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A doctor holds a slogan in a protest against a plan to admit more students to medical school, in front of the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, February 22, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Kim Soo-Hyeon/File Photo

Asia

South Korean medical students to return to school, urge education reforms

The Korean Medical Association, the main lobby group for doctors, in a statement urged the government to take steps to restore the academic calendar and improve training conditions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greets Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during a meeting in Wonsan, North Korea July 12, 2025. Photo: KCNA via REUTERS

Asia

North Korean leader Kim reaffirms support for Russia in Ukraine conflict: KCNA

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to the media as he walks between meetings during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting and related meetings at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on July 11, 2025. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Asia

China, ASEAN to submit upgraded free trade deal to leaders in October: China's foreign minister

Malaysia's Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamad Hasan takes part in a press briefing during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting and related meetings at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on July 11, 2025. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/Pool via REUTERS

Asia

ASEAN agrees Myanmar election is not a priority: Malaysia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in Wonsan, in North Korea, July 11, 2025. Photo: Russian Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS

Asia

Russian foreign minister arrives in North Korea: KCNA

Employees work at Pyeongtaek port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, July 8, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

Asia

South Korea to follow previously agreed terms on defence cost sharing with US: Yonhap

A container ship is seen near the Hai Phong International Container Terminal, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for many countries, in Hai Phong, Vietnam, April 16, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

Asia

Vietnam to introduce measures to cope with US tariffs: trade official

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing charges of orchestrating a rebellion when he declared martial law, arrives to attend his trial at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, May 12, 2025. Photo: Ahn Young-joon/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Asia

South Korea's former President Yoon to attend hearing on detention warrant

Reservists receive training ahead of the annual Han Kuang military exercises in Taoyuan, Taiwan July 8, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Ann Wang

Asia

Taiwan launches annual war games with simulated attacks against military command

A general view shows the container terminal in Hong Kong, China, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Asia

Southeast Asia, spooked by Trump tariffs, presses for more talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks to reporters at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, April 4, 2025. Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Asia

Rubio to attend ASEAN meeting in first Asia trip

A soldier from the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) puts on his shoes as he and his comrade cross a stream towards the front line in Laiza, Kachin state, January 29, 2013. Photo: REUTERS/David Johnson/File photo

China

China risks global heavy rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spewed an ash tower 18 km high in a fresh eruption. Photo: ARNOLD WELIANTO / AFP/BSS

Environment

Indonesia volcano spews 18-kilometre ash tower: agency