Gen. Douglas MacArthur and his family left the Philippine island of Corregidor on this day in history, March 11, 1942. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ordered MacArthur to leave the island after … [Read more...] about On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return
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North Korean troops simulate attack on South Korea, as Kim looks on
North Korea launched a mock attack on South Korea on Friday, with dictator Kim Jong Un overseeing the spectacle. The North Korean military conducted a live-fire artillery drill, launching a series of … [Read more...] about North Korean troops simulate attack on South Korea, as Kim looks on
China’s Xi demands rapid military upgrade to ‘world class standards’
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on his nation's military to bolster its strength to "world-class standards." Xi made the comment Wednesday in a speech before the National People's Congress — … [Read more...] about China’s Xi demands rapid military upgrade to ‘world class standards’
China, US heading for ‘conflict and confrontation,’ foreign minister warns
Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Qin Gang said Tuesday that his country and the U.S. are heading for "conflict and confrontation" due to American policy.In his first press conference as foreign … [Read more...] about China, US heading for ‘conflict and confrontation,’ foreign minister warns
US’ $619M munitions sale to Taiwan won’t impact weapons to Ukraine: National Security Adviser John Kirby
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Thursday that the $619 million sale of munitions to Taiwan will not impact weapons flowing to Ukraine. A reporter had asked Kirby whether the U.S. … [Read more...] about US’ $619M munitions sale to Taiwan won’t impact weapons to Ukraine: National Security Adviser John Kirby
China says US ‘pushing the envelope’ on Taiwan with weapon sales
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs deflected criticism from the U.S. State Department on Thursday, comparing U.S. intervention in Taiwan to the conflict in Ukraine.Foreign Affairs Ministry … [Read more...] about China says US ‘pushing the envelope’ on Taiwan with weapon sales
Malaysia’s prime minister claims over 200,000 refugees have fled to his country from Burma
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday that more than 200,000 refugees have fled Burma to his country and urgently called for new ways to persuade Burma's ruling generals to resolve the … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s prime minister claims over 200,000 refugees have fled to his country from Burma
China accuses US officials of lying on COVID lab leak: ‘Track record of making up stories’
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed U.S. officials' claims that a lab leak is the most likely explanation of the COVID-19 pandemic.Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning addressed the … [Read more...] about China accuses US officials of lying on COVID lab leak: ‘Track record of making up stories’
WHO chief claims he was racially targeted by Taiwan
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.The head of the World Health Organization said “racist slurs” were used against him that originated in … [Read more...] about WHO chief claims he was racially targeted by Taiwan
Japan declares state of emergency as coronavirus infections surge, Tokyo asks residents to self-isolate
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.As the number of coronavirus cases surges in Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a month-long state of … [Read more...] about Japan declares state of emergency as coronavirus infections surge, Tokyo asks residents to self-isolate
