Asia
Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war
World
April 30, 2026
Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war
At the unveiling of a towering bronze sculpture of North Korean and Russian soldiers in combat, Kim Jong Un praised…
President Sisi affirms Egypt’s Keenness on expanding cooperation with Japan in education domain
Egypt
April 29, 2026
President Sisi affirms Egypt’s Keenness on expanding cooperation with Japan in education domain
CAIRO, April 29 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al- Sisi affirmed Egypt’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Japan in education…
China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock
World
April 22, 2026
China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock
Beijing — For more than a decade, leader Xi Jinping has overseen a transformation within the Chinese economy with one aim:…
As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China
World
April 15, 2026
As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China
As the Trump administration wages real war with adversaries and trade wars with friends, Americans are changing their minds about…
Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.
World
April 14, 2026
Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.
The fallout of the US and Israel’s war with Iran is poised to cost the Asia-Pacific economy hundreds of billions…
China has so far weathered the historic oil crisis. But as Xi prepares to meet Trump, costs are starting to grow
World
April 14, 2026
China has so far weathered the historic oil crisis. But as Xi prepares to meet Trump, costs are starting to grow
Beijing — China, the world’s largest importer of energy, has so far weathered the global energy shock brought on by war…
China’s Xi touts peace – and points to global conflicts – in rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader
World
April 12, 2026
China’s Xi touts peace – and points to global conflicts – in rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader
Chinese leader Xi Jinping invoked ongoing global conflicts and the need for peace during a landmark meeting with the leader…
Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
World
April 11, 2026
Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
The US has negotiated a fragile ceasefire that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Asian allies that depend on…
North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads
World
April 9, 2026
North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads
Seoul, South Korea AP — North Korea on Thursday said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including…
A hacker has allegedly breached one of China’s supercomputers and is attempting to sell a trove of stolen data
World
April 8, 2026
A hacker has allegedly breached one of China’s supercomputers and is attempting to sell a trove of stolen data
A hacker has allegedly stolen a massive trove of sensitive data – including highly classified defense documents and missile schematics…