Military exemption for South Korean gamers reignites debate
By Sunghee Hwang K-pop powerhouse BTS didn't get one, star footballer Son Heung-min did: South Korea grants limited exemptions from…
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BTS’ SUGA starts mandatory alternative service, agency says
A member of K-pop juggernaut BTS started his mandatory alternative service Friday, the group's agency told AFP, after SUGA was…
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Court operations suspended: Trece Martires, General Trias, and Tanza Courts close due to Taal volcano smog
In response to the hazardous volcanic smog emanating from Taal Volcano, the Philippine Supreme Court Public Information Office announces the…
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Zelensky wins Biden support but faces US skeptics
WASHINGTON, Sept 22, 2023 (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington Thursday to appeal for help fighting Russia, winning…
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Concussion-free Tagovailoa seeks 3-0 NFL start for Miami
WASHINGTON, Sept 21, 2023 (AFP) - A year after Tua Tagovailoa went down with head injuries that changed how the…
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Blockbuster movie scares Chinese tourists away from Thailand
BANGKOK, Sept 22, 2023 (AFP) - For millions of Chinese tourists, Thailand used to be a happy land of delicious…
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Manila suspends in-person classes at all levels
In response to the volcanic sulfur dioxide emissions from Taal Volcano, Manila has taken precautionary measures. The Manila Public Information…
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Canada seeks India cooperation in murder probe
UNITED NATIONS, United States, Sept 21, 2023 (AFP) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday called on India to…
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Tuvalu will always be a state, even if underwater, says PM
By Issam AHMED Tuvalu could be one of the first nations to sink beneath the sea as a result of…
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Bank of Japan maintains easy money policy
TOKYO, Sept 22, 2023 (AFP) - The Bank of Japan stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policy Friday, though officials face…
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