August 26, 2020 South China Sea tension rises amid US blacklisting, report of Beijing missile fire 'warning' The U.S. on Wednesday announced it blacklisted Chinese officials and business executives involved in the military buildup of the disputed South China Sea, further ratcheting up tensions in the region ahead of the November election -- the same day that Beijing reportedly fired missiles into the sea as a "warning" to the U.S.
August 25, 2020 Drop in Brazilian coronavirus cases prompts herd immunity questions An unexpectedly positive turn for Brazilian cities once plagued with the coronavirus pandemic is raising questions once more about herd immunity.
August 25, 2020 South Korea closes most Seoul schools following new surge of coronavirus cases South Korea has ordered most schools in the Seoul metropolitan area to close and switch to online learning as the country battles a new surge of coronavirus cases.
August 25, 2020 China claims US spy plane entered no-fly zone Beijing alleged that a U.S. spy plane entered a no-fly zone it had designated over an area where the Chinese military was conducting live-fire drills, condemning the overflight as a provocative act.
August 23, 2020 Kim Jong Un in coma, sister set to take control, South Korean ex-diplomat alleges  A South Korean diplomat is speculating that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fallen into a coma and that his sister, Kim Yo Jong, is poised to take the reins.
August 21, 2020 Hunter Biden makes rare appearance, vouches for father's honesty Tom Fitton on Hunter Biden's seemingly shady dealings with China, Ukraine
August 21, 2020 Thieves sneak in, carry out heist at Japanese ninja museum A museum in Japan dedicated to the famed Iga clan of ninja was raided by thieves on Monday, who snuck in and stole more than 1 million yen ($9,400) from a heavy safe before vanishing undetected, according to multiple reports.
August 19, 2020 Typhoon Higos adds to southern China's rain and flooding woes China suffered a double blow Wednesday of flooding and landslides from unusually heavy seasonal rains and a typhoon that came ashore on its southern coast.
August 19, 2020 State Department renews scrutiny of China amid report of Uighur infanticide, forced abortions The State Department is reiterating its criticism of the Chinese government amid a Uighur obstetrician's allegation that the Xinjiang hospitals are committing infanticide and forced abortions to maintain family planning limits.