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The US-China dalliances caused the Pacific islands to join in

PHILIPPINES: As the West and China continue to compete for their strategic pillars, the island states of the Pacific, from…

June 22, 2022

North Korea halts imports of COVID-19 containment equipment from China

BEIJING: After purchasing face masks and ventilators from China in prior months, North Korea unexpectedly ceased importing COVID-19 prevention and…

June 21, 2022

Ban on same-sex marriage is not unconstitutional, says Japan court

TOKYO: On Monday, a Japanese court declared that a prohibition on same-sex marriage is not unconstitutional, striking a blow to…

June 21, 2022

The Bank of Korea has raised its inflation estimates and plans to examine its large step hikes

SEOUL: On Tuesday, South Korea's central bank said it expected inflation to be higher than previously forecasted, and that it…

June 21, 2022

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan, no apparent damage has been reported

TAIWAN: Buildings in Taipei trembled briefly on June 20 after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's eastern coast, but no…

June 20, 2022

China names a new leader for Hong Kong’s cabinet

HONG KONG: On Sunday, China presented new senior officials in Hong Kong under incoming leader John Lee, who promised to…

June 20, 2022

TO1 announces comeback, introduces new members

SOUTH KOREA: WAKEONE Entertainment stated on June 17 that TO1 will release an album in July, following the band's temporary…

June 18, 2022

BTS’ downtime has left fans in tears and investors fuming

SOUTH KOREA: Last Wednesday, June 15, K-pop pioneers BTS were met with tears and sympathy from fans, but fury from…

June 18, 2022

Cambodian court imprisons an American lawyer and dozens of others for treason

CAMBODIA: In a major trial denounced by the United States and rights groups as politically motivated, a Cambodian court sentenced…

June 18, 2022

Japan has made “online insults” punishable by a year in prison

JAPAN: Following the suicide of a reality show star who had experienced social media bullying, Japan's parliament passed legislation making…

June 18, 2022

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