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13 die in landslides, floods as Typhoon Yagi strikes Philippines
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - At least 13 people died in the Philippines on Sunday and Monday due to landslides and floods triggered by Typhoon Yagi. The disaster authorities reported casualties across various regions, including the capital Manila, as heavy rains pounded the country. In Antipolo, east of Manila, a landslide claimed the lives of two teenage brothers and a pregnant woman in her 20s. Three others, including a 4-year-old child, drowned in floods in the same area, with one pers
September 3, 2024 -
Two dead, 10 injured in drone attack in northeastern India
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - A drone attack in Manipur state, northeastern India, has resulted in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to 10 others. Rockets propelled by grenades (RPGs) were fired from drones in the western part of Imphal, the state capital, on Monday. The armed insurgents also fired on police officers. The area is primarily inhabited by the Hindu Meitei community and is adjacent to villages inhabited by the Christian Kuki community. One of the deceased was the
September 3, 2024 -
Japanese Paralympic triathletes miss podium after Seine water delay
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - Japanese triathletes failed to secure medals in the Paris Paralympics on Monday, following a one-day postponement due to water quality concerns in the Seine River. In the men's PTS4 event for athletes with limb deficiencies, Hideki Uda, a silver medalist from the Tokyo Games, finished 12th. France's Alexis Hanquinquant clinched his second consecutive gold with a time of 58 minutes and 1 second. "It ended up being a hard race. Essentially, what
September 3, 2024 -
Japan has joint hottest summer on record
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - Japan has recorded its joint hottest summer on record, tying with last year, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported on Monday. Meteorological data revealed that average temperatures from June through August in 2024 exceeded the 1991 to 2020 baseline by 1.76 degrees Celsius. This matches last year's data, which was the highest since modern meteorological records began in 1898. The assessment is based on readings from a network of 15 carefully selected
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Beijing Stock Exchange celebrates third anniversary
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) - Monday marked three years since Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the establishment of the Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) at the 2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services. As the capital's first bourse, the BSE has rapidly evolved into a catalyst for innovation-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Since its inception, the BSE has implemented various institutional innovations and market reforms. Analysts predict it will become a w
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China aims to develop advanced infectious disease monitoring system by 2030
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (AJP) -China plans to implement an advanced infectious disease monitoring and alert system by 2030, the country's agency said last week. This multi-trigger mechanism will be designed for rapid response and high efficiency, capable of tracking and providing early warnings for new infectious diseases, unexplained mass illnesses, and key infectious threats. The National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, along with other relevant authorities, outlined the
September 3, 2024 -
India's economy grows 6.7% in Q2 2024
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - India's GDP growth rate for the second quarter of 2024 was 6.7 percent year-on-year, reflecting ongoing positive trends driven by factors like population growth, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday. The growth rate for April to June slowed to 6.7 percent, down from 7.8 percent in the first quarter, with sources predicting that this slowdown is primarily due to restrained government spending during the gene
September 2, 2024 -
Japan's ruling party leadership race attracts record number of contenders
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is poised for an unprecedented leadership contest, with potentially more than 10 candidates vying to become the next party president and possibly prime minister, political insiders said on Monday. The Sept. 27 election, triggered by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's decision not to seek reelection amid a party funding scandal, is expected to be the most crowded in the LDP's history since the current selection sys
September 2, 2024 -
Myanmar rebels face pressure to cease operations near Chinese border
SEOUL, September 02 (AJP) - Myanmar's ethnic armed groups, particularly the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), are under increasing pressure to halt their military activities near the Chinese border. The rebel groups have been waging a successful offensive against Myanmar's military junta in Shan State since late October last year, capturing key border trade points and military bases. The joint operation, conducted by the TNLA, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance A
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Malaysian authorities halt search for Indian tourist swallowed by sinkhole
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - Malaysian authorities have decided to suspend the search for an Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole due to safety concerns, CNA reported. According to the report, Malaysian authorities have decided to halt the search for the Indian woman who fell into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur and transition to recovery and rebuilding efforts. Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr. Maimunah Mohd Sharif expects that repairing the sinkhole and rebuilding the surrounding area wi
September 2, 2024
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Tata Group, Analog Devices join hands on chip production in India
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China opposes actions infringing on Lebanon's sovereignty and security
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Japanese schoolboy fatally stabbed in China's Shenzhen
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UAE president to visit White House to discuss Gaza war and regional challenges
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OPINION: How Israel's Netanyahu survives in his job
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Samsung Electronics' Indian unit sues union over strike
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S-Oil signs MOU with T'way Air for sustainable aviation fuel supply
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Korea's imports of Chinese EVs surpass 1 trillion won
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Hanwha Ocean commits to strengthening workplace safety following worker fatalities
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PHOTOS: Indian Embassy teases upcoming festival