Asia
Kim Jong Un’s decade of rule: Purges, nukes, Trump diplomacy
World
December 14, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s decade of rule: Purges, nukes, Trump diplomacy
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Friday marks 10 years since Kim Jong Un, the third generation of his family to…
North Korea’s Kim at critical crossroads decade into rule
World
December 13, 2021
North Korea’s Kim at critical crossroads decade into rule
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Too young. Too weak. Too inexperienced. Since taking power following his father’s sudden death 10…
The curious case of a map and a disappearing Taiwan minister at US democracy summit
World
December 13, 2021
The curious case of a map and a disappearing Taiwan minister at US democracy summit
WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – A video feed of a Taiwanese minister was cut during US President Joe Biden’s Summit…
Myanmar democracy in new era as Suu Kyi sidelined by army
World
December 8, 2021
Myanmar democracy in new era as Suu Kyi sidelined by army
BANGKOK (AP) — In sentencing Myanmar’s iconic democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to prison, the country’s generals have effectively…
US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
World
December 7, 2021
US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing t o protest…
China attacks potential US diplomatic boycott of Olympics
World
December 6, 2021
China attacks potential US diplomatic boycott of Olympics
BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday threatened to take “firm countermeasures” if the US proceeds with a diplomatic boycott of…
Myanmar’s ousted leader Suu Kyi sentenced to four years jail – source
World
December 6, 2021
Myanmar’s ousted leader Suu Kyi sentenced to four years jail – source
Dec 6 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was jailed for four years on Monday on charges…
COVID-19 curbs China’s power in Indo-Pacific, risks of war ‘significant’ – report
World
December 5, 2021
COVID-19 curbs China’s power in Indo-Pacific, risks of war ‘significant’ – report
MELBOURNE, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The coronavirus pandemic has weakened China’s power in the Indo-Pacific, and the region’s deepening security…
UAE defense ministry says French warplanes not a substitute for U.S. jets
Middle East
December 5, 2021
UAE defense ministry says French warplanes not a substitute for U.S. jets
DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates defense ministry said its purchase of French Rafale fighter jets would…
Five dead after Myanmar security forces ram car into Yangon protest – media
World
December 5, 2021
Five dead after Myanmar security forces ram car into Yangon protest – media
Dec 5 (Reuters) – Five people were killed and at least 15 arrested after Myanmar security forces in a car…