North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un has made his first public appearance in 20 days amid rumors about his health. ( read original story ...)
Trump has no comment on report North Korea’s Kim made public appearance
U.S. President Donald Trump declined on Friday to comment on a report by North Korea's state news agency that the country's leader Kim Jong Un had made his first public appearance since April 11. ( read original story ...)
What Would North Korea’s Collapse Mean for U.S. Security?
The end of Kim Jong Un's rule could have major consequences for U.S. foreign policy—and pandemics don't necessarily promote peace. ( read original story ...)
North Korea state-run media says Kim Jong Un attended factory opening
A North Korean news agency announced on Saturday that Kim Jong Un attended a factory opening, which would be his first public appearance in 20 days amid worldwide rumors that he was gravely ill. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reportedly appears in public amid health rumours
Neither the KCNA nor the official Rodong Sinmun newspaper immediately released photos online from the ceremony. ( read original story ...)
Anthony Loyd in Afghanistan: from the Taliban to troop withdrawal
In the rose garden of the warlord walked a newly freed man. Spare-framed, his dark hair cropped in a convict cut, he was in his early thirties and had a pale, drawn face that suggested recent pain. ( read original story ...)
Colorado Purchased 100K COVID-19 Tests From South Korea and ‘Kept It Under Wraps’ to Avoid Feds Seizure, Says Governor
Colorado Governor Jared Polis said that the state did not announce a recent shipment of coronavirus test kits because "we simply didn't know if anybody would swoop in" and take the shipment. ( read original story ...)
U.S. seizes millions, disrupts purchase of oil tanker in move targeting Iran’s elite Quds Force
New sanctions and criminal charges raise tensions after U.S. designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist group last year, killed chief military strategist in drone strike. ( read original story ...)
India extends its lockdown for two more weeks
The restrictions have slowed the infections, but brought hardship to millions ... ( read original story ...)
Blowers on tour: discovering India with the star of BBC’s The Real Marigold Hotel
It’s difficult to imagine a more amiable travelling companion than Henry Blofeld. The veteran cricket pundit, bon vivant and raconteur is a ray of octogenarian sunshine — both in outlook and ... ( read original story ...)