Asia
An emboldened China eyes more concessions from US at Stockholm trade talks
World
July 27, 2025
An emboldened China eyes more concessions from US at Stockholm trade talks
Hong Kong — For the third time in as many months, US and Chinese officials will meet in Europe for…
Thai-Cambodian conflict pits a well-equipped US ally against a weaker adversary with strong China links
World
July 26, 2025
Thai-Cambodian conflict pits a well-equipped US ally against a weaker adversary with strong China links
CNN — The deadly conflict on the Thai-Cambodian border pits a longtime United States ally with decades of experience against…
China, North Korea and Russia represent biggest security challenge since World War II, Japan says
Middle East
July 16, 2025
China, North Korea and Russia represent biggest security challenge since World War II, Japan says
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Japan is facing its most severe security environment since World War II as three potential…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un restates unconditional support for ‘all’ Russian actions in Ukraine
World
July 13, 2025
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un restates unconditional support for ‘all’ Russian actions in Ukraine
CNN — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un restated he “unconditionally” supports all Russian actions during its war in Ukraine,…
Top Russian diplomat meets North Korea’s Kim Jong Un as Pyongyang is pulled deeper into Ukraine war
World
July 12, 2025
Top Russian diplomat meets North Korea’s Kim Jong Un as Pyongyang is pulled deeper into Ukraine war
CNN — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Saturday in a sign of deepening…
As South Korea becomes a key arms supplier to US allies, its best customer is on the edge of a warzone
World
July 12, 2025
As South Korea becomes a key arms supplier to US allies, its best customer is on the edge of a warzone
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Poland has finalized a deal to acquire a second batch of 180 South Korean tanks…
Iran’s defense minister thanks China for support on first foreign trip since Israel conflict
Middle East
July 6, 2025
Iran’s defense minister thanks China for support on first foreign trip since Israel conflict
Hong Kong CNN — Iran’s defense minister has traveled to diplomatic and economic ally China on his first reported trip…
For the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why?
World
July 6, 2025
For the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why?
Hong Kong CNN — A summit of leaders from the BRICS group of major emerging economies kicks off in Brazil…
US lifts chip design software curbs against China following London trade talks
World
July 3, 2025
US lifts chip design software curbs against China following London trade talks
Hong Kong CNN — The administration of US President Donald Trump has lifted restrictions on exports of chip design software…
North Korea to send as many as 30,000 troops to bolster Russia’s forces, Ukrainian officials say
World
July 2, 2025
North Korea to send as many as 30,000 troops to bolster Russia’s forces, Ukrainian officials say
Kyiv CNN — North Korea is set to triple the number of its troops fighting for Russia along the front…