May 13, 2022 UAE's long-ailing leader Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed has died The United Arab Emirates' long-ailing ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, died Friday, the government's state-run news agency announced in a brief statement. He was 73.
May 12, 2022 WHO reports COVID cases down everywhere but Africa, Americas The World Health Organization (WHO) said the number of new global COVID-19 cases has continued to decline across the world except for the Americas and Africa.
May 12, 2022 North Korea launches 3 ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan ahead of Biden Seoul visit: South Korea North Korea on Thursday fired three ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters in a launch that "highlights the destabilizing impact of the DPRK’s illicit weapons program," the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command says.
May 11, 2022 China labels WHO comments regarding 'zero-COVID' strategy 'irresponsible' China defended its strict "zero-COVID" approach on Wednesday, labeling comments from the World Health Organization "irresponsible."
May 10, 2022 Japanese government debt hits record ¥1 quadrillion as leaders struggle to correct course on spending The Japanese government's long-term debt has hit a record ¥1 quadrillion (approximately $7.6 trillion) for the first time ever.
May 10, 2022 Sri Lanka orders forces to shoot violent actors amid protests Sri Lanka's defense ministry ordered security forces on Tuesday to shoot anyone who was causing injury to people or property.
May 10, 2022 Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wins presidential election in Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, has won his election bid to become the president of the Philippines, according to reports.
May 10, 2022 US Marine's life in the hands of Biden, Blinken in North Korea extradition fight Christopher Ahn served his country but now supporters fear that same government will send him to his death at the hands of Kim Jong Un. They are calling on Biden and Blinken to intercede and save him.
May 10, 2022 China lags in Taiwan invasion ambition and US needs to take advantage, expert says China has increased its investment not only in the military but in countries around the world to strengthen its ties and influence in various regions.
May 9, 2022 Philippine election narrows to Marcos Jr., rights defender Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is projected to win the country's presidential election.