Chinese government hackers have compromised the computers of a Navy contractor, stealing massive amounts of highly sensitive data related to undersea warfare – including secret plans to develop a supersonic anti-ship missile for use on US submarines by 2020, according to American officials. The breaches occurred in January and February, the officials said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to… Read more »
JINAN, China — On a smoggy afternoon, huge log carriers and oil tankers thundered down a highway and hurtled around a curve at the bottom of a hill. Only a single, unreinforced guardrail stood between the traffic and a ravine. The route could make for tough driving under any conditions. But experts are watching it for one feature in particular:… Read more »
US President Donald Trump says his historic talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un that ended in a joint agreement were “tremendous”. The signed document includes a pledge from Mr Kim to rid the Korean peninsula of nuclear weapons. But in an extraordinary media conference later, Mr Trump announced details not in the paper. He said he would halt US… Read more »
PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysia will reopen its embassy in Pyongyong and may re-establish its relationship with North Korea, said Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. “Yes, we will reopen the embassy,” Tun Dr Mahathir said in an interview with the Nikkei Asian Review published on Monday (June 11). On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump and North Korean… Read more »
Ever since 1950, the Korean peninsula has been locked it a state of war. for more than 60 years, the two Korea have been eyeing each other down. with both countries backed by powerful allies, peace looked impossible. However, president trump might change that.The historic meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jung Un is now center stage… Read more »
With china building more islands in the pacific, and possible peace talks between the US and North Korea, ASEAN has tried to band together. Muhammad the 5th of Kelantan, has stated his views on a growing China, and sees it as a threat to countries sovereignty all over the region. Even Vietnam, who less than 50 years ago fought the… Read more »
Singapore’s ‘Little Korea’ has big hopes for Kim-Trump meeting Some of the country’s estimated 30,000 Koreans see the upcoming summit as an historic event. by Scott Heidler 5 Jun 2018 MORE ON ASIA PACIFIC Sudan severs defence ties with North Koreatoday New app aims to help women report cases of harassmentyesterday Singapore: The logistical challenges of the Kim-Trump summityesterday Russia attempts… Read more »
Sudan severs defence ties with North Korea Khartoum says the decision is part of its commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and sanctions against Pyongyang. 4 hours ago The US has been stepping up pressure on Sudan to cut all ties with North Korea [Damir Sagolj/Reuters] MORE ON SUDAN Sudan’s Bashir is playing a dangerous game2 weeks ago Sudan summons Egypt ambassador… Read more »
Afghan president announces temporary ceasefire with Taliban Ashraf Ghani tells security forces to cease operations against the armed group until June 20. 5 hours ago Ghani said that fighting against other armed groups such as ISIL will continue [Omar Sobhani/Reuters] MORE ON ASIA Justice for 23 stabstoday One year since farmers killed by police in India’s Mandsaurtoday Afghan president announces temporary… Read more »
Japan urges caution on any North Korea agreement Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera says sanctions on Pyongyang should stay in place, citing previous violations. 2 Jun 2018 Onodera, pictured with US Vice President Mike Pence, said North Korea has a history of reneging on deals [Shizuo Kambayashi/AP] MORE ON JAPAN Japan: What my tattoo means to melast week Ryuichi Hirokawa: Witness from… Read more »
