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South Korea

KOSPI Surges 3.3% as Samsung, SK hynix Lead Seoul Tech Rally Despite Middle East Crisis

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Monday as semiconductor shares sparked a powerful rebound, pushing the KOSPI up more than 3% even as military tensions between the United States and Iran intensified in the Middle East. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) jumped 223.57 points, or 3.34%, to 6,910.78 at the opening bell, according to Yonhap. By 9:15 a.m., the index was still up 3.33% at 6,909.61. The surge placed South Korea's technology-heavy mar

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Sport

NC Dinos Make Another Late Push for KBO Postseason as Doosan Showdown Looms

SEOUL, South Korea — The NC Dinos are trying to pull off another late-season escape. With the 2026 Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) regular season entering its final stretch, NC is once again chasing a postseason berth after putting together a dramatic surge that has pulled the club back into contention. The Dinos currently sit sixth at 55-59-2, just 4½ games behind the fifth-place Doosan Bears, who occupy the final postseason position. The deficit is significant—but not necessarily decisive

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Philippines

BAR EXAM JITTERS TURNED INTO A FIESTA: What Happened Outside UST After Hundreds Finished Day 1

MANILA, Philippines — What could have been a tense and exhausting end to the first day of the 2026 Bar Examinations turned into a celebration outside the University of Santo Tomas (UST), as fellow law students, families and supporters gathered to welcome examinees and remind them that they were not facing the grueling test alone. More than 600 Bar examinees emerged from UST after completing the first day of the three-day examination on Sunday, September 6, greeted by banners, balloons, cheering

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Sport

Tiafoe Finally Solves Medvedev Puzzle at US Open — But an Even Bigger Test Now Awaits

NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe finally found the answer to one of the toughest questions of his tennis career — and he did it on the court he calls the “people's court.” The American star produced one of his finest performances at the 2026 US Open, defeating former champion Daniil Medvedev 7-6(1), 6-4, 7-6(6) to storm into the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows. For Tiafoe, the victory carried far more weight than simply reaching the last eight. Medvedev had repeatedly frustrated the American over

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Business

Lee Jae Myung Arrives in France as Macron Summit Draws Focus on Security, AI and Hormuz

NICE, France — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has arrived in France for a four-day state visit that could produce major developments in security, advanced technology, economic cooperation and cultural diplomacy, with a bilateral summit with French President Emmanuel Macron scheduled for Tuesday in Paris. Lee arrived in Nice on Sunday, September 6, beginning a September 6–9 visit that comes just months after Macron's state visit to South Korea in April. The two countries are also marking 1

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Philippines

BAGUIO’S BUILDING BOOM FACES A NEW TEST: No Water, Forest or Safe Roads—What Happens to Future Projects?

BAGUIO CITY — The future of construction in Baguio City could look dramatically different as city planners move to make water supply, environmental protection, disaster risks and neighborhood capacity central requirements for new developments. Under the city’s updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and proposed zoning reforms now being discussed by the Baguio City Council, developers may no longer be able to pursue high-density projects simply because a property is available for constructio

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Japan

Japan Burns Through $79.6 Billion in a Month to Defend the Yen — But Can It Keep Fighting?

Japan has suffered the largest monthly drop in its foreign exchange reserves on record, after authorities deployed unprecedented firepower to defend the weakening yen. Government data released Monday showed that Japan's foreign reserves fell by $79.6 billion, or 6.18%, in August, dropping to $1.208 trillion from $1.287 trillion in July. The sharp decline came after Tokyo carried out another massive round of dollar-selling and yen-buying intervention to support its currency. Record Interventio

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Business

Naver Shuts Down Services as South Korea’s Tech Giant Bets Big on AI and Commerce

SEOUL, South Korea — Naver is shutting down several standalone services as South Korea’s internet giant makes a major strategic shift toward artificial intelligence, AI-powered commerce and digital infrastructure. The latest move will see Naver’s music-streaming platform VIBE shut down on December 31, 2026, while Naver TV will cease operations on September 30. The company has also already retired its standalone AI services Clova X and Cue:, folding their technology into newer AI-powered feature

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Entertainment

The Emmy Race Is Heating Up: ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Pluribus’ Eye Major Trophy Haul

LOS ANGELES — The biggest night in television is still days away, but Hollywood's Emmy race is already in full swing. Before the main 78th Primetime Emmy Awards take place on Sept. 14, some of television's most acclaimed shows are battling for a massive collection of trophies during the first two nights of the 2026 Emmy Awards. Leading the charge are medical drama The Pitt, comedy powerhouse Hacks, and Apple TV's critically acclaimed newcomer Pluribus. And with more than 100 Emmy categories b

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Taiwan

Taiwan Opens First Park-Style Animal Shelter, Transforming Former Cemetery Into Haven for Stray Animals

TAINAN, Taiwan — A former cemetery in southern Taiwan has been given a remarkable second life. Tainan City has officially opened what it describes as Taiwan's first park-style animal protection and education center, transforming the former Xuejia Sixth Cemetery into a sprawling facility designed not only to shelter stray animals but also to promote adoption, responsible pet ownership and public education. The Xuejia Multifunctional Educational Park opened on September 6 after years of planning

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