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South Korea President Lee vows to revive policy of reconciliation with North Korea

President Lee Jae Myung receives former president Moon Jae-in at the Blue House for the first time since his inauguration. Over lunch, they discussed policy directives that had…

  • Published: July 2, 20268:26 am
  • Author Son Ji-hyoung
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Vulnerable economies get little relief from Hormuz reopening, says UN report

The report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), released yesterday, said the reopening of the key maritime chokepoint in the Gulf paves the way for recovery for…

  • Published: July 2, 20268:20 am
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Philippines attains ‘upper middle income’ rank: World Bank

This marks a long-sought milestone that underscores the country’s economic gains and is expected to shape its development path in the years ahead.

  • Published: July 2, 20268:15 am
  • Author Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral
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Journey through the birth of dynastic China

Rare relics reveal how distant communities were united with ritual and belief.

  • Published: July 2, 20268:10 am
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China, EU turn to dialogue in pragmatic bid to manage deepening tensions

In their first joint statement since 2019, both sides agreed to establish a new trade and investment consultation mechanism to institutionalise dialogue and manage growing…

  • Published: July 1, 20269:02 am
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Russia urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to use diplomacy to solve disputes

A Russian Foreign Ministry statement referred to the "tragic episode" of Pakistan airstrikes carried out on border areas.

  • Published: July 1, 20268:55 am
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South Korea’s USD 515.67 billion chip bet depends on moving talent south

Samsung and SK hynix’s southwest fab plan faces talent test as engineers weigh life beyond Seoul.

  • Published: July 1, 20268:50 am
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Nepal’s first transgender lawmaker is just getting started

Bhumika Shrestha was bullied out of school and once struggled to find words for her identity. Now she sits in Nepal’s federal Parliament, carrying decades of activism into the…

  • Published: July 1, 20268:45 am
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China imposes new export controls, deepening Japan row

The new additions, including major companies, "have participated in enhancing Japan's military capabilities", the Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement.

  • Published: June 30, 20268:20 am
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Pakistan info minister says Indus Waters Treaty with India cannot be unilaterally revoked or amended

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar asserted that the people of Pakistan had a right to the Indus waterways under the “legally enforceable treaty” that remained in force.

  • Published: June 30, 20268:15 am
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