Regional defense analysts say North Korea has apparently begun preparations for a major military parade expected next month, when they say it may unveil a major new weapons system. Satellite imagery ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea Isn’t Making New Plutonium for Weapons, Report Says
North Korea doesn’t appear to be making any more of a key material needed to expand its nuclear-weapons stockpile, according to an international monitoring report. ( read original story ...)
North Korean troops, vehicles seen preparing for huge parade, U.S. think-tank says
Masses of North Korean troops and vehicles have been practicing for a major military parade despite the country's ongoing coronavirus restrictions, satellite imagery released by a U.S. think-tank ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea reportedly orders police to shoot citizens who approach Chinese border
North Korea has ordered authorities to shoot anyone who approaches the Chinese border in an extreme attempt to crack down on the spread of COVID-19, according to a report. The order will be in ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic, Malay Power Lend Popularity Boost to Malaysia PM: Poll
Muhyiddin, who leads the Malay-based Bersatu party, secured the premiership backed by two of the largest parties representing Malay interests - the scandal-tainted former ruling p ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia stock exchange seeks 5G action
Bursa Malaysia chairman Abdul Wahid Omar said 5G could contribute an additional MYR12.7 billion ($3.1 billion) to GDP between 2021 and 2025, and create 39,000 jobs, the newspaper stated. Citing a ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to allow ‘all countries’ to fly over its skies
Saudi Arabia says it will allow flights “from all countries” to cross its skies to reach the United Arab Emirates ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan frees nearly 200 Taliban prisoners to push peace talks
The Afghan government released nearly 200 Taliban prisoners to spur the start of long-delayed peace negotiations, senior Afghan officials said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Macron backs Iraq ‘sovereignty’ on first Baghdad visit
French President Emmanuel Macron met his Iraqi counterpart Wednesday on his first official visit to Baghdad, where he insisted the war-scarred country should reassert its "sovereignty" despite ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign interference, Islamic state main challenges for Iraq, says France’s Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged support for Iraq on Wednesday and said the main challenges facing the country are Islamic State militants and foreign interference in its affairs. ( read original story ...)