Asia
As South Korea becomes a key arms supplier to US allies, its best customer is on the edge of a warzone
World
July 12, 2025
As South Korea becomes a key arms supplier to US allies, its best customer is on the edge of a warzone
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Poland has finalized a deal to acquire a second batch of 180 South Korean tanks…
Iran’s defense minister thanks China for support on first foreign trip since Israel conflict
Middle East
July 6, 2025
Iran’s defense minister thanks China for support on first foreign trip since Israel conflict
Hong Kong CNN — Iran’s defense minister has traveled to diplomatic and economic ally China on his first reported trip…
For the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why?
World
July 6, 2025
For the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why?
Hong Kong CNN — A summit of leaders from the BRICS group of major emerging economies kicks off in Brazil…
US lifts chip design software curbs against China following London trade talks
World
July 3, 2025
US lifts chip design software curbs against China following London trade talks
Hong Kong CNN — The administration of US President Donald Trump has lifted restrictions on exports of chip design software…
North Korea to send as many as 30,000 troops to bolster Russia’s forces, Ukrainian officials say
World
July 2, 2025
North Korea to send as many as 30,000 troops to bolster Russia’s forces, Ukrainian officials say
Kyiv CNN — North Korea is set to triple the number of its troops fighting for Russia along the front…
Dalai Lama vows he won’t be the last leader of Tibetan Buddhism
World
July 2, 2025
Dalai Lama vows he won’t be the last leader of Tibetan Buddhism
Dharamshala, India/Hong Kong CNN — The Dalai Lama has announced that he will have a successor after his death, continuing…
Thailand’s prime minister suspended over leaked phone call with former strongman
World
July 1, 2025
Thailand’s prime minister suspended over leaked phone call with former strongman
CNN — Thailand’s embattled prime minister was suspended from duty Tuesday and could face dismissal pending an ethics probe over…
North Korea condemns US strikes on Iran, citing sovereignty violations
Middle East
June 23, 2025
North Korea condemns US strikes on Iran, citing sovereignty violations
North Korea on Monday vehemently condemned US military strikes on nuclear sites in Iran, calling them serious violations of national…
China tightens internet controls with new centralized form of virtual ID
Technology
June 21, 2025
China tightens internet controls with new centralized form of virtual ID
Hong Kong CNN — China has mastered the craft of policing the internet, operating one of the world’s most extensive…
Indonesia volcano spews ash more than 6 miles into sky, dozens of Bali flights canceled
World
June 18, 2025
Indonesia volcano spews ash more than 6 miles into sky, dozens of Bali flights canceled
CNN — A volcanic eruption in Indonesia sent an enormous ash cloud more than six miles into the sky, disrupting…