China and Philippines accuse each other over collisions in disputed South China Sea | TheStarsHub

China and Philippines accuse each other over collisions in disputed South China Sea | CNN

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

Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun through airport | TheStarsHub

Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun through airport | CNN

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

U.S., other nations condemn North Korean launch of long-range rocket | TheStarsHub

U.S., other nations condemn North Korean launch of long-range rocket | CNN

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

Yoshihide Suga Fast Facts | TheStarsHub

Yoshihide Suga Fast Facts | CNN

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

In world’s most expensive property market, homes for the dead can cost more than for the living | TheStarsHub

In world's most expensive property market, homes for the dead can cost more than for the living | CNN

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

How India’s population exploded to overtake China’s and what’s next | TheStarsHub

How India's population exploded to overtake China's and what's next | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  Counting millions of people is never an easy task, but according to the United Nations, India now has more people than China, an epochal shift in global demographics that happened sometime in late April. Most of the world has grown up with China holding the title of the world’s most populous country, but … Read more

China and Taiwan loom large behind Ukraine at NATO summit | TheStarsHub

China and Taiwan loom large behind Ukraine at NATO summit | CNN

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

Six killed in Nepal helicopter crash near Mount Everest | TheStarsHub

Six killed in Nepal helicopter crash near Mount Everest | CNN

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

IAEA chief ‘completely convinced’ it’s safe to release treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater | TheStarsHub

IAEA chief 'completely convinced' it's safe to release treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater | CNN

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

Goodbye child care centers, hello elderly homes: South Korea prepares for aging population | TheStarsHub

Goodbye child care centers, hello elderly homes: South Korea prepares for aging population | CNN

Seoul, South Korea TheStarsHub  —  South Korea is getting older – and its care facilities are changing to match. The number of child care facilities in the country has shrunk by almost a quarter in just a few years, reflecting authorities’ unsuccessful campaign to encourage couples to have more babies. In 2017, there were more … Read more