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Stealth fighters and long-range missiles: Japan’s cabinet greenlights record-breaking military budget
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'Stronger together': Taiwan foreign minister urges new alliance against China
Joseph Wu says Beijing is seeking to expand its ‘authoritarian order’ and calls for ‘like-minded’ nations to act together to protect Taiwan
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THE SLEEPING GIANT: Only reason China has not destroyed us yet
China has made no secret of its growing feud with Australia. But there is one reason China hasn’t dealt the death blow to Australia’s economy – and everyone knows it.
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South Korea Has Passed A Law That Will Allow BTS To Postpone Their Military Enlistment
The eldest member of BTS, Jin, is turning 28 on Dec. 4.
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Covid-19: China tests entire city of Kashgar in Xinjiang Published11 hours ago
China is once again mass testing an entire city for the coronavirus amid a regional outbreak in Xinjiang province.
WHERE’S KIM’S SISTER?: Mystery disappearance of ‘aggressive’ Kim Yo-jong
She had been touted as the next leader of North Korea but has now vanished in what could be a sign of a brutal and bloody power play underway in Pyongyang.
‘Cruel’: Why Kim’s sister is a problem
Kim Jong-un’s “cruel and unpredictable” sister would rule with an iron fist, experts say, but she may be too much even for North Korea’s elites.
Kim ‘in coma, sister grabs power’
South Korean media is reporting Kim Jong-un’s health has deteriorated so much that he is “in a coma”, forcing his sister to take power.
Kim Jong-un gives sister Yo-jong 'more responsibilities'
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has delegated more responsibilities to his aides, including his sister Kim Yo-jong, South Korea's spy agency claims.
New Zealand puts Auckland under lockdown after first new cases in 102 days
New Zealand announced on Tuesday it was shutting down its largest city, Auckland, after four new cases of COVID-19 were discovered in the city, the first evidence of domestic transmission after being coronavirus-free for 102 days.
Coronavirus: Victoria declares state of disaster after spike in cases
The Australian state of Victoria has declared a state of disaster and imposed new lockdown measures after a surge in coronavirus infections.
Pacifist Japan ruling party proposes strike capability to halt missile attacks
Pacifist Japan took a step closer to acquiring weapons able to strike North Korea on Friday after a ruling party committee approved proposals to consider acquiring strike capability to halt ballistic missile attacks.
Citing Covid-19, Hong Kong postpones elections to 2021
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced Friday that the government will postpone highly anticipated legislative elections by one year, citing a worsening coronavirus outbreak in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong 'immediately'
Britain’s government suspended its extradition arrangements with Hong Kong on Monday after China imposed a tough new national security law.
Mayor Of Seoul Found Dead: South Korea Media
Park Won-soon’s daughter had previously reported him missing.
Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon Reported Missing; Police Search Underway
Park’s daughter reportedly told police that her father left “a will-like” message before leaving their home earlier Thursday.
Hong Kong: UK makes citizenship offer to residents
Up to three million Hong Kong residents are to be offered the chance to settle in the UK and ultimately apply for citizenship, Boris Johnson has said.
China passes controversial national security law for Hong Kong, prohibiting secession and foreign interference
China’s top legislative body unanimously approved a controversial national security law for Hong Kong, stoking fears that the new regulation might undermine the territory’s promised autonomy. Xi Jinping signed the law on Tuesday.
‘She lied’: Week Ardern wants to forget
After months of positive press, a monumental blunder has led NZ PM Jacinda Ardern to come crashing down to earth this week.
India tops 500,000 coronavirus cases with record one-day tally
India now has more than 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, according to government figures released Saturday that showed a record daily leap of 18,500 new infections.
