Shopping for a robot? China’s new robot store in photos
BEIJING (AP) — A high-tech district in the Chinese capital is opening an all-service robot store on Friday to push to develop humanoid robots. From plucking boxes off a pharmacy...
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New US tariffs cloud outlook for exporters in Asia and beyond
BANGKOK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s on U.S. imports from dozens of countries took effect Thursday, the latest chapter in the saga of Trump’s reshaping of global trade. But many...
South Korea, US militaries will stage large-scale drills this month to address North Korean threats
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea and the United States will launch their annual large-scale military exercise this month to bolster readiness against threats, the allies said Thursday, in...
‘What a city’: Son Heung-min lands at Los Angeles FC with plans for trophies, love for Korean fans
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Son Heung-min made his first visit to Los Angeles seven years ago during Tottenham’s summer tour. He met with Los Angeles FC’s Korean supporters club and...
80 years later, Hiroshima bombing survivors warn of new nuclear warfare
HIROSHIMA, Japan — For more than half a century, chimes have rung out across the Japanese city of Hiroshima every morning at exactly 8:15. The solemn ritual marks the precise...
Russia, China naval forces to carry out joint Asia Pacific patrol: Report
Russian and Chinese naval vessels plan to conduct a joint patrol in the Asia Pacific region, following recent exercises in the Sea of Japan, Russia’s official Interfax has reported. Citing...
As Trump cracks down on college student visas, other countries see opportunity
LONDON (AP) — In China, wait times for U.S. visa interviews are so long that some students have given up. Universities in Hong Kong are fielding transfer inquiries from foreign...
Wife of South Korea’s ousted ex-President Yoon appears for questioning over corruption allegations
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The wife of South Korea’s ousted former President appeared for questioning by a special prosecutor Wednesday, as investigators expanded a probe into suspicions of stock...
Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing as aging survivors frustrated by growing nuke threat
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — on Wednesday marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city, with many aging expressing frustration about growing support among global...
Krill fishery in Antarctica shut down after record catch triggers unprecedented early closure
MIAMI (AP) — Officials have shut down early the remote fishery near Antarctica after trawling for the tiny crustacean — a vital food source for whales that also helps fight...
