Asians
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Iran rejects Western calls to avoid retaliation against Israel
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - Iran has rejected demands from the UK and other Western nations to refrain from retaliating against Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month. As tensions rise, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reached out to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a rare phone call on Monday, urging Iran to "stand down its ongoing threats of a military attack." However, Pezeshkian asserted that retaliation is a "
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Singapore's economy shows resilience in second quarter
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - Singapore's economy demonstrated robust growth in the second quarter of 2024, expanding by 2.9 percent compared to the same period last year. This figure aligns with the government's initial projection and surpasses market analysts' forecasts. The city-state's trade ministry has adjusted its full-year growth forecast, narrowing the range to 2-3 percent from the previous 1-3 percent. This revision reflects increased confidence in the eco
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Japanese executive returns home after Myanmar conviction
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - A Japanese business executive has returned to Japan following his release from detention in Myanmar, where he was convicted of violating rice pricing regulations imposed by the military government, Kyodo News reported on Wednesday. Hiroshi Kasamatsu, 53, merchandise division chief of Aeon Orange Co., departed Yangon on Tuesday and transited through Bangkok before reaching Japan. He had been held in custody for approximately six weeks, with the reasons
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Indian resident doctors launch indefinite strike after sexual assault of fellow trainee
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - Following the sexual assault and murder of a 31-year-old female resident doctor at a public hospital in India, fellow trainees have initiated an indefinite strike, demanding accountability for those responsible. The incident took place on Friday at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. The victim was reportedly attacked by a hospital staff member after entering a seminar room to rest following dinner. The police discovered eviden
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China's aircraft carrier Shandong embarks on second long-distance drill of the year
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) -Less than a month after its previous exercise, China's aircraft carrier Shandong has reportedly embarked on its second long-distance drill of the year. Experts highlighted the carrier's growing comprehensive combat capabilities on Tuesday. On Monday, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force observed the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aircraft carrier Shandong, accompanied by a Type 055 guided missile destroyer, a Type 052D gu
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FBI investigates allegations of Iranian hacking targeting Trump campaign
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - The FBI has initiated an investigation following claims from the Trump campaign that it was targeted by hackers allegedly linked to the Iranian government. While the FBI confirmed it is looking into the matter, its brief statement on Monday did not specifically mention Trump or Iran. A representative from the Trump campaign told the BBC that the documents in question were illegally obtained by "foreign sources hostile to the United States." I
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Vietnam to offer electric vehicle charging incentives
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - The Vietnamese government is set to introduce electricity subsidies for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, aiming to boost adoption and meet its energy transition goals, Reuters reported. This initiative, part of Vietnam's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050, is scheduled for submission to central authorities by mid-September. Currently, the Southeast Asian nation hosts over 150,000 EV charging ports, with VinFast, a domestic EV manufactu
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Hydraulic failure forces cargo jet's emergency landing at Tokyo's Narita
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - An Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo aircraft executed an emergency landing at Tokyo's Narita International Airport early Tuesday, prompting the closure of one of the airport's two runways for several hours, the Japan Times reported. The incident occurred when the Los Angeles-bound freighter encountered hydraulic system complications shortly after takeoff. "The aircraft returned safely to Narita at 1:10 a.m. local time, with all seven crew member
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Netizens divided over India's new law penalizing men for breaking marriage promises after sexual relations
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - India's introduction of a law that imposes up to 10 years in prison and fines on men who promise marriage, engage in sexual relations, and subsequently withdraw from the commitment has sparked mixed reactions among netizens. The law, implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July, replaces India's 164-year-old penal code from the colonial period, according to CNN's report on Saturday. The Indian government reportedly introduced this
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China unveils plan to unify carbon emission measurement methods
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - China has announced a comprehensive strategy to standardize carbon emission calculations across vital industries last week, supporting its carbon reduction objectives. The initiative, jointly issued by the National Development and Reform Commission, State Administration for Market Regulation, and Ministry of Emergency Management on Aug. 8, aims to publish 70 national standards on various aspects of carbon management by the close of 2024. These standard
August 13, 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