Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan targeted by ‘pre-poll rigging,’ human rights watchdog says
Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s party is being targeted by “systematic dismemberment” and “pre-poll rigging”, a rights watchdog…
China calls on Taiwan’s people to the process of promoting ‘peaceful reunification’
On Tuesday, the head of China’s Taiwan Affairs Office called on Taiwan’s people to promote the process of “peaceful reunification”,…
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stabbed in neck
South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck on Tuesday while talking to reporters in the…
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen urges China to seek ‘long-term peaceful coexistence’
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed hopes on Monday for Taipei and Beijing to seek “long-term peaceful coexistence” and said future…
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Japan, triggering a tsunami warning
A massive earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit central Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning and advisories…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un tells military officers to ‘annihilate’ South Korea and US conflict initiated
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his top military officers to use maximum force against South Korea and the…
Pakistan bans New Year’s Eve celebrations in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
Pakistan has banned New Year’s Eve celebrations to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, the government said late Thursday, urging…
Japan announced to launch next-generation H3 rocket in February after two failed attempts
On Thursday, Japan’s space agency announced it will launch its next-generation H3 rocket in February after two failed attempts early…
Pakistan conducts successful test-flight of Fatah-II missile having a range of 400 km
On Wednesday, Pakistan conducted a successful test flight Fatah-II missile, equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, a sophisticated navigation system, and a…
South Korea sanctions spy chief of North Korea for illicit cyber activities
South Korea has sanctioned the head of North Korea’s intelligence agency over illicit cyber activities following Pyongyang’s recent launch of…
Japan lunar lander enters moon’s orbit
Japan‘s SLIM space probe entered the moon’s orbit on Monday in a major step towards the country’s first successful lunar…
Pakistan’s Supreme Court approves PTI’s Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s bail in the cipher case
In a surprising consequence, the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday approved former prime minister Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister…
Second North Korean nuclear reactor appears to be operational: IAEA
A second reactor at North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear facility appears to be operational, according to the UN atomic agency. Yongbyon…
North Korea sent Russia 1,000 military equipment, munitions containers: US envoy to NATO
North Korea has delivered more than a thousand containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia, and it’s time for…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns of ‘nuclear attack’ if ‘provoked’ with nukes’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned Pyongyang will not hesitate to launch a nuclear attack if “provoked with nukes”,…
Malaysia bans Israel-flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports in response to Gaza war
Malaysia has banned all Israeli-flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports in what it said was a response to…
Philippines defense minister criticizes China over South China Sea claims
On Wednesday, the Philippine defense minister rebuked China for accusing his country of provoking tension and stirring trouble in the…
UK demands consular access to Hong Kong’s former media mogul Jimmy Lai as security trial begins
The UK will press for consular access to Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai as Western governments are closely scrutinizing the…
Hwasong-18 ICBM test was a response to mounting US hostility: North Korea
On Tuesday, North Korea said it had tested the isolated state’s newest Hwasong-18 ICBM on Monday to gauge the war…
Taiwan detects another Chinese balloon crossing moving across the median line
A Chinese balloon was detected moving across the sensitive median line separating Taiwan from China, Taipei’s Ministry of National Defense…
