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Jeon Joo-hwan killed a former colleague in revenge after she reported him to police for stalking.

Australia had strong concern at prospect of China’s security presence in Solomon Islands in 2022.

Elevate can transition between driving on flat surfaces with wheels and walking over terrains with robotic legs.

The ruling is the Japanese top court’s first on working conditions for LGBTQ individuals.

The latest survey signals that Mr Prabowo is gaining ground ahead of the Feb 14 presidential race.

Hong Kong is Japan’s second-largest market for agricultural and fisheries exports.

China has been sending its black and white ambassadors abroad as part of its panda diplomacy.

The “Han Kuang” exercises in late July would see the military practise defending Taoyuan airport.

The crocodile population has grown from around 3,000 to more than 100,000 since the 1970s.

Move is likely to add momentum to Apple’s efforts to diversify its product base beyond China.

This marks an expansion of the United States firm’s retail channels in the world’s second largest economy.

More heavy rain is expected in the southern part of Gansu over the next few days.

The National Pension Service holds stakes in companies with coal-linked investments including Korea Electric Power.

A ham-fisted approach could harm ruling parties desperate to win over the Malay, Muslim majority, analysts warn.

Former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad earlier insisted that “Malaysia is a Malay country”.

The eruption off the coast of the country’s North Island claimed 22 lives and left dozens more with horrific injuries.

Japan has been hit by unusually heavy rain, raising fears of the pace of climate change.

The battle may be deadlocked thanks to the 250-seat Senate that could block the election-winning alliance's pick.

The “Wild Boars” team had entered the caves in June 2018 and were trapped by floods.

Ms Kim accused the US Air Force of intruding into the North’s “economic water zone” on Monday.