US warships transit Taiwan Strait, first since Pelosi visit Two U.S. Navy warships sailed through international waters in the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the first such operation since a visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi enraged China which regards the island as its territory. World 28 Aug, 2022
Gorkha earthquake: Trauma lingers on seven years after In depth On 25 April 2015, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal. The epicentre was Barpak in the historic district of Gorkha. The disaster affected 37 out of 77 districts. Fourteen severely damaged districts were declared as “crisis-hit”, which meant they were prioritised for relief and rescue activities. Opinion 26 Aug, 2022
Most TV critics applaud 'House of the Dragon,' others find it less magical The highly anticipated "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon" received glowing reviews from many television critics on Friday, but still has a lot to prove to others. Entertainment 20 Aug, 2022
US Congress members meet Taiwan leader amid China anger Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen met Monday with a delegation of U.S. Congress members in a further sign of support among American lawmakers for the self-governing island that China claims as its own territory. World 15 Aug, 2022
Invictus Games 2023: Time to get into action An idea of the Duke of Sussex, mostly known as Prince Harry of the British Royal family, the Games are a showcase of resilience and determination, the only games that bring together former service personnel, military women and men who got wounded during their duties. Opinion 11 Aug, 2022
China withdraws promise not to send troops to Taiwan after unification China has withdrawn a promise not to send troops or administrators to Taiwan after taking it back, an official document showed on Wednesday, signalling a decision by President Xi Jinping to grant less autonomy than previously suggested. World 10 Aug, 2022
Chinese and Taiwanese warships eye each other as drills due to end Chinese and Taiwanese warships played high-seas "cat and mouse" on Sunday ahead of the scheduled end of four days of unprecedented Chinese military exercises launched in reaction to a visit to Taiwan by the U.S. house speaker. World 07 Aug, 2022
China cuts off vital US contacts over Pelosi Taiwan visit China cut off contacts with the United States on vital issues Friday — including military matters and crucial climate cooperation — as concerns rose that the Communist government's hostile reaction to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit could signal a lasting, more aggressive approach toward its U.S. rival and the self-ruled island. World 06 Aug, 2022
US calls China's military action over Taiwan unjustified, Beijing sanctioning Pelosi China's firing of missiles during military drills around Taiwan was an unjustified escalation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, as Beijing said it would impose sanctions on House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi for visiting the island. World 05 Aug, 2022
Furious China fires missiles near Taiwan in drills after Pelosi visit Taiwan said 11 Chinese Dongfeng ballistic missiles had been fired in nearby waters - the first time since 1996. World 04 Aug, 2022
In S Korea, Pelosi avoids public comments on Taiwan, China After infuriating China over her trip to Taiwan, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met South Korean political leaders in Seoul on Thursday but avoided making direct public comments on cross-Strait relations that could have further increased regional tensions. World 04 Aug, 2022
Myanmar executes NLD lawmaker, 3 other political opponents Myanmar's government announced Monday it had carried out its first executions in nearly 50 years, hanging a former National League for Democracy lawmaker, a democracy activist and two men accused of violence after the country's takeover by the military last year. World 25 Jul, 2022
