Asians
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Macklemore cancels Dubai show to protest UAE's alleged role in Sudan conflict
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) - American rapper Macklemore has decided to cancel his October concert in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), due to the country's alleged involvement in the conflict in Sudan. He explained that for months, people had been urging him to cancel the show as a gesture of solidarity with the Sudanese people and to boycott the UAE for its alleged role in the ongoing genocide and humanitarian crisis in the region. Macklemore specifically pointed to reports of the
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Nippon Steel boosts investment in U.S. Steel acquisition bid
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) - Japan's largest steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp. announced on Thursday an additional investment of over 188 billion yen ($1.3 billion) in United States Steel Corp., bolstering its efforts to acquire the iconic American company. This move comes amid opposition from the United Steelworkers union and former U.S. President Donald Trump. The fresh capital injection will target two U.S. Steel plants, supplementing the about 200 billion yen investment Nippon Steel
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Chinese-Made C919 jet delivered to two major airlines
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) -Air China and China Southern Airlines each received their inaugural C919 aircraft in Shanghai on Wednesday, marking a crucial step as China's first domestically manufactured large passenger plane expands its operational reach to multiple carriers. Air China has chosen an extended-range C919 variant, featuring a two-class configuration with 158 seats: 8 in business and 150 in economy. China Southern Airlines opted for the standard-range model, offering a t
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Israel agrees to humanitarian pauses in Gaza for polio vaccinations
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) - Israel has agreed to implement "humanitarian pauses" in Gaza to allow for the vaccination of children against polio, as announced by the World Health Organization (WHO). This initiative will target around 640,000 children across the Gaza Strip and will begin on Sunday, according to senior WHO official Rik Peeperkorn. The vaccination campaign will be carried out in three phases, covering the central, southern, and northern parts of Gaza. During each
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Xi urges US to adopt rational perspective on China's development
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) -Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday, in Beijing for high-level strategic discussions. This meeting marks the latest round of communication between the world's two largest economies, with future engagements planned in commerce and climate sectors. Experts suggest that both nations are seeking to prevent further escalation of existing tensions and aim to introduce practical elements to their relatio
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Japan opposition party agrees to boost ties with China's ruling party
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) - A delegation of Japanese opposition lawmakers reached an agreement with China's ruling Communist Party on Thursday to enhance high-level visits and dialogue, aiming to foster healthier Sino-Japanese relations. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ), the country's main opposition force, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese Communist Party to strengthen cooperation and communication. The Japanese delegation, led by CDPJ Se
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Indian forces engage in gunfight with communist rebels
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) - Indian regular forces killed three alleged Naxalites, known as radical communists in India, after a fierce gunfight in central Chhattisgarh on Thursday, according to Indian police. The gunfight occurred while government troops were searching a rebel hideout. Currently, Naxal forces are active across central and eastern India, engaging in combat with Indian security forces or attacking Christians and churches. Since the beginning of 2024, there have bee
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Starbucks in Malaysia faces losses amid Gaza war boycott
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) - Starbucks outlets in Malaysia have experienced significant sales declines due to anti-Israel boycotts related to the Gaza war, according to Bloomberg News. Berjaya Food, which operates 393 Starbucks stores in Malaysia, reported a net loss of 38.2 million ringgit (about $8.1 million) in the second quarter of this year, contrasting with a profit of 17.28 million ringgit in the same period last year. Sales for the quarter dropped by more than half compared to t
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35 die due to monsoon rains in western India this week
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) - Thirty-five people have lost their lives due to continuous monsoon rains since Sunday in Gujarat, a state in western India, the Indian Express reported. Local officials stated that the cumulative death toll has risen due to the heavy rains that have continued in various parts of the state as of Thursday, adding that a wall near the runway of Rajkot International Airport collapsed. Around 18,000 residents in the affected areas have been evacuated, and abou
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Indonesian police arrest seller of endangered rhino horns
SEOUL, August 30 (AJP) - A 60-year-old man has been arrested by Indonesian police for selling wild rhino horns and elephant ivory through social media. The arrest took place in South Sumatra after authorities received information about the illegal wildlife trade on Facebook earlier this year. During a search of the suspect's home, police discovered 8 rhino horns and 5 elephant tusks. The man reportedly sold rhino horn for 35 million rupiah (approximately $2,300) per gram. Police
August 30, 2024
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Nintendo sues developer of 'Palworld' game for patent infringement
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Korean, Vietnamese authorities bust mobile smishing ring
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LIG Nex1 signs 3.7 trillion won missile deal with Iraq
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Qatar Investment Authority targets new growth in Australia, Korea and Japan
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China launches navigation satellites
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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