Severe Tropical Storm Ma On — known as Florita in the Philippines — made landfall in…
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China flexes military muscles, then targets Taiwan’s citrus fruits
Taiwanese pomelos, known for their juiciness and softness, are highly popular on both sides of the…
Singapore to repeal colonial era law criminalizing sex between men, says prime minister
“Sex between consenting men should not be criminalized. There is no justification to prosecute people for…
If North Korea’s beaten Covid, why buy 1 million face masks from China?
Pyongyang last week declared victory over the coronavirus, ending a little-detailed fight against “fever” cases that…
North Korea rejects South’s aid offer, calls President Yoon ‘really simple’
Kim Yo Jong, a top official and the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un,…
Myanmar to import Russian oil, military says
The Southeast Asian country has maintained friendly ties with Russia, even as both remain under a…
Japan wants young people to drink more alcohol
Since the pandemic began, bars and other premises selling alcohol have been hit hard by Covid-19…
Chinese research ship Yuan Wang 5 docks at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port
Port workers at Hambantota gave an enthusiastic welcome to the Yuan Wang 5, waving Sri Lanka…
