Asia
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
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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…
Tornado kills at least 5, injures 33, in Chinese metropolis as region battles deadly floods
World
April 28, 2024
Tornado kills at least 5, injures 33, in Chinese metropolis as region battles deadly floods
CNN — At least five people were killed and 33 injured in a tornado Saturday that struck Guangzhou, a city…
Xi shakes up China’s military in rethink of how to ‘fight and win’ future wars
World
April 27, 2024
Xi shakes up China’s military in rethink of how to ‘fight and win’ future wars
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Banning TikTok would hit China’s tech ambitions and deepen the global digital divide
World
April 25, 2024
Banning TikTok would hit China’s tech ambitions and deepen the global digital divide
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North Korea claims it tested new command-and-control system in simulated nuclear counterstrike
World
April 23, 2024
North Korea claims it tested new command-and-control system in simulated nuclear counterstrike
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea claims it tested a new nuclear weapons command-and-control system Monday, with the firing…
Massive floods threaten tens of millions as intense rains batter southern China
World
April 22, 2024
Massive floods threaten tens of millions as intense rains batter southern China
Hong Kong CNN — Heavy rains hammered southern China on the weekend, flooding homes, streets and farmland and threatening to upend…