Asia
Putin gifts car to Kim Jong Un in sign of ‘special personal relations,’ North Korean state media reports
World
February 20, 2024
Putin gifts car to Kim Jong Un in sign of ‘special personal relations,’ North Korean state media reports
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented a car to his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong…
China ramps up patrols near Taiwan’s outlying islands following death of Chinese fishermen
World
February 19, 2024
China ramps up patrols near Taiwan’s outlying islands following death of Chinese fishermen
Hong Kong CNN — China is increasing patrols in waters near a group of frontline islands controlled by Taiwan, as…
Japan launches second flagship H3 rocket a year after failed maiden attempt
Science
February 18, 2024
Japan launches second flagship H3 rocket a year after failed maiden attempt
Tokyo CNN — Japan’s space agency says it has successfully launched its flagship H3 space rocket, a year after its…
Kim Jong Un has broken with decades of North Korean policy – does it mean he’s planning for war?
World
February 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un has broken with decades of North Korean policy – does it mean he’s planning for war?
CNN — As war in Ukraine grinds toward its third year and fighting in Gaza inflames a broader crisis across…
Japan slips into recession allowing Germany to overtake as world’s third largest economy
World
February 15, 2024
Japan slips into recession allowing Germany to overtake as world’s third largest economy
Tokyo CNN — Japan’s economy has contracted unexpectedly because of weak domestic consumption, pushing the country into recession and causing…
US raises concerns about cozying relations between Russia and North Korea
World
February 13, 2024
US raises concerns about cozying relations between Russia and North Korea
CNN — North Korea watchers in Washington have fixated recently on Pyongyang’s abrupt destruction last month of a key monument dedicated to reunifying the…
Lionel Messi expresses regret over not being able to play in Hong Kong
World
February 7, 2024
Lionel Messi expresses regret over not being able to play in Hong Kong
CNN — Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi expressed regret Tuesday over not being able to play in a friendly match…
Chinese stocks are melting down again after worst week in years
World
February 3, 2024
Chinese stocks are melting down again after worst week in years
London CNN — Chinese stocks have had a very bad week. Despite recent attempts by Beijing to shore up confidence…
US aircraft carriers lead ‘large deck’ exercises with Japan east of Taiwan
World
February 1, 2024
US aircraft carriers lead ‘large deck’ exercises with Japan east of Taiwan
Seoul, South Korea CNN — A dozen United States and Japanese warships, including two US aircraft carriers, have been putting…
China ousts top rocket scientist from key political body in widening military purge
World
January 31, 2024
China ousts top rocket scientist from key political body in widening military purge
Hong Kong CNN — China has expelled a leading rocket scientist from its top political advisory body, the latest sign…