian women's team would...
U.S. to add new nuclear bomb to cope with ‘rapidly evolving’ security landscape
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- The United States will pursue a modern variant of the B61 nuclear...
Unification minister says N.K. leader’s daughter could be successor
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's unification minister said Friday he leaves open the possibility that North Korean leader...
After 5 Year Absence, China’s Foreign Minister Visits Washington – The Diplomat
AdvertisementChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in the United States from October 26 to 28, his first trip to the...
Rights lawyer arrives in US one year after police blocked departure — Radio Free Asia
A well-known Vietnamese human rights lawyer and his family have arrived in the United States a year after they were...
Palestinian death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza rises to 7,326 – World News
ReutersSmoke rises over Gaza, as seen from Israel's maritime border with Gaza in southern Israel October 27.The death toll of...
China continues to strengthen actions to address climate change: MEE
At the regular press conference held on Friday, officials of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) stated that China...
The specter of Itaewon has Shibuya spooked
One year on, Elizabeth Beattie joins us to discuss where Itaewon stands after its Halloween disaster, and what its legacy...
18 dead, 13 hurt in shootings in Maine, suspect at large
Eighteen people died and 13 others were injured in mass shootings at a bowling alley and restaurant late Wednesday in...
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Oct. 26
MANILA -- The Philippine central bank decided on Thursday to take off-cycle action to raise the bank's target reverse repurchase...
Top U.S., Chinese diplomats set to hold talks in Washington
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of the United States and China are set to...
(2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan jointly condemn N. Korea’s arms transfers to Russia
(ATTN: ADDS Seoul foreign ministry's comments last 3 paras) By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, the...
Is China Killing Its Fledgling Golden Geese? – The Diplomat
AdvertisementAs China modernizes, one of the constant fears of the country’s leadership and academia has been the middle income trap....
Myanmar’s junta removes 4 minors from homes to detention center — Radio Free Asia
Myanmar’s junta issued prison sentences to 20 people, including four minors, residents told Radio Free Asia on Thursday. Most of...
K-pop star G-Dragon under police probe for alleged drug use – World News
ReutersSinger Kwon Ji-yong, aka G-Dragon, poses during the photocall prior to the Chanel Women's Spring-Summer 2020/2021 Haute Couture collection fashion...
Great scenery of sand dunes in Xinjiang
Sharp ridge at the edge of sand dunes with wind blown rippled sand pattern in Toksun County, northwest China's Xinjiang...
Foreign minister considers Israel visit as conflict escalates
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is considering visiting Israel, a government source said Wednesday, amid the escalating war between the country...
Next-gen EVs, flying cars on display at rebranded Tokyo auto show
Next-generation electric vehicles, flying cars and futuristic robots went on display at the rebranded Tokyo auto show on Wednesday, as...
(LEAD) G-Dragon booked for alleged drug use
(ATTN: ADDS more details throughout) INCHEON, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- K-pop idol G-Dragon was booked for alleged drug use, police...
S. Korea, Qatar sign 1 contract, 11 MOUs worth US$4.6 bln
By Lee Haye-ah DOHA, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and Qatari companies and institutions on Wednesday signed one contract...
N. Korea to close its embassy in Uganda: report
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea plans to close its embassy in Uganda as part of efforts to raise...
Malaysian PM Leads Large Pro-Palestine Rally in Kuala Kumpur – The Diplomat
AdvertisementYesterday evening, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim led a large rally to condemn Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip, the...
Newborns and women among 50 detained in southern Myanmar — Radio Free Asia
Myanmar troops arrested around 50 villagers in an act of retaliation, locals told Radio Free Asia on Wednesday. After a...
Chinese envoy urges comprehensive ceasefire between Palestine, Israel – World News
Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday called a comprehensive ceasefire between Palestine and Israel. "A...
Team China wins gold of Women's Foil Team Final of Wheelchair Fencing at 4th Asian Para Games
Chinese mainland women's foil team beat Hong Kong SAR's counterpart at 45-28 in the final. Source link
How the Israel-Hamas war imperils action against global warming
The New York Times – Global efforts to address climate change are already clouded by bitterness and distrust among countries...
Japanese women’s team lets fans decide ticket price on trial
Japanese women's football powerhouse INAC Kobe Leonessa has taken the surprising step of letting spectators decide how much to pay...
Seoul shares snap 3-day fall on strong techs, bios; won sharply up
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rose more than 1.1 percent Tuesday to end a three-day losing streak...
Civic groups call for release of last beluga whale from Lotte World Aquarium
By Kim Hyun-soo SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- Civic groups called Tuesday for the release of Bella from Lotte World...
Marine chief says suspended live-fire drills on border islands need to be resumed
By Kim Eun-jung GYERYONG, South Korea, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Marine chief said Tuesday live-fire drills on border...
Should A Man Face Trial Alone At Guantanamo Bay While His Two Co-Accused Return Home? – The Diplomat
AdvertisementWhat happens when three men are charged with murder, terrorism, and conspiracy, but only one will potentially stand trial for...
S Korea detains boat carrying suspected N Korean escapees — Radio Free Asia
South Korean authorities said Tuesday it detained a North Korean boat carrying four people believed to be seeking to defect,...
Hamas releases 2 Israeli hostages as more aid reaches Gaza – World News
The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) released two elderly Israeli women held hostage in Gaza on Monday, as more planes...
Culture Fact | Solar term: Frost's Descent
Culture Fact | Solar term: Frost's Descent Source link
Japan, U.S. and South Korea hold first joint air drills
Seoul – South Korea, the United States and Japan carried out their first joint aerial drills on Sunday, Tokyo, Seoul...
Japan, Australia to intensify defense ties, hold military exercises
TOKYO, Japan: Under a new security pact that came into force two months ago amid mutual concerns about China's growing...
(LEAD) Naturalized Korean doctor Yohan Ihn appointed as PPP innovation committee chief
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, UPDATES para 5 with more details) SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP)...
India’s Digital Footprint on the Israel-Gaza War – The Diplomat
AdvertisementIn the wake of the Israel conflict, Aditya Raj Kaul, an Indian journalist known for his pro-BJP views, posted on...
Will Hong Kong’s star shine again? — Radio Free Asia
A typical Friday evening in Mong Kok district comes to a hush before midnight. It is the new normal for...
Death toll of Palestinians from Israeli airstrikes on Gaza exceeds 4,600: ministry – World News
The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip has risen to 4,651, the Hamas-run Health Ministry...
China prepares to launch Shenzhou XVII manned spaceflight
The Shenzhou XVII spacecraft and its carrier, a Long March 2F rocket, are moved to the service tower at the...
Japanese thrillers and crime mysteries to curl up with this fall
If summer is the time for ghost stories in Japan, nothing beats autumn for cozying up with a good mystery...
Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 21, 2023
Photo taken Oct. 20, 2023, from Fujiyoshida in Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture shows a cap cloud over the top of Mt....
Centre refutes media report claiming compromise with OTT platforms over smoking warning on content
New Delhi , October 21 (ANI): All OTT platforms are required to strictly comply with the provision of the OTT...
(2nd LD) Yoon arrives in Saudi Arabia for state visit
(ATTN: UPDATES with arrival; CHANGES headline, dateline; ADDS photos)By Lee Haye-ah RIYADH, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Yoon...
(LEAD) U.S. envoy renews grave concerns over China’s repatriation of N. Korean escapees
(ATTN: ADDS more remarks in paras 15-16)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The new U.S. envoy for North...
Canada Removes 41 Diplomats From India After New Delhi Threatens to Revoke Their Immunity – The Diplomat
AdvertisementCanada has recalled 41 of its diplomats from India after the Indian government said it would revoke their diplomatic immunity,...
Yangon residents skip meals amid soaring rice and cooking oil prices — Radio Free Asia
Residents in Myanmar’s largest city of Yangon are having to eat less food because rice and cooking oil prices have...
Multiple radionuclides detected in Fukushima nuke wastewater planned for 3rd round of ocean discharge – World News
The third batch of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water to be released during Japan's next round of ocean discharge contains carbon-14, cobalt...
Cradle of Civilization: Bingling Temple Grottoes
Built 1,600 years ago, the Bingling Temple Grottoes in Yongjing county, Gansu province, are home to 183 caves, 694 stone...
Tigers sweep past Carp on way to first Japan Series in nine years
NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo Pref. – Seishiro Sakamoto put the Hanshin Tigers ahead twice with RBI singles, propelling the Central League champs...
China, Japan experts seek dialogue ahead of anniversary amid frosty ties
About 100 experts from China and Japan on Friday called for putting all kinds of dialogue between the two countries...
Manchester City, Brighton clash in high-profile matchup
(Photo credit: Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK) The managers may be the biggest stars when Manchester City...
U.S. envoy renews grave concerns over China’s repatriation of N. Korean escapees
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The new U.S. envoy for North Korean human rights issues reiterated "grave"...
(3rd LD) NK leader vows to build ‘forward-looking’ ties with Russia in talks with FM
(ATTN: ADDS remarks in paras 11-12)By Lee Minji SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed...
October 20, 2023 – The Diplomat
How Timor-Leste Escaped the Political ‘Resource Curse’By Moritz Schmoll and Geoffrey SwensonAsia's youngest nation has shown that resource wealth does...
China moves to boost ‘patriotic education,’ including in Hong Kong — Radio Free Asia
The ruling Chinese Communist Party is moving to step up "patriotic education" in schools, universities and religious institutions across the...
7 injured after light plane crash in Australia’s Victoria – World News
A light plane carrying 17 people crashed in the Australian state of Victoria on Friday, which resulted in seven of...
3.19 million 5G base stations built across China
(ECNS) -- A total of 3.189 million 5G base stations had been built across China by the end of September,...
Chiba priest arrested for marijuana possession: NHK
A 46-year-old priest was arrested Thursday for possessing marijuana at his home in Sammu, Chiba Prefecture, according to an NHK...
Japan’s largest labor union to seek 5% or more pay hike next spring
Japan's largest labor union decided Thursday to demand a pay hike of at least 5 percent in annual wage negotiations...
Russian Diplomat Meets North Korean Leader, Vows Support
SEOUL, South Korea - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Russia's foreign ministry...
S. Korea proposes foreign ministerial talks with Japan, China in late Nov.: Kyodo
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has proposed holding top-level diplomatic talks with Japan and China late next month,...
(3rd LD) Russian FM hopes for ‘substantial’ follow-up measures to Kim-Putin summit during Pyongyang trip
(ATTN: RECASTS lead; UPDATES with details on meeting with N. Korea's Kim) SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- Russian Foreign Minister...
Former Jakarta Governor Officially Registers for Indonesian Presidential Election – The Diplomat
ASEAN Beat | Politics | Southeast Asia The official election registration period for February 14 poll opened today, and will run until October 25....
AIT chairperson — Radio Free Asia
The ongoing Israel-Hamas war will not affect arms sales between the United States and Taiwan, said the chairperson of the...
US House fails to elect new speaker in second vote amid Republican infighting – World News
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday failed to elect a new speaker in the second round of voting, as...
Fall colors paint Shengnongjia National Park
Intoxicating landscape at Shennongjia National Park as fall colors travel down the mountainsides from the highest elevations to the foothills...
Foreign visitors to Japan hit 96% of pre-COVID level in September
Japan welcomed more than 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September, official data showed on Wednesday,...
Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 18, 2023
A small robot that can be controlled remotely via smartphone is exhibited at Mitsubishi Electric Corp.'s booth at the Combined...
NFL targets Spain or Brazil for 2024 game
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) The NFL will soon decide whether it will put a 2024 regular-season game in...
Triple Crown winner Fedde headlines list of KBO MVP candidates
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- NC Dinos' Erick Fedde, the first foreign pitcher to win a Triple...
Ruling party lawmakers propose resolution condemning civilian attacks by Hamas
SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- A group of lawmakers from the ruling People Power Party (PPP) proposed Wednesday a resolution...
Access to N. Korean propaganda accounts on X blocked in S. Korea
SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Access to two X accounts, presumably run by North Korea for propaganda purposes, have been...
Malaysian PM to Raise Palestine Issue at Gulf-ASEAN Meeting – The Diplomat
AdvertisementMalaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will depart tomorrow for Saudi Arabia, where he says he will add his country’s weight...
Myanmar’s Sagaing region sees a resurgence of anti-junta protests — Radio Free Asia
Anti-junta protesters have returned to the streets of Myanmar’s Sagaing region, despite intense crackdowns and raids by military forces, organizers...
US House fails to elect new speaker in first round of voting – World News
ReutersUS Rep. Jim Jordan, the top contender in the race to be the next Speaker of the US House of...
Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway opens in Indonesia
The high-profile Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway in Indonesia, the first high-speed railway in the country and Southeast Asia, began commercial operation...
Marines advance to PLCS final stage with walk-off win
Chiba – Hisanori Yasuda hit a walk-off double in the 10th inning as the Chiba Lotte Marines advanced to the...
Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 17, 2023
The logo of talent agency Johnny & Associates Inc. is removed as a Johnny's store in Osaka closes down on...