Soldiers training at a base for the special operation armed forces of the Korean People's Army (KPA) at an undisclosed location in North Korea

Russia Silent on Alleged Deployment of North Korean Troops in Ukraine Conflict

In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, reports surfaced this week that North Korea has sent over 10,000 soldiers to support Russian forces against Ukraine. The claim, first brought to light by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has not been confirmed by Moscow,...
Manolo Blahnik Opens First Store in Mainland China After 22-Year Trademark Battle

Manolo Blahnik Opens First Store in Mainland China After 22-Year Trademark Battle

The iconic high-end shoe brand Manolo Blahnik, known for its celebrity fanbase and a lasting association with the TV show Sex and the City, has finally opened its first boutique in mainland China. This historic moment marks the end of...
US dollar

Dollar’s Week-Long Swings Subside, China NPC Meeting Takes Lead in Market Focus

Soros Fund Management, founded by billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros, has announced plans to close its Hong Kong office, signaling a shift in its Asia-Pacific strategy. The decision is reportedly part of a larger administrative reorganization aimed at streamlining...
Asian Financial Markets

Asian Markets Surge Following US Fed Rate Cut; Investors Eye China’s Fiscal Moves

Asian equities saw a broad rally Friday, with stocks across Australia, Japan, South Korea, and China all advancing in response to a strong performance across US markets and a recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Following the Fed’s...
VT4A1 Main Battle Tank

VT4A1 Main Battle Tank: Norinco Showcases Next-Gen Military Technology at Zhuhai Airshow 2024

The Zhuhai Airshow 2024 has provided a platform for China’s Norinco to showcase its latest advancement in armored vehicle technology: the VT4A1 main battle tank. As an upgrade of the VT-4 and an interim step toward the forthcoming VT-4B model,...
J-15T carrier-borne fighter jet arrived in Zhuhai

China Unveils Its Most Advanced Carrier-Based J-15T Fighter Jet at Airshow China 2024, Marking New Milestone in Naval Aviation Capabilities

In a historic move, a J-15T carrier-borne fighter jet arrived in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, on Wednesday in preparation for the 15th Airshow China 2024, marking the debut participation of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the highly-anticipated defense...
Philippine Coast Guard

Philippine Coast Guard to Receive 40 Fast Patrol Vessels from France to Counter Maritime Threats

The Philippines has announced plans to acquire 40 fast patrol vessels from France, part of an expansive modernization initiative for its coast guard. Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan described the $440 million deal as the largest single...
Dengue

Bangladesh Battles a Year-Round Surge in Dengue Cases as Climate Change Fuels Mosquito-Borne Crisis

Bangladesh is grappling with an unprecedented surge in dengue fever cases, transforming what was once a seasonal illness into a year-round crisis. Climate change and urbanization have created favorable breeding grounds for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, responsible for spreading dengue,...
Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea President

South Korea Weighs Direct Arms Supply to Ukraine, President Says ‘Not Ruling Out’ Support

South Korea, a major arms exporter, is reconsidering its long-standing stance on arms provision to conflict zones, with President Yoon Suk Yeol signaling a possible shift toward supplying weapons directly to Ukraine. This statement marks a potential pivot in South...
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

Successful Robotic Operation Removes Radioactive Debris from Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Decommissioning Journey

Japan’s arduous journey to decommission the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, a robotic device has successfully extracted a small piece of radioactive debris from the reactor site, the plant's operator TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) confirmed on Thursday, November 7. This...
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