Asians
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Indian wrestler fails to compete in final due to weight disqualification
SEOUL, August 08 (AJU PRESS) - India's prominent female wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, saw her hopes of contending in the final match at the Paris Olympics dashed due to her failure to make weight. Phogat, who had become the first Indian female wrestler to reach an Olympic final, was scheduled to compete in the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final on Wednesday. However, she was disqualified for being only 150 grams over the weight limit. Under United World Wrestling rules,
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Ethnic forces gain ground in Northen Myanmar as military struggles to maintain control
SEOUL, August 8 (AJU PRESS) - Ethnic armed groups in Myanmar's northern Shan State have made significant advances against the military junta, capturing several strategic towns and bases. The Irrawaddy reported the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), a key member of the Brotherhood Alliance, has resumed its offensive operation, seizing control of Nawnghkio, a crucial town on the Myanmar-China trade route. On Tuesday, clashes erupted as the TNLA and its allies engaged ju
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OIC blames Israel responsible for escalating tensions with assassination in Iran
SEOUL, August 8 (AJU PRESS) - The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has held Israel responsible for the recent attack that killed Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. In a statement released after an emergency meeting of the 57-member organization on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, the OIC called the attack "a serious infringement" on Iran's sovereignty and declared Israel, as the "illegal occupying power," fully responsible. The Gambia's For
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Japanese wrestler Kusaka credits Udon noodles for Olympic gold
SEOUL, August 8 (AJU PRESS) - Japan's Nao Kusaka, who clinched the Olympic gold medal in the 77-kg Greco-Roman wrestling category on Wednesday, attributes part of his success to an unexpected source: udon noodles, a local Japanese food, Kyoto News reported. The 23-year-old athlete from Kagawa Prefecture, known for its udon speciality, defeated Kazakhstan's Demeu Zhadrayev in the final match at the Champ-de-Mars Arena. "I genuinely believe udon is a superfood," Kusa
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China unveils plan to modernize power grid for sustainable growth and energy independence
SEOUL, August 8 (AJU PRESS) - China released a comprehensive strategy on Tuesday to accelerate the development of a "next-generation electricity system." This initiative, set to run from 2024 to 2027, aims to promote eco-friendly development and bolster energy security. The plan, a collaborative effort by key national agencies, outlines actions across nine sectors. It emphasizes enhancing the grid's capacity to transmit clean energy through cutting-edge power generatio
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Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as its new leader
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - After two days of intense negotiations in Doha, Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new leader, following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week. Sinwar, who has led Hamas within Gaza since 2017, now takes over the group's political wing. Hamas leadership unanimously selected Sinwar to guide the movement, a senior official informed the BBC. This decision comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, as Iran and its allies vow r
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Philippines unemployment dips to18-year low of 3.1 percent in June
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - The Philippines experienced a notable decrease in unemployment, with the jobless rate dropping to 3.1 percent in June, according to recent data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This figure, which equals the low recorded in December 2023, represents the lowest unemployment rate since 2005. The improvement is attributed to an increase in labor force participation, particularly in the construction sector, which has benefited from heightened
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Viral video captures passenger's fall amid crowd surge
Spirit of Mumbai Kinda Kalesh pic.twitter.com/Y0D8Fzq17M — Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) August 5, 2024 SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - A video of a first-class passenger in Mumbai falling while trying to exit a train amid a crowd forcing their way in has gone viral, with no one coming to his aid. Posted on Monday on X, formerly known as Twitter, the video captures a man struggling to get out as the train stops. As soon as the train arrives, people on the platform rush to boa
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Japan, Mongolia near accord on military hardware exchange
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - Japan and Mongolia are on the verge of finalizing an agreement to facilitate the reciprocal transfer of military hardware, the Japan Times reported on Tuesday. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh are anticipated to broach the subject during their forthcoming summit in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, later this month, the report said citing Japanese government sources. Tokyo aspires to ratify the accor
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China provides $3 million in aid to UN agency for Gaza relief
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) -China made a donation of $3 million last week to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to assist with urgent humanitarian efforts in Gaza. A contribution agreement was signed between Zeng Jixin, who heads the Office of the People's Republic of China to the State of Palestine, and Antonia Marie De Meo, Deputy Commissioner General (Operational Support) of the UNRWA, according to a statement from the
August 7, 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