Asia
Taiwan says China can blockade its key harbours, warns of ‘grave’ threat
World
November 9, 2021
Taiwan says China can blockade its key harbours, warns of ‘grave’ threat
TAIPEI, Nov 9 (Reuters) – China’s armed forces are capable of blockading Taiwan’s key harbours and airports, the island’s defence…
UN says over 3 million in Myanmar need “life-saving” aid
World
November 9, 2021
UN says over 3 million in Myanmar need “life-saving” aid
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN humanitarian chief urged Myanmar’s military leaders on Monday to provide unimpeded access to the…
China’s 1st woman to spacewalk works 6 hours outside station
Science
November 8, 2021
China’s 1st woman to spacewalk works 6 hours outside station
BEIJING (AP) — Wang Yaping has become the first Chinese woman to conduct a spacewalk as part of a six-month…
Satellite images show China built mock-ups of US warships
World
November 8, 2021
Satellite images show China built mock-ups of US warships
BEIJING (AP) — Satellite images show China has built mock-ups of a US Navy aircraft carrier and destroyer in its…
N.Korean troops stage artillery fire competition
Middle East
November 7, 2021
N.Korean troops stage artillery fire competition
SEOUL, Nov 7 (Reuters) – North Korean mechanized troops held an artillery fire competition over the weekend as part of…
China says it will hold supporters of Taiwan’s independence criminally responsible for life
World
November 5, 2021
China says it will hold supporters of Taiwan’s independence criminally responsible for life
BEIJING, Nov 5 (Reuters) – China will make people who support Taiwan independence criminally liable for life, a spokeswoman for…
‘Ordinary people suffer most’: China farms face climate woes
World
November 2, 2021
‘Ordinary people suffer most’: China farms face climate woes
JIAOZUO, China (AP) — Wang Yuetang’s sneakers sink into the mud of what was once his thriving corn and peanut…
China urges families to keep stocks of daily necessities ahead of winter
World
November 2, 2021
China urges families to keep stocks of daily necessities ahead of winter
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The Chinese government has told families to keep daily necessities in stock in case of…
Japan ruling party’s election win takes pressure off PM for bigger spending
World
November 1, 2021
Japan ruling party’s election win takes pressure off PM for bigger spending
TOKYO, Nov 1 (Reuters) – The ruling party’s solid victory in Japan’s parliamentary election on Sunday will likely take pressure…
Global climate talks open to cries of betrayal, blame
World
November 1, 2021
Global climate talks open to cries of betrayal, blame
GLASGOW, Nov 1 (Reuters) – A UN conference seen critical to averting the most disastrous effects of climate change launches…