Asians
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Global tech giants urge Malaysia to halt social media licensing plan
SEOUL, August 27 (AJP) - Meta, Google, Amazon, and X, formerly known as Twitter, have called on Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to suspend plans for mandatory licensing of social media platforms. The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), representing these companies, sent an open letter expressing concerns about the lack of transparency in the government's proposal. The Malaysian government said last month that social media and messaging platforms with over 8 million registered
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Former Bollywood star highlights safety concerns for Indian women
SEOUL, August 27 (AJP) - Former Bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna has gained attention for stating that Indian women are safer with ghosts than with men, referring to a recent sexual assault incident at a hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. Earlier this month, a 31-year-old female resident doctor was sexually assaulted and then murdered at the national hospital after entering a seminar room to rest following dinner. The suspect has been identified as a volunteer who was taking care of
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Western airlines suspend routes as tensions grow
SEOUL, August 27 (AJU PRESS) - Earlier this month, British Airways announced it will suspend its London-to-Beijing route starting in October, with the suspension expected to last until at least November 2025. This decision is part of a broader trend among Western airlines reducing routes between the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, largely due to the high costs associated with avoiding Russian airspace. Since the war in Ukraine began, Western airlines have rerouted flights south thro
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UN suspends Gaza aid due to evacuation orders
SEOUL, August 27 (AJU PRESS) - The United Nations has temporarily halted its aid operations in Gaza due to Israeli military evacuation orders in the central area of the territory. A senior UN official explained that humanitarian staff were unable to work on Monday because of safety concerns. The evacuation orders affected parts of the Israeli-designated humanitarian zone around Deir al-Balah, where the UN's main operations center is located, forcing staff to relocate quickly and
August 27, 2024 -
U.S. national security adviser's China visit: fostering dialogue and addressing differences
SEOUL, August 27 (AJU PRESS) -Jake Sullivan, the U.S. National Security Advisor, is set to visit Beijing from Tuesday to Thursday, marking the first such visit in eight years. This trip, occurring less than three months before the U.S. presidential election, underscores both nations' commitment to maintaining high-level communication amidst a complex bilateral relationship. China's Foreign Ministry announced that Sullivan's visit comes at the invitation of Wang Yi, China
August 27, 2024 -
Sarvam AI launches voice-activated AI chatbots supporting 10 Indian languages
SEOUL, August 27 (AJU PRESS) - Sarvam AI, frequently referred to as India's version of OpenAI, has launched a new voice-based AI chatbot that supports at least 10 Indian languages, catering to over one billion people. Bloomberg reported Monday that the Indian company recently unveiled a range of voice-based AI products that support 10 native Indian languages. These languages include Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Odia, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada and Bengali. One o
August 27, 2024 -
Japan reports first Chinese military aircraft airspace violation
SEOUL, August 27 (AJU PRESS) - Japan's Defense Ministry has confirmed the first airspace violation by a Chinese military aircraft, escalating tensions between the two nations amid ongoing maritime disputes. A Chinese Y-9 intelligence plane entered Japanese airspace over waters off the Danjo Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture for about two minutes at 11:29 a.m. local time, prompting the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to scramble fighter jets, the ministry said Monday. The incident l
August 27, 2024 -
Japan to support hiking trail development in quake-hit Ishikawa
SEOUL, August 27 (AJU PRESS) - Japan's Environment Ministry plans to assist the Ishikawa Prefectural Government in establishing a long-distance hiking trail as part of reconstruction efforts following the Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula earthquake, ministry officials said. The ministry aims to secure 900 million yen ($6.22 million) in its fiscal 2025 budget request to support the project, which is intended to revitalize the Noto Peninsula quasi-national park and boost tourism in the regio
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China unveils strategy for combined digital and ecological progress
SEOUL, August 27 (AJU PRESS) -China's central cybersecurity office, along with nine other government bodies, released a new plan to harmonize digital advancement with environmental sustainability over the weekend. The strategy targets two key objectives: fostering eco-friendly practices in digital sectors and leveraging digital innovations to promote sustainability across various industries. This initiative seeks to speed up the simultaneous shift towards digital and green gr
August 27, 2024 -
China, Philippines clash again in South China Sea
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - China and the Philippines have experienced another confrontation in the South China Sea, marking the second incident in less than a week. The latest clash occurred on Sunday, near Scarborough Shoal, which China calls Xianbin Reef. Chinese Coast Guard spokesperson Gan Yu claimed that a Philippine vessel deliberately rammed a Chinese ship while attempting to deliver supplies to another Philippine boat. China asserts it controlled the situation legally an
August 26, 2024
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Czech Republic optimistic about Korean consortium's bid for nuclear power plant project
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INTERVIEW: Female business leader urges women entrepreneurs to tap global markets
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Opinion: A wake-up call for Scholz and the European Union
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Opinion: Prime Minister's Visit underscores vital Britain ties
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INTERVIEW: Seoul aims to boost walkability with '30-minute neighborhoods,' chief architect says
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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