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Nam Tae-hyun and Seo Min-jae were investigated for illegal drug use

By Burapha
August 27, 2022
in :  Criminal, Entertainment, South Korea
Nam Tae-hyun and Seo Min-jae were investigated for illegal drug use

According to reports from Korean media, the South Korean musician Nam Tae-hyun and his partner Seo Min-jae have been arrested on suspicion of engaging in illegal drug use. On Friday, August 26, Soompi reported that the Seoul Yongsan Police Station said they are investigating the Korean actor and the influencer for allegedly violating the Narcotics Control Act and that the …

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Can Japan rediscover its fondness for nuclear power after Fukushima?

By Noto
August 27, 2022
in :  Japan, Opinion, Technology
Can Japan rediscover its fondness for nuclear power after Fukushima

It’s possible that one of the most unexpected locales is seeing a nuclear renaissance. After a little more than a decade has passed since the Fukushima disaster, which occurred in the region of northern Japan known as Fukushima, which has become globally synonymous with the dangers of nuclear power, Tokyo appears to be ready to embrace atomic energy once more. …

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Pfizer and BioNTech, sued by Moderna for copying their COVID-19 vaccine

By Burapha
August 26, 2022
in :  ASEAN News, Health
Pfizer and BioNTech, sued by Moderna for copying their COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech are being sued by Moderna for allegedly infringing on Moderna’s patent while working on the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved for use in the United States. The lawsuit alleges that Pfizer and BioNTech copied technology that Moderna had developed years before the pandemic. According to a news release issued by Moderna on Friday, …

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Veteran Hong Kong democrat, granted bail in a major national security case

By Burapha
August 23, 2022
in :  ASEAN News, Criminal
Veteran Hong Kong democrat, granted bail in a major national security case

After being held in jail for more than a year on allegations related to a national security investigation, veteran pro-democracy lawmaker Albert Ho was granted bail on Monday, August 22, by a court in Hong Kong. The charges were related to the investigation. Ho, who is now 70 years old, was the leader of the Democratic Party, which is the …

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The ending of the latest ‘Minions’ film has been changed by Chinese censors

By Katherine S
August 22, 2022
in :  China, Entertainment
The ending of the latest 'Minions' film has been changed by Chinese censors

Users of social media platforms across China observed over the weekend that the conclusion of the recently released animated film “Minions: The Rise of Gru” has been changed by censors in preparation for the film’s distribution in China. Some spectators have expressed regret about the alterations brought about by the editing, which is yet another instance of Chinese officials altering …

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Mingyu of SEVENTEEN tested positive for COVID-19

By Jasmine C.
August 20, 2022
in :  Entertainment, South Korea
Mingyu of SEVENTEEN tested positive for COVID-19

Mingyu, a member of SEVENTEEN, has been found to be infected with COVID-19, and the K-pop group has decided to temporarily suspend her participation in their activities. On Friday, August 19, the management company for South Korean rapper SEVENTEEN, PLEDIS Entertainment, made the announcement regarding the rapper’s diagnosis. The South Korean rapper had a little sore throat that morning and …

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North Korea has stated that it will never accept South Korea’s ‘audacious’ economic plan

By Katherine S
August 19, 2022
in :  Economy, North Korea
North Korea has stated that it will never accept South Korea's 'audacious' economic plan

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stated on Friday (August 19) that her country will never negotiate with an “audacious” South Korean initiative. This initiative would boost the North’s economy in exchange for the North giving up its nuclear weapons. Kim Yo Jong is the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. …

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If war breaks out on Taiwan’s frontline islands, there will be “nowhere to hide”

By Jasmine C.
August 18, 2022
in :  ASEAN News, Geo Politics
If war breaks out on Taiwan's frontline islands, there will be "nowhere to hide"

In recent days, discussions about Taiwan’s windswept Matsu islands, which are located close to China’s shore, have been dominated by one topic: the potential for an invasion by China, which has been conducting military drills in reaction to visits to Taiwan by lawmakers from the United States. The archipelago of small islands, which is less than 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) …

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What the Philippines stands to gain from the US-China trade war over Taiwan

By Katherine S
August 18, 2022
in :  China, Geo Politics, Philippines, Taiwan, World
What the Philippines stands to gain from the US-China trade war over Taiwan

As the level of friction between China and the United States rises, the majority of Southeast Asian countries will make every effort to maintain their neutrality, notwithstanding how challenging this may be. Despite this, the Philippines are faced with more difficult decisions than most other countries. The results of its decisions will matter more not only to itself, but also …

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Putin gets angry with the US over Taiwan and Ukraine

By Katherine S
August 17, 2022
in :  Geo Politics, Taiwan, World
Thai health minister bans pot-smoking visitors

On Tuesday, August 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States government of seeking to prolong the conflict in Ukraine and of fueling conflicts elsewhere in the world, including with the visit of United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Putin made these accusations during a press conference in Moscow. “The current scenario in Ukraine is evidence that …

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