North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has chaired a meeting of the ruling party's Central Military Commission and decided to suspend military action plans against South Korea, official KCNA news agency ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea says Kim Jong-un suspending military action against South
The announcement possibly indicates the slowing of a pressure campaign against South Korea amid stalled nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration. ( read original story ...)
South Korean K-9 Thunder Artillery Guns Should Make North Korea Nervous
For countries facing potential adversaries on their borders, artillery can respond much more rapidly, sustainably and cheaply than airpower. In December 2017, Norway announced it would purchase twenty ... ( read original story ...)
Help Myanmar deal with Rohingya refugee crisis, Muhyiddin urges Vietnam
“I ended the conversation by suggesting that Vietnam, as this year’s Asean chair, can play a bigger role in helping Myanmar to address the Rohingya refugee issue that is also affecting Malaysia,” said ... ( read original story ...)
In Philippines, a child alleges abuse by Catholic priest — and tests Vatican promise for global reckoning
Pope Francis has pledged an "all-out battle" to confront about claims around the world. The Philippines case is a key moment. ( read original story ...)
Japan Radically Increased Immigration—and No One Protested
To cope with demographic challenges and labor shortages, Japan’s right-wing government has boosted immigration. How did it avoid the political backlash plaguing the West? ( read original story ...)
India Is Paying the Price for Neglecting its Neighbors
Narendra Modi came to power promising to prioritize relations with countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. China is taking advantage of his ... ( read original story ...)
An exploding coronavirus crisis shows Modi is not up to the task of leading India
As with each case of sickness, the economic pain also seems to be spreading and is being felt more widespread. ( read original story ...)
Trump threat to ‘decouple’ U.S. and China hits trade, investment reality
Conflicting talk from Trump administration officials about "decoupling" the U.S. economy from China is running into challenging reality: Chinese imports of U.S. goods are rising, investment by ... ( read original story ...)
China and America Are Heading Toward Divorce
Don’t worry! They know that as long as you’re president, America will be in turmoil. For Xi, that means we’re a less formidable economic rival, and for Vlad, that means we’re a less attractive ... ( read original story ...)