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WORLD3d agoDoshisha International High School cancels this year's Okinawa training trip; explained at parent information sessionAsahi Shimbun
POLITICS3d agoEx - Nepal Minister blames China for not issuing alert ahead of devasting flash floodsA former Nepalese Minister has accused China of failing to issue an alert before devastating flash floods occurred. This points to potential cross-border communication failures or political tensions regarding disaster preparedness.ianslive.in · India
SCI & TECH3d agoSouth Korea may be getting too old to take advantage of its AI boomSouth Korea faces concerns that its aging population might hinder its ability to fully capitalize on the artificial intelligence boom. This highlights a demographic challenge impacting technological and economic growth.fortune.com · United States
POLITICS3d agoTrump Epic U - Turn Before Meeting Xi : China Victims Suddenly Become Mere Targets Donald Trump reportedly made a significant shift in his characterization of China, changing from "victims" to "targets" prior to a meeting with Xi. This indicates a potential change in diplomatic approach or rhetoric.chinatechnews.com · China
MILITARY3d agoChina Flight - Tests GJ - 21 Stealth Drone as Type 076 Sichuan Enters Final Sea TrialsChina is conducting flight tests of its GJ-21 Stealth Drone while the Type 076 Sichuan naval vessel is undergoing its final sea trials. This signifies major advancements in China's military capabilities.idrw.org · India
DISASTER3d agoPampanga posts P1 . 25 - B farm losses due to floods - BusinessWorld OnlinePampanga has reported significant agricultural losses amounting to P1.25 billion caused by floods. This indicates a substantial economic impact from a natural disaster on the region's farming sector.bworldonline.com · Philippines
POLITICS3d agoPHL seeks deeper US defense ties - BusinessWorld OnlineThe Philippines is seeking to strengthen its defense relationship with the United States. This indicates a move to enhance military cooperation and alliances between the two nations.bworldonline.com · Philippines
BUSINESS3d agoAnalysts warn of fallout from NCR wage dispute - BusinessWorld OnlineAnalysts are warning about potential negative consequences stemming from a wage dispute in the NCR, indicating concerns for economic stability.bworldonline.com · Philippines
DISASTER3d agoOrangutan rescued from Borneo fire battles respiratory illnessOn Sunday morning, ⁠Jais, a farmer in ⁠Ketapang, West Kalimantan on Borneo island – the ⁠province hardest-hit by raging forest fires – was en route to his farm when he found an orangutan writhing on the ground in a weak state on a palm-oil plantation near the fire site. “It was very weak, then I gave it water,” ‌said Jais, who only goes by one name. Indonesia has intensified efforts to contain haze from forest and land fires across six provinces in Borneo and Sumatra islands after smoke...South China Morning Post
MILITARY3d agoCan Domestic Drone Production Transform Japan Defense ? newsonjapan.com · Japan
POLITICS3d ago64% say age limits on children's social media use are 'necessary' by law - Asahi pollAsahi Shimbun
WORLD3d ago13-year-old among 321 arrested as Hong Kong police seize drugs worth HK$130mHong Kong police have arrested 321 people, including a 13-year-old, and seized HK$130 million (US$16.5 million) worth of suspected illegal drugs during a seven-week citywide crackdown. Code-named “Tailbacker”, the operation ran from July 12 to August 29, and uncovered 234 drug-related cases, police said on Sunday. The 321 suspects, aged between 13 and 72, comprised 228 men, 65 women and 28 minors. They were arrested for suspected offences that included the manufacturing, possession, and...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoIncumbent re-elected in mayoral election on island in Sea of Japan with population of about 300; voter turnout 91%Asahi Shimbun
POLITICS3d agoWill US threats over Iran be the last straw for Beijing?Earlier this month, when US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened sanctions against any nation continuing to purchase Iranian crude oil, he did not name China. He did not need to. China, the Islamic Republic’s largest oil customer, is squarely in Washington’s crosshairs. The US has already unveiled new sanctions against 60 individuals, companies and vessels linked to Iranian trade, including some in mainland China and Hong Kong. Just three months after the May summit between President Xi...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoPacific Summit opens amid Taiwan rowThe annual Pacific Islands Forum begins on Monday in Palau, bringing together the 18-member intergovernmental organisation to discuss regional cooperation and security. On Sunday, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung joined Palau President Surangel Whipps at a ceremony to hand over a fleet of electric buses donated by Taipei. China has criticised Taiwan’s participation in the event. Charles Parton, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), shares further insights.France 24 [en]
WORLD3d ago80-year-old man dies in Mine, Yamaguchi; multiple head injuries, wife also fractured; prefectural police set up investigation headquartersAsahi Shimbun
WORLD3d agoBacklash grows after Hong Kong authorities seize second ‘fighting dog’ in weekHong Kong authorities are facing a growing backlash after seizing a “fighting dog” from its owner following a neighbour’s complaint and detaining it for behavioural evaluation. It was the second dog with pit bull lineage that the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department had seized in a week. The department’s actions came amid heightened public concern over canine management, following a series of recent attacks, including one in which a woman was mauled and later found dead, and...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoLong queues mark final day as Hong Kong bookstore closes after raidAn independent Hong Kong bookstore has shut its doors six weeks after a national security police raid, drawing long queues of customers on its final day following four years in business. Readers wound down the dim staircase of a Prince Edward tenement building on Sunday afternoon, with some waiting up to 45 minutes to enter the third-floor bookstore, Have a Nice Stay. The closure followed a mid-July operation by national security officers, who raided the shop alongside nearby Greenfield...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoSantiago Loza and the journey as a mirror: “Diario chino” and “Los días chinos”, two sides of an experienceAfter years of postponing the trip, Santiago Loza arrived in China with a borrowed camera and the goal of returning with a film. From there emerged a documentary, a diary, and a literary work that share scenes, questions, and materials. The writer and filmmaker turns displacement into aClarín
POLITICS3d agoCareer finance official moves into pole position to become Shanghai’s next mayorShanghai has named career finance official Zhu Zhongming as the municipal government’s new party chief, a role that puts him in line to become the city’s next mayor. His appointment as secretary of the Shanghai government’s Party Leadership Group was announced on Saturday in an official social media post that said he had chaired a meeting of the body. Zhu replaces the current mayor, Gong Zheng, in the post. However, the city’s most senior position is that of the secretary of the Shanghai...South China Morning Post
HEALTH3d ago‘A warning saved my life’: can Hongkongers trust smartwatches, or are they being misled?In the third instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Victor Ting examines how wearable devices are reshaping personal healthcare in the city, as experts caution that they should not replace professional medical advice. Alice Wong had little idea how seriously ill she might become until unusual patterns on her smartwatch prompted her to seek medical advice. A year ago, Wong, who was still in her twenties, had bought the device but paid...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoHong Kong gives 45 Wang Fuk Court holdouts final call on buyout schemeHong Kong authorities are making a final push to persuade 45 holdout homeowners at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to join a government buyout scheme before Monday afternoon’s deadline. As of noon on Sunday, 1,939 of the estate’s 1,984 flat owners – or 97.7 per cent – had submitted acceptance letters, while 77.7 per cent had signed formal sale and purchase agreements, according to the government. This leaves about 45 homeowners, or 2.3 per cent, who have yet to accept the government’s buy-back offer...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoMalaysia’s Anwar unveils cost of living measures as opposition risesMalaysian Prime Minister ⁠Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday ⁠introduced measures to address rising living ⁠costs and support businesses, including restoring higher quotas for subsidised petrol and diesel purchases, as well as more funding for schools and small traders. The measures are expected to take effect on September 1, Anwar said in a televised address. “The economic ‌growth of the country must be returned to the people,” he said. Anwar has been under pressure to tackle higher living costs, even as...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH3d agoJapan makes a fridge for humans to chill workers during extreme heatJapan has developed a 'fridge for humans' designed to cool workers amidst extreme heat. This innovation addresses worker comfort and safety in challenging environmental conditions.thestar.com.my · Malaysia