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Philippine pastor and Duterte ally arrested on child sex crime charges
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Apollo Quiboloy, a prominent pastor and close associate of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was apprehended by police on Sunday, after a two-week standoff at his 30-hectare religious compound in Davao City. The 74-year-old founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church faces charges in the U.S. for child sex trafficking, money laundering, and bulk cash smuggling. The arrest came after Philippine courts issued warrants in April, prompting a larg
September 10, 2024 -
Six drug suspects killed in Thai military crackdown
SEOUL, September 9 (AJP) - Six suspected drug smugglers were killed in a shootout with Thai military forces in northern Thailand's Chiang Mai province on Friday. The incident occurred near the Myanmar border in the Mae Ai district when a military patrol encountered 7 to 10 men carrying backpacks. The group opened fire when ordered to stop, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During a subsequent search operation, authorities discovered the bodies of six men believed to be drug tra
September 9, 2024 -
Super Typhoon Yagi strikes Viet Nam, killing 14, injuring 200
SEOUL, September 9 (AJP) - Super Typhoon Yagi has caused significant damage in Viet Nam over the weekend, resulting in 14 deaths and about 200 injuries. The typhoon made landfall in Quang Ninh province on Saturday, with maximum wind speeds of 166 km/h. Fatalities occurred due to landslides, ships being swept out to sea, and falling trees and roofs. The storm uprooted thousands of trees, knocked down power poles, and damaged numerous homes in Hanoi and other areas. Vietnamese authori
September 9, 2024 -
Singapore and India elevate ties, boost semiconductor collaboration
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (AJP) - Singapore and India have agreed to upgrade their diplomatic relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with a focus on strengthening cooperation in the semiconductor industry. The decision was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Singapore, where he met with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and other top officials. The enhanced partnership, which Singapore currently only shares with Australia, aims to set a "for
September 6, 2024 -
Indonesia deports former Philippine mayor, seeks Australian drug lord in exchange
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (AJP) - Indonesia has deported Alice Guo, the former mayor of Bamban City in the Philippines, who was apprehended near Jakarta on Sept. 3. As reported previously, Guo fled her home country amid allegations of being a Chinese spy and involvement in illegal gambling operations and money laundering. In an unexpected turn of events, Indonesia is now seeking the extradition of Australian drug lord Gregor Johan Haas in exchange for Guo's deportation. Agus Widjojo, Indon
September 6, 2024 -
Thai king approves Prime Minister Shinawatra's new cabinet
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (AJP) - Thailand's new cabinet, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been officially confirmed. The royal gazette published the list of ministers on Wednesday, following King Maha Vajiralongkorn's approval. The 36-member cabinet includes 17 members from Paetongtarn's ruling Pheu Thai Party and 19 from coalition partners. Several key positions remain unchanged, including Pichay Chunhavajira
September 5, 2024 -
Former Philippine mayor suspected of being Chinese spy arrested in Indonesia
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (AJP) - Alice Guo, the 35-year-old former mayor of Bamban City in Tarlac province, Philippines, has been apprehended in Indonesia after fleeing her home country amid allegations of being a Chinese spy. The Philippine Department of Justice and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced her capture near Jakarta on Wednesday. Guo, who allegedly entered the Philippines as a Chinese national named Guo Huaping before obtaining Filipino citizenship, is accused of invol
September 5, 2024 -
Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia, begins Asian-Oceanian tour
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - Pope Francis landed in Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday, marking the start of his multi-country pastoral visit to Asia and Oceania. The pontiff arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 11:19 a.m., choosing to travel in a modest hybrid Toyota Innova Zenix instead of a luxury bulletproof sedan offered by the Indonesian government. Upon arrival, the Pope met with refugees, migrants, and patients at the Papal Nunciature, including Rohingya refugees from Mya
September 4, 2024 -
Boat capsized in Northern Thailand's Mekong River, dozens of Myanmar nationals missing
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - A boat carrying about 40 Myanmar nationals capsized in the Mekong River in Thailand's northern Chiang Rai province on late Monday, leaving around 20 people missing. The incident occurred when the long-tail boat, which had departed from Laos and was heading to Tachileik in Myanmar, overturned in strong currents. According to local media ThaiPBS, the accident happened when the boat's engine suddenly stopped, causing it to be overwhelmed by the powerful w
September 4, 2024 -
Myanmar raises electricity rates amid escalating civil war, power crisis
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - Myanmar's military junta has significantly increased electricity rates as the country faces a deepening power crisis exacerbated by the ongoing civil war. Starting this month, the maximum electricity tariff for households has risen from 125 kyat to 300 kyat per unit, while business rates have jumped from 180 kyat to 500 kyat. The country, which relies on hydropower for over 60 percent of its electricity generation, has long struggled with chronic power
September 3, 2024
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Sharp unveils electric vehicle prototype with living room-like interior
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Samsung's 'Galaxy Watch5' used in civilian spacewalk Project
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SK Group provides $300,000 for Vietnam's typhoon recovery
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China's updated law emphasizes enhanced national defense education in schools
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N. Korea fires multiple SRBMs into East Sea
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Autonomous robot collects recyclables and patrols in Seoul park
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Blinken heads to Egypt for a new cease-fire proposal
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Chinese lieutenant general calls for enhanced risk management between China and U.S.
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Yamaha Motor CEO wounded in alleged knife attack by daughter
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Viet Nam's GDP growth forecast slashed by 0.15 percent following Typhoon Yagi's $2 billion damage