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International Women’s Day brings an unusual scene to North Korea: husbands buying lattes

Coffee shops in North Korea’s Sinuiju were packed with couples on International Women’s Day this year as husbands marked the holiday by taking their wives out for drinks in...

North Korea orders officer unity training after party congress

North Korea’s VIII Corps held three-day training sessions for junior officers across its units...

North Korea’s inns become havens for drug deals as crackdowns intensify

Inns across North Korea are being converted into hubs for drug dealing and use...

Taiwan reports high foreign trade in February

The Ministry of Finance reported exports of US$49.8 billion and imports of US$37 billion...

Pakistan in Out-of-School Children Crisis says Unicef education specialist

Pakistan has the second-highest number of out-of-school children in the world, after Nigeria. This means that millions of children are not receiving the education...

Taiwan faces massive Chinese military threat as warplanes and navy ships swarm its territory

China sends large group of warplanes, navy ships towards Taiwan in forceful display. China has escalated its military activities near Taiwan, sending dozens of warplanes...

Six killed in knife attack at Chinese kindergarten

A man armed with a knife stormed into a kindergarten in eastern China on Monday, killing six people and injuring 14 others, state media...

China expands anti-espionage law to target foreign entities and individuals

China has approved a sweeping expansion of its anti-espionage law, giving it more power to monitor, investigate and punish foreign entities and individuals suspected...

Survivors of Greece migrant boat tragedy accuse coastguard of negligence

Survivors of a migrant boat that capsized near the Greek island of Crete on Tuesday have accused the Greek coastguard of negligence, saying that...

Chinese warplanes approach Taiwan’s coast in latest provocation

Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Saturday that eight Chinese warplanes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and approached within 24 nautical miles...

India sends a strong message to China with two aircraft carriers in Arabian Sea exercise

In a show of strength and strategic signalling to China, India has conducted a massive naval exercise with two carrier battle groups (CBGs) in...

Japanese Airlines and Railways Embrace NFT Market to Enhance Services and Engage Customers

Japan's Airline and Railroad Industries Tap into NFT Market to Boost Services and Customer Engagement In a bid to enhance their services and connect with...

India: IAF and Navy Chiefs Assert Readiness to Counter China

The chiefs of the Indian Air Force and Navy have expressed their confidence in the preparedness and capabilities of their forces to take on...

UK Police anti-racism plan faces racism claims from staff

An initiative launched by the police to improve their relations with black communities and address racism within their ranks has been accused of being...

India steps up presence in South Pacific to counter China’s influence

India is increasing its engagement with the Pacific Island Countries (PIC) to counter China’s growing presence and influence in the region. Prime Minister Narendra...

Imran Khan arrest: Pakistan’s ex-PM accuses government and army chief of political vendetta

Imran Khan arrest updates: Pakistan taken over by bunch of crooks & duffers devoid of ethics, Imran Khan says. Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan...

Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar-Bangladesh coast with devastating force

14 May: A powerful cyclone named Mocha slammed into the coast of Myanmar and Bangladesh on Friday, May 12, 2023, bringing heavy rain, strong...

Imran Khan’s arrest: Pakistan’s Supreme Court slams NAB for violating law

11 May: Pakistan Supreme Court pulls up NAB, slams manner of Imran Khan’s arrest The Pakistan Supreme Court on Thursday expressed its displeasure over the...

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