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Shares are mixed in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks edged lower as investors looked ahead to updates on inflation and how American consumers are feeling about the economy.

A German thinktank has reported that to prevent global warming from surpassing the critical threshold of 1.5 Celsius, major Asian economies must ensure they can get half of their total electricity from renewables by 2030.

Police say an industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packaging plant in South Korea.

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after a mixed close on Wall Street.

South Korea says North Korea has likely supplied several types of missiles to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, along with its widely reported shipments of ammunition and shells.

The tsunami-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant began its third release of treated and diluted radioactive wastewater into the sea after Japanese officials said the two earlier releases ended smoothly.

Bereaved relatives of victims of last year’s devastating Halloween crush in Seoul and their supporters have demanded an independent investigation of the disaster as they marked the anniversary with a massive memorial service.

Asian shares have advanced after the latest tumble on Wall Street.

World shares are mixed after China pledged more spending to counter its economic slowdown.

Shares have skidded in Asia after Wall Street tumbled as bond yields tightened their chokehold.

Asian shares have retreated as the prospect of a 5% yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury for the first time since 2007 added to pressure on Wall Street.

An International Atomic Energy Agency team is in Fukushima for the agency's first marine sampling since treated radioactive wastewater started being released from the area's damaged nuclear plant into the sea.

Shares have fallen in Asia after China reported that its economy grew at a 4.9% annual pace in July-September, down from 6.3% in the previous quarter.

Jessica Pegula has beaten Yuan Yue 6-2, 6-3 in the final of the Korea Open for the fourth title of her career.

Shares are higher in Asia, tracking Wall Street gains following an easing of pressure from the bond market.

Asian shares are mostly higher as investors await the release of U.S. consumer price data and keep a cautious watch on the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Share prices have opened little changed after the the Israeli government declared war following deadly attacks by Hamas from the Gaza Strip.

Asian shares are mostly higher in cautious trading after Wall Street drifted to a quiet close on worries about a too-hot U.S. job market.

Asian markets are trading sharply lower after Wall Street tumbled as it focused on the downside of a surprisingly strong job market: the likelihood that interest rates will stay high.

North Korea has slammed the United States over a Pentagon report that labeled it a “persistent" threat because of weapons of mass destruction, saying it will strongly counter what it called U.S. plans for aggression.

The Pentagon says that the American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas more than two months ago was whisked to a Texas Army base for medical checks and interviews after his return to the U.S. North Korea abruptly announced a day earlier that it would expel Pvt. Travis King.

Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday in subdued trading on looming worries about China property woes.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for an exponential increase in production of nuclear weapons and for his country to play a larger role in a coalition of nations confronting the United States in what he described as a “new Cold War.”.

The White House says the American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas two months ago has been released into U.S. custody.

Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.

Asian shares are mixed after another slump on Wall Street driven by expectations for U.S. interest rates to stay high well into next year.

Asian shares are lower, tracking a slump on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve said it may not cut interest rates next year by as much as it earlier thought.

Asian shares are mostly weaker in cautious trading ahead of the Federal Reserve’s looming decision on interest rates.

Asian shares are mostly lower as markets await a decision by the Federal Reserve on interest rates.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vowed “full and unconditional support” on Wednesday for Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern seas.

The U.S. could have the first Ukrainian pilots trained on F-16 fighter jets before the end of the year, though it will be longer than that before they are flying combat missions.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia on Tuesday for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin at which each leader is expected to offer the other increased support in their escalating standoffs with the West.

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after a decline on Wall Street as traders returned from a long holiday weekend.

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Asian shares are trading mixed as investors looked toward a United States jobs report being released later in the day.

Asian shares are trading higher, boosted by a Wall Street rally that came on positive reports on consumer confidence and job openings.

The Biden administration is extending for another year a ban on the use of U.S. passports for travel to North Korea.

Tropical Storm Khanun has poured intense rain on South Korea and left at least one person dead before weakening as it reached major population centers near the capital.

Asian shares are mostly trading lower after worries about the U.S. banking system set off a decline on Wall Street and amid concerns closer to home about Chinese economic growth.

Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street rallied and Japanese wages rose ahead of a U.S. inflation update that might influence Federal Reserve plans for possible interest rate hikes.

South Korea is preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of scouts from a coastal jamboree site as Tropical Storm Khanun looms, scouting officials said Monday.

Two-time champion Germany was eliminated in a wild finale to the group stage of the Women’s World Cup, while low-ranked Morocco advanced to the knockout stage.

At least 83 people were treated for heat-related illnesses at the World Scout Jamboree being held in South Korea, which is having one of its hottest summers in years.

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has overturned the impeachment of the public safety minister ousted over a Halloween crowd surge that killed nearly 160 people last October at a nightlife district in the capital, Seoul.

Japanese, U.S. and South Korean senior officials have condemned North Korea for its recent ICBM-class ballistic missile launches.

Asian shares are mixed after Japan reported weaker than expected trade data for June, with imports falling nearly 13% from a year earlier.

North Korea’s U.N. ambassador has defended his country’s recent long-range missile launch in a rare appearance at the U.N. Security Council.

Asian shares have opened higher, boosted by Wall Street’s return to its highest level in more than a year after a report showed U.S. consumer inflation cooled a bit more than expected last month.

Asian shares are mostly higher after stocks advanced on Wall Street.

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has alleged that the country’s warplanes repelled a U.S. spy plane that flew over its exclusive economic zone.

China is dismissing criticism of racially tinged comments by its top diplomat.

The head of the U.N. atomic agency has toured Japan’s tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant and said he is satisfied with still-contentious plans to release treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.

Global stock markets are mostly higher after Australia's central bank kept its key lending rate unchanged and Wall Street hit a 15-month high.

The U.N. nuclear agency has given its endorsement to Japan’s planned release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant, saying it meets international standards and its environmental and health impact would be negligible.

Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street hit a 15-month high ahead of a decision by Australia’s central bank on a possible interest rate hike.

The chief of the U.N. nuclear agency will visit Japan next week to meet with officials and see final preparations for the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

Shares are mixed in Asia after China reported slower factory activity in June due to weaker consumer spending and export demand.

Japanese regulators have begun a final inspection before treated radioactive wastewater is released from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

Global stock markets have followed Wall Street lower after the top U.S. diplomat met China’s leader but the two sides showed no sign of progress on an array of conflicts.

Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street lower after the top U.S. and Chinese diplomats agreed to cooperate during a meeting held at a low point in relations.

A North Korean state media report says top officials have vowed to push for a second attempt to launch a spy satellite during a recently ended meeting of the ruling party.

Asian trading is mixed after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.

Skyscrapers, bridges and other landmarks in South Korea’s capital will be lit up in purple as the country begins celebrating the 10th anniversary of K-pop band BTS.

North Korea has tolerated the widespread use of more stable foreign currencies like U.S. dollars and the Chinese yuan since a bungled revaluation of the won in 2009 triggered runway inflation and public unrest.

Global benchmarks are trading mostly higher after the United States House approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, avoiding a default crisis.

Global shares are mixed amid concerns over risks to the economic outlook in China and elsewhere.

North Korea has notified neighboring that it plans to launch a satellite in coming days, which may be an attempt to put a military reconnaissance satellite into orbit.

Jill Biden will promote women and youth empowerment — and attend a Jordanian royal wedding — during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.

Global shares are mostly lower as investors take a wait-and-see view on the week ahead, including stubbornly high inflation across the economy.

Asian shares have begun the week mostly higher after a widespread rally on Wall Street partly spurred by Apple's report of better profit than expected.

Asian shares have declined, tracking losses on Wall Street ahead of a decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve.

Louis Vuitton has transformed a bridge spanning the Han River into a massive runway for its latest collection.

President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 31 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes who were serving time in home confinement.

Crabcakes, beef short ribs and a newfangled banana split have made the cut for this week's White House state dinner honoring South Korea.

Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street edged higher as investors awaited U.S. earnings reports and an update on economic growth.

Asian stock markets are mixed ahead of a U.S. economic update this week that is expected to show growth slowing.

Shares are mostly lower in Asia in narrow trading after they barely budged again on Wall Street following a mixed batch of earnings reports from big U.S. companies.

Stocks are mostly higher in Asia after a mixed session on Wall Street.

Asian shares are trading mostly lower as investors turn their attention to upcoming earnings reports and other economic indicators.

South Korea this month will begin weekly tests of sewage produced by its major cities and towns to track the spread of COVID-19 and identify future waves.

Asian shares are higher as investors got some relief from worries over troubled U.S. lenders with a planned takeover of failed Silicon Valley Bank.

Jenny Shin of South Korea had a run of five straight birdies to close out her front nine on the way to a 5-under 67 on Friday and shared the lead with Maddie Szeryk of Canada and Moriya Jutanugarn of Thailand after two rounds of the LPGA Drive on Championship.

Asian shares are higher after stocks rallied on Wall Street, including the banks most beaten down by the industry's crisis.

World stock markets are higher ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on another possible interest rate hike amid worries about global banks.

Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer that landed just below his image on a video advertising board, sending Japan to a 7-1 victory over Australia in the World Baseball Classic.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar has suddenly become a popular star playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

Shohei Ohtani doubled and singled for his second straight two-hit game, and Japan overcame a three-run deficit to beat South Korea 13-4 for its second straight win at the World Baseball Classic.

Robbie Perkins hit one of Australia’s three homers to beat South Korea 8-7 on Thursday in Group B at the Tokyo Dome.

Shares have climbed in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks clawed back some losses from their worst week since early December.

Shares in Asia are mixed after Wall Street broke its longest losing streak since December with a modest rally led by tech stocks.

Nearly a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, the diplomatic consequences of the war still reverberate worldwide.

Asian stock markets have slipped after U.S. inflation edged down less than expected, fueling concern the Federal Reserve might think more interest rate hikes are needed.

Asian shares are mostly higher, boosted by a rally on Wall Street, although investors kept their eyes on the upcoming U.S. consumer price data for signs of inflation.

Yelim Kim breezed through a near-flawless short program to edge 15-year-old American rival Isabeau Levito and build the slimmest of leads on Thursday night at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships.

Asian stock markets are lower after strong U.S. jobs data fanned fears of more interest rate hikes to cool inflation.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says China’s growing assertiveness and collaboration with Russia poses a challenge not only to Asia but also to Europe.

Asian stock markets are higher after Wall Street rose ahead of what traders hope will be the last Federal Reserve interest rate hike for some time.

Asian shares are mostly lower in muted trading as investors await decisions on interest rates and on earnings reports from around the world.

Frigid winter weather has gripped East Asia for the second straight day, causing several deaths and multiple injuries in Japan and a scramble for flights out of South Korea’s resort island of Jeju following delays by snowstorms.