Dark fleets’ may be sign of breach of UN sanctions on North Korea, says Global Fishing Watch ... ( read original story ...)
Air strikes in Afghanistan kill 45 civilians and Taliban fighters
At least six key Taliban commanders involved in major assaults in Herat province were targeted in the air raids. ( read original story ...)
Turkey: ‘Illegitimate’ Haftar must withdraw from key Libya areas
At Istanbul meeting, Russia and Turkey agree to push for a ceasefire but Ankara says eastern commander must retreat. ( read original story ...)
Fact check: Barbara Walters did not say Jane Fonda committed treason during Vietnam War
A viral commentary accusing Jane Fonda of treason during the Vietnam War is being attributed to Barbara Walters. She did not write this. ( read original story ...)
China Refuses to Quit on the Philippines
China may have missed a golden opportunity to see the VFA end, but Beijing is still determined to exploit gaps between the U.S. and its ally. ( read original story ...)
Villagers say India targets civilians in Pakistan Kashmir
Pakistani villagers living along a highly militarized frontier in the disputed region of Kashmir accused India on Wednesday of intentionally targeting civilians, but they vowed never to leave. Pakista ... ( read original story ...)
The deadly secret of China’s invisible armada
China is sending the world’s largest illegal fleet to fish for squid in North Korean waters, resulting in the deaths of impoverished North Korean fishermen. ( read original story ...)
China-U. S. Confrontation Intensifies on All Fronts
In defense, trade, technology, media and diplomacy, among other areas, the cold war between the Trump administration and China’s ruling Communist Party is widening and worsening. ( read original story ...)
Timeline: The Unraveling Of U.S.-China Relations
On Tuesday, the Trump administration ordered China's Houston consulate to close, amping up tensions in already fraught relations. Here are some of the key developments reshaping U.S.-China relations. ( read original story ...)
China set to launch an ambitious mission to Mars
The second of three high-profile Mars missions is poised for takeoff as early as Thursday, an ambitious attempt by China to send a sophisticated orbiter, lander and rover to the red planet in a major ... ( read original story ...)