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China and Turkey Set to Dominate Rare Earth Market with New PartnershipChina and Turkey signed an MOU to enhance cooperation in rare earth mining, aiming to strengthen global supply chains.
South Korean Drug Suspect Brags About Bribing Thai Police in Shocking Live StreamA drug offender who was arrested in Thailand sparked controversy after live-streaming from a police transport vehicle and a detention center.
THIS Man with Four Wives, Two Girlfriends, and Sex 28 Times a Week—Aiming for 54 KidsA Japanese man has four wives and two girlfriends, seeking to father 54 children despite polygamy being illegal.
McDonald’s Weddings? Young Couples in China Choose Burgers Over BanquetsYoung couples in China are rejecting expensive weddings and instead opting to hold them at McDonald's or Haidilao.
North Korea Shuts Down Roads, Officially Declares South Korea an EnemyNorth Korea's constitutional amendment labels South Korea an enemy state, citing security threats, and confirms road demolitions.
$46M Romance Scam Uncovered: How a Hong Kong Crime Ring Used AI to Defraud VictimsHong Kong police arrested 27 in a romance scam using deepfake tech, defrauding victims of $46 million through fake relationships.
Fukushima Plant to Release Another 7,800 Tons of Treated Water Into Ocean This WeekTokyo Electric Power Company will start its 10th discharge of treated water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean on October 17.
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Six-Country Defense Exercise Begins in Philippines as China WatchesSix countries, including the U.S. and Philippines, began joint military exercises in response to recent tensions surrounding Taiwan.
Massive Fire Halts Copper Production at World's Largest Plant in IndonesiaA fire at Freeport Indonesia's copper plant halted production, raising concerns over export controls and the plant's operational future.
North Korea's Road Destruction Prompts Call for Dialogue from UN ChiefIn response to North Korea's destruction of inter-Korean roads, UN Secretary-General Guterres urges de-escalation and dialogue.
Leech in His Nose? How a 10-Year-Old Lived with It for a MonthA 10-year-old boy in Indonesia unknowingly lived with a leech in his nose for a month before it was removed.
Dogs Over Kids? South Korea’s New Trend of Canine CompanionshipSouth Korea's declining birth rates are transforming its pet culture, with dogs increasingly seen as family members.
North Korea Slams UN Rights Envoy as 'U.S. Puppet,' Refuses CooperationNorth Korea condemned UN Special Rapporteur Elizabeth Salmón, labeling her a "puppet" of the U.S. and rejecting engagement.
China Brushes Off U.S. and Japan, Defends Military Drills Near TaiwanChina has brushed aside criticisms from the U.S. and Japan regarding its large-scale military drills encircling the Taiwan Strait.
U.S. Points Fingers at China, Russia for Summit Fail as South China Sea Tensions RiseThe failure to adopt a joint statement at the East Asia Summit highlights tensions, particularly between the U.S., China, and Russia.
13 Pregnant Women Arrested in Cambodia’s Latest Surrogacy ScandalCambodia uncovered an illegal surrogacy ring, arresting 24 women, including 13 pregnant Filipinos, despite a 2016 ban.
Kim Jong Un’s $10,000 Watch, Daughter’s $2,000 Jacket Spark Tensions as Anti-Regime Leaflets Fly Over PyongyangNorth Korea confirmed that recent propaganda leaflets included luxury images of Kim Jong Un and his daughter, escalating tensions.
China’s Military Surrounds Taiwan in High-Stakes War GamesThe Chinese military launched drills encircling Taiwan, seen as pressure on President Lai Ching-te following his National Day speech.
South Korean Border Towns Hit Hard by North Korean Noise Warfare Residents of Paju, near the DMZ, are suffering due to North Korea's loud broadcasts and provocative actions, causing insomnia and distress.
China and Turkey Set to Dominate Rare Earth Market with New Partnership China and Turkey signed an MOU to enhance cooperation in rare earth mining, aiming to strengthen global supply chains.
South Korean Drug Suspect Brags About Bribing Thai Police in Shocking Live Stream A drug offender who was arrested in Thailand sparked controversy after live-streaming from a police transport vehicle and a detention center.
THIS Man with Four Wives, Two Girlfriends, and Sex 28 Times a Week—Aiming for 54 Kids A Japanese man has four wives and two girlfriends, seeking to father 54 children despite polygamy being illegal.
McDonald’s Weddings? Young Couples in China Choose Burgers Over Banquets Young couples in China are rejecting expensive weddings and instead opting to hold them at McDonald's or Haidilao.
North Korea Shuts Down Roads, Officially Declares South Korea an Enemy North Korea's constitutional amendment labels South Korea an enemy state, citing security threats, and confirms road demolitions.
$46M Romance Scam Uncovered: How a Hong Kong Crime Ring Used AI to Defraud Victims Hong Kong police arrested 27 in a romance scam using deepfake tech, defrauding victims of $46 million through fake relationships.
Fukushima Plant to Release Another 7,800 Tons of Treated Water Into Ocean This Week Tokyo Electric Power Company will start its 10th discharge of treated water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean on October 17.
North Korea Just Blew Up Key Roads — And They’re Not Saying a Word North Korea blew up the Gyeongui Line and the East Sea Line connecting the North and South on Tuesday.
Six-Country Defense Exercise Begins in Philippines as China Watches Six countries, including the U.S. and Philippines, began joint military exercises in response to recent tensions surrounding Taiwan.
Massive Fire Halts Copper Production at World's Largest Plant in Indonesia A fire at Freeport Indonesia's copper plant halted production, raising concerns over export controls and the plant's operational future.
North Korea's Road Destruction Prompts Call for Dialogue from UN Chief In response to North Korea's destruction of inter-Korean roads, UN Secretary-General Guterres urges de-escalation and dialogue.
Leech in His Nose? How a 10-Year-Old Lived with It for a Month A 10-year-old boy in Indonesia unknowingly lived with a leech in his nose for a month before it was removed.
Dogs Over Kids? South Korea’s New Trend of Canine Companionship South Korea's declining birth rates are transforming its pet culture, with dogs increasingly seen as family members.
North Korea Slams UN Rights Envoy as 'U.S. Puppet,' Refuses Cooperation North Korea condemned UN Special Rapporteur Elizabeth Salmón, labeling her a "puppet" of the U.S. and rejecting engagement.
China Brushes Off U.S. and Japan, Defends Military Drills Near Taiwan China has brushed aside criticisms from the U.S. and Japan regarding its large-scale military drills encircling the Taiwan Strait.
U.S. Points Fingers at China, Russia for Summit Fail as South China Sea Tensions Rise The failure to adopt a joint statement at the East Asia Summit highlights tensions, particularly between the U.S., China, and Russia.
13 Pregnant Women Arrested in Cambodia’s Latest Surrogacy Scandal Cambodia uncovered an illegal surrogacy ring, arresting 24 women, including 13 pregnant Filipinos, despite a 2016 ban.
Kim Jong Un’s $10,000 Watch, Daughter’s $2,000 Jacket Spark Tensions as Anti-Regime Leaflets Fly Over Pyongyang North Korea confirmed that recent propaganda leaflets included luxury images of Kim Jong Un and his daughter, escalating tensions.
China’s Military Surrounds Taiwan in High-Stakes War Games The Chinese military launched drills encircling Taiwan, seen as pressure on President Lai Ching-te following his National Day speech.
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