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Blinken heads to Egypt for a new cease-fire proposal
SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Egypt on Tuesday to push forward a new cease-fire proposal for Gaza. The U.S. is working with Egypt and Qatar to finalize this plan, which seeks to establish a truce between Israel and Hamas and secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas. No specific date has been set for the proposal's release. While in Cairo, Blinken will also co-chair the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue alongside Egyptian Fore
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Chinese lieutenant general calls for enhanced risk management between China and U.S.
SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - At the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum (BXF) on Friday, Lieutenant General He Lei, former vice president of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Academy of Military Sciences, emphasized the need for China and the United States to improve risk management, particularly concerning China's core interests. He emphasized that this is crucial for the two nations to advance towards peaceful coexistence. Speaking at the special session "The Right Way fo
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Yamaha Motor CEO wounded in alleged knife attack by daughter
SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - The chief executive officer of Japanese automobile parts manufacturer Yamaha Motor suffered an arm injury on Monday in what police describe as a knife attack by his adult daughter at their residence in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, authorities reported. Law enforcement officials said that they have taken into custody Hana Hidaka, 33, on suspicion of attempted murder of her father, Yoshihiro Hidaka, 61. The incident allegedly occurred around 3:00 a.m. local
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Viet Nam's GDP growth forecast slashed by 0.15 percent following Typhoon Yagi's $2 billion damage
SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - Viet Nam's government has reported that Typhoon Yagi caused about 40 trillion dong ($2.1 billion) in damages, potentially reducing the country's GDP growth forecast by 0.15 percentage points this year. The super typhoon, which made landfall on Sept. 7, has claimed 281 lives and left 67 people missing in Viet Nam alone. The hardest-hit provinces, including Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, and Lao Cai, could see their growth rates decline by more
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Indian police detain over 100 Samsung workers during strike at factory
SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - Indian police have detained 104 striking workers at Samsung Electronics' plant in southern India. Unionized workers at the Samsung factory in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, planned a march demanding wage increases on Monday. However, the local police detained them in a wedding hall on the same day. The police denied the permit for the march, citing the presence of schools, colleges, and hospitals in the surrounding area. Hundreds of workers at the
September 17, 2024 -
Thai baby hippo 'Moo Deng' captures hearts across Asia, sparks tourism boom
SEOUL, September 16 (AJP) - A baby hippopotamus named Moo Deng, born in June at Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo, has become an internet sensation across Asia, reminiscent of South Korea’s beloved panda Fu Bao. The calf's endearing appearance has led to a surge in visitors, with the zoo experiencing twice its usual attendance and implementing a five-minute viewing limit per person due to overwhelming crowds. The zoo has capitalized on Moo Deng's popularity, featuring
September 16, 2024 -
Dubai princess launches perfume after making a bold statement
SEOUL, September 16 (AJP) - A Dubai princess who made headlines for her Instagram divorce has returned to the platform to launch her new perfume, “Divorce.” Princess Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has shared several photos of herself holding the perfume bottle over the past two days. This follows a teaser post five days earlier, promoting her perfume brand Mahra M1, along with
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Japan's elderly population reaches new peak, workforce participation rises
SEOUL, September 16 (AJP) - Japan's population aged 65 and above has reached a record 36.25 million, constituting 29.3 percent of the total population, according to government data released on Sunday. This figure represents an increase of 20,000 from the previous year, further solidifying Japan's position as the country with the highest proportion of elderly citizens globally. The data, published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications ahead of Respect for
September 16, 2024 -
China set to gradually increase retirement age over next 15 years
SEOUL, September 16 (AJP) -China's top legislative body approved a plan to incrementally raise the country's statutory retirement age last Friday. Starting in 2025, the retirement age for men will increase from 60 to 63 over a 15-year period. For women, the age will rise from 55 to 58 for cadres and from 50 to 55 for blue-collar workers, as reported by Xinhua News Agency. This decision, made during the 11th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People
September 16, 2024
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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
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LG Energy Solution to showcase high-voltage mid-nickel battery at German trade fair
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Indian police detain over 100 Samsung workers during strike at factory