CNN — China has launched its first next-generation amphibious assault ship, adding a powerful cutting-edge warship to the country’s fast-expanding…
Afghan Taliban forces target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes, Afghan defense ministry says
Kabul, Afghanistan Reuters — Afghan Taliban forces targeted “several points” in neighboring Pakistan, Afghanistan’s defense ministry said on Saturday, days…
Putin apologizes for ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines crash, without admitting responsibility
CNN — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has apologized for the fact that an Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed after entering Russian…
Taiwan’s presidential office runs first ‘tabletop’ simulation of Chinese military escalation
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan’s presidential office held a “tabletop” exercise on Thursday simulating military escalations by China, a first-of-its-kind…
South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo
Seoul CNN — South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach Prime Minister and acting president Han Duck-soo on Friday, less than…
At least 29 passengers survive fiery plane crash in Kazakhstan as authorities fear dozens others dead
Astana, Kazakhstan CNN — At least 29 people have survived after a plane burst into flames after crashing near the…
South Korea becomes ‘super-aged’ society, new data shows
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea has become a “super-aged” society with one in five people aged 65 or…
Driver who plowed into school crowd in southern China given suspended death sentence
Hong Kong CNN — A Chinese court has issued a suspended death sentence to a man who rammed his car…
