Asia
Five Hong Kong teenagers sentenced in first security case involving minors
World
October 9, 2022
Five Hong Kong teenagers sentenced in first security case involving minors
Five teenagers with a Hong Kong group advocating independence from Chinese rule were ordered by a judge on Saturday to…
Why is North Korea firing so many missiles – and should the West be worried?
World
October 8, 2022
Why is North Korea firing so many missiles – and should the West be worried?
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Tensions are running high in the Korean Peninsula, as the United States and its allies…
Covid wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start
World
October 8, 2022
Covid wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start
A new Covid-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that…
Hong Kong is opening up to tourism — but is it too late?
Features/Interviews
October 3, 2022
Hong Kong is opening up to tourism — but is it too late?
CNN) — Market vendor Mr. Chan gestures around what used to be one of Hong Kong’s busiest streets. “There are…
South Korean President warns North over nuclear program
World
October 1, 2022
South Korean President warns North over nuclear program
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea will face “a determined and overwhelming response” from South Korea and the United…
Myanmar beauty queen who criticized junta says she’s safe in hands of UN officials
World
September 25, 2022
Myanmar beauty queen who criticized junta says she’s safe in hands of UN officials
A beauty queen from Myanmar, who took refuge in Thailand after criticizing her home country’s ruling military junta, has told…
Philippines on red alert as Super Typhoon Noru approaches
World
September 25, 2022
Philippines on red alert as Super Typhoon Noru approaches
The Philippines has issued an extreme emergency alert as Super Typhoon Noru approaches. The storm, known locally as Super Typhoon…
Don’t touch foreigners, warns senior health official after China’s first monkeypox case
World
September 18, 2022
Don’t touch foreigners, warns senior health official after China’s first monkeypox case
A top Chinese health official has warned people against touching foreigners, a day after mainland China confirmed its first case…
Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol heads for Japan
World
September 18, 2022
Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol heads for Japan
About two million people in southwestern Japan have been ordered to evacuate ahead of a powerful typhoon forecast to hit…
Chinese and Russian militaries share a potential weakness, new US report finds
World
September 17, 2022
Chinese and Russian militaries share a potential weakness, new US report finds
Seoul, South Korea CNN — China’s military leaders share a potential weakness that has undermined their Russian counterparts in Ukraine…