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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles: South’s military

by Claire LEE SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the sea on Wednesday, according…

Taiwan jets land on highway for Chinese invasion wargame

PINGTUNG, Taiwan (AFP) -- Fighter jets practised landing on a highway in southern Taiwan on Wednesday as part of an…

Putin self-isolates after Covid cases in inner circle

by Anastasia CLARK MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- President Vladimir Putin will self-isolate after coronavirus cases were detected in his inner…

First foreign commercial flight since Taliban takeover leaves Kabul

  by Mohamad Ali Harissi Agence France Presse KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- An international commercial flight left Kabul on Monday,…

North Korea test-fires new ‘long-range cruise missile’: KCNA

  by Sunghee Hwang Agence France Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea test-fired a new "long-range cruise missile"…

NKorea missile test poses ‘threats’ to neighbors: Pentagon

The United States military said Sunday missile tests conducted by North Korea over the weekend posed 'threats' to the country's…

China gifts new $150 million national stadium to Cambodia

China handed over to Cambodia a $150 million stadium in Phnom Penh, with officials saying Sunday it is the result…

Taliban say will allow women at universities, but mixed classes banned

Afghan women will be allowed to attend university as long as they study separately from men, the Taliban's new higher…

Typhoon drenches Taiwan but spares island a direct hit

  TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Typhoon Chanthu unleashed powerful winds and heavy rain on eastern Taiwan Sunday, disrupting travel links…

Sri Lanka asks women to delay pregnancy over Covid risks

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lankan women were urged to delay getting pregnant after more than 40 expectant mothers…

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