Asians
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Humanitarian aid reaches Darfur after border restrictions lifted
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that a convoy of humanitarian aid has entered Darfur, Sudan, offering temporary relief after Sudanese forces closed parts of the border with Chad to aid deliveries in February. On Wednesday, the United Nations agency reported that over a dozen trucks had delivered food to about 13,000 people suffering from famine in the Kereinik region of western Darfur. The WFP also mentioned that it has food supplies re
August 23, 2024 -
Italian aircraft carrier makes maiden visit to Japan
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Italy's flagship aircraft carrier Cavour docked at a Japanese naval base on Thursday, marking its first-ever visit to Japan as the European nation aims to expand its presence in the Indo-Pacific region, Kyodo News reported. The Cavour, accompanied by the frigate Alpino, arrived at the Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) base in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo. The vessels are set to engage in joint exercises with Japanese forces during their five-day stay.
August 23, 2024 -
Indian PM Modi calls for peace prior to Ukraine visit
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the Ukraine war should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy during his meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw, ahead of his visit to Ukraine, AFP reported. "It is India's strong belief that no problem can be resolved on a battlefield," Modi said on Thursday (local time) in Warsaw. He also expressed his country's support for "dialogue and diplomacy for the r
August 23, 2024 -
Study reveals alarming increase in obesity-related cancers among young Chinese
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - A recent study published on Friday in the Med journal by Cell Press highlights a concerning trend in China's health landscape. Chinese researchers have found that obesity-related cancer rates are rising rapidly, particularly among young adults. The research team, led by Dr. Yang Jinkui, an endocrinologist at Capital Medical University in Beijing, analyzed over 651,000 new cancer diagnoses. Approximately 48 percent of these cases fell into the 12 ca
August 23, 2024 -
China approves first domestic Mpox virus test kit
SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - China's medical regulatory body on Thursday has granted market approval for the country's first mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) virus test kit. Developed by Daan Gene, a Guangdong-based diagnostics company, this nucleic acid test kit will be used for in vitro detection of the mpox F3L gene in various sample types. The approval comes as many Chinese companies are developing mpox-related products, with several already receiving EU certificatio
August 23, 2024 -
Blast at Indian pharmaceutical plant claims 17 lives
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - An explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Andhra Pradesh, southern India, has resulted in 17 fatalities and injured nearly 40 people. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday at Escientia Advanced Sciences' 40-acre facility in Anakapalli district, marks the state's worst such event in recent years. As of Thursday, rescue operations have concluded, according to a senior state official. The blast is believed to have originated in a chemical re
August 22, 2024 -
Thailand holds steady on key interest rate amid political shifts
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - Thailand's central bank maintained its key interest rate at 2.5 percent on Wednesday, marking the fifth consecutive hold, amidst political changes and economic uncertainties. The Bank of Thailand's (BOT) monetary policy committee decided to keep the rate steady, aligning with most economists' expectations in a recent survey, according to Reuters. BOT Assistant Governor Piti Disyatat commented on the potential for future adjustments, sayi
August 22, 2024 -
Japanese cartoonist of atomic bomb manga inducted into U.S. comics hall of fame
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - Keiji Nakazawa, the creator of "Hadashi no Gen" (Barefoot Gen), a seminal manga depicting the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, has been posthumously inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame on Thursday, Kyodo News reported. Nakazawa, who survived the bombing at age six, lost several family members in the attack. His autobiographical work, first published in 1973, has been widely translated and used as an educational tool to te
August 22, 2024 -
Japan businessman indicted in China on espionage charges
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - A Japanese businessman detained in Beijing since March 2023 on suspicion of espionage has been indicted by Chinese prosecutors, potentially prolonging his time in custody, Kyodo News reported. The man, an executive at Astellas Pharma Inc's local subsidiary and former senior official of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China, was detained on March 20, 2023, just before his scheduled return to Japan. He was formally arrested in Octobe
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Hezbollah retaliates against Israeli strikes, firing rockets into Golan heights
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - Hezbollah fired several rockets at the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights in response to Israeli airstrikes deep within Lebanon, heightening fears of a wider conflict. The Israeli military said its airstrikes targeted Hezbollah's weapons storage facilities in the Bekaa Valley, which led to one death and 30 injuries, according to the Lebanese health ministry. In retaliation, Hezbollah, backed by Iran, launched rockets at Israeli military positions in
August 22, 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