Indonesia, US troops hold live-fire drill as China tensions mount
Baturaja, Indonesia | AFP | Thousands of troops from Indonesia, the United States and allies held a live-fire drill Friday…
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Iran seeks 3 more Khayyam satellites
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) - Iran plans to commission three more versions of a satellite launched this week by Russia, Tehran's…
3 years ago
Australian economist pleads not guilty at Myanmar junta trial: source
Yangon, Myanmar | AFP | An Australian economist detained by Myanmar's junta has pleaded not guilty to breaching the colonial-era…
3 years ago
Sri Lankan ex-leader arrives in Bangkok after fleeing protests
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP | Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday arrived in Bangkok after his visa ran…
3 years ago
Hong Kong sees population drop as 113,200 residents leave over the past year
Hong Kong, China | AFP | Hong Kong saw a net outflow of 113,200 residents over the past year, census…
3 years ago
Samsung boss gets presidential pardon: South Korea justice minister
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- The heir and de facto leader of Samsung group received a presidential pardon Friday, the…
3 years ago
Taiwan holds military drill after China repeats threats
by Catherine Lai Agence France-Presse TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan's army held another live-fire drill Thursday after Beijing ended its…
3 years ago
North Korea declares ‘victory’ over Covid, says Kim had fever
by Claire Lee Agence France-Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea's Kim Jong Un declared a "shining victory"…
3 years ago
China warns it will not tolerate Taiwan ‘separatists’
by Jing Xuan Teng Agence France-Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China on Wednesday vowed zero tolerance for "separatist activities" in…
3 years ago
Taiwan accuses China of preparing invasion, holds defense drill
by Amber Wang Agence France-Presse FENGGANG TOWNSHIP, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan held an artillery drill Tuesday simulating defense against an…
3 years ago
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