According to China’s state-run Global Times, “National security is the foundation of national rejuvenation.” These and other gems can be read in an article on the Global Times website timed to coincide with (jokes apart), the release of the first “national security themed comic series adapted from real life espionage cases.” Yes, China is now […]Read More
The firing of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend after allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball player is shining renewed attention on compulsive gambling. The team fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who has been Ohtani’s constant companion since the star came to the U.S in 2017, on Wednesday […]Read More
Japan’s space agency and its prime contractor said Thursday they hope to be able to forge a profitable launch business with their new H3 rocket after its first successful flight last month in an increasingly competitive market dominated by Space X. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have been developing the H3 as […]Read More
U.S. officials stressed Tuesday that newly-approved legislation providing billions of dollars in funding for three strategically important Pacific island nations is an important sign of American commitment, which comes amid warnings China is actively trying to pry them away from Washington’s sphere of influence. The renewal of funds for the Marshall Islands, the Federated States […]Read More
The United States, United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) have criticised Hong Kong’s new security law that seeks to award life imprisonment for treason and raises sentences for sedition. EU has warned that the law has the potential to “significantly” affect the EU’s office and territory status as business hub. The US state department […]Read More
North Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile, state media reported Wednesday, claiming a progress in efforts to develop a more powerful, agile missile designed to strike faraway US targets in the region. A hypersonic missile is among an array of high-tech weapons systems that North Korean leader Kim Jong […]Read More
As Hong Kong passed a new national security law, the city that evolved from a swampy fishing village to a financial center embarked on another transformation, one that may redefine its role on the world stage and the liberties of its citizens. For the government and supporters of Beijing, the legislation is the keystone in […]Read More
A special session of Hong Kong’s legislature has passed the Safeguarding National Security Bill that is widely expected to help the government suppress dissent and crush any opposition voices. Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, packed with China loyalists, took just about a week to pass the bill. It prescribes life imprisonment for threats to national security, […]Read More
The US state department has said that secretary of state Antony Blinken during his visit to the Philippines, will re-emphasise Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to its alliance with the South east Asian country. The visit assumes importance amid increasing clashes between Chinese and Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea. Blinken met his Philippine counterpart, […]Read More
Japan’s central bank has decided to scrap the world’s last negative rate policy for the first time in 17 years. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced that it was changing its short-term policy rate from -0.1% to between zero and 0.1%. The negative rate policy was implemented way back in 2016 and has been a […]Read More
As North Korea unveiled its new battle tank, Kim Jong Un was literally on top. The occasion was a training match involving the tank units of the Korean People’s Army. The match was aimed at strictly inspecting tankmen’s actual combat capabilities and making them familiar with combat methods on different tactical missions, state agency KCNA […]Read More
Nippon Steel has announced that it will complete its $14.1 billion acquisition of United States Steel. In a statement issued today, Nippon said that it would not lay off or close plants till September 2026. The statement comes a day after US President Joe Biden said that the plant should stay with a US company. […]Read More
Putting aside tensions, Taiwan and China join forces to search for missing crew members after a Chinese fishing boat capsizes near a Taiwanese island. Read More
Your one-stop destination for all the top international stories of the day. Kim Jong Un Drives A Battle Tank As South Korea-US Wind Up Freedom Shield Drills The state media has reported that North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un not only sat in the tank but also drove it. He directed the military demonstration […]Read More
A high court in the northern region of Sapporo in Japan has termed the bar on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional. The court in its judgment said that the ruling ban breached citizens’ rights. The court also said that: “Living in accordance with one’s gender identity and sexual orientation is an inalienable right rooted in important person […]Read More
Your one-stop destination for all the top international stories of the day. Doval And Netanyahu Meeting: Did US Encourage New Delhi For Action On Gaza Tensions? Ajit Doval’s visit to Israel and the meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be influenced by two key factors. First, the United States wants to encourage the Israeli […]Read More
New Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission has said that it would seize the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder of a LATAM Airlines which recently nosedived leaving 50 passengers injured. The incident occurred aboard the Sydney-Auckland flight on Monday that had 263 passengers and nine crew members on board. The incident resulted in the […]Read More
After many delays, the US Congress has passed legislation that will provide financial aid to Pacific Islands. The US Senate on March 8 provided $7.1bn in funding over 20 years, which will enable Washington to have exclusive military access to Palau, the Marshall Islands and the Federated Republic of Micronesia in exchange for economic support. […]Read More
North Korea’s mercurial leader Kim Jong Un has again threatened war on unnamed enemies. Addressing the armed forces recently, he urged them to spare no effort at training and ensure they are ready for war. The provocation for Kim’s remarks appears to stem from military exercises being conducted for the last week between the South […]Read More
As Lawmakers at the Two Sessions pledged stricter security laws, President Xi Jinping asked the PLA to 'comprehensively improve strategic capabilities.' for joint operations. Read More
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