North Korea Vows To Develop New Weapons To Counter U.S. Threat
Days before President-election Joe Biden takes office, North Korea has threatened to build up its nuclear arsenal to deal with any threats by the U.S.
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China Plans To Sell COVID-19 Vaccines To Other Countries
Chinese labs are among the leaders in developing COVID-19 vaccines. China plans to inoculate millions in the next few months while also trying to sell its vaccines to other countries.
'Black Boxes,' Wreckage Located In Indonesia Air Crash; No Signs Of Survivors
Authorities said they know the location of the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder of the Boeing 737-500 that went down in the Java Sea with 62 people on board.
Millions In China Under New Restrictions Amid COVID-19 Spike Near Beijing
Among the measures are a weeklong stay-at-home order for the cities of Shijiazhuang and Xingtai. A spate of outbreaks in the Hebei province has raised concern for the nearby capital of Beijing.
Indonesian Passenger Plane With 62 On Board Goes Missing Minutes After Takeoff
A search and rescue operation was underway for Sriwijaya Air Flight 182, which lost contact with air traffic controllers shortly after takeoff from Jakarta, according to transportation officials.
Kim Jong Un Calls U.S. North Korea's 'Biggest Enemy,' Vows To Advance Nuclear Arsenal
Kim's comments come just days ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Biden has promised "principled diplomacy" with North Korea, implying a break with Trump's high-stakes summits.
Memo To People Of Earth: 'Third World' Is An Offensive Term!
TV correspondents and pundits spoke it, Twitter users typed it. They said the insurrection in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday was what happens in "Third World" countries. There's a problem with that.
Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Has Fallen Off The Radar. Here Are Some Clues Why
The billionaire founder of the Chinese Internet giant hasn't been seen in public in months after criticizing government regulators.
South Korean Court Orders Japan To Compensate 12 WWII Sex Slaves
The Japanese government rejected the ruling, increasing tensions between the two countries.
How India Plans To Provide COVID-19 Vaccines To Its Population
India, the world's biggest vaccine-maker, plans to vaccinate 300 million people in the first half of 2021. People in India are expected to start getting their shots as early as next week.