United States

Who is Kim Dong Chul, Korean American sent to 10 years in jail?

Forced confessions of foreign prisoners -- as well as the broadcasting of the confessions -- are routine in North Korea.

Apr 29, 2016

By Jacob J

North Korean ballistic missile, suspected to be Musudan, crashes after liftoff

Yonhap reported earlier North Korea was preparing to launch Musudan intermediate-range ballistic missile.

Apr 28, 2016

By Jacob J

North Korea to hold Workers Party Congress after 36 years: What to expect?

The Workers Party conference is the first since ruler Kim Jong-un was born.

Apr 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Trump, Clinton clinch decisive victories in East Coast, edge closer to nomination

Harry Reid, Senate Democratic leader, says Bernie Sanders has no realistic path to winning the nomination.

Apr 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Us presidential election

China plans nuclear power boost to land reclamation in South China Sea

Analysts say the nuclear power platform will play a key role in advancing China's long-term South China Sea strategy.

Apr 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Iowa primary in US presidential election

Trump and Clinton win big in New York primary

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton scored victories over their rivals in New York.

Apr 20, 2016

By Reuters

student Makhzoomi forced out of southwest airlines

Khairuldeen Makhzoomi recounts 'Islamophobia ordeal' after plane eviction

Southwest said its employees responded to the situation as per protocol and that it does not condone discrimination of any kind.

Apr 19, 2016

By Jacob J

What are Panama papers, who leaked them and who have access to it?

Panama papers: Who leaked Mossack Fonseca's 40-year dirty money trail and why?

As many as 12 current or former heads of state figure in the data, while around 60 people linked to current or former world leaders are also named

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

US, Philippines start two-week military drills as maritime tension with China rises

Drill includes testing command-and-control, communications, logistics and mobility protocols.

Apr 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Lee says threat of terror groups laying hands on nuclear weapons real

Lee says Singapore's position as a major transshipment hub increases its role in nuclear safety and non-proliferation.

Apr 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporean who 'illegally exported' radio equipment to Iran extradited to US

US says 16 of the illegally exported radio equipment were later used in improvised explosive devices detonated in Iraq.

Apr 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Obama, Xi Jinping pledge to keep Korean peninsula nuclear-free

US and China. agree to work on improving cyber security, a thorny issues between the two sides.

Apr 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Nuclear security Summit: Can Obama tie up loose ends in nuclear safety?

Successes included the arms reduction treaty with Russia and the Iran nuclear deal but the challenges are daunting.

Mar 31, 2016

By Jacob J

Obama dances with tango pro at argentina state dinner

President Barack Obama's 'inviolable right' to tango

Stepping out of the sombre state dinner mood, Obama took tango steps with pro dancer dancer Mora Godoy.

Mar 24, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Chinese businessman admits helping military hackers steal sensitive US defence data

Chinese businessman admits helping military hackers steal US defence data

The DOJ did not specifically say the Chinese government had a role in the cyber attacks on US.

Mar 24, 2016

By Jacob J

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