The House Foreign Affairs Committee holds a hearing on China’s influence in the Indian Ocean at 2:00 p.m. ET on April 18. …
House Committee Hearing on China’s Influence in the Indian Ocean
April 18, 2023
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Irish Climber Dies, Indian Missing on Nepal’s Annapurna
KATHMANDU, Nepal—An Irish climber has died and an Indian is missing after falling into a crevasse in two separate incidents on Mount Annapurna, the world’s 10th highest mountain, an expedition organizer said Tuesday. Another Indian climber fell ill on the way down from the 8,091-meter (26,540-foot) summit but miraculously survived after spending the night in…
Pakistan Mulls Permanent Closure of Zoo Amid Economic Crisis
Pakistan is considering permanently closing Karachi Zoo due to the government’s lack of capacity to properly care for the wild animals amid one of the worst economic crises the country has faced in years. Pakistan’s federal minister for climate change, Senator Sherry Rehman, has urged the provincial government to shut down the zoo after an…
Major South Korean Ports Will Stop Using Chinese Cranes Over Security Concerns
April 18, 2023
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As the South Korean government investigates Chinese-made port cranes over security concerns, several ports recently announced they will stop using them and instead rely on domestic manufacturers. South Korea’s counter-spy authorities launched a security investigation against Chinese-made cranes in March. According to South Korean news portal sedaily.com, the Korean government is looking to frame follow-up…
Philippine Senator Wants China Envoy Recalled Over ‘Threat’ to Oppose Taiwan
A Philippine senator has called for Beijing to recall its representative in Manila “as soon as possible” following his “threat” to the Philippines to oppose Taiwan’s independence. “How dare he threaten us,” Senator Risa Hontiveros said in a statement on April 16. “He, along with his country’s ships and artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea,…
US, Allies Stage Drills as North Korea Warns of Security Crisis
SEOUL, South Korea—The United States, South Korea, and Japan conducted a joint missile defense exercise on Monday aimed at countering North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal, as a top North Korean army official warned the United States that it risks “a clearer security crisis and insurmountable threats.” Last week, North Korea conducted one of its most…
Taiwan to Build Second Representative Office in Italy to Deepen Cooperation
Taiwan will set up a second representative office in Italy as part of its efforts to deepen cooperation and exchanges with the European country, the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. The new representative office will be situated in Milan, the second largest city by population in Italy, with over 1.3 million people….
Suspect in Attack on Japan PM Had Sued Govt Over Election: Yomiuri Newspaper
The suspect who threw a smoke bomb toward Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had a record of seeking damages from the government, claiming he was unfairly barred from running for the Upper House election, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Tuesday. Ryuji Kimura filed the lawsuit in the Kobe district court last June, claiming he could not…
A Leak on Pacific Ocean Floor May Be Source of Earthquake, Scientists Say
April 17, 2023
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A seafloor hole shooting up warm, mineral-rich liquid into the Pacific Ocean near Oregon’s central coastal might not be a good sign for earthquake activity in the region, scientists say. The hole, named “Pythia’s Oasis” after the ancient Greek high priestess who speaks the prophecies while inhaling the vapor rising from a hot spring, is described…
US Needs to Beef Up Its Nuclear Arsenal to Deter China, Russia: Expert
April 17, 2023
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The United States needs to beef up its nuclear arsenal to deter adversaries including China and Russia, according to retired Navy Capt. James Fanell, former director of intelligence and information operations for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Fanell’s comments came as the U.S. Strategic Command prepared for its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder, which started…
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