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Trump’s foreign policy frustrations are piling up
World
June 1, 2025
Trump’s foreign policy frustrations are piling up
CNN — Every president thinks they can change the world – and Donald Trump has an even greater sense of…
South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know
World
June 1, 2025
South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know
Seoul, South Korea CNN — After half a year of political turmoil, uncertainty and division, South Korea will vote for…
North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos show
World
May 31, 2025
North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos show
Seoul, South Korea CNN — New satellite images show that North Korea has deployed what appear to be balloons alongside…
North Korea arrests four over failed warship launch as images show vessel shielded from prying eyes
World
May 26, 2025
North Korea arrests four over failed warship launch as images show vessel shielded from prying eyes
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea has arrested four people it claims bear responsibility for a launch accident last…
Kim Jong Un’s fury after watching North Korea’s new navy destroyer crippled in botched launch
World
May 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s fury after watching North Korea’s new navy destroyer crippled in botched launch
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea’s newest warship was severely damaged during a launch ceremony Wednesday, with leader Kim…
US and China are already feuding again after unexpected trade truce
World
May 21, 2025
US and China are already feuding again after unexpected trade truce
Hong Kong CNN — Just days after the United States and China declared a temporary truce over tariffs, tempers are…
China isn’t getting rid of its controls over rare earths, despite trade truce with US
World
May 20, 2025
China isn’t getting rid of its controls over rare earths, despite trade truce with US
Hong Kong CNN — Despite a 90-day truce in its trade war with the United States, China appears to be…
Xi and Putin agree to ‘deepen’ China-Russia ties during Moscow talks
World
May 8, 2025
Xi and Putin agree to ‘deepen’ China-Russia ties during Moscow talks
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a joint statement “further deepening” their…
Xi Jinping set to arrive in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade
World
May 7, 2025
Xi Jinping set to arrive in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade
Hong Kong CNN — As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his heavily choreographed May 9 “Victory Day” military parade,…
Singapore votes in test of ruling party’s monopoly
World
May 3, 2025
Singapore votes in test of ruling party’s monopoly
Sinagpore Reuters — Singapore is holding an election on Saturday almost certain to perpetuate the unbroken rule of the People’s…