Asians
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Malaysian authorities seize over MYR600,000 worth of drugs at Sabah airports: report
SEOUL, August 06 (AJU PRESS) - Malaysian authorities have apprehended two suspected drug couriers, including a teenager, at airports in Sabah, seizing over 20kg of narcotics valued at approximately MYR667,729.44 ($149080.08), Borneo Bulletin reported. The arrests occurred on July 30 at Tawau Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), with both suspects arriving from Kuala Lumpur within 30 minutes of each other. State Customs assistant director-general Siti Mang reported
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Shackled American woman self-harms in Indian forest: report
SEOUL, August 06 (AJU PRESS) - An American woman found with her feet shackled to a tree in a jungle in India has informed the police that she chained herself and that no one else was involved in the incident, ETV Bharat reported on Tuesday. The 50-year-old was discovered on July 27 in a forest near Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra by a shepherd. The American woman told the Sindhudurg police on Saturday that she had brought three locks and iron chains with her and used one set t
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US urges Iran to avoid escalation in Middle East
SEOUL, August 6 (AJU PRESS) - The United States has been encouraging other nations through diplomatic channels to convey to Iran that increasing tensions in the Middle East is not in their best interest, according to a State Department spokesperson on Monday. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described this period as a "critical moment" for the region, highlighting Washington's efforts to reduce tensions amid concerns that Iran might retaliate against Israel. Blinken s
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China on high alert as flood risks persist despite easing rainfall
SEOUL, August 6 (AJU PRESS) -China's Emergency Management Ministry has issued a warning on Sunday for continued flood control efforts as rainfall persists in various regions. Despite an overall decrease in precipitation expected over the next three days, significant rainfall is still forecast for northeastern China, the Yellow and Huaihe River basins, and Yunnan Province in the southwest. The flood situation remains critical, with water levels exceeding warning thresholds in the
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Hiroshima marks 79th anniversary of atomic bombing amid global tensions
SEOUL, August 6 (AJU PRESS) - The Japanese city of Hiroshima commemorated the 79th anniversary of its atomic bombing on Tuesday, amid heightened geopolitical tensions globally, Kyoto News reported. At 8:15 a.m., the exact time the U.S. bomber Enola Gay dropped the uranium bomb on August 6, 1945, a moment of silence was observed at the Peace Memorial Park. The attack killed an estimated 140,000 people by the end of that year. Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui is expected to call for u
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Transgender con artist caught after decade-long scam targeting Japanese tourists in Bangkok
SEOUL, August 05 (AJU PRESS) - Law enforcement officials apprehended a 48-year-old transgender individual in Bangkok on Saturday evening, accused of defrauding a man from Japan, the Bangkok Post reported. This incident is reportedly part of a series of similar offenses spanning a decade, primarily targeting Japanese nationals, with total losses estimated at approximately 26 million baht ($737,633.00). Police sources revealed that the arrest of the suspect, identified as
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Japan clinches gold in men's fencing team foil at Paris Olympics
SEOUL, August 5 (AJU PRESS) - Japan secured the gold medal in the men's team foil event at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, defeating Italy by 45-36 and propelling the nation to the top of the fencing medal table, Kyoto News reported. The world's top-ranked team, comprising Kazuki Iimura, Kyosuke Matsuyama, Takahiro Shikine and substitute Yudai Nagano, joined Koki Kano in claiming fencing gold for Japan at the Grand Palais in Paris. The victory marked a historic moment as Ja
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India to tighten regulations on alcohol advertising: report
SEOUL, August 5 (AJU PRESS) - India is reportedly planning to increase its regulations on alcohol advertising beyond banning direct alcohol promotions to include restricting surrogate advertisements. Reuters reported advertisements that could be mistaken for tobacco or alcohol ads will be prohibited in the future under new rules. In addition, restrictions will apply to advertisements for products that could reveal alcoholic beverage brands. Companies cannot use labels, designs, patt
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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza schools kill approximately 30 children
SEOUL, August 5 (AJU PRESS) - At least 30 people were killed, and many more injured in Israeli airstrikes on two United Nations-run schools in Gaza City, according to Dr. Marwan al-Hams, the director of hospitals in the Gaza Ministry of Health. The schools, Hassan Salama and al-Nasr, were being used as shelters for displaced Palestinians. Tragically, 80 percent of the casualties were children, as reported by the Palestinian Civil Defence. Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud, reporting fro
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China calls for lasting peace in Gaza amid escalating tensions
SEOUL, August 5 (AJU PRESS) - In the wake of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, China has taken a firm stance against the act and expressed deep concern over its potential to further destabilize the already volatile Middle East region last week. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, during a routine press briefing, emphasized China's call for an immediate, comprehensive, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza on Aug. 1. The spokesperson's comments came in respon
August 5, 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