North Korean soldier defects across DMZ border
In a rare border incident, a North Korean soldier has successfully crossed the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea, marking the first such defection in over a year amid heightened tensions.
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Chinese ship intrudes into South Korean waters
Seoul scrambles naval assets after Chinese ship's unauthorised entry near southern island, escalating regional tensions and testing diplomatic relations.
Trump's China Tariff Threat: Global Trade at Risk
As Donald Trump prepares sweeping new tariffs against China, experts warn of catastrophic consequences for global trade and geopolitical stability. Analysis reveals why Beijing may be preparing to call Washington's bluff.
Taiwan bans officials from Chinese 'retrocession' events
Taiwan's government has prohibited all officials from participating in events marking the 'retrocession' of Taiwan to China, escalating tensions in cross-strait relations and reinforcing Taiwan's separate governance stance.
China-UK diplomatic row over stalled London embassy
China accuses Britain of acting in 'bad faith' as plans for new £250m London embassy face indefinite delays amid security concerns and political tensions.
South Korea deploys advanced howitzers and drones
Exclusive: South Korea bolsters its military capabilities with cutting-edge K9 howitzers and surveillance drones amid escalating tensions with North Korea, as Pyongyang continues weapons testing.
China arrests pastor Jin Mingri in Zion Church crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese authorities' intensified crackdown on underground Christian churches, with prominent pastor Jin Mingri facing serious charges amid growing religious persecution concerns.
Fed Chair Powell in China for high-stakes economic talks
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell makes crucial visit to Beijing for high-level economic talks as US-China relations face mounting pressure over trade and monetary policy.
US Accuses China of Destabilising Hong Kong
US State Department condemns China's political crackdown in Hong Kong as Trump administration warns of consequences for democratic erosion in the territory.
South Korea's elderly population reaches record 20%
New statistics reveal South Korea's demographic time bomb is worsening, with over 20% of citizens now aged 65 or older, raising urgent questions about economic sustainability and social welfare systems.
South Korea opens world's largest civilian nuclear bunker
South Korea opens massive underground civilian shelter capable of holding 240,000 people as North Korean threats escalate. The futuristic complex features advanced survival systems and could become a blueprint for global nuclear preparedness.
Trump: China Wants to 'Hurt' United States
Former President Donald Trump makes explosive claims about China's intentions toward America during Washington rally, escalating diplomatic tensions between the world powers.
Philippines deepens US ties amid South China Sea tensions
The Philippines strengthens military cooperation with the United States as regional tensions escalate, marking a significant strategic shift in Southeast Asian diplomacy.
Philippines: Chinese ship deliberately rammed our boat
Tensions escalate dramatically as Manila reports intentional ramming of government boat by Chinese ship in contested waters, marking dangerous new phase in maritime standoff.
China offers bounties for Taiwanese military personnel
China intensifies psychological warfare against Taiwan with unprecedented bounty programme targeting military personnel, escalating cross-strait tensions.
Kim Jong Un orders war readiness boost after nuclear drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen military exercises simulating a nuclear counterstrike, raising regional tensions and ordering enhanced war preparedness capabilities.
Kim Jong Un abandons Korean reunification, threatens nuclear war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared South Korea a 'primary foe' and permanently abandoned reunification plans, threatening nuclear escalation in his most aggressive speech to date.
Labour recalibrates China policy after spy case fails
The UK government is recalibrating its approach to Beijing following the dramatic collapse of a high-profile espionage case, signalling a potential thaw in Sino-British relations.
British teacher accused of spying in China
An English teacher and travel blogger's love affair with China has ended in dramatic fashion after being arrested on espionage charges, highlighting the perilous landscape for foreign content creators in the country.
China Weaponises Rare Earth Exports in US Trade War
Exclusive analysis reveals China's strategic move to restrict rare earth exports to the US, threatening American tech and defence industries amid escalating trade tensions.
North Korea strengthens military cooperation with China
Exclusive analysis reveals North Korea's deepening military cooperation with China as Kim Jong Un strengthens alliances while expanding nuclear capabilities, reshaping geopolitical dynamics in the region.
China cuts water to UK diplomats in embassy standoff
Exclusive: Campaigners warn MPs not to surrender to Beijing's strong-arm tactics after China restricts water access to UK diplomats in escalating row over London mega-embassy plans.
Kim Jong Un threatens war against South Korea
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to prepare for war, vowing to completely occupy South Korean territory in response to joint military exercises with the US. The alarming escalation follows Pyongyang's declaration that peaceful reu
Prabowo Vows Friendship with China, Signals Policy Shift
In a landmark visit to Beijing, Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto signals a potential strategic shift, vowing to uphold a 'non-aligned' foreign policy and prioritise China ties, a move that could reshape regional power dynamics.
Chinese coastguard brandish knives at Filipino soldiers
Tensions escalate as Chinese coastguard personnel brandish knives and axes against Filipino troops in a disputed South China Sea atoll, raising alarms over Beijing's aggressive tactics.
S. Korea President's hot mic gaffe: Caught cursing US lawmakers
Yoon Suk Yeol faces diplomatic embarrassment after a hot mic captured him using profanity about US lawmakers, just moments after a tense meeting with Joe Biden at the NATO summit in Madrid.
Kim Jong Un orders accelerated nuclear warhead production
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of his country's nuclear arsenal, including the development of tactical nuclear weapons, during a key meeting of the ruling party, escalating tensions with the United States and its allies.
South Korea's Gender War: Inside the Social Crisis
An in-depth look at South Korea's escalating gender conflict, from plummeting birth rates and political polarisation to the real-world impact on society's most vulnerable.
North Korea withdraws from hosting 2026 Asian Games events
North Korea dramatically pulls out of hosting key events for the 2026 Asian Games, leaving Japan scrambling as Aichi and Nagoya take over amidst political tensions.
Hiking South Korea's 'Haunted' Abandoned Railway
A solo traveller's chilling account of hiking the deserted Okcheon Rail Park in South Korea, a journey through decaying tunnels and overgrown tracks shrouded in local ghost stories.
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