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Asian Markets Struggle After More Weak China Data

Asian markets mostly fell Monday after an unexpected slowdown in retail sales reinforced worries about China's economy, with the latest batch of weak data compounding the disappointment of Beijing's latest stimulus pledges.

International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024

Superpower rivalry is making Pacific aid a bargaining chip – vulnerable island nations still lose out

The A$140 million aid agreement between Australia and Nauru signed last week is a prime example of the geopolitical tightrope vulnerable Pacific nations are walking in the 21st century.

The Conversation · Dec 16, 2024

MPs raise concerns over Chinese interference in UK amid alleged spy row

Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith is applying for an urgent question in the Commons on the influence of the United Front Work Department.

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2024

UK-China relationship is ‘complex’, Cooper says amid concerns over alleged spy

Concerns have been raised by MPs about the case involving the alleged agent, known only as H6.

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2024

Rep. Gimenez Warns Of China Threat, Calls For Action

Rep. Carlos Gimenez highlights China as the 'greatest threat' to the U.S. and advocates for enhanced defense capabilities and energy independence to counte...

Top News · Dec 15, 2024

South Korea opposition will not seek to impeach acting president over martial law

South Korea’s acting president vows to maintain stability following president’s impeachment

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024

South Korean Democracy Holds Firm Against Yoon's Martial Law Bid

South Korea's swift rebuke of martial law and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from office have been hailed in the country as evidence of the strength of its young democratic institutions.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2024

South Korean officials seek stability as Joe Biden says alliance ‘linchpin’ in region

Lee Jae-myung, the opposition leader, offers to work with the government of Han Duck-soo, the acting president after impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2024

S. Korean Opposition Urges Swift Removal Of Impeached President Yoon

South Korea's opposition leader urged a top court on Sunday to swiftly formalise the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and ease the "suffering of the people" after his short-lived martial law decree.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2024

South Korea's Yoon Impeached: What Happens Next?

South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his shock decision to declare martial law last week, which plunged the country into some of its worst political turmoil in decades.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2024