Asia
North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship
World
June 24, 2026
North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship
Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries…
The future of oil prices may depend on China
World
June 23, 2026
The future of oil prices may depend on China
As the US and Iran hammer out how to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart the flow of…
China is counting its wins from the Iran war
Middle East
June 20, 2026
China is counting its wins from the Iran war
Beijing — When US and Israeli bombs first began falling on Iran at the end of February, China’s leaders were staring…
Thai princess dies at 47 following years-long coma, Royal Palace says
World
June 12, 2026
Thai princess dies at 47 following years-long coma, Royal Palace says
Bangkok Reuters — Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the…
Why China’s Xi wants a ‘brighter’ future with North Korea
World
June 9, 2026
Why China’s Xi wants a ‘brighter’ future with North Korea
Beijing/Seoul — Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s first visit to North Korea in seven years wasn’t just loaded with rhetoric hailing historic…
Egypt, S. Korea, Japan discuss boosting economic, developmental cooperation
Business
June 5, 2026
Egypt, S. Korea, Japan discuss boosting economic, developmental cooperation
Assistant Foreign Minister for International, Multilateral, and Bilateral Development Cooperation Ambassador Khaled Anis discussed with a delegation from the South…
Egypt, China eye mega sports complex for 2027 African Games
Egypt
June 5, 2026
Egypt, China eye mega sports complex for 2027 African Games
Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil met officials from Chinese sports technology company Dafeng to discuss cooperation, investment…
China’s Xi Jinping to make rare trip to North Korea next week
World
June 5, 2026
China’s Xi Jinping to make rare trip to North Korea next week
Hong Kong — Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week for a rare visit just weeks after the Chinese…
Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up
World
June 4, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up
Kim Jong Un inspected a new plant that makes weapons-grade nuclear material on Wednesday and said Pyongyang plans to “beef…
China coal mine blast kills 90, state media reports; deadliest mining disaster in a decade
World
May 23, 2026
China coal mine blast kills 90, state media reports; deadliest mining disaster in a decade
Beijing — A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed 90 people, according to state media, the…