Asia
China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors
World
July 6, 2026
China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors
China on Monday conducted a rare test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean, sparking criticism from New…
China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law
World
July 2, 2026
China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law
Beijing — For years, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pushed ethnic minority groups like Tibetans and Uyghurs to adopt an identity…
The Strait of Hormuz pain has been China’s gain, The Asia Group says
World
July 1, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz pain has been China’s gain, The Asia Group says
China has emerged as the main beneficiary of the Strait of Hormuz closure, according to Washington D.C.-based strategic advisory firm…
European heat wave brings in cool cash for Asian air-conditioner makers as sales surge
World
June 27, 2026
European heat wave brings in cool cash for Asian air-conditioner makers as sales surge
Seoul / Beijing Reuters — As Europe sweats through record-breaking temperatures, Asian makers of air conditioners, like South Korea’s Samsung Electronics,…
A small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital. Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.
World
June 27, 2026
A small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital. Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.
On Friday afternoon a small plane appeared to evade some of the world’s strictest aviation controls and slam into the…
North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship
World
June 24, 2026
North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship
Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries…
The future of oil prices may depend on China
World
June 23, 2026
The future of oil prices may depend on China
As the US and Iran hammer out how to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart the flow of…
China is counting its wins from the Iran war
Middle East
June 20, 2026
China is counting its wins from the Iran war
Beijing — When US and Israeli bombs first began falling on Iran at the end of February, China’s leaders were staring…
Thai princess dies at 47 following years-long coma, Royal Palace says
World
June 12, 2026
Thai princess dies at 47 following years-long coma, Royal Palace says
Bangkok Reuters — Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the…
Why China’s Xi wants a ‘brighter’ future with North Korea
World
June 9, 2026
Why China’s Xi wants a ‘brighter’ future with North Korea
Beijing/Seoul — Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s first visit to North Korea in seven years wasn’t just loaded with rhetoric hailing historic…