North Korea wants to turn around its dismal space launch record, saying its first military spy satellite is ready for liftoff

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, second left, and his daughter watch a sports event to mark the 111th birth anniversary of the late leader Kim Il Sung in North Korea.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, second left, and his daughter watch a sports event to mark the 111th birth anniversary of the late leader Kim Il Sung in North Korea.

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There is 'no situation' where Taiwan can defend itself against China the way Ukraine has fought against Russia, says APAC security expert

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Taiwan's armed forces hold two days of routine drills to show combat readiness ahead of Lunar New Year holidays at a military base on January 11, 2023 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Taiwan's armed forces hold two days of routine drills to show combat readiness ahead of Lunar New Year holidays at a military base on January 11, 2023 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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Almost half of Taiwan's aircraft isn't ready for war, and its air force doesn't have a coordinated radio network to stave off a Chinese invasion: Pentagon leak

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A Taiwanese Mirage fighter jet lands after routine patrols and training exercises at an air force base in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan on April 6, 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.
A Taiwanese Mirage fighter jet lands after routine patrols and training exercises at an air force base in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan on April 6, 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Activist investors just had their busiest quarter ever as they looked to capitalize on weak share prices globally

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Japan's 'sushi terrorism' spree has led to 2 more arrests by the nation's police force

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A conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Tokyo, Japan.

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People on Chinese social media say Trump's indictment embarrassed the US and made China look so good, he should just join the Chinese Communist Party

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A Weibo montage of AI-generated images shows what life would be like if "comrade" Trump retires and "returns home" to China.

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Vacation destinations like Finland and Sicily are giving away free trips, flights, and hotels to revive tourism — see the full list

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White Lotus fans rejoice: Sicily, the Italian island where season 2 of the series is filmed, is offering visitors discounted airfare and a free night in affiliated hotels.

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North Korea claims it can unleash a 'super-scale radioactive tsunami' with an underwater drone that detonates near ships or ports

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In this photo taken from March 21 to 23, 2023 and provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises an exercise in South Hamgyong province, North Korea.
In this photo taken from March 21 to 23, 2023 and provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises an exercise in South Hamgyong province, North Korea.

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North Korea claims that in 1 day, 800,000 youths just up and decided to voluntarily join its army and fight the US

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North Korean soldiers visit Mansu Hill in Pyongyang on Dec. 17, 2021, the 10th anniversary of the death of the country's second leader Kim Jong Il. Statues of North Korea's founder Kim Il Sung (L) and his son Kim Jong Il can be seen in the background.
North Korean soldiers visit Mansu Hill in Pyongyang on Dec. 17, 2021.

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping is heading to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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