Russia finds way around sanctions on battlefield tech: report – POLITICO
Russia has largely succeeded in finding ways to get around sanctions on the technology it needs to fight its war against Ukraine, and that means…
Disinformation, fake news cloud Taiwan’s presidential race
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Jackie Chiang remembers when her father-in-law was gentle and kind, taking his grandkids to school and peeling cooked shrimp for her at the…
China, Maldives upgrade ties with infrastructure deals in pivot from India | News
Maldives’ new president makes first state visit to Beijing as China and India vie for influence in Indian Ocean nation. China and the Maldives have…
China bombards Taiwan with fake news ahead of election – POLITICO
TAIPEI — On December 21, Taiwan's authorities arrested an online journalist called Lin Hsien-yuan, working for a fringe outlet called Fingermedia over a poll that…
At least 15 dead in Papua New Guinea rioting and looting | Crime News
China lodges ‘solemn representations’ after Chinese shops targeted and some citizens injured after day of chaos. At least 15 people have been killed in Papua…
British MPs back bill banning Israel boycotts – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — A bill stopping public institutions in the U.K. from launching their own…
As West condemns Bangladesh election, China and Russia embrace Dhaka | Politics News
Dhaka, Bangladesh — Hours after Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League was declared the landslide winner in Sunday’s election, which the opposition had boycotted, Prime Minister Sheikh…
Flying ‘super car’ unveiled at CES designed to fly over traffic with large propellers that shoot out of roof
A FLYING car has been unveiled in a world-first international debut at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. The car has been designed by XPeng Aeroht, which…
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry mistranslates alert, erroneously saying China launched a missile
Taiwan's Defense Ministry mistranslated an alert into English on Tuesday, saying China had launched a missile instead of a satellite and urging caution days before…
Chinese satellite launch triggers alarm in Taiwan | Science and Technology News
The alert warns of a ‘missile flyover Taiwan’; however, Taiwan’s foreign minister assures people it was a satellite. Taiwanese authorities have sent out an emergency…
U.S. Navy sailor sentenced to 27 months for stealing military secrets for China
The Justice Department on Monday said a U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to 27 months for stealing sensitive information and sending it to China.…
Hong Kongers in Taiwan firmly support the ruling party after watching China erode freedoms at home
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Kanis Leung And Johnson LaiPublished Jan 08, 2024 • 4 minute read Article contentHONG KONG (AP)…
China accuses Britain of spying; detains foreign national
China on Monday said it has detained a foreign national accused of spying on Beijing for Britain's Secret Intelligence Service known as the MI6. File…
How to watch Taiwan’s election like a pro – POLITICO
TAIPEI — The stakes for Taiwan’s democracy could hardly be higher in a tight presidential election on January 13, with Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering…
Maldives suspends three officials for insulting Indian PM Modi | Social Media News
Three deputy ministers were disciplined over social media posts about India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The government of the Maldives has suspended three deputy ministers…
China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales | Weapons News
The move follows US approval of $300m in military aid for the self-ruled island, which holds elections in a week. China has announced sanctions against…
Tesla recalls 1.6 million electric vehicles in China | Business and Economy News
The cars reportedly have problems with their automatic assisted steering and door latch controls. Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million Model S, X, 3…
Parliamentary researcher arrested for ‘spying for China’ faces being investigated by prosecutors as file handed to CPS
A PARLIAMENTARY researcher arrested on suspicion of spying for China is to be investigated by prosecutors after cops handed the file to the CPS. The…
Stray artillery shells hit town in south-west China near Myanmar, leaving five injured
Five people in a south-west China town near Myanmar have been injured by stray artillery shells from across the border, as fighting between Myanmar's junta…
Bangladesh elections mark a pro-China tipping point in South Asia | Politics
The year 2024 will witness key elections to choose democratic governments across the world, and the season begins with the Bangladesh election on January 7.…