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South Korea punishes former president who thought he could unravel democracy
World
February 23, 2026
South Korea punishes former president who thought he could unravel democracy
It took just 11 days for South Korean lawmakers to impeach former President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial…
Exclusive: US intelligence agencies tie Chinese explosive test to push for a completely new nuclear arsenal
World
February 21, 2026
Exclusive: US intelligence agencies tie Chinese explosive test to push for a completely new nuclear arsenal
US intelligence agencies believe that China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons and has conducted at least one…
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection
World
February 19, 2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol handed life sentence for leading insurrection
Seoul, South Korea — Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after a…
China is building submarines faster than ever, think tank says. Why that’s a problem for Washington
World
February 17, 2026
China is building submarines faster than ever, think tank says. Why that’s a problem for Washington
China has ramped up its production of nuclear-powered submarines over the past five years to the point where it is…
As Rubio tries to make amends, China looks to woo Europe
World
February 15, 2026
As Rubio tries to make amends, China looks to woo Europe
Beijing — Minutes after top diplomat Marco Rubio proclaimed that the United States and Europe “belong together” in a conciliatory…
Could this teenage girl be North Korea’s next leader?
World
February 15, 2026
Could this teenage girl be North Korea’s next leader?
Seoul, South Korea — A young teenage girl shrouded in mystery and intrigue could very well be the next leader…
China has another solution to its shrinking population: robots
Technology
February 14, 2026
China has another solution to its shrinking population: robots
Beijing — China’s birth rate has hit a historic low – deepening fears of a major economic shock in the…
China’s AI industry looks unstoppable in the race to best US rivals. But is it?
Technology
February 11, 2026
China’s AI industry looks unstoppable in the race to best US rivals. But is it?
Hong Kong — When China’s biggest artificial intelligence players gathered for a landmark meeting in Beijing in January, one question…
She’s one of the world’s most powerful conservative leaders – and she just won again
World
February 10, 2026
She’s one of the world’s most powerful conservative leaders – and she just won again
Tokyo — It was a risky gamble to call a snap election – her career was on the line. But…
Japan’s Takaichi secures historic supermajority in landslide election victory
World
February 9, 2026
Japan’s Takaichi secures historic supermajority in landslide election victory
Japan’s conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to a landslide victory in a snap election on Sunday, marking a historic…