Tag: Asia Pacific
the latest threat from China – L’Express
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te pledged, this Thursday, October 10, to “resist the annexation” of the island, comments condemned by China which claims Taiwan as a part of its territory to…
Does the opposition’s victory change the situation in Kashmir?
For the first local legislative elections in ten years in this predominantly Muslim region, the opposition won against the party of Narendra Modi. In 2019, the Prime Minister gave in…
Seoul considers the presence of North Korean soldiers to support Russia in Ukraine “very likely”
In South Korea, the Defense Ministry says North Korea could send troops to assist Russia in its war in Ukraine. An announcement that comes a few days after the death…
Kazakhstan voted to build its first nuclear power plant
Kazakhs voted Sunday in a referendum in favor of building the first nuclear power plant in this Central Asian country, the world’s largest producer of uranium, but lacking in electricity.…
Sonam Wangchuk marches for the recognition of Ladakh rights
Kashmir is still at the heart of political issues in India. Its reorganization in 2019 also gave birth to a new territory, Ladakh. Perched on the roof of the world…
Kim Jong-un’s latest threat in the event of an attack – L’Express
North Korea will use atomic weapons “without hesitation” in the event of an attack by South Korea and the United States, announced its leader Kim Jong-un in remarks reported this…
Southern Taiwan swept by Typhoon Krathon
Typhoon Krathon swept across southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, accompanied by destructive winds, floods and mudslides that left at least two dead, while thousands of people were affected. 2…
a former minister sentenced to twelve months in prison for corruption, a judicial rarity
This Thursday, October 3, a Singapore court sentenced former Minister of Transport, Subramaniam Iswaran, to twelve months in prison, following the first corruption trial involving a political figure in the…
In Burma, a population census raises fears of tracking down opponents
In Burma, a country ravaged by a civil war since the return to power of a military junta in 2021, a major population census began this Wednesday, October 2. An…
Shigeru Ishiba officially elected Prime Minister
Shigeru Ishiba, designated on Friday September 27 by his party, officially becomes, on October 1, the Prime Minister of Japan, where he wants to call early legislative elections at the…