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
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
Seoul, South Korea TheStarsHub — North Korea said that the intercontinental ballistic missile it launched on Wednesday, which flew for more than 70 minutes, was a Hwasong-18, marking a potential new round of confrontation with Washington and its allies. The 74-minute flight time represents a marginal advancement on the missiles tested by North Korea in … Read more
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
Bandali, Pakistan-administered Kashmir TheStarsHub — An air of melancholy engulfs the small village of Bandali in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where hopes are fading fast for nearly two dozen residents who went abroad in search of a better life and have since disappeared. Families fight back tears as they yearn to hear what may have happened to … Read more
TheStarsHub — Here’s a look at the Korean War. Although hostilities ceased in 1953, there has been no formal end to the war. Under Japanese rule before and during World War II, Korea was divided into two parts after the Japanese surrender. The Soviet Union occupied the area north of the 38th parallel and the … Read more
Story highlights March organizers say they expect around 100,000 people to attend Rally comes two weeks after a controversial electoral reform bill was voted down Pro-democracy lawmakers hope a large turnout will pressure the government to reopen dialogue on political reform Hong Kong TheStarsHub — Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers are hoping heightened political tensions in … Read more
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
TheStarsHub — The Taliban should be investigated for crimes against humanity over their brutal crackdown on the rights and freedoms of women in Afghanistan, two leading human rights organizations have urged. Amnesty International and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said the group’s treatment of women and girls meets the criteria for gender persecution, which … Read more
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