Asia
China’s No. 2 official travels to Russia to ‘deepen’ ties as Ukraine war grinds on
World
August 21, 2024
China’s No. 2 official travels to Russia to ‘deepen’ ties as Ukraine war grinds on
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to meet with Russian leaders in Moscow Wednesday during a…
China’s one-child policy hangover: Scarred women dismiss Beijing’s pro-birth agenda
World
August 19, 2024
China’s one-child policy hangover: Scarred women dismiss Beijing’s pro-birth agenda
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Japan braces as powerful Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo
World
August 17, 2024
Japan braces as powerful Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo
CNN — Hundreds of thousands of people are being advised to evacuate in parts of Japan, with some homes losing…
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month, won’t run for re-election
World
August 15, 2024
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month, won’t run for re-election
Tokyo CNN — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced he will step down next month and will not run…
The West needs China for clean energy. It will pay a price to break free
World
August 14, 2024
The West needs China for clean energy. It will pay a price to break free
London CNN — The United States and Europe are racing to narrow China’s commanding lead in clean energy technologies, throwing…
Hundreds of fleeing Rohingya reportedly killed in drone strikes as fears mount of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar
World
August 13, 2024
Hundreds of fleeing Rohingya reportedly killed in drone strikes as fears mount of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar
CNN — Renewed fears of ethnic cleansing against the stateless Rohingya Muslim community are mounting after reports that hundreds of…
China celebrates historic Olympic gold medal tie with US after neck and neck battle
World
August 12, 2024
China celebrates historic Olympic gold medal tie with US after neck and neck battle
Hong Kong CNN — China is celebrating its best-ever performance at an overseas Olympics after winning the same number of…
China’s internet explodes with pride at ending US swim relay reign – and a sense of vindication
World
August 7, 2024
China’s internet explodes with pride at ending US swim relay reign – and a sense of vindication
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Myanmar rebels are claiming their biggest victory yet over junta forces. Could it be a turning point in the brutal civil war?
World
August 3, 2024
Myanmar rebels are claiming their biggest victory yet over junta forces. Could it be a turning point in the brutal civil war?
CNN — The pounding of sustained gunfire and artillery had rattled Khin Swe’s home in northeastern Myanmar for days, with…
Israel not invited to ceremony commemorating 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki
World
August 1, 2024
Israel not invited to ceremony commemorating 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki
Tokyo CNN — Israel will not be invited to this year’s peace ceremony commemorating the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki…