Workers remove a tree that fell on top of a parked car in Yonghe District, New Taipei. Oct. 31, 2024

Typhoon Kong-rey Weakens as Taiwan Prepares for Heavy Rain and a Gradual Return to Normalcy

Typhoon Kong-rey has decreased slightly in strength but continues to bring severe weather, particularly heavy rainfall, across western Taiwan, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). As of Thursday evening, the storm’s core had exited Taiwan’s main island and was...
US, South Korea

US, South Korea Hold Emergency Talks Amid North Korea’s Ballistic Missile Test and Alleged Troop Support for Russia

The United States and South Korea conducted high-level security talks on Thursday, October 31, following North Korea’s test-firing of an advanced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) just days before the U.S. midterm elections. North Korea’s missile test, the latest in a...
China Tiangong Space Station

China’s Tiangong Space Station Prepares to Lead in Space Exploration as ISS Nears Decommissioning

As the International Space Station (ISS) moves towards the end of its operational life in the early 2030s, China’s Tiangong Space Station is positioned to play a central role in the next phase of space exploration. With comprehensive expansion plans,...
Chaiseri First Win 4x4 Armored Vehicles

Pakistan, Thailand Signs Agreement for Chaiseri First Win 4×4 Armored Vehicles, Marking a New Chapter in South Asian Defense Cooperation

In a significant step forward in South Asia’s defense cooperation, Thailand has signed a groundbreaking deal with Pakistan to supply 100 Chaiseri First Win 4x4 armored vehicles to the Pakistan Army. The agreement, finalized by Thai Defence Industry Co., Ltd....
F-35 Lighting II

Israel’s Nuclear Ambitions Paused by India’s Intervention, But Iran’s Facilities Remain on High Alert

In a pre-dawn offensive on October 26, Israel's Air Force conducted an extensive series of targeted strikes against Iranian military assets in what military analysts are calling a “Sighter Burst.” The term, taken from fighter pilot jargon, refers to an...
Super Typhoon Kong-Rey Taiwan

Shanghai Braces for Record Rainfall as Typhoon Kong-rey Approaches

As Typhoon Kong-rey approaches from the south, China’s economic powerhouse, Shanghai, is preparing for the heaviest rainfall in over four decades. The storm is expected to bring torrents of rain, high winds, and severe flooding to Shanghai and several other...
North Korea

Over 100 North Koreans Go Missing in Latest Crackdown on Defectors and Communication with South Korea

Over 100 North Koreans have reportedly disappeared after being detained by the country’s secret police, the Ministry of State Security (MSS), while attempting to defect or for attempting to contact family members in South Korea, according to a recent report...
South Korea balloons North Korea

South Korean Authorities Thwart Balloon Launch of Anti-North Korea Leaflets

In a tense standoff near the heavily fortified Korean border, South Korean authorities on Thursday (Oct 31) blocked a plan by a group representing families of individuals they believe were abducted by North Korea. The group intended to send balloons...
Typhoon Kong-rey Disrupts Air and Rail Traffic in Taiwan

Typhoon Kong-rey Disrupts Air and Rail Traffic in Taiwan: Hundreds of Flights and Trains Canceled Amid Severe Weather

As Typhoon Kong-rey closes in on Taiwan, the storm’s powerful winds and torrential rains have disrupted both air and rail traffic, leaving thousands stranded and forcing officials to cancel hundreds of scheduled services. The typhoon, one of the strongest of...
US Dollar - Chinese Yuan

Dollar Bond Spreads for Asia’s Top-Rated Issuers Narrow to Record Lows Amid Chinese Stimulus Push

In a remarkable financial shift, dollar bond spreads for Asia’s high-grade issuers have reached record lows, driven by aggressive monetary and fiscal measures by Chinese policymakers. The gap in yield premiums on Asian bonds has closed to 74.6 basis points...
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