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October 12, 2023

U.S. and Qatar Deny Iran’s Access to $6 Billion From Prisoner Deal

The New York Times: U.S. and Qatar have reached an agreement to prevent Iran from accessing $6 billion that was recently sent to the country. This fund transfer was a result of

Asia·World

Afghanistan hit by second earthquake in days

BBC: A second earthquake with a 6.3 magnitude has struck western Afghanistan, days after two previous quakes killed over 1,000 people in the region. The latest quake occurred north of the city of Herat, injuring more than 100 people who

October 11, 2023

Russian President Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad

Asia·Russia·World

Associated Press: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan for a rare overseas visit amidst his indictment by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for

Russian and North Korean ministers laud expanding ties amid suspicions about weapons transfers

Asia·Russia·World

Associated Press: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited North Korea, and during his trip, both countries celebrated their deepening cooperation. Lavrov thanked North Korea

Does North Korea want to start a war? Maybe, some experts say.

January 19, 2024

Asia·World

The Washington Post: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s recent declaration of South Korea as an enemy state and the abandonment of peaceful reunification have raised concerns among experts. Kim’s fiery rhetoric

South Korean assembly bans dog meat trade, consumption

January 9, 2024

Asia·World

ABC News: South Korea’s National Assembly has unanimously passed a bill banning the consumption and trade of dog meat, set to be effective from 2027. This law prohibits the slaughter, breeding, trading,

Macron Goes on a Quest for French Energy Security

November 3, 2023

Asia·Europe·World

Bloomberg: French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent diplomatic efforts have been met with mixed reviews. While his attempts to rally the Global South on Ukraine and counterterrorism in sub-Saharan Africa have failed, his

South Korea lining up banks to help finance $22 billion arms sale to Poland

November 3, 2023

Asia·Europe·World

Reuters: South Korea is enlisting local banks to help Poland buy $22 billion worth of weapons as part of Seoul’s largest arms sale, sources said. “Five local banks are considering a syndicated

War in Ukraine Loosens Russia’s Grip on Its Own Backyard

November 3, 2023

Asia·Russia·World

The Wall Street Journal: Russia’s neighbors and allies, spooked by the bloodshed in Ukraine and international sanctions against Moscow, are now busy diversifying their international relations. So they are deepening ties with

Why China and India are watching the Dalai Lama closely

October 30, 2023

Asia·World

The Economist: The Dalai Lama’s travel schedule has slowed in recent years due to his age (88) and complications from the COVID-19 pandemic. In October, he canceled four trips across India, including

Little Punishment or Change After South Korea’s Halloween Calamity

October 21, 2023

Asia·World

The New York Times: South Korea has seen the lack of accountability and systemic change following a tragic crowd crush incident that killed 159 people last Halloween. The event took place in

A Small Country Far From Ukraine Is Sending Hundreds to War, on Both Sides

October 20, 2023

Asia·Russia·World

The New York Times: Young Nepali men are joining the ranks of both sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, mostly out of desperation to find work. Sandeep Thapaliya, a former laboratory technician, is

Asia

U.S. and Qatar Deny Iran’s Access to $6 Billion From Prisoner Deal

Afghanistan hit by second earthquake in days

Russian President Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad

Russian and North Korean ministers laud expanding ties amid suspicions about weapons transfers

Does North Korea want to start a war? Maybe, some experts say.

South Korean assembly bans dog meat trade, consumption

Macron Goes on a Quest for French Energy Security

South Korea lining up banks to help finance $22 billion arms sale to Poland

War in Ukraine Loosens Russia’s Grip on Its Own Backyard

Why China and India are watching the Dalai Lama closely

Little Punishment or Change After South Korea’s Halloween Calamity

A Small Country Far From Ukraine Is Sending Hundreds to War, on Both Sides

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