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Steep Dandong-Sinuiju shipping costs leave traders with little profit

Shipping a single container from Dandong to Sinuiju now costs up to 8,000 yuan despite the three-kilometer journey, leaving traders with almost no profit. These fees far exceed those...

Chinese goods flow back into Hyesan as customs ends holiday shutdown

The Hyesan customs office in North Korea’s Ryanggang province reopened on Oct. 12, 2026,...

North Korea searches fishing boats for hidden radios along its Yellow Sea coast

North Korea has launched a sweeping inspection of fishing boats along the Yellow Sea...

North Korea pushes Russian classes in schools but lacks teachers to run them

North Korea is expanding Russian-language classes in schools in 2026 as its alliance with...

Train Derailment in Pakistan Kills 15, Injures 40

At least 15 people were killed and 40 others were injured when a train derailed in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province on Sunday, officials said....

Philippines protests China’s water cannon attack on its boats in South China Sea

The Philippines has lodged a strong protest against China for blocking and firing water cannons at two of its supply boats in the disputed...

Beijing and nearby provinces face severe flooding risk as China issues red alert for heavy rain

China has issued a red alert for torrential rain in Beijing and several surrounding provinces, warning of possible floods and landslides as the country...

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...

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