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North Korea Economy Accelerates at Its Fastest Pace in 17 Years
North Korea's economy surged at its fastest pace in 17 years, despite sanctions over its nuclear and missile programs. According to the Bank of Korea,...
Lim Ji-hyun: Celebrity North Korean Defector Returns to Pyongyang
South Korean Intel officials are investigating whether Lim Ji-hyun, a prominent defector from North Korea, has been kidnapped back to Pyongyang. Lim Ji-hyun fled to...
Liu Xiaobo’s Death: China’s Most Prominent Dissident Dies from Liver Cancer Aged 61
China's most prominent human rights and democracy advocate and Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo has died aged 61. Liu Xiaobo had been serving an 11-year prison...
Japan Flooding Death Toll Rises to 15
According to Japanese officials, the death toll from flooding caused by recent heavy rain in the country’s southern region has risen to at least...
Donald Trump Warns North Korea of “Pretty Severe” Response Following ICBM Test
President Donald Trump has warned North Korea that it is facing a "pretty severe" response following its long-range missile test earlier this week. The president...
North Korea Claims It Successfully Tested ICBM
North Korea has announced it successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It is the first time North Korea has claimed to have successfully tested...
President Xi Jinping Makes First Visit to Hong Kong
China’s President Xi Jinping is making his first visit to Hong Kong as leader. His visit marks 20 years since Hong Kong was handed back...
PyeongChang Winter Olympics 2018: North Korea Rejects South Korea’s Offer to Form Unified Team
North Korea has rejected South Korea’s offer to form a unified team for the 2018 Winter Olympics. South Korean President Moon Jae-in backed proposals for...
China Landslide: More than 140 People Missing in Sichuan
At least 140 people are feared buried in a landslide in Sichuan province in south-western China, state media say. According to local media, about 40...
North Korea Tests New Rocket Engine
According to US officials, North Korea has tested a new rocket engine as part of its efforts to build a missile capable of reaching...
Choi Soon-sil Sentenced to Three Years in Jail for Corruption
Choi Soon-sil, a close friend of South Korea's former President Park Geun-hye, has been jailed for three years for corruption. Her conviction for soliciting favors...
Wu Xiaohui Resigns as Anbang Insurance Chairman
Wu Xiaohui, one of China's best known billionaires, is resigning as chairman of Anbang Insurance. Anbang gave few details but said he was no longer...
Otto Warmbier Released in Coma from North Korean Jail
American citizen Otto Warmbier has been released from jail in North Korea, but his parents say he has been in a coma for a...
Dennis Rodman Returns to North Korea
Dennis Rodman is returning to North Korea after three years. The controversial basketball star said he is travelling as a private citizen. Dennis Rodman told reporters...
Emperor Akihito Expected to Abdicate in 2018
Japan's has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito’s abdication after the parliament has passed a one-off bill. Akihito, 83, is the first emperor to abdicate...
North Korea Fires Several Anti-Ship Missiles Off Its East Coast
According to South Korea's military, North Korea has fired several anti-ship cruise missiles off its east coast. Authorities said the weapons, launched on June 8...
UN Imposes New Targeted Sanctions against North Korea
The UN has imposed new targeted sanctions against North Korea in response to a series of missile tests conducted by Pyongyang this year. The measures...
Manila Casino Attack: At Least 36 Bodies Recovered from Resorts World Manila
At least 36 bodies have been recovered from a casino and hotel complex in the Philippine capital, Manila, where a lone gunman opened fire...
Sydney Cafe Siege Inquest: Police Acted Too Slowly
According to an Australian inquest, police should have ended the 2014 Sydney cafe siege as soon as the hostage-taker began shooting. In December 2014, gunman...
Park Geun-hye Trial Begins in South Korea
South Korea's ex-President Park Geun-hye has pleaded not guilty at her trial for corruption, the latest stage in her dramatic fall from grace. Park Geun-hye...
North Korea Conducts New Missile Test
According to South Korea's military, North Korea has conducted another missile test on May 21. Meanwhile, the White House said the medium-range missile had a...
Emperor Akihito’s Abdication Approved by Japan’s Government
Japan's Emperor Akihito has made a step closer to his abdication after the government has approved a one-off bill. In 2016, Emperor Akihito, 83, said...
US Plane Intercepted by Two Chinese Sukhoi Su-30 Jets over East China Sea
A US aircraft has been "unprofessional" intercepted by two Chinese Sukhoi Su-30 jets, the US military said. One of the Chinese jets came as close...
Princess Mako of Japan to Lose Royal Status after Marrying A Commoner
Princess Mako of Japan will lose her royal status by marrying a commoner. The 25-year-old eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito will become engaged to law...
North Korea Missile Test Condemned by UN Security Council
North Korea's latest missile test has been unanimously condemned by the UN Security Council, while warning of new sanctions. In a statement, the 15-member Council...
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