Asia
Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration
World
January 22, 2025
Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed to take his country’s ties with Russia to a new level…
UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’
World
January 22, 2025
UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’
CNN — International pressure is mounting on Thailand – including from the new US administration – over the fate of…
A magnitude 6 earthquake hits southern Taiwan, leaving 15 people with minor injuries
World
January 21, 2025
A magnitude 6 earthquake hits southern Taiwan, leaving 15 people with minor injuries
Taipei, Taiwan (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of six struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the…
Trump holds ‘very good’ phone call with China’s President Xi
World
January 19, 2025
Trump holds ‘very good’ phone call with China’s President Xi
CNN — Donald Trump said he held a “very good” phone call with China’s President Xi Jinping, as the US…
Protesters storm South Korean court after it extends President Yoon’s detention
World
January 19, 2025
Protesters storm South Korean court after it extends President Yoon’s detention
Seoul, South Korea Reuters — Hundreds of supporters of South Korea’s arrested president, Yoon Suk Yeol, stormed a court building…
TikTok is set to be banned Sunday. Here’s what it means for you
Technology
January 18, 2025
TikTok is set to be banned Sunday. Here’s what it means for you
New York CNN — The clock is ticking down on TikTok in America. A law that requires TikTok to find…
South Korean president arrested by anti-corruption investigators after weekslong showdown
World
January 15, 2025
South Korean president arrested by anti-corruption investigators after weekslong showdown
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested for questioning, according to the country’s…
Taiwan sees threefold surge in suspected Chinese espionage cases
World
January 14, 2025
Taiwan sees threefold surge in suspected Chinese espionage cases
CNN — Taiwan has seen a “significant rise” in the number of individuals charged with spying for China in recent…
US adds Chinese tech giants to list of companies allegedly working with China’s military
Technology
January 13, 2025
US adds Chinese tech giants to list of companies allegedly working with China’s military
Hong Kong CNN — The US Department of Defense has added Chinese tech companies Tencent, a social media and gaming…
Protests turn violent in China after student falls to his death
World
January 12, 2025
Protests turn violent in China after student falls to his death
CNN — Violent protests have erupted in China after the death of a teenage boy sparked accusations of a cover-up…