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North and South Korea violated armistice with drones: UN Command

Flying drones into each other’s airspace violated an armistice that ended fighting in the 1950-1953 Korean War, UN says.

Al Jazeera

Former abductee urges Japan-North Korea summit

Yasushi Chimura, who was abducted by North Korea in the 1970s, met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday and urged him to hold a summit with North Korea to secure the return of other abductees still being held in the country.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Yellen discusses energy transition in South Africa

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is discussing South Africa’s transition from its heavy reliance on coal to greener energy sources during talks with the country’s finance minister

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8 Confirmed Dead in Ship Sinking off Japan and South Korea

A Chinese official said Thursday that eight people have died in the sinking of a cargo ship in waters between Japan and South Korea. Lyu Guijun, the consul general in the western Japanese city of Fukuoka, told state broadcaster CGTN that six of the eight victims were Chinese, The Associated…

Asharq Al-Awsat

India celebrates Republic Day, Egyptian leader attends parade

India marks its 74th Republic Day with a ceremonial parade; Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi attends as a guest of honour.

Al Jazeera

8 confirmed dead in ship sinking off Japan and South Korea

A Chinese official says eight people died in the sinking of a cargo ship in waters between Japan and South Korea

The Independent UK

Eight people dead, including six Chinese nationals, after cargo ship sinks near Japan

Thirteen crew members of the Jin Tian cargo ship are found in a search off the coast of Japan, with a Chinese diplomat telling state media eight have been confirmed dead.

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Thailand, EU look to resume free trade talks by March

Thailand and the European Union (EU) have agreed to restart negotiations over a free trade agreement, officials said on Thursday, nearly a decade after talks were stalled by a military coup in the Southeast Asian country.

Bangkok Post

Both North and South Korea violated armistice with drone flights, U.N. command says

Both North and South Korea violated the armistice that governs their shared border by sending drones into each other's airspace in December, the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) said on Thursday.

Reuters

Thaksin question angers Prayut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday reacted angrily to a question about former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Bangkok Post

Brazil's Lula proposes Mercosur trade deal with China after EU accord

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that he favored an agreement between Mercosur and China in a plan to modernize and open the South American trade bloc to other regions.

Reuters

China Infesting Settlements Of Villages Across China-Bhutan Border: Report

China, despite its promises of attempting to settle border disputes with Bhutan, has been infesting settlements of villages across the disputed regions, Kathmandu-based online magazine Epardafas reported. Read full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

India, Egypt will seek to deepen military co-operation - foreign secretary

India and Egypt will seek to deepen military cooperation, including between their defence industries, India's foreign secretary said on Wednesday.

Reuters

World’s biggest fund cuts more firms linked to Myanmar

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s biggest, has dropped two companies from China and India for selling weapons to Myanmar, the Norwegian central bank said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

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Commentary: Martial law in the Philippines was no ‘golden age’

The numbers — 70,000 detained, 35,000 tortured, 3,200 killed — represent the victims of President Ferdinand E. Marcos’ era of martial law, from 1972 to 1986. They mark one of the darkest periods in the Philippines’ history.

The Independent UK

The AP Interview Takeaways: The Pope on "patience" in China

Pope Francis says continued dialogue with Chinese authorities is a guiding principle in his efforts to safeguard his flock who are a small minority in that Asian nation

Evening Standard

Eight crew still missing after cargo ship sinks between Japan and Korea

The 6,551-ton Jin Tian sank about three and a half hours after it sent a distress call

Dynamite News

President Murmu, PM Modi Welcome Egyptian President At Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Read full story on Dynamite News:

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Rescue efforts underway after cargo ship sinks between S. Korea and Japan

Ships searching in wind-whipped waters between South Korea and Japan have picked up at least 14 of the 22 crew members from a cargo ship that sank early Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Cargo ship sinks between Japan, S Korea; 9 still missing

Search and rescue efforts under way after a cargo ship carrying lumber capsizes between Japan and South Korea.

Al Jazeera

Fears of escalation after Myanmar air raids near India border

Five people were killed in the attacks, which struck the headquarters of the Chin National Front, an ethnic armed group.

The Independent UK

Cargo ship sinks between South Korea, Japan; 5 crew rescued

South Korean and Japanese coast guards are searching for 17 crewmembers of a cargo ship that sank early Wednesday in waters between South Korea and Japan

Bangkok Post

Japan reawakens defence policies

There's a significant sea change affecting Japanese defence policy. Some would say it's the result of a political tsunami. Others would argue it's a long overdue wake-up call.

Reuters

U.S. sees some Chinese companies helping Russia's Ukraine effort -source

The United States has determined that some Chinese companies are providing non-lethal assistance to Russia for use in the Ukraine war and officials are noting their concern to the Chinese government, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Rep. Gallagher outlines agenda for House's China committee

WASHINGTON — The head of the newly created House committee centered on strategic competition with China expects the panel will lay down “supporting fire” to elevate the importance of selling military equipment to Taiwan.

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