Asians
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Six drug suspects killed in Thai military crackdown
SEOUL, September 9 (AJP) - Six suspected drug smugglers were killed in a shootout with Thai military forces in northern Thailand's Chiang Mai province on Friday. The incident occurred near the Myanmar border in the Mae Ai district when a military patrol encountered 7 to 10 men carrying backpacks. The group opened fire when ordered to stop, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During a subsequent search operation, authorities discovered the bodies of six men believed to be drug tra
September 9, 2024 -
Flight makes emergency landing in Turkey after false bomb threat
SEOUL, September 9 (AJP) - A passenger plane en route from India to Germany made an emergency landing in Turkey due to a false bomb note. On Friday, a Vistara Airlines flight carrying 13 crew members and 234 passengers took off from Mumbai, India, en route to Frankfurt, Germany, when a crew member discovered a note in the restroom stating, "Bomb on board." The aircraft changed its course and made an emergency landing at Erzurum, about 870 kilometers from Ankara, the cap
September 9, 2024 -
Super Typhoon Yagi strikes Viet Nam, killing 14, injuring 200
SEOUL, September 9 (AJP) - Super Typhoon Yagi has caused significant damage in Viet Nam over the weekend, resulting in 14 deaths and about 200 injuries. The typhoon made landfall in Quang Ninh province on Saturday, with maximum wind speeds of 166 km/h. Fatalities occurred due to landslides, ships being swept out to sea, and falling trees and roofs. The storm uprooted thousands of trees, knocked down power poles, and damaged numerous homes in Hanoi and other areas. Vietnamese authori
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Fukushima peaches debut at London's Harrods
SEOUL, September 9 (AJP) - Peaches from Japan's Fukushima Prefecture made their retail debut in Britain, the Japan Times reported on Sunday. The fruit appeared on the shelves of London's luxury department store Harrods as part of a campaign by Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) to promote food from Fukushima and support the prefecture's recovery from the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear accident. The peaches were priced at £80 ($88) for a
September 9, 2024 -
Netanyahu insists on Israeli control of strategic Gaza border area
SEOUL, Sept. 06 (AJP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed that Israeli forces will remain in the Philadelphi Corridor, a critical area in southern Gaza along the Egyptian border. Speaking to international journalists, Netanyahu stated he is "open" to considering alternatives to Israeli military presence in this region as part of a future ceasefire deal, but he does not see such options materializing in the near future. Netanyahu emphasized that I
September 6, 2024 -
Dubai to welcome the world's second tallest skyscraper
SEOUL, Sept. 06 (AJP) - Dubai, already home to the world’s tallest skyscraper, will soon welcome the second tallest with the construction of Burj Azizi. The project began in January, though its exact height remained undisclosed until authorities, including the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), approved it. Recently, Azizi Developments confirmed that Burj Azizi will rise to an impressive 725 meters (2,379 feet), making it the second tallest building in Dubai, just behind
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Singapore and India elevate ties, boost semiconductor collaboration
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (AJP) - Singapore and India have agreed to upgrade their diplomatic relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with a focus on strengthening cooperation in the semiconductor industry. The decision was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Singapore, where he met with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and other top officials. The enhanced partnership, which Singapore currently only shares with Australia, aims to set a "for
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Indonesia deports former Philippine mayor, seeks Australian drug lord in exchange
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (AJP) - Indonesia has deported Alice Guo, the former mayor of Bamban City in the Philippines, who was apprehended near Jakarta on Sept. 3. As reported previously, Guo fled her home country amid allegations of being a Chinese spy and involvement in illegal gambling operations and money laundering. In an unexpected turn of events, Indonesia is now seeking the extradition of Australian drug lord Gregor Johan Haas in exchange for Guo's deportation. Agus Widjojo, Indon
September 6, 2024 -
China reveals plan for pioneering near-earth asteroid defense mission
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (AJP) -China announced on Thursday its conceptual plan for its first near-Earth asteroid defense mission, emphasizing the need for comprehensive international cooperation in asteroid defense. This initiative demonstrates China's commitment as a responsible space power in addressing potential threats to human safety posed by near-Earth asteroids. The mission, scheduled for around 2030, aims to closely observe an asteroid before altering its orbit through impact,
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China increases support for trade-in programs to stimulate economic growth
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (AJP) -A recent report revealed on Thursday that Chinese regions are intensifying efforts to boost consumption through expanded policy support, including direct financial incentives for consumer goods trade-ins and corporate equipment upgrades. These measures align with a national initiative to strengthen domestic demand as the economy recovers. The increased focus on consumption comes as domestic spending, despite its vast potential, faces ongoing pressure while pl
September 6, 2024
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S-Oil signs MOU with T'way Air for sustainable aviation fuel supply
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Korea's imports of Chinese EVs surpass 1 trillion won
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Hanwha Ocean commits to strengthening workplace safety following worker fatalities
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PHOTOS: Indian Embassy teases upcoming festival
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Taihan Cable wins first U.S. HVDC contract
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GS Caltex exports commercial-scale bio aviation fuel to Japan
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Samsung launching AI-based washer-dryer in Peru, Argentina
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USFK nominee warns of North Korean missile threats
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India's expanding medical device market presents opportunities for global companies
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UN reports Myanmar junta killed 5,350 civilians since 2021 coup