North Korea appears to have tested an upgraded hypersonic weapon that could be more difficult for existing missile defence systems to track and intercept, according to analysts cited by AFP. South Korea and Japan said North Korea launched two short range ballistic missiles from its east co...
QINGDAO, CHINA: A major fire broke out aboard a foreign flagged cargo ship undergoing repairs at the Beihai Shipbuilding shipyard in Qingdao, eastern China, leaving 25 people dead and five others injured. The fire broke out at around 11:15 a.m. local time on September 10 while the vessel w...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the country’s navy will play a bigger role in its nuclear deterrence strategy, as military tensions continue in East Asia. North Korean state media reported that Kim made the comments during the commissioning of a new 5,000 tonne class destroy...
Beijing says military action, sanctions and pressure could escalate tensions China has called on the United States and Iran to resolve their ongoing dispute through political dialogue and negotiations, while opposing Washington’s push for tougher economic sanctions against Tehran. Ch...
Beijing: China has strongly denied reports that it plans to send 300 to 400 shoulder fired air defence missile launchers to Iran. The statement came after a Reuters report, citing sources familiar with the matter, claimed that Iran was expected to receive Chinese made portable air defence ...
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, has warned of a significant rise in nuclear activity in North Korea, raising fresh concerns about global security. Grossi said there has been a “Rapid increase” in operations at the Yongbyon nuclear complex, a key facility ...
The government of China has announced emergency humanitarian assistance worth $200,000 for victims of a recent school bombing in Iran, expressing sympathy for those affected by the deadly incident. According to officials, the aid will be provided to support relief efforts for injured stude...
HONG KONG: Hong Kong firefighters are still battling a devastating blaze that tore through multiple high rise residential towers in the Wang Fuk Court housing estate located in Tai Po District. The fire has claimed at least 55 lives, injured more than 70 people, and left nearly 300 residen...
1. Occasion & Significance The parade was held on September 3, 2025, in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. It was China’s largest military parade since 2019, meant to honor history while showcasing modern military power. 2. Mil...
Japan, one of the world’s most developed economies, is facing a serious challenge a declining population and a shortage of workers. To address this, the Japanese government and society are exploring several solutions. If you are considering working or studying in Japan, here’s what’s reall...
