Asians
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Israel launches major airstrikes in Lebanon
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - Israel launched a series of preemptive airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday morning to prevent a major rocket and drone attack by Hezbollah. According to the Israeli military, the strikes, involving around 100 fighter jets, destroyed thousands of rocket launchers belonging to the Iran-backed group. Hezbollah and its ally, the Amal movement, confirmed that three of their fighters were killed in the strikes. Despite these attacks, Hezbollah claim
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Hezbollah's leader speaks on retaliation to Israeli aggression
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivered a televised address following a significant exchange of fire between the Lebanese group and Israel. This exchange, which Hezbollah framed as retaliation for the Israeli assassination of its senior commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut last month, was a central focus of Nasrallah's speech. Israel claimed it had preemptively struck Hezbollah sites in Lebanon before the attack, minimizing the damage within Israel.
August 26, 2024 -
At least 27 Indians die in Nepal bus crash
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - A tragic bus accident in Nepal has resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people while carrying dozens of Indian Hindu pilgrims. The accident occurred on Friday when the tourist bus, carrying 43 Indian nationals, fell off a highway in the Tanahun district of central Nepal. The bus plunged approximately 150 meters down into the Marsyangdi River. According to AP report, 27 passengers were killed, and 16 others were injured. The injured were airlifted
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Survey shows Thai public skeptical of new prime minister's independence
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - A recent poll conducted by Thailand's National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) reveals that 74.4 percent of Thais believe Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra cannot govern without the influence of her father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The survey, which questioned 1,310 adults nationwide on Aug. 20-21, found that 59 percent think it's "impossible" and 15.4 percent consider it "somewhat impossible&q
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Japanese startup Space One plans December rocket launch
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - Japanese private space company Space One Co. announced on Sunday its intention to launch a rocket in December, following a failed initial attempt earlier this year when the satellite-carrying projectile exploded shortly after lift-off, according to Kyodo News. The company said the Kairos rocket will be launched from its spaceport in western Japan. The first Kairos rocket exploded in midair in March after an onboard computer executed a self-destruction
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Dolphin attacks injure 18 at Japanese beaches this summer
SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - A series of dolphin attacks at beaches in Japan's central Fukui Prefecture has resulted in 18 injuries this summer, marking a significant increase from previous years, Kyodo News reported on Sunday. The Tsuruga Coast Guard Office said that the incidents, which began in 2022, have escalated rapidly. Among the injured was an elementary school student whose finger required extensive stitching and a month to heal. Experts suggest that a single Indo-
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Laos hosts ASEAN women leaders' summit
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Laos welcomed women from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Thursday for the second day of a Pre-Summit Event preceding the third ASEAN Women Leaders' Summit. Aly Vongnobountham, president of the Lao Women's Union, chaired the meeting. She emphasized the importance of discussing issues like violence against women and economic empowerment to combat poverty. Vongnobountham highlighted the economic impact of unpaid care work, stating
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Biden stresses urgency of Gaza ceasefire in call with Netanyahu
U.S. President Joe Biden talks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024. AFP-Yonhap SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - President Joe Biden has emphasized the urgent need for a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage release deal in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the White House. During the Wednesday call, which included Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden stressed the importance of
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Thailand detects Asia's first case of new mpox strain
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Thailand has become the first Asian country to confirm a case of the new mpox virus strain, clade Ib, according to The Bankok Post. The patient, a 66-year-old European male who arrived in Bangkok from Africa, tested positive last week. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has identified 43 close contacts of the patient, who are now under 21-day surveillance. Thai health authorities are intensifying screening measures at all international entry point
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Japan to launch project identifying frequent medical visitors among welfare recipients
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Japan's health ministry plans to implement a model project to swiftly identify welfare recipients who frequently visit the same medical institutions, using an online system linked to personal identification numbers, the Japan Times reported on Thursday. The initiative aims to provide necessary support and guidance to individuals before their medical visits become excessive. The project will utilize an online system containing information such as
August 23, 2024
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Battery cell damage from external impact may have caused last month's EV fire: forensic service
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KBS demands apology from Real Madrid after abrupt cancellation of K-pop concert
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PHOTOS: Junior college admission fair opens in Seoul
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Koreans' views toward Japanese improve, survey finds
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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 City will boost walkability with new initiative
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Indonesian president among 6 million taxpayers in alleged data leak