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Taiwanese opposition leader and Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is currently on a two-week visit to the United States. Before departing Taiwan on June 1, Cheng said she was “very willing” to meet President Donald Trump during the trip. Her remarks come following her six-day visit to China in April,
Knife Attack in Tokyo: 10 Train Passengers Stabbed
Ten people aboard a commuter train in Tokyo, Japan, were stabbed by a man wielding a knife on August...
India Will Deploy Warships in the South China Sea
India plans to send four warships into the contested South China Sea waters in August, according to its...
Athlete Who Won First-Ever Filipino Gold Sparks China’s Ire
On July 26, 30-year-old Hidilyn Diaz became the first Filipino athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics...
US and Japan Strengthen Military Partnership to Challenge Communist China
The Japanese government has been increasingly vocal about strengthening cooperation with the United States...
Japanese Firms Partner Against Chinese Competition to Produce Home-built Electric Trucks
Isuzu and Hino, two prominent Japanese vehicle manufacturers, will be entering the zero-emission light...
Tokyo Olympics: Netizens, Judo Federation Criticize German Coach for Slapping Female Athlete
A German Judo coach has become the center of attention for his aggressive way of firing up his female...
People Starving in North Korea, Economy Shrinks 4.5% As Country Faces Food and Essentials Shortages
North Korea’s economy saw the biggest contraction in over three decades according to figures released...
Blinken Meets Dalai Lama Representative, Stresses Importance of US-India Ties
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently met with the representative of the Dalai Lama during...
Protests in Iran, Security Forces Fire at People, Acute Water Shortages Persist
Iranian protests, triggered by the country’s water crisis, have intensified in recent days, with thousands...