HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 - The Untold Story

‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails North Korea-Russia ties in message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and stability. This growing partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea has provided troops and weapons to…

The Times of India · Aug 16

South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War

SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an "irreversible" nuclear state.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of a peace treaty.

France 24 · Aug 15

US special forces ready to step up combat drills in Philippines and help deter aggression in Asia

A U.S. military official says American special operations forces are ready to step up warfighting-readiness exercises with counterparts in the Philippines and other countries in Asia

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Trump White House Accuses China of 'Great Transshipment Scam,' Says Tariff Evasion Costs US Up to $26 Billion a Year

The Trump White House accused China on Thursday of using third countries to disguise the origin of exports and evade U.S. tariffs, estimating the practice costs Washington $19 billion to $26 billion in tariff revenue annually.

Benzinga · Aug 14

Bangladesh PM likely to visit India as Dhaka presses for Sheikh Hasina's extradition

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India has not yet been finalised, with the timing dependent on his “schedule” and the “progress” of ongoing bilateral discussions.

The Times of India · Aug 14

North Korea threatens to exercise self-defense as it slams US-South Korea military drills

North Korea has threatened to exercise its right to self-defense in a statement that slammed the upcoming U.S.-South Korean military drills as a war rehearsal that would be more provocative than last year

The Independent UK · Aug 14

How Zhu Rongji reshaped China

Since its founding almost 77 years ago, the People's Republic of China has had eight premiers. But only two -- Zhao Ziyang and Zhu Rongji -- deserve credit for the country's economic rise. In the 1980s, Zhao translated Deng Xiaoping's vision of "reform and opening up" into policy, pushing through…

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

The west turns a blind eye to Xi Jinping’s repressive regime in China

Letters: Meaningful diplomacy on an international level is well overdue, writes Jennifer Hubbard. Plus letters from Geoffrey Dixon and Jane Renton

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

Hong Kong student arrested over B12.5m scam deceived by same swindlers

Hong Kong police have arrested a 19-year-old university student accused of swindling more than HK$3 million (12.5 million baht) from a man after apparently being hoodwinked by scammers herself.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13