Asia
Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ miraculously wakes up on lunar surface
Science
February 27, 2024
Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ miraculously wakes up on lunar surface
CNN — Japan’s “Moon Sniper” is the lunar mission that keeps coming back to life. After being dormant for most…
‘India has arrived.’ Why Modi’s economy offers a real alternative to China
World
February 26, 2024
‘India has arrived.’ Why Modi’s economy offers a real alternative to China
New Delhi CNN — For the last three decades, Peeyush Mittal has frequently driven the 185 miles from the Indian…
China, the world’s biggest polluter, at risk of missing climate targets, new report finds
Environment
February 22, 2024
China, the world’s biggest polluter, at risk of missing climate targets, new report finds
CNN — China, the world’s top carbon polluter, is at risk of falling short on its climate targets after approving…
‘I don’t want to kill’: Conscription law sparks fear in war-torn Myanmar
World
February 22, 2024
‘I don’t want to kill’: Conscription law sparks fear in war-torn Myanmar
CNN — Anna wakes up about four times a night from dreams in which she is being sent to the…
Putin gifts car to Kim Jong Un in sign of ‘special personal relations,’ North Korean state media reports
World
February 20, 2024
Putin gifts car to Kim Jong Un in sign of ‘special personal relations,’ North Korean state media reports
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented a car to his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong…
China ramps up patrols near Taiwan’s outlying islands following death of Chinese fishermen
World
February 19, 2024
China ramps up patrols near Taiwan’s outlying islands following death of Chinese fishermen
Hong Kong CNN — China is increasing patrols in waters near a group of frontline islands controlled by Taiwan, as…
Japan launches second flagship H3 rocket a year after failed maiden attempt
Science
February 18, 2024
Japan launches second flagship H3 rocket a year after failed maiden attempt
Tokyo CNN — Japan’s space agency says it has successfully launched its flagship H3 space rocket, a year after its…
Kim Jong Un has broken with decades of North Korean policy – does it mean he’s planning for war?
World
February 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un has broken with decades of North Korean policy – does it mean he’s planning for war?
CNN — As war in Ukraine grinds toward its third year and fighting in Gaza inflames a broader crisis across…
Japan slips into recession allowing Germany to overtake as world’s third largest economy
World
February 15, 2024
Japan slips into recession allowing Germany to overtake as world’s third largest economy
Tokyo CNN — Japan’s economy has contracted unexpectedly because of weak domestic consumption, pushing the country into recession and causing…
US raises concerns about cozying relations between Russia and North Korea
World
February 13, 2024
US raises concerns about cozying relations between Russia and North Korea
CNN — North Korea watchers in Washington have fixated recently on Pyongyang’s abrupt destruction last month of a key monument dedicated to reunifying the…