Asia
North Korea Commissions Largest Warship with Nuclear-Capable Missiles
North Korea has taken a significant step in expanding its naval capabilities. The nation has commissioned its first naval destroyer, the Choe Hyon, which is equipped with nuclear-capable missiles, as announced by leader Kim Jong-un.
No Tsunami Threat After Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Strikes Off Japan’s Northern Coast
On Thursday, a powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s northern coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed its magnitude at 7.2, after upgrading it from an initial reading of 6.9. The earthquake occurred off the eastern coast
Myanmar’s Civil War: Five Years Later
The civil war in Myanmar has persisted for half a decade since the military coup in 2021. Despite the ongoing violence, the conflict has received less global attention compared to situations in the Middle East
Kim Jong Un Plans to Expand North Korean Naval Forces
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans for a significant expansion of the country’s naval capabilities. Kim proposed constructing two large warships each year for the next five years, according to the Korean Central
Chinese and Japanese Forces in Close Encounter at Sea
This week, China’s military released a video showing a close encounter between a Chinese aircraft carrier group and a Japanese warship. This occurred during a deployment in the Western Pacific Ocean. Such encounters in international
China’s Efforts to Retain Capital and Talent
Beijing is actively working to retain as much money, technology, and talent as possible within its borders. This initiative comes in response to the exodus of wealth from the country. Record Capital Flight China’s Communist
Police Disrupts Worship Service in Jiangyou, Two Church Elders Remain Detained
In Jiangyou, a city in the southwestern region of China, a church service was interrupted by police on Sunday morning. The Early Rain Covenant Church faced a raid conducted by dozens of officers, leaving two
UN Reacts to Arrests and Fatalities in Afghan Protests
The United Nations expressed deep concern over the detention of numerous women in Afghanistan. They also reported the death of two individuals during protests held in support of these women. In Herat, one of Afghanistan’s
Ex-South Korean President Sentenced to 30 Years in Drone Flights Case
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison. The court found him guilty of ordering drone flights over North Korea. This action was allegedly to justify his
China Detains U.S. Citizen Min Zin on Espionage Charges
China’s foreign ministry has confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a U.S. citizen and leader of a think-tank focusing on Myanmar. The ministry accuses him of espionage and threatening China’s national security. Min Zin is