Asians
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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
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Chinese foreign ministry reaffirms commitment to African development
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, emphasized on Wednesday China's dedication to fostering Africa's growth during a recent press conference. Lin stated that supporting African development is a global responsibility and expressed China's willingness to collaborate with the international community to advance African prosperity. Responding to comments from a Kenyan economist, Lin highlighted that African nations maintain autonomy in th
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Myanmar Junta court hands severe sentences to journalists
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - Myanmar's military junta court has issued harsh sentences to independent journalists, with two reporters from the online news outlet Dawei Watch receiving life imprisonment and 20 years in prison for alleged violations of anti-terrorism laws. These sentences, delivered earlier this year, are reportedly the harshest given to journalists since the 2021 military coup. Dawei Watch editor Kyaw San Min said, "The sentences imposed on the two journalists a
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Google's AI Overview struggles in India with translation, search issues
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - Google's AI Overview is encountering issues in India, with problems identified in the Hindi translation feature and search result consistency. AI Overview is a generative AI solution designed to improve search results and provide detailed insights using advanced artificial intelligence. According to American online newspaper TechCrunch, the AI solution has been showing several issues in its Indian service, indicating a need for upgrades. Google recent
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At least seven villagers die in wolf attack in India
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - At least seven villagers lost their lives to wild wolves in Bahraich, in India’s Uttar Pradesh state, over the past two months. Residents in several villages in Uttar Pradesh have been living under the threat of continuous wolf attacks for the past two months, according to Reuters Thursday. On Wednesday, district authorities, along with forest officials and security forces, used drones to track the wolves' movements and set up nets and traps in
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Heavy rain hits Philippine capital region
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - Severe weather has forced the Philippines to suspend government operations and school classes in Metro Manila and nearby provinces on Wednesday. The torrential monsoon rains have also led to the closure of foreign exchange trading for the day. The government warned residents in low-lying areas about potential dam overflows and subsequent flooding. The weather bureau cautioned about the high risk of landslides and the possibility of heavy rainfall extending t
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Three dead, millions ordered evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - A powerful typhoon made landfall in southwestern Japan on Thursday, resulting in at least three deaths and causing widespread disruption to air travel and power supplies. Typhoon Shanshan hit Kagoshima prefecture with winds reaching up to 198 km per hour, prompting local authorities to issue evacuation orders for millions of residents across several prefectures. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi reported that in addition to the three fatalities, o
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Japan to establish division for tech giant oversight
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - Japan's antitrust regulator is planning to create a specialized division to monitor and investigate major technology companies, according to sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday. The move comes amid concerns that these firms are exploiting their market dominance in the smartphone application sector to impede fair competition. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) aims to launch the new unit as early as April next year, comprising about 50 staff
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Torrential rains in Yemen trigger floods and cholera outbreak fears
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - At least 24 people are missing in Yemen after heavy rains caused severe flooding, which has also worsened the spread of waterborne diseases, according to local authorities. The floods struck the al-Mahwit province, west of the capital Sanaa, which is under the control of the Houthi group aligned with Iran. Landslides in the Milhan district destroyed seven homes, as reported by police on Wednesday. The rising floodwaters swept away vehicles, blocked roads, an
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Violence intensifies in West Bank as Israeli forces strike
SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - At least 10 Palestinians were killed during a significant operation by Israeli forces in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Israeli security forces announced they had launched a "counterterrorism operation" in Jenin and Tulkarm overnight, killing "five armed terrorists" from both air and ground strikes. Additionally, another four people were reportedly killed in an airstrike during a
August 29, 2024
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Indonesian president among 6 million taxpayers in alleged data leak
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Korean gov't debt-to-GDP ratio hits record high
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Most foreign students opt for job opportunities in Korea instead of returning home
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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