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South Korea says North Korea has launched an additional projectile toward the sea

South Korea says North Korea has conducted an additional launch, firing a projectile toward the sea after launching a short-range ballistic missile earlier in the day

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Fast food from the US and China catches on in both countries

China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs to Taiwan

The Independent UK · Sep 20

A state funeral in Hong Kong honors Tung Chee-hwa, the city's first post-colonial leader

A state funeral was held in Hong Kong on Sunday for the city's first post-colonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa

The Independent UK · Sep 20

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The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games has marked the official start of the 16-day event

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Olympic Council of Asia president says politics have already entered into the Asian Games

The president of the Olympic Council of Asia acknowledged that politics — in the form of a welcoming ceremony involving Taiwan — had already entered into the Asian Games

The Independent UK · Sep 19

'No troops for war': South Korea's Lee rules out deployment to overseas conflicts

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Lee said South Korea would not take part in an overseas conflict but would consider limited measures to protect its nationals and the route used to transport crude oil, Yonhap News Agency reported. "Let it be clear. There will be no dispatch of…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Paul Keating says Aukus locking Australia into a US war against China, which it would ‘certainly lose’

Former prime minister says US would ‘scuttle itself back to San Diego’, leaving Australia to deal with retribution from China

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18

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China's Oil Buffer Is Being Put to the Test as Beijing Draws Down Stockpiles During Hormuz Crisis

China has amassed an estimated 1.4 billion barrels of crude, allowing Beijing to draw on reserves, reduce imports and avoid joining Western emergency oil releases during the Hormuz crisis.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Wife of US scholar detained in China asks Trump to raise case with Xi during White House meet

A US scholar who was invited to China for an academic event and later detained on national security charges has become the subject of a direct appeal to US President Donald Trump ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Times of India · Sep 17

Saudi Arabia Resorted To China To Rein In The Houthis. Beijing Reportedly Pressured Iran.

China has publicly called on parties to exercise restraint and deescalate tensions.

International Business Times · Sep 17

China asks Iran to rein in Houthis; why Beijing has stepped in now

China has asked Iran to influence Yemen's Houthis to de-escalate regional tensions. This appeal follows Saudi Arabia's request for Beijing's assistance with Houthi advances. China depends on secure energy routes and seeks to prevent wider conflict spread. Iran responded that regional stability requires ending the US-Israeli war. Beijing's leverage faces…

The Times of India · Sep 17

‘No basis in international law’: China rejects US tariff threat over Russian oil

China firmly rebuffs American attempts to influence nations purchasing Russian energy commodities. The US legislative proposal introduces tariffs on significant buyers of Russian oil and gas. Beijing denounces sanctions that lack a foundation in international law or UN backing. For its part, India emphasizes energy security and stays vigilant regarding…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Families of Jimmy Lai, Min Zin plead in Washington for their release ahead of Xi’s visit

Sebastien Lai has appealed for the release of his father, former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, at a congressional hearing in Washington

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Xi Jinping Reportedly 'Lost Consciousness' at BRICS Summit as Unverified Claims Cite 'Serious Health Problem' and Hospitalisation

Unverified online reports claim Xi Jinping lost consciousness, suffered a stroke and was hospitalised after the BRICS Summit, but officials and independent medical sources have provided no confirmation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

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International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Xi Jinping 'Stroke' Rumour Erupts After BRICS Summit as Beijing 301 Hospital Claim Spreads Online

An unverified online post claims Xi Jinping suffered an ischaemic stroke during the BRICS summit and was taken to Beijing's 301 Hospital, but no official or independent evidence confirms it.

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Hong Kong unveils first 5-year plan to broaden the city's identity beyond finance

Hong Kong's leader has unveiled a five-year plan to broaden the city's identity beyond finance

The Times of India · Sep 16

South Korea court imposes $32.5m penalty on North Korea; will Pyongyang ever pay?

A South Korean court on Wednesday directed North Korea to pay $32.5 million to Seoul for blowing up a joint liaison office in 2020 after relations between the two countries further deteriorated following the collapse of nuclear negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington.

The Independent UK · Sep 16

South Korean court orders North Korea to pay $32.5 million for blowing up joint liaison office

A South Korean court has ruled that North Korea should pay the South 44.6 billion won, or about $32.5 million, for blowing up a joint liaison office between the countries in 2020

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The Independent UK · Sep 16

Japan records a trade deficit for 4th month as oil imports soar

Japan’s trade deficit totaled $7 billion last month, as surging oil prices sent the cost of imports soaring

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

China Eyes Nuclear Tank With Railgun Designed To Reach Targets 280 Miles Away

Chinese researchers have proposed a 60-tonne nuclear-powered tank armed with a 50-megajoule railgun, but the 450km-range vehicle remains at the research and concept stage.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

China's New Mobilisation Law Could Extend State Control Over Civilians and Private Property

China's revised National Defense Mobilization Law expands the state's ability to mobilise citizens and requisition civilian resources during a declared national defence mobilisation.

France 24 · Sep 14

Trump says 'open' to holding talks with Iran

US President Donald Trump said Monday he is willing to negotiate with Iran, after weeks of saying it was too early to make a deal with Tehran to end the Middle East war. "The failing Nation of Iran wants to make a deal, quickly and badly. I will determine whether…

The Times of India · Sep 14

‘We spy on them too’: Trump shrugs off China-Iran satellite imagery report

President Trump has dismissed concerns regarding reports that Chinese entities are providing Iran with satellite imagery, suggesting that such espionage practices are not unlike those employed by the United States. This incident reportedly occurred just before a missile strike that resulted in the deaths of three American soldiers. With a…

The Independent UK · Sep 14

North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'

North Korea says it has conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentrated fire.”

International Business Times UK · Sep 13

China Joins the Nuclear Triad Club, but It's Still No Match for America's Stealth Bombers

New footage showing China's H-6N bomber carrying the nuclear-capable JL-1 missile publicly confirms the air component of Beijing's developing nuclear triad, without demonstrating parity with Washington.

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