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China’s Xi reemerges after trip abroad quashing unfounded ‘coup’ rumors

Xi on Tuesday visited an exhibition in Beijing showcasing China’s achievements over his decade in power, according to state broadcaster CCTV. 

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Japan wants missiles that can strike China – media

Tokyo reportedly seeks to deploy upgraded long-range cruise missiles to the southern Nansei Islands

Jacinda Ardern rocked by scandal as she faces lowest ratings of her leadership

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is confronting crises on multiple fronts as her approval ratings sink to their lowest ever level.

South Korea wants to talk as North Korea test fires cruise missiles

Just hours after North Korea test-fired two cruise missiles, the South repeated an offer to aid Pyongyang if it gave up a nuclear weapons program. Meanwhile, the US and South Korea prepare for a large military exercise.

‘Years to rebuild’: Analysts’ ominous prediction for US after Taiwan war simulations

Top military experts have been quietly simulating the war that could break out over Taiwan. The results are grim for everyone involved.

US Taiwan: Congress team follows Pelosi with second high-level visit in a month

A US congressional delegation has arrived for an unannounced visit to Taiwan, 12 days after a tour of the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

South Korea pardons Samsung boss to 'counter economic crisis'

The heir and de facto leader of the Samsung group received a presidential pardon Friday, continuing South Korea's long tradition of freeing business leaders convicted of corruption on economic grounds.

China says 'mission accomplished’ around Taiwan

The military has announced the successful completion of assignments around the island, but added that regular patrols will continue

China releases paper on Taiwan reunification

Foreign meddling means Beijing must retain use of force as an option, paper outlines

China-Taiwan: Tensions spike ahead of Pelosi's expected visit

Taiwan is bracing for a potential show of force from China as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to arrive on the island late Tuesday.

Pelosi could pull Taiwan trick – Chinese state media

The US House speaker could use “emergency excuses” to touch down on the island, according to the Global Times paper

Tomohiro Kato: Japan executes Akihabara mass murderer, say reports

Japan has executed a 39-year-old man who killed seven people in Tokyo in 2008 during a stabbing rampage.

Sri Lanka PM tells military to do whatever necessary to restore order

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has told the military to do "whatever is necessary to restore order" after protesters stormed his office on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka’s president flees country for Maldives, officials say

Sri Lanka’s embattled president flew out of his country to the Maldives early Wednesday, in a probable prelude to his resignation after months of widespread protests against his island nation’s worst-ever economic crisis.

Protests force Sri Lanka’s leaders to resign

Entrenched corruption and a political dynasty may keep them in power, though

US blames Sri Lankan crisis on Russia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has claimed that “Russian aggression” may have contributed to the unrest

Sri Lankan Prime Minister and President to Resign After Protesters Storm Residences

Many protesters accuse Wickremesinghe of trying to save Rajapaksa when he came under pressure to resign and every other member of his powerful political dynasty quit the Cabinet.

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