North Korea beefs up self-defense capabilities in military reorganization
The North have been making many changes ahead of talks. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presided over a meeting of the top military decision-making body to accelerate the…
Biegun arrives in Seoul amid deadlock in NK-US nuclear talks
Pyongyang says it conducted “another crucial test” at Sohae site. US Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun arrived in Seoul on Sunday for a “close…
US warns N. Korea against ‘ill-advised’ action
North Korean threats unlikely to succeed in bringing the US to the table. A top US diplomat warned North Korea on Thursday against taking any “ill-advised” action in…
Trump urges passage of defense bill with provision against troop drawdown in S. Korea
Trump has previously asked Korea to pay its fair share to keep US troops on the peninsula. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Congress to pass a defense bill containing…
Pompeo says US is hopeful N. Korea will refrain from nuclear, long-range missile tests
Both sides are hopeful of continued talks. The United States is hopeful North Korea will continue to refrain from nuclear tests and long-range missile tests, US Secretary of State…
Hundreds of thousands take part in massive Hong Kong march
Police seized a gun and bullets which they believed were intended to be used during the demonstration. HONG KONG – Hundreds of thousands braved the chilly weather in Hong…
Rohingya Crisis Fallout
Transparency International Bangladesh has painted a grim outlook for the crisis. Bangladesh faces long-term financial, political and security challenges as Rohingya repatriation…
Climate Change: Bangladesh 7th worst-hit nation
The country is at risk from cyclones and flooding. Bangladesh is seventh among the 10 countries worst hit by extreme weather events, says a global climate report. Puerto Rico,…
S. Korean negotiator hopes for ‘win-win’ burden-sharing deal with US
Trump has accused Korea of not paying its fair share of defense costs. South Korea’s top negotiator in defense cost-sharing talks with the United States said Monday that he…
New parties face drubbing in by-elections as Nepalis continue to vote along party lines
“They failed to convince the voters as to what they would bring to the table if they were given a chance”. Nepalis once again displayed traditional voting patterns as they…