Asia
New photos show North Korea’s Kim touring arms factories, and taking aim
World
August 6, 2023
New photos show North Korea’s Kim touring arms factories, and taking aim
CNN — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tours arms factories, inspects artillery plants and even fires a gun in…
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannons at its ships in South China Sea
World
August 6, 2023
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannons at its ships in South China Sea
CNN — The Philippines has accused Chinese Coast Guard ships of firing water cannons and making “dangerous maneuvers” at its…
World Scout Jamboree in limbo as American and British groups pull out over extreme heat
World
August 5, 2023
World Scout Jamboree in limbo as American and British groups pull out over extreme heat
The World Scout Jamboree in South Korea faced calls to be canceled on Saturday after large contingents from the United…
More than a million displaced as China’s Hebei region reels after record rains
World
August 4, 2023
More than a million displaced as China’s Hebei region reels after record rains
Hong Kong CNN — More than a million people have been relocated from their homes in China’s Hebei province following…
At least 14 wounded in stabbing rampage and car ramming near Seoul
World
August 4, 2023
At least 14 wounded in stabbing rampage and car ramming near Seoul
CNN — At least 14 people were injured on Thursday after a man drove his car into pedestrians then went…
At least 16 people dead from heat-related causes as South Korea swelters under high temperatures
World
August 2, 2023
At least 16 people dead from heat-related causes as South Korea swelters under high temperatures
Seoul CNN — At least 16 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea as the country swelters under…
China spy agency’s social media debut calls for ‘all members of society’ to combat espionage
World
August 2, 2023
China spy agency’s social media debut calls for ‘all members of society’ to combat espionage
Hong Kong CNN — China’s highly secretive civilian spy agency has launched a public account on a major social media…
Heaviest rainfall in 140 years drenches Beijing while Typhoon Khanun hits Japan’s Okinawa
World
August 2, 2023
Heaviest rainfall in 140 years drenches Beijing while Typhoon Khanun hits Japan’s Okinawa
CNN — Severe flooding in Beijing was caused by the heaviest rainfall in 140 years, according to local meteorologists, and…
Myanmar junta pardons some Suu Kyi offences, but former leader still faces decades in detention
World
August 1, 2023
Myanmar junta pardons some Suu Kyi offences, but former leader still faces decades in detention
CNN — Myanmar’s ruling military junta has pardoned Aung San Suu Kyi on five charges for which she was previously…
Hong Kong removes requirement to flag China risk in listing applications
World
August 1, 2023
Hong Kong removes requirement to flag China risk in listing applications
Hong Kong’s stock exchange will no longer require companies to spell out China-related business risks in listing applications from Tuesday,…