Chinese government wary as Japan unveils first marine unit since WWII
Japan’s new amphibious rapid deployment brigade training on Saturday, April 7. (CNN) The Chinese government has reacted warily to the establishment of a new Japanese amphibious special unit, designed to repel invasions on Japan’s remote islands. Japan and China have … Read More
North Korea wants summit with Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump in capital Pyongyang, CNN reports
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Ulan Bator, the Mongolian capital, has been also floated as a possible location of the summit. North Korea is hoping to hold the planned summit between its leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump in Pyongyang, CNN reported, citing … Read More
World War 3 fears rocket as Chinese minister voices unequivocal support for Russia
CHINESE defence minister General Wei Fenghe said his visit to Moscow was a demonstration of the strong diplomatic relationship between the two countries and a warning to the United States, saying “we’ve come to support you”. General Wei Fenghe was … Read More
Pope Francis, In Easter Message, Says “Defenceless” Being Killed In Holy Land
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Pope Francis called for peace for “the entire world”. Pope Francis spoke a day after the Syrian army command said it regained most of Eastern Ghouta. Pope Francis begged for peace for “the entire world”, beginning with Syria (Reuters) VATICAN … Read More
UNSC sets largest sanctions list yet over North Korean smuggling
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) — The United Nations Security Council blacklisted dozens of ships and shipping companies on Friday over oil and coal smuggling by North Korea, boosting pressure on Pyongyang as leader Kim Jong Un plans to meet with his … Read More
North Korea is ‘preparing for nuclear test by digging tunnel’
JAPAN has warned that North Korea is “doing everything possible” to prepare for the next nuclear test by digging a new tunnel. NORTH Korea is gearing up for a new nuclear test by digging an underground tunnel, Japan has warned. … Read More
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visited China’s Xi, state media says
It is believed to be the dictator’s first foreign trip since he took power in 2011. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands in Beijing.Ju Peng / Xinhua, via AP North Korean leader Kim … Read More
China ‘still a player’ on North Korea, despite Trump-Kim talks, Japanese official says
Peace and stability in Asia will top agenda at upcoming summit between Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul, former foreign minister says. China still has a significant role to play on the North Korea nuclear issue, regardless of the planned talks between … Read More
South Korean President Moon’s Gamble for Peace With North Korea Has Paid Off
But the diplomatic process will be managed by US and Korean spy agencies. South Korean President Moon Jae-in is greeted by his supporters in Goyang, May 4, 2017. (AP Photo / Lee Jin-man) On May 7, 2017, two days before Moon … Read More