Asians
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At least nine children die in wolf attack in northern India
SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - At least nine children lost their lives to wild wolves in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, northern India. BBC reported Thursday that wolf attacks have occurred in about 30 villages in the Barabanki district, resulting in the deaths of nine children and one adult and injuries to more than 34 people since mid-April. A one-year-old boy was among the victims. This is not the first time children in Uttar Pradesh have been attacked by wolves. In the
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India's Supreme Court directs doctors to return to work amid rape outrage
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - India's Supreme Court has instructed protesting doctors to return to work by Tuesday, cautioning that those who fail to comply may face "adverse action," according to news reports. In August, a 31-year-old female resident doctor was raped and murdered after entering a seminar room to rest following dinner at a national hospital in Kolkata. The suspect, identified as a hospital volunteer responsible for assisting patients, has since been det
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Thailand's new cabinet to expedite controversial subsidy
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Thailand's government has decided to fast-track the distribution of a 10,000 baht (approximately $300) subsidy to eligible citizens, starting later this month. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat announced the accelerated timeline, citing the need for short-term economic stimulus and support for vulnerable groups. The subsidy, a key election promise of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, has faced strong opposition from various quarters. Critics, inclu
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Philippine pastor and Duterte ally arrested on child sex crime charges
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Apollo Quiboloy, a prominent pastor and close associate of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was apprehended by police on Sunday, after a two-week standoff at his 30-hectare religious compound in Davao City. The 74-year-old founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church faces charges in the U.S. for child sex trafficking, money laundering, and bulk cash smuggling. The arrest came after Philippine courts issued warrants in April, prompting a larg
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Erdogan calls for Islamic unity against Israel's aggression in Gaza, Jerusalem
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to convene an emergency summit to address the Gaza conflict and what he called Israel’s attacks on Jerusalem. Erdogan, a strong critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza against Hamas, called on Islamic nations to unite against what he described as Israel's "expansionism." Speaking after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan accused Israel o
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China, Russia to hold joint naval, air drills near Japan this September
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - China and Russia are set to conduct a joint naval and air exercise in the East Sea and the Sea of Okhotsk this September, continuing a series of collaborative drills aimed at strengthening military cooperation, analysts said on Monday. According to China's Ministry of National Defense, the Russian military will dispatch naval and air forces for the Northern/Interaction-2024 exercise, organized by China as part of an annual plan and mutual agreement
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Chinese leader meets with prime ministers of Norway, Spain, emphasizing free trade
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping held separate meetings on Monday with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. Analysts suggest these high-level interactions highlight joint efforts between China and European nations to tackle challenges and maintain stable relations despite differences. They also demonstrate a strong commitment to cooperation and mutual benefits
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UAE, Indian oil firms sign major LNG agreement
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has finalized a 15-year contract to provide Indian Oil with 1 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year, as reported by the Abu Dhabi Media Office on Monday. Most of the LNG will be sourced from ADNOC's Ruwais LNG project, according to the government media office. ADNOC has significant plans in the gas and LNG sectors, alongside renewable energy and petrochemicals, which it sees as key dr
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Putin to discuss peace negotiations for Ukraine war with Indian national security advisor
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to discuss peace negotiations for the Russia-Ukraine war with Indian national security advisor this week, according to news reports. Russian state media outlet RT, citing India Today, reported that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to visit Moscow on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sources indicated that Doval will meet with President Putin to discuss India
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TEPCO resumes fuel debris retrieval at Fukushima nuclear plant
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. (TEPCO) restarted efforts on Tuesday to extract a small amount of melted fuel from a damaged reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex, following a suspension last month due to technical issues. The operation, which aims to retrieve some of the estimated 880 tons of fuel debris from three affected reactors, had been halted on Aug. 22 after problems were discovered during preparations. TEPCO, the plant'
September 10, 2024
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SK Group provides $300,000 for Vietnam's typhoon recovery
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China's updated law emphasizes enhanced national defense education in schools
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N. Korea fires multiple SRBMs into East Sea
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Autonomous robot collects recyclables and patrols in Seoul park
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Blinken heads to Egypt for a new cease-fire proposal
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Chinese lieutenant general calls for enhanced risk management between China and U.S.
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Yamaha Motor CEO wounded in alleged knife attack by daughter
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Viet Nam's GDP growth forecast slashed by 0.15 percent following Typhoon Yagi's $2 billion damage
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LG Energy Solution to showcase high-voltage mid-nickel battery at German trade fair
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Indian police detain over 100 Samsung workers during strike at factory