South Korean tanker capsizes off coast of Japan, Seven dead

A South Korean chemical tanker named Keoyoung Sun capsized off the coast of Yamaguchi prefecture in western Japan due to adverse weather conditions, resulting in seven confirmed deaths.
The tanker was carrying 980 tonnes of acrylic acid, but no spillage was reported at the time of the incident.
Out of the 11 crew members on board, seven were confirmed dead, two were rescued, and efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining two individuals.

Chinese professor at Japan university missing after visiting homeland

Hu Shiyun, a Chinese professor at Kobe Gakuin University in Japan, went missing after returning to China following the end of summer school courses.
The professor's disappearance has raised concerns as he became unreachable after arriving in China.
The incident has sparked attention both in Japan and internationally, highlighting the mysterious circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Hu Shiyun's case underscores the complexities and uncertainties surrounding his whereabouts, prompting efforts to locate him and ensure his safety.

Former US President Donald Trump insulted Australia’s Ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, calling him “not the brightest bulb” and suggesting his tenure would be short if he was hostile towards him.
Kevin Rudd, who has been critical of Trump in the past, was defended by the Australian government, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong praising him for his effective work as an ambassador and his contributions to advancing Australia’s interests in the United States.
Trump's remarks came during an exclusive interview with GB News' Nigel Farage where he criticized Rudd for being "nasty" and implied that he would not last long in his position if Trump were re-elected.
Despite Trump's comments, Australia expressed its support for Rudd, indicating that they would retain him as the US ambassador if Trump won the 2024 White House race, emphasizing his excellent job performance.

Batik Air, an Indonesian airline, is under investigation after pilots fell asleep mid-flight.
The airline has stated that it follows an adequate rest policy and is committed to implementing safety recommendations.
This incident occurred in Asia, specifically in Indonesia, raising concerns about aviation safety.
The article highlights the importance of ensuring pilot alertness and adherence to safety protocols during flights

A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized off Indonesia’s northernmost coast on Wednesday, according to local fishermen who rescued six people. The survivors said more people were still on the boat.
There were no immediate reports of casualties.
The six, four women and two men, were moved to a temporary shelter in the Samatiga sub-district.
The fishermen told The Associated Press the refugees’ boat capsized about 16 miles (25 Kilometers) from the coastline of Kuala Bubon Beach in Aceh province.

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned after a little over a year in the position, the Communist Party said Wednesday, making him the latest senior official to leave office after likely being implicated in an intense anti-corruption campaign.
The party said it had accepted his resignation, writing in a statement that “violations by Vo Van Thuong have left a bad mark on the reputation of the Communist party.”
Thuong is the second president to resign in two years, something analysts called a worrying sign for political stability in a country that plays a key role in the middle of the U.S.-China competition and a growing one in global manufacturing.

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund reached a preliminary agreement for the release of $1.1 billion from a $3 billion bailout following days-long talks in Islamabad, the IMF said Wednesday.
Under the deal, Pakistan will receive the final tranche from the bailout that was approved by the IMF in July to save the nation from defaulting on its debt repayments.
An IMF statement said it “has reached a staff-level agreement with the Pakistani authorities” and noted that approval by the IMF’s executive board “is considered a formality.”

North Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile, state media reported Wednesday, claiming a progress in efforts to develop a more powerful, agile missile designed to strike faraway U.S. targets in the region.
A hypersonic missile is among an array of high-tech weapons systems that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly vowed to introduce in 2021 to cope with what he called deepening U.S. hostility.
Outside experts say Kim wants a modernized weapons arsenal to wrest U.S. concessions like sanctions relief when diplomacy resumes.

The United States and Japan are sponsoring a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on all nations not to deploy or develop nuclear weapons in space, the U.S. ambassador announced Monday
Linda Thomas-Greenfield told a U.N. Security Council meeting that “any placement of nuclear weapons into orbit around the Earth would be unprecedented, dangerous, and unacceptable.”
The announcement that the U.S. and Japan had circulated a resolution follows White House confirmation last month that Russia has obtained a “troubling” anti-satellite weapon capability, although such a weapon is not operational yet.

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