Death toll from capsized ship in Indonesia rises to 26 with 109 missing
The ferry was carrying 243 people, including 30 crew members, as well as an unknown number of vehicles, when it…
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Trump slams Chagos deal in first meeting with U.K.’s Burnham
Tuesday's meeting represented the biggest diplomatic test yet for Burnham, Britain's sixth prime minister in a decade.
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Long-suffering Yemeni families flee renewed fighting
As fighting escalates once again, thousands of families have been forced from their homes, many of them for a second or…
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Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least nine dead and four missing near Tokyo
Chiba Prefecture reported six deaths while Kanagawa Prefecture reported three as of 8 a.m. Wednesday. Two people are…
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Philippine Senate’s lowering of voting threshold raises stakes for Sara Duterte
The Senate cleared a motion making the constitutional requirement for a two-thirds vote to convict cover only the votes…
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Dodgers extend home winning streak to 11 with shutout of Padres
Roki Sasaki struck out two in one inning in his return from a blister issue.
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Wheat buyers brace for higher costs as Russia-Ukraine war drags on
Top importers in Asia, the Middle East and Africa that were counting on the Black Sea region for wheat have been…
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South Korea says Trump welcomes progress in U.S. strategic investment projects
Trump also reaffirmed his willingness to engage in dialogue with North Korea.
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Takaichi and Trump discuss China ahead of Xi’s visit to U.S.
The talks — the leaders' first formal summit since March — focused on issues surrounding China, including economic…
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Taiwan and human rights are ‘red lines’ for China, ambassador says ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Washington this week for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, as both sides…
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Modi plans Canada trip for trade deal as India speeds up Mexico talks
The three economies, with combined economic output of more than $8 trillion, are grappling with disruption from Trump's…
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AI-generated political ads warp reality ahead of U.S. midterms
The largely unregulated form of political communication is increasingly being adopted despite a broader backlash…
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Kirishima’s <i>yokozuna</i> bid ends, but resurgent Onosato shines at autumn meet
There will be no new yokozuna this month, but Onosato could return to the winner's circle and Atamifuji may yet earn…
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Imperial Japanese Army secretly considered martial law in 1945, document says
The considerations were made during the final stages of World War II amid concerns that U.S. air raids would severely…
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Asian Games put spotlight on cricket’s growth in Japan
The ongoing Games and a historic contest against India are giving cricket an opportunity to add to its steady growth.
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Myanmar female prisoners face torture and neglect, rights group says
Since the military seized power in a February 2021 coup, a protracted civil war has gripped the impoverished Southeast…
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Machado fails to slip back into Venezuela while Rodríguez is away
The Venezuelan opposition leader made three attempts in 24 hours to return home but was unable to complete the journey.
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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at U.N.
In a statement, Iran's Armed Forces dismissed Trump's comments at the U.N. as "propaganda."
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Takaichi holds first talks with Zelenskky, but no mention of defense cooperation
The Ukrainian leader did not publicly broach the possibility of tieups with Tokyo such as in the area of drone…
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In first U.N. speech, Takaichi calls for removal of Japan’s wartime ‘enemy state’ label
Beijing has latched on to the clause in its row with Tokyo, insisting it remains legally binding and serves as…
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Might makes right will end Pax Americana
Far from bolstering U.S. dominance, Donald Trump's embrace of coercive militarism has eroded it.
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AI’s greatest threat is biological, not robotic
To mitigate the risks, safeguards such as mandating DNA screening and implementing regulations on AI development are…
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China’s drive for AI self-sufficiency rewarding firms with global focus
AI companies with a more inward focus have lost steam in recent years amid cut-throat domestic competition.
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The next inflation shock: $1 million-a-day oil tankers
The world's VLCC fleet is relatively small, with about 925 tankers controlled by a handful of shipping tycoons.
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Radiant World sent Mizuho fake Glencore email, court filing says
Details of the email exchange were outlined by Mizuho as part of a lawsuit in Singapore, where it has accused Radiant…
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Trump’s White House media ban faces long odds in court, legal experts say
U.S. courts have long held that the government cannot condition press access on favorable coverage once it has opened a…
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More teen magic in Asian Games pool as Kojima thrills Japan
The 17-year-old Yumeki Kojima's triumph in the men's 400-meter individual medley set a Games record of 4 minutes, 7.02…
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Raptors reportedly sign Kawhi Leonard to $115 million extension
Leonard agreed to take $11 million less than his maximum extension amount as well as waive a $7.5 million trade kicker…
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Giants QB Jaxson Dart could miss rest of 2026 season
An MRI exam after the Giants returned to New Jersey following their loss to the Rams detected more significant damage…
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U.S. team meets with Iranians despite Trump’s annihilation threat
The U.S. president described the meeting as "very good." Iran has yet to comment on the meeting or say who attended.
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Singapore’s record AI boom unlikely to move central bank, analysts say
Data shows electronics exports in August rose 132% from a year ago.
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Embraer nears regional jet order from Japan Airlines in blow to Airbus
The carrier, which has been weighing whether to order Embraer's E2 or Airbus's A220, is due to make a final decision as…
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If Ukraine today is Asia tomorrow, there is real work to be done
Much that seemed unimaginable a few years ago is now the fodder of daily headlines.
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Asia to face sustained inflation pressure into 2027, ADB warns
Wars in Europe and the Middle East and a severe El Nino are amplifying price pressures across the continent.
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SoftBank draws over $20 billion of early interest in junk bond
Investors are rushing to capture record yields likely to be offered to help fund the firm's investments in OpenAI.
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South Korea keeps fuel cheap for holidays as fiscal cost mounts
The country's fuel-price caps have already stretched beyond the six months initially budgeted, causing growing alarm…
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