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Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to meet in Manila this week

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Manila this week to discuss North Korea, trilateral security, economic cooperation, and the Middle East crisis. The meeting follows earlier talks on the sidelines of the NATO summit, where the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to denuclearization and signed a memorandum on small modular reactors.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 20

Race Around the World recap: Catch this week's films

ABC iview's Race Around the World enters its eighth week as six filmmakers race across the globe to produce weekly documentaries. Contestants have shared personal stories of moral dilemmas, creative burnout, and the relentless pace of the competition.

1 outlet · 5 articles Jul 19

Tokyo should take first step by reversing its hostile policy toward Moscow — Deputy FM

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said that Japan must take the first step by abandoning its 'hostile' policy if it wants to resume cooperation. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions and continued sanctions, while Japanese officials express openness to dialogue without concrete plans.

1 outlet · 5 articles Jul 19

(LEAD) World heritage representatives gather in Busan for UNESCO committee session

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee convenes in Busan for its 48th session, marking South Korea's first time hosting the event. Around 3,000 participants from 196 member states will review 33 proposals, including an extension of South Korea's Getbol tidal flats and a draft decision on Japan's Sado mine. Opening ceremonies featured President Lee Jae Myung and K-pop star G-Dragon.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 19

Russia pounds Kyiv in major ballistic missile attack

Russia has launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens. The attacks come amid a critical shortage of air defenses in Ukraine and escalating tit-for-tat strikes. Ukrainian officials urge allies for more interceptor missiles.

10 outlets · 22 articles Jul 19

India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission

India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, launched successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, marking the country's entry as the third nation to achieve orbital launch capability through private enterprise. The mission, dubbed 'Mission Aagaman,' carried customer payloads and experimental equipment, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing it as a defining moment in India's space journey.

5 outlets · 5 articles Jul 18

Manila protests ‘racist’ portrayal of Filipinos in China Daily videos

The Philippines has formally protested to China over AI-generated videos published by state-backed newspaper China Daily that depict Filipinos as monkeys in a dispute over the South China Sea. Manila's foreign ministry condemned the videos as 'demeaning, dehumanizing, and racist,' while the defence secretary called them 'contemptible propaganda.'

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 18

Japan revises imperial succession rules, but still excludes women

Japan's parliament approved a revision to the Imperial House Law, allowing adoption of distant male relatives and letting princesses retain royal status after marriage, but keeping the male-only succession rule. Princess Aiko remains ineligible to succeed the throne, drawing public criticism and expert warnings about the shrinking imperial family.

6 outlets · 6 articles Jul 17

China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?

President Xi Jinping announced a new 29-nation coalition, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, calling for global cooperation in AI development. The initiative includes 5,000 research projects for developing countries and is seen as part of China's broader efforts to shape global AI governance.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 17

Trump administration drastically limits length of foreign journalist visas

The Trump administration has finalized new rules limiting foreign journalists to 240-day stays and Chinese journalists to 90 days, replacing the 'duration of status' system. The changes also cap student visas at four years, drawing criticism from media rights groups and China's foreign ministry.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 17

India debuts hydrogen-powered train as part of sustainability drive

India has inaugurated its first indigenously built hydrogen-powered passenger train, the 'NaMo Green Rail', as part of its broader clean energy and sustainability efforts. The train, which can carry about 2,600 passengers at speeds up to 75 km/h, will operate on a 90 km route in Haryana, with the government aiming for net-zero railway emissions by 2030.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 17

Sudan: G7 and EU Call for Halt to Attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid and Wider Arms Embargo

G7 foreign ministers and the EU's foreign policy chief have called on Sudan's Rapid Support Forces to immediately cease actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid, including drone strikes and aid blockades. The appeal, backed by a UN warning of 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Kordofan, also urges all parties to stop hostilities and allow humanitarian access. The leaders additionally backed expanding the Darfur arms embargo to all of Sudan.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 17

Does Beijing own Batanes? Why Chinese scholars’ claim is a warning shot to Manila

Chinese academics at a Guangzhou symposium asserted that the Batanes Islands, a Philippine province, legally belong to Taiwan and therefore fall under Chinese sovereignty. The claim has prompted Philippine officials to express concern and call for vigilance over academic exchanges with China.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 16

UK calls for FIFA investigation over Argentina banner

The British government has called on FIFA to investigate Argentine players who displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after their World Cup semifinal win over England. FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation. Argentine President Javier Milei called the gesture 'perfectly valid'.

5 outlets · 6 articles Jul 16

U.S. imposing 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices

The United States will impose 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian imports starting July 22, following a year-long investigation that found unfair trade practices. Brazil has condemned the tariffs as unjust and politically motivated, and has requested WTO consultations while threatening reciprocal measures.

8 outlets · 9 articles Jul 16

Wallabies coach gambles at selection table in Test farewell

Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made bold selection calls for his farewell Test against Italy in Perth, dropping Fraser McReight to the bench and retaining Declan Meredith at fly half. The eighth-ranked Australians seek to end a six-match losing streak against a winless Italian side, with Les Kiss set to take over afterwards. Captain Harry Wilson has stressed that close losses are no longer acceptable.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 16

Hyundai to acquire remaining Boston Dynamics stake: sources

Hyundai Motor Group plans to acquire the remaining 9.65 percent stake in Boston Dynamics after SoftBank Group exercised its put option, according to industry sources. The move is expected to bolster their robotics collaboration, with plans to deploy the Atlas humanoid robot at a U.S. plant starting in 2028 and potentially paving the way for a Boston Dynamics IPO.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 16

S. Korea to launch sovereign AI for cybersecurity this year: science minister

South Korea will develop a sovereign AI model focused on cybersecurity by the end of 2026, responding to recent US export controls on advanced AI systems. Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon announced the plan, highlighting the need to strengthen domestic AI capabilities amid growing digital threats.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 16

US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran

The United States fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island, part of its naval blockade on Iran, while strikes were reported in Tehran and other cities. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has plunged amid the escalating conflict.

5 outlets · 6 articles Jul 16

14-nation South China Sea statement is an expansionist overreach

A coalition of 14 nations, led by the US, issued a joint statement on the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration, reaffirming that China's expansive claims are illegal. While some reports frame the statement as a reaffirmation of the rules-based order, others criticize it as geopolitically motivated and highlight China's objections based on its 2006 UNCLOS declaration.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 15