North Korea’s defense budget occupies a staggering 23% of its GDP, by far the highest proportion of any 21st-century country. The DPRK’s massive military outlays have gone, in ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea highlights reforestation drive on ‘Tree-Planting Day’
North Korea is promoting tree planting in state media, an ongoing project that could be part of a reforestation drive under Kim Jong Un. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s nuclear activity raises ‘serious concern,’ IAEA says
North Korea has restarted activity at an undisclosed facility that could be a center of uranium enrichment, the International Atomic Energy Agency said. ( read original story ...)
Nepal Constitution’s lacunae helps Oli retain power
With Nepal plunging into a political and constitutional crisis less than six years later after Prime Minister K P Oli dissolving Parliament mid-term, the Constitution seems inadequate, with its ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s effort to end Yemen war hindered by continued fighting, funding shortfall
President Joe Biden's effort to end the war in Yemen has been hindered by continued fighting and a funding shortfall. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia to relax curbs a week after vaccination drive
Malaysia will ease its public health restrictions and travel curbs from Friday, a week after kick-starting its mass inoculation campaign for Covid-19.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia calls for Suu Kyi’s release
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint and their associates by the Myanmar military and for dialogue to take place between the parties concerned. ( read original story ...)
New Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered in Uzbekistan
A single isolated vertebra of the new dinosaur was recovered from the Bissekty Formation at Dzharakuduk in Navoi Viloyat, Uzbekistan. The specimen was found by paleontologists during the URBAC ... ( read original story ...)
Biden and his top officials slammed Trump’s lack of action against Saudi Arabia, MBS in years before taking office
In the years prior to taking office, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and many of their administration's top officials harshly criticized President Donald Trump's lack of action ... ( read original story ...)
White House Defends Actions Against Saudi Arabia
The White House has not taken direct action against the crown prince of Saudi Arabia after the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. ( read original story ...)