North Korea to launch three more spy satellites in 2024 — KCNA
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea plans to launch three more spy satellites in 2024 as part of efforts to ramp up its military, state media reported Sunday.
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Our yearend report from the US
Since moving to Washington, DC, it has become a tradition for me to give a report to our Fil-Am community and potential US investors in the United States on what our embassy has done over the past year, specifically on developments in the state of our relationship with the United States.
China ties dominate Taiwan presidential debate
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's presidential candidates clashed on Saturday over their positions on the self-ruled island's relations with China, in a debate before an upcoming vote closely watched from Beijing to Washington.
Kenyan sculptor Ong'esa wants to elevate African art
TABAKA, Kenya — Kenya's most lauded sculptor, Elkana Ong'esa, has seen his gigantic stone creations displayed across the globe, but feels African art still deserves greater recognition at home and abroad.
US again extends tariff exemptions on some Chinese products
NEW YORK, United States — The United States again extended tariff exemptions for hundreds of Chinese products once hit by punitive duties, US trade officials announced Tuesday.
PNR reopens Naga-Legazpi route
MANILA, Philippines — The 101-kilometer route from Naga, Camarines Sur to Legazpi, Albay of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) reopened yesterday more than six years since operations stopped.
PNR Naga-Legazpi route resumes after 6 years of non-operation
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Railway (PNR)'s 101-kilometer Naga-Legazpi-Naga route successfully resumed its operations in the Bicol Region after over six years.
Israel strikes Gaza as UN voices grave concern
Israel on Tuesday kept up its strikes against Gaza targets despite grave concern expressed by the United Nations, which named a coordinator for desperately needed humanitarian aid.