‘Absolute carelessness’: Kim Jong-un humiliated and furious after warship crash farce This was supposed to be his big day! We Got This Covered · May 22, 2025
Australian firms 'upbeat' China can navigate trade war Australian firms are bullish about their opportunities in China despite global trade ructions casting doubt over economic growth, the Reserve Bank deputy says. AAP · May 22, 2025
US tariff hikes, Myanmar war and sea disputes will top ASEAN summit agenda The civil war in Myanmar, maritime disputes in the South China Sea and U.S. tariff hikes will top the agenda of a two-day Southeast Asian summit next week The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
North Korea’s Kim raps officials over ‘serious accident’ at warship launch Vessel damaged as a result of ‘absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism’, state media says. Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025
Kim Jong-un furious as North Korea warship partly ‘crushed’ in launch gone wrong South Korea said the destroyer was lying sideways in the water after ceremony to launch the new 5,000-tonne ship The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025
Young Mongolians Demand PM Resign Over Corruption Claims Hundreds of young Mongolians turned out this week in the country's capital calling for the prime minister's resignation on allegations of corruption, a longstanding source of deep public anger in the landlocked democracy. International Business Times · May 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un rages after new North Korean warship is damaged during grand launch ceremony North Korea says a new 5,000-ton destroyer key to its naval advancement was damaged during its launching ceremony attended by leader Kim Jong Un The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
Chagos Islands deal signed after High Court judge rejects injunction bid The deal to hand the Chagos Islands over to Mauritius is expected to cost the UK £101million a year Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
As U.S. abandons the world, China seizes global leadership with staggering $500 million WHO pledge China is filling the hole the US left. We Got This Covered · May 21, 2025
Oil Prices Jump On Report Of Israel Prepping Iran Strike Crude prices rallied Wednesday following a report that US intelligence suggested Israel was planning a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, which would send geopolitical tensions into overdrive and fuel regional conflict fears. International Business Times · May 21, 2025
North Korean defectors urge the UN to hold the country's leader accountable for rights abuses Two women who fled North Korea have been telling the United Nations about the plight of people still living in the country and urging the world body to hold North Korea’s leader accountable for gross human rights violations The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Pacific must not become a ‘military zone’ amid rise of China, New Zealand’s deputy PM warns In an interview with the Guardian, Winston Peters says the world faces the ‘most uncertain time’ in 80 years ahead of talks with Australia's foreign minister The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2025
Taiwan seeks peace with China but must prepare for war, says President Lai President Lai says Taiwan will continue to strengthen its defence as preparing for war is best way to avoid it The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Taiwan president calls for peace and dialogue with China amid heightened military activity Lai Ching-te says ‘peace is priceless’ and war has ‘no winners’ as he marks year in office The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Taiwan's president downplays tariff tensions with the US as 'frictions between friends' The Taiwanese president says trade tensions between the United States and Taiwan are just “frictions between friends.”
International Business Times · May 20, 2025 Chinese Weapons Get Rare Battle Test In India-Pakistan Fighting Just over a week after a ceasefire with India was struck, Pakistan's foreign minister is visiting his country's largest arms supplier, China, with the performance of the weapons they supplied a matter of burning interest for analysts and governments alike.
Evening Standard · May 20, 2025 Reeves says Gulf trade pact is Government’s ‘next deal’ after EU summit Ms Reeves suggested economic growth would be strengthened through recent trade deals with the United States, the EU and India.
International Business Times · May 20, 2025 Buffeted By Political Chaos, Taiwan's Lai Marks First Year In Office Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te celebrates his first year in office on Tuesday as his government grapples with Chinese military pressure, US tariff threats and domestic political turmoil.
AAP · May 19, 2025 Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore Anthony Albanese will end his first trip abroad after his re-election with a stopover in Singapore during the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Creators of Taiwanese TV show imagining Chinese invasion warn island needs to prepare Zero Day showrunner tells Arpan Rai her intention is to provoke the Taiwanese people to prepare militarily and socially for a potential Chinese invasion
Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025 China’s industrial output, retail sales dip amid US trade tensions Despite slowdown, data points to reliance of Chinese economy in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 China's economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales, housing and investment Key economic indicators show China's economy slowing somewhat in April, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast
International Business Times UK · May 19, 2025 Walmart to Hike Prices as Trump-Era Tariffs Push Up Cost of Everyday Goods Tariffs on imports are raising costs for retailers, leading to more expensive everyday goods for American shoppers.
Al Jazeera · May 18, 2025 South Korea’s presidential candidates hold first heated debate Candidates Lee Jae-myung, the frontrunner, and his opponent Kim Moon-soo clash in the first of three televised debates.
International Business Times · May 18, 2025 Pakistan FM To Visit China On Heels Of Conflict With India Over Kashmir Pakistan's foreign minister will make a three-day official visit to China, his office said on Sunday, a little over a week after Islamabad reached a ceasefire with India to end their most serious conflict in decades.