Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea
A Buddhist temple in Seoul introduced South Korea’s first humanoid robot monk.
All Hail the Military
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Can Asian economies cope with the fallout from the Iran war?
Fuel costs, inflation and debt pressures are testing Asian economies.
What is China’s anti-sanctions law and how does it work?
Beijing's order blocking US sanctions on five oil refineries marks first invocation of 2021 law.
South Korean court reduces Han Duck-soo’s prison term in martial law case
Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo's prison sentence from 23 years to 15.
BTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palace
K-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico’s National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Rising Fuel costs overshadowing agenda for ASEAN summit in the Philippines
ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines as residents say their main concern is living costs.
North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation
Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state 'will not change based on external rhetorical claims'.
What are China’s surprise gains in the war on Iran?
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Beijing, seeking support on a deal with the US.
Iran ‘has attained an elevated international standing’ says FM
The Iranian foreign minister said Iran has ‘attained an elevated international standing’ during the war.