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South Korea and the US will conduct nuclear drills in response to North Korean threatsSouth Korea and the US will conduct nuclear drills in response to North Korean threats

South Korea and the US will conduct nuclear drills in response to North Korean threats

In an effort to better confront North Korea's threats, South Korea and the United States will conduct tabletop drills in…

February 17, 2023
Air France CEO says Chinese rivals have “unfair edge” flying over RussiaAir France CEO says Chinese rivals have “unfair edge” flying over Russia

Air France CEO says Chinese rivals have “unfair edge” flying over Russia

Air France-CEO KLM's has warned that European airlines forced to take longer flights to Asia to avoid Russia will struggle…

February 17, 2023
US urges all countries to warn China against Taiwan conflictUS urges all countries to warn China against Taiwan conflict

US urges all countries to warn China against Taiwan conflict

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Wednesday urged all countries to warn the People's Republic of China (PRC)…

February 16, 2023
South Korea military study declares North “enemy,” estimates plutonium stockpile at 70 kgSouth Korea military study declares North “enemy,” estimates plutonium stockpile at 70 kg

South Korea military study declares North “enemy,” estimates plutonium stockpile at 70 kg

Thursday, February 16 was the first time in six years that South Korea has referred to North Korea as its…

February 16, 2023
The West Philippine Sea laser incident serves as the first test case for the new PH-China communication lineThe West Philippine Sea laser incident serves as the first test case for the new PH-China communication line

The West Philippine Sea laser incident serves as the first test case for the new PH-China communication line

On Thursday, February 16, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that the Philippines and China made use of their…

February 16, 2023
Violation of airspace by ‘uncrewed surveillance balloons’ unacceptable, Japan tells ChinaViolation of airspace by ‘uncrewed surveillance balloons’ unacceptable, Japan tells China

Violation of airspace by ‘uncrewed surveillance balloons’ unacceptable, Japan tells China

Uncrewed surveillance balloons violating Japan's airspace are absolutely unacceptable, the Japanese government said on Wednesday. A further investigation of specific…

February 15, 2023
President of the Chinese Football Association investigatedPresident of the Chinese Football Association investigated

President of the Chinese Football Association investigated

According to China's top anti-corruption body, Chen Xuyuan, the president of the Chinese Football Association, is being investigated for possible…

February 15, 2023
Taiwan claims to have seen no Chinese surveillance balloonsTaiwan claims to have seen no Chinese surveillance balloons

Taiwan claims to have seen no Chinese surveillance balloons

Taiwan has not observed any Chinese surveillance balloons in its area, according to the island's defense ministry on Tuesday, as…

February 14, 2023
Philippines condemns China’s military laser in West PH SeaPhilippines condemns China’s military laser in West PH Sea

Philippines condemns China’s military laser in West PH Sea

On February 14, the Philippine government filed a diplomatic protest against China after a Chinese coast guard vessel pointed a…

February 14, 2023
Marcos Cabinet to prioritize foreign commitments after Japan tripMarcos Cabinet to prioritize foreign commitments after Japan trip

Marcos Cabinet to prioritize foreign commitments after Japan trip

After concluding his official tour to Japan, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that he and his Cabinet will analyze all…

February 13, 2023