Asia
Elon Musk launches SpaceX’s satellite internet service in Indonesia
Technology
May 20, 2024
Elon Musk launches SpaceX’s satellite internet service in Indonesia
Denpasar, Indonesia — Elon Musk and Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin launched SpaceX’s satellite internet service for the nation’s health sector…
Taiwan’s new president calls on China to stop its ‘intimidation’ after being sworn into historic third term for ruling party
World
May 20, 2024
Taiwan’s new president calls on China to stop its ‘intimidation’ after being sworn into historic third term for ruling party
Taipei CNN — Lai Ching-te called on Beijing to cease its intimidation of Taiwan as he was was sworn in…
China’s Xi Jinping rolls out red carpet for close friend Putin in strong show of unity
World
May 16, 2024
China’s Xi Jinping rolls out red carpet for close friend Putin in strong show of unity
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to deepen their strategic partnership in…
Putin to meet Xi in Beijing as world convulses from global conflicts
World
May 14, 2024
Putin to meet Xi in Beijing as world convulses from global conflicts
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping will welcome Vladimir Putin to China on Thursday for the Russian president’s…
China’s Xi Jinping highlights Europe’s divisions ahead of expected Putin visit
World
May 13, 2024
China’s Xi Jinping highlights Europe’s divisions ahead of expected Putin visit
Hong Kong CNN — Xi Jinping may have started his recent European trip by fielding tough questions in France about…
Malaysia’s ‘orangutan diplomacy’ plan slammed as ‘obscene’
Environment
May 12, 2024
Malaysia’s ‘orangutan diplomacy’ plan slammed as ‘obscene’
CNN — China has “panda diplomacy,” Australia parades koalas at global summits – and now Malaysia plans to join the…
‘Blast-furnace heat every day’: Record temperatures cancel classes, widening learning gaps across Southeast Asia
World
May 9, 2024
‘Blast-furnace heat every day’: Record temperatures cancel classes, widening learning gaps across Southeast Asia
Hong Kong CNN — When temperatures in Cambodia hit a staggering 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in April, Sek…
China launches moon probe as space race with US heats up
World
May 4, 2024
China launches moon probe as space race with US heats up
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and…
Indonesia volcano eruptions force thousands to evacuate as airlines cancel flights
World
May 2, 2024
Indonesia volcano eruptions force thousands to evacuate as airlines cancel flights
CNN — Renewed eruptions from a remote Indonesian volcano have triggered fresh evacuation orders and sparked flight cancellations and airport…
Egypt appreciates developmental role of Japanese investments – Minister
Egypt
April 30, 2024
Egypt appreciates developmental role of Japanese investments – Minister
Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait on Sunday hailed the developmental role of Japanese investments in Egypt. Egypt looks forward to…