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UN chief in Hiroshima calls nuclear weapons a “loaded gun”UN chief in Hiroshima calls nuclear weapons a “loaded gun”

UN chief in Hiroshima calls nuclear weapons a “loaded gun”

On the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the first use of an atomic bomb, which took place on August…

August 6, 2022
China launches a reusable spacecraftChina launches a reusable spacecraft

China launches a reusable spacecraft

On Friday, Chinese state media CCTV stated that the country has successfully launched a pilot reusable spacecraft using its Long…

August 5, 2022
South Korean lunar orbiter launchedSouth Korean lunar orbiter launched

South Korean lunar orbiter launched

Live video captured the launch of South Korea's first-ever lunar orbiter, which took place from the United States on Thursday…

August 5, 2022
Pelosi pledges support for Taiwan as China conducts military drillsPelosi pledges support for Taiwan as China conducts military drills

Pelosi pledges support for Taiwan as China conducts military drills

During the highest-level US visit to Taiwan in 25 years, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised the self-governed island…

August 4, 2022
Janet Yang is First Asian American to lead Oscar-affiliated film academyJanet Yang is First Asian American to lead Oscar-affiliated film academy

Janet Yang is First Asian American to lead Oscar-affiliated film academy

It was announced on Tuesday, August 2nd, by the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and…

August 3, 2022
Chinese warplanes swarm Taiwan Strait before Pelosi’s visitChinese warplanes swarm Taiwan Strait before Pelosi’s visit

Chinese warplanes swarm Taiwan Strait before Pelosi’s visit

People who were briefed on the matter said that US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to arrive…

August 2, 2022
J-Hope: Jimin’s support for Lollapalooza was a “spark of light”J-Hope: Jimin’s support for Lollapalooza was a “spark of light”

J-Hope: Jimin’s support for Lollapalooza was a “spark of light”

K-pop singer J-Hope of BTS made history on the last night of Chicago's annual Lollapalooza weekend on July 31. J-Hope…

August 2, 2022
Sri Lanka’s fuel shortage is expanding the black marketSri Lanka’s fuel shortage is expanding the black market

Sri Lanka’s fuel shortage is expanding the black market

Although Akshant appears to be no different than any other tuk tuk driver in Sri Lanka, his earnings are three…

August 2, 2022
Myanmar’s junta would extend emergency rule for 6 monthsMyanmar’s junta would extend emergency rule for 6 months

Myanmar’s junta would extend emergency rule for 6 months

State media reported on Monday (August 1) that the head of Myanmar's junta, Min Aung Hlaing, will extend the state…

August 1, 2022
NASA says Beijing didn’t disclose information before rocket crashNASA says Beijing didn’t disclose information before rocket crash

NASA says Beijing didn’t disclose information before rocket crash

On Saturday, July 30, a Chinese rocket crashed down to Earth over the Indian Ocean, but NASA stated that Beijing…

July 31, 2022