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

Gay marriage in Australia unlikely for years after public vote plan rejected | TheStarsHub

Gay marriage in Australia unlikely for years after public vote plan rejected | CNN

Story highlights Opposition parties say no to a national vote on same-sex marriage Australia is one of the last Western countries without same-sex marriage TheStarsHub  —  Australia’s parliament is almost certain to vote down a national referendum on same-sex marriage, potentially delaying marriage equality in the country for years. Though it backs same-sex marriage, the … 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

Has the North Korean threat increased? | TheStarsHub

Has the North Korean threat increased? | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  Aggressive rhetoric on the Korean Peninsula continues to ratchet up. US Vice President Mike Pence reiterated this week that the “era of strategic patience” was over, days after Pyongyang attempted another missile launch and analysts warned a sixth nuclear test could be imminent. Through all the rhetoric and saber-rattling however, it can be … Read more

Mahathir Mohamad Fast Facts | TheStarsHub

Mahathir Mohamad Fast Facts | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  Here is a look at Mahathir Mohamad, former prime minister of Malaysia. Birth date: July 10, 1925 (officially recorded as December 20, 1925) Birth place: Alor Setar, Kedah Father: Mohamad Iskandar, an Indian Muslim and a teacher in Northern Malaysia Marriage: Siti Hasmah Ali (1956) Children: Marina, Mirzan, Melinda, Mokhzani, Mukhriz, Maizura and … Read more

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announces retirement from politics | TheStarsHub

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announces retirement from politics | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will not seek re-election and will retire from politics, his party said Tuesday. The announcement came two days before Thailand’s parliament was set to vote for a new prime minister following a May election that saw Thais overwhelmingly reject military-backed rule. Prayut, 69, has ruled Thailand since 2014, … Read more

South Korea is cutting ‘killer questions’ from an 8-hour exam some blame for a fertility rate crisis | TheStarsHub

South Korea is cutting 'killer questions' from an 8-hour exam some blame for a fertility rate crisis | CNN

Seoul, South Korea TheStarsHub  —  Raising a child in South Korea is no easy task. By the time their toddlers can walk, many parents have already begun scouting out elite private preschools. Their goal? That by the time these toddlers turn 18 they will have grown into students able to ace the country’s notoriously uncompromising, … Read more

Putin reassures pro-Russian world leaders his grip on power remains strong | TheStarsHub

India downplayed a key Russia-friendly summit, but Putin and Xi may not be complaining | CNN

Hong Kong TheStarsHub  —  Vladimir Putin sought to project an image of strength in front of a virtual gathering of Moscow-friendly leaders on Tuesday, in what was the Russian leader’s first appearance on the world stage since he faced an armed insurrection late last month. The comments, made during an address to leaders attending the … Read more

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says a military reconnaissance satellite will soon enter orbit | TheStarsHub

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says a military reconnaissance satellite will soon enter orbit | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  Kim Yo Jong, senior North Korean official and sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said a North Korean military reconnaissance satellite will soon enter space orbit and begin its mission, according to state news agency KCNA on Thursday local time. Kim defended Wednesday’s failed launch and North Korea’s right to self-defense, … Read more

China rejects US proposal for defense chiefs to meet in Singapore this week | TheStarsHub

China rejects US proposal for defense chiefs to meet in Singapore this week | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  China has rejected a United States proposal for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to meet with his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu at the Shangri-La Dialogue Security Forum in Singapore this week, according to a Pentagon statement. China’s opposition to the meeting comes amid strained relations between the two countries following former House Speaker Nancy … Read more