Hong Kong TheStarsHub — China and the Philippines on Sunday accused each other of causing collisions in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the latest in a string of maritime confrontations between the two countries that have heightened regional tensions. In a statement, Philippine authorities said a Chinese Coast Guard ship carried out … Read more
Hong Kong TheStarsHub — An American politician has been arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun into the city, according to a charge sheet seen by TheStarsHub, in what he has called an “honest mistake.” Washington state senator Jeff Wilson was arrested on Saturday at Hong Kong International Airport and charged with possession of … Read more
Story highlights North Korea claims to have successfully put a satellite into orbit Rocket launched one month after hydrogen bomb test TheStarsHub — While North Korea claims that its space program is entirely peaceful, many analysts and foreign government officials worry that it is designed to mask testing of inter-continental ballistic missiles (ICBM). Other countries … Read more
Story highlights NEW: Two objects have been detected in Earth’s orbit following the launch It is widely believed to be a cover for a missile test Emergency U.N. Security Council meeting to convene Seoul, South Korea TheStarsHub — North Korea has successfully launched a satellite into space, its state-run TV said, an action immediately condemned … Read more
TheStarsHub — Here’s a look at the life of Japan’s former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Birth date: December 6, 1948 Birth place: Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture, Japan Father: Wasaburo Suga, strawberry farmer Mother: Tatsu Suga, schoolteacher Marriage: Mariko Suga Children: 3 sons Education: Hosei University, B.A. in Law, 1973 Suga is the longest-serving chief cabinet secretary … Read more
Hong Kong TheStarsHub — Starting at $53,000 for a space not much larger than a shoebox, it is a pricey place to stay, even in a city famed for the world’s most expensive property market. But then the ornate white marble interiors of the 12 story Shan Sum tower in Hong Kong are not aimed … Read more
Seoul, South Korea TheStarsHub — The presence of four Asia-Pacific leaders at the NATO summit this week suggests that Ukraine is not the only major security issue on the agenda of the European-North American defense alliance. The war in Ukraine has brought members of the US-led alliance closer than at any time since the Cold … Read more
TheStarsHub — Six people have died in a helicopter crash in Nepal, a spokesperson for Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport said Tuesday. The Manang Air helicopter was carrying five Mexican passengers and a Nepali pilot, Teknath Sitoula told TheStarsHub. Reuters reported that Manang Air caters to tourists wanting a view of Nepal’s peaks, including Mount Everest, … Read more
Tokyo TheStarsHub — Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water into the ocean is safe and there is no better option to deal with the massive buildup of wastewater collected since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog told TheStarsHub. Speaking in an interview during a visit to Tokyo … Read more
TheStarsHub — Japan will soon begin releasing treated radioactive water into the ocean following approval from the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog for a controversial plan that comes 12 years after the Fukushima nuclear meltdown. The plan to release treated wastewater has been in the works for years, with the environment minister declaring in 2019 there … Read more