US says navy aeroplane transits Taiwan Strait
China, which claims sovereignty over democratically-governed Taiwan, calls Western military transits in the area provocations. The Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's…
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Opposition over Nippon Steel’s bid to buy US Steel casts pall on US-Japan ties
The potential US$14.9 billion sale has run into opposition from US President Joe Biden as well as US Vice-President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. US Steel…
Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt at Florida golf course, says FBI
Law enforcement officials said US Secret Service agents spotted and fired on a gunman in some bushes near the property line. The suspect dropped an AK-47-style assault rifle and…
US ups pressure on South Korea to join China chip curbs
As additional trade restrictions are expected, experts say it is important for the Korean government and chipmakers to keep up negotiations to protect Korea's interests.
9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zero
The image was one of putting politics aside at this year’s solemn commemoration of the hijacked plane attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people on September 11, 2001.
Key takeaways from the Harris-Trump US presidential debate
Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump met on Sept 10 (Sept 11 in Singapore) for their first and perhaps only debate, a square-off that could have a significant impact…
Samsung-Apple rivalry reignited as first AI iPhone debuts
Apple seeks to reverse its sales slump with the AI-enhanced iPhone 16 line. Facing stiff competition and regulations in its major markets in China and Europe, the company has…
South Korea’s KAIST, NYU to implement joint degree for AI
The agreement came after both universities shared a consensus that strengthening capabilities in the field of AI and fostering global talent is an essential element that can…
China, US to jointly host summit on non-CO2 greenhouse gases at COP29
The announcement came following a three-day meeting of the China-US Working Group on Enhancing Climate Action in the 2020s, which was hosted by China in Beijing and co-chaired by…
South Korea, US brace for North Korea’s ‘grave provocations’ around US election
High-level officials hold first scenario-based discussion simulating North Korean nuclear threats.