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Kim Jong-un gives sister Yo-jong 'more responsibilities'
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Japan reveals renewed ‘suspicions’ over Kim Jong-un’s health
Japan has flamed the ongoing speculation about North Korea’s leader, citing “suspicions” over the dictator’s health after disappearing.
Trump’s new immigration restrictions hit one country hard: India
The president’s order to freeze a type of visa most often used by software engineers provoked dismay and disbelief in India, which has sent hundreds of thousands of professionals to work on technology projects in the United States.
‘Cold and ruthless’: Kim Jong-un’s sister
She’s been described as cold, ruthless and haughty. Now North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong is making a power play in the Hermit Kingdom.
India-China clash: 20 Indian troops killed in Ladakh fighting
At least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a clash with Chinese forces in a disputed Himalayan border area, Indian officials say.
Why China wants to crush Hong Kong: Beijing’s power play to seize control and spread authoritarian rule
Beijing’s efforts to squash democracy in Hong Kong and seize control with tough new laws risks the world witnessing another Tiananmen Square.
China reports highest number of new Covid-19 cases in two months
China on Sunday reported 57 new confirmed Covid-19 cases for June 13, the highest since April 13, stoking fears of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic as curbs are eased around the world.
New China crisis after Trump retaliation
China has reacted quickly after US President Donald Trump announced a raft of new measures against China and Hong Kong.
China approves sweeping national security legislation for Hong Kong, jeopardizing the city's autonomy
Last year, pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong held disruptive rallies for weeks to voice their opposition to an extradition law for criminal suspects.
