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MILITARYAug 28South Korea, Japan and US set joint drills despite Trump cutsSouth Korea said on Friday it would hold joint military exercises with the United States and Japan in September, after Washington scaled back annual drills with Seoul in an apparent bid to encourage dialogue with North Korea. The three countries would conduct the North Korea-focused Freedom Edge exercise from September 7 to 11 in international waters east and south of South Korea’s Jeju Island, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. “This exercise is a defensive drill conducted annually by...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28China thinks big on brain-computer interfaces after world-first surgeryChinese surgeons last month completed the world’s first commercial surgery to implant an invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a patient with a spinal cord injury, a milestone in the neurotechnology development race with US companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink. This month a Chinese company, state-owned PICC Property and Casualty, launched the world’s first commercial insurance policy covering BCI implantation surgery. September will see the first undergraduates in China to major in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28Iran expert on China’s balancing act amid conflict with US and IsraelTrita Parsi is co-founder and executive vice-president of the Quincy Institute, a Washington-based think tank. He is an expert on US-Iranian relations, Iranian foreign policy and the geopolitics of the Middle East. He has written four books on US foreign policy in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Iran and Israel. Born in Iran, Parsi moved to Sweden with his family as a child and then to the United States as an adult. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 28Nepal-Tibet live: China warns lake formed by mudslide on Nepal border could breachFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 28Malaysia moves Anwar’s National Day speech indoors as haze spikesChoking haze has forced Malaysia to move its leader’s annual National Day speech to an indoor venue from a public square, the communications ministry has said, underscoring the severity of cross-border pollution from severe wildfires in the region. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, due to address the country on August 30 on the eve of Independence Day celebrations, will speak from a convention centre in the administrative capital Putrajaya instead of at Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka Square, a historic open...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 28Emergency rescue , road clearance underway after mudslide in XizangEmergency rescue operations and road clearance efforts are currently underway following a mudslide in Xizang. This indicates an active response to a natural disaster.china.org.cn · China
WORLDAug 28A Pulitzer Prize - winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War - era photo has diedA Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, known for an iconic Vietnam War-era photograph, has passed away. This marks the passing of a notable figure in photojournalism history.wnyc.org · United States
POLITICSAug 28China aspiration for multipolar world explainedChina's ambition for a multipolar world is explained, outlining its vision for global power distribution. This sheds light on a major geopolitical strategy impacting international relations.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 28Meta , Roblox to enhance child - safety measures in Philippines , minister saysMeta and Roblox will enhance child safety measures in the Philippines, according to a minister. This highlights ongoing efforts to improve online protection for children.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 28 America 100 - year War : Author warns nation could lose to modern guise of communism – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchAn author is warning that the United States could be defeated by a contemporary form of communism, likening the situation to a "100-year war." This raises concerns about geopolitical strategy and national security.worldtribune.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 28Toyota tug - of - war exposes ASEAN investment dilemma - EconomyA 'tug-of-war' involving Toyota is revealing challenges and dilemmas related to investment within the ASEAN economic region.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
WORLDAug 28Police officer's entry ruled 'lawful', visually impaired couple's defeat finalized by Supreme CourtAsahi Shimbun
MILITARYAug 28Japan to double security aid to 12 Indo-Pacific nationsJapan plans to provide defence equipment and other supplies to the armed forces of at least 12 like-minded countries under its Official Security Assistance programme this financial year, up from eight countries the previous year, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The military of Kenya, which sits on the western Indian Ocean, is expected to be a first-time recipient under the programme, with the Japanese government seeking to strengthen maritime security cooperation, particularly...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 28'The refrigerator is safe. Give me cash.' → 1 million yen damage while away, new trick impersonating police officerAsahi Shimbun
WORLDAug 28A Pulitzer Prize - winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War - era photo has diedA Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, known for an iconic Vietnam War-era photo, has passed away. The individual's death marks the loss of a significant figure in photojournalism and historical documentation.ktep.org · United States
WORLDAug 28Watch : Seo Kang Jun And Ahn Eun Jin Face Temptation In The Form Of Other People In A Love Other Than Yours TeaserSeo Kang Jun and Ahn Eun Jin are featured in a teaser for "A Love Other Than Yours," depicting them facing temptation from other individuals. This preview offers a glimpse into the drama's storyline.soompi.com · South Korea
POLITICSAug 28Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U . S .- China officials meet for Xi Washington visitFormer President Trump has intensified his critical statements against Beijing as U.S. and Chinese officials gather for a visit by Xi Jinping to Washington. This occurs amidst ongoing high-level discussions between the two nations.cnbc.com · United States
WORLDAug 28Why Filipino migrants are rethinking their futures in JapanWhen Japan’s embassy in the Philippines extended applications for healthcare jobs on April 15, the pitch was straightforward: 50 positions for nurses and 300 for care workers in Japan, a three- to four-year placement, free Japanese-language lessons in both countries and a daily allowance during training. On social media, the post’s attractive terms drew widespread interest from Filipinos – a reminder that Japan is still urgently recruiting foreign labour even as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28Xi’s crusade against corruption has gone well beyond economic crimeThe South China Morning Post has launched a major data project diving into President Xi Jinping’s signature anti-graft campaign. In the fourth part of an accompanying series, Yuanyue Dang and William Zheng delve into the broader reach of the campaign. While economic crimes are often seen as the target of President Xi Jinping’s crusade against corruption, the campaign has become much wider. Thirteen years since it began, it is now increasingly about how officials use their power, whether they toe...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28Thirty years of advancing equal opportunity[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Thirty years after Hong Kong established a statutory body to combat discrimination, equal opportunity has become increasingly embedded in laws, workplaces and community. As the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) marks its 30th anniversary this year, its record offers much to reflect on, but the work is far from finished considering the challenges brought by changing social needs. Following the enactment of the Sex...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 28Number of children on daycare waiting lists increases by 2,435, first rise in 9 years; Tokyo's free daycare for first children possibly a factorAsahi Shimbun
POLITICSAug 28Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U.S.-China officials meet for Xi's Washington visitU.S. and Chinese officials met in Beijing this week, despite the White House's tough talk on China.CNBC
WORLDAug 28Malaysia to return 1,500 Rohingya refugees next month, despite safety fearsFirst phase of Malaysia's repatriation plan will involve Myanmar nationals who are 'willing to return voluntarily'.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 28Ulaanbaatar transformed by rural exodus as the city's youth search for their place, in picturesAs the Mongolian capital hosts the UNCCD COP17, which began August 17, Le Monde is showcasing photographer Odhran Dunne's work. In 2025, he turned his lens on this rapidly changing city, capturing portraits of its youth while exploring their hopes and memories of the steppes.Le Monde [en]
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