South Korea, US prepare joint military exercises

South Korea, US prepare joint military exercises amid North Korean threats

Seoul South Korea and the United States are set to launch joint military exercises this week to increase preparedness against emerging threats from North Korea. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise, based on an all-out war scenario, is scheduled...
Nuclear weapons

What are efforts to control and limit spread of nuclear weapons?

The United Nations has made significant efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and ban nuclear tests in space and reservoirs. It achieved great success by getting over one hundred nations to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1963...
People Liberation Army (PLA)- China

China’s falling prices impact world economy!

China's economy is facing a new problem as the prices of consumer goods have fallen below normal for the first time in the last two years. The consumer index, which measures inflation, has decreased by 0.3% in the last month...
wildfires

Hawaii wildfires cause 93 deaths

The death toll from wildfires in Hawaii has risen to 93, according to the Maui County government in the US. The wildfires were fueled by dry and hot weather, and high winds from Hurricane Dora, and spread over 400 hectares....
US President Joe Biden

US: House Democrats aim to curb junk fees in 2024

Washington Congressional Democrats are partnering with the Biden administration and a progressive advocacy group to turn a policy effort to curb junk fees into a political rally. The move aligns with President Joe Biden's promise to target unexpected fees charged...
Taiwan Vice President William Lai Ching-te.

China vows ‘forceful’ response to Taiwan Vice President’s US visit

Beijing China has vowed to take "firm and firm measures" on Taiwan's Vice President William Lai Ching-te's visit to the United States. Lai, the leading contender in Taiwan's presidential elections next year, is only making a transit stop in the...
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Chinese lawyer detained Thailand border en route to US

Beijing Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei was detained at Thailand's border in Laos during a visit to the United States. Laotian officials initially said it was a paperwork issue. However, after a week of appeals by human rights groups,...
US-Pakistan.

Pakistani government faces PM removal, US State Department supports

Washington The US State Department has been urging the Pakistani government to remove Imran Khan as the country's prime minister for his neutrality in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. A meeting between Pakistan's ambassador to the US and two...
Drinking water crisis Afghanistan

Taliban interference hinders humanitarian aid beneficiaries in 2023

Kabul The US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has identified Taliban interference in humanitarian aid as a significant obstacle in the distribution of aid to the Afghan people in need. SIGAR's quarterly report to the US Congress revealed...
US-China relations: How is US-China relations in 2023

US bans Chinese construction projects, halting investment

Washington US investment in China has been banned by President Joe Biden. The US newspaper says that Beijing can use its investment to enhance its military capabilities. With this decision of the United States, the distance from China has increased...
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