China’s 2024 coal power construction hits 10-year high, researchers say
SINGAPORE — China started construction on 94.5 gigawatts of coal-fired power in 2024, the highest… Read More
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East Asia
North Korea dismantling facility near border for separated families, Seoul says
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is dismantling a facility at its Mount Kumgang resort… Read More
7 months ago
261 trafficking victims rescued from Myanmar scam center
WASHINGTON — More than 260 foreign nationals have been rescued from online scam operations in… Read More
7 months ago
Investigators file criminal complaints against Philippine vice president
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine government investigators filed criminal complaints, including sedition, against Vice President Sara… Read More
7 months ago
US, Japan aligned in ‘peace through strength’ to counter China
WASHINGTON — After the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru… Read More
7 months ago
Russia says some of the 300 fishermen stranded on ice floe refused evacuation
Some of the 300 Russian fishermen stranded on an ice floe drifting in the Sea… Read More
7 months ago
Teacher questioned in stabbing death of first-grader in South Korea
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korean police on Tuesday were questioning an elementary school teacher… Read More
7 months ago
First US Navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait since Trump inauguration
BEIJING — Two U.S. Navy ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait this week in… Read More
7 months ago
US, Japan aligned in ‘peace through strength’ to counter China
WASHINGTON — After the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru… Read More
7 months ago
US withdrawal from UN human rights body draws mixed reactions
Washington — Human rights experts in Washington are divided over whether the U.S. withdrawal from… Read More
7 months ago
EU, Canada vow to stand firm against Trump’s tariffs on metals
The 27-nation European Union and Canada quickly vowed Tuesday to stand firm against U.S. President… Read More
7 months ago
US, UK and Australia target Russian cybercrime network with sanctions
WASHINGTON — The U.S., U.K. and Australia on Tuesday sanctioned a Russian web-hosting services provider… Read More
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