For years, the north coast of Japan had been the site of a macabre phenomenon: fishing boats washing up on the coast carrying the bodies of the dead North Koreans, more than 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) from their homeland. But the numbers in 2017 were unprecedented: More than 100 ships …
Read More »China houses a fugitive scientist linked to the army in the San Francisco consulate, says the FBI
Prosecutors allege that Tang Juan, a biology-focused researcher, lied about his connection to the Chinese military to gain entry to the United States and has since avoided arrest by taking refuge in the West Coast diplomatic mission. According to court filings, Tang was charged on June 26 with one count …
Read More »New Delhi coronavirus: one in four people in India’s capital may have contracted the virus, study reveals
The survey analyzed blood samples from 21,387 people in Delhi. Among them, 23.48% were found to have Covid-19 antibodies, indicating previous exposure to the coronavirus. The study, conducted by the National Center for Disease Control in India two weeks ago, suggests that actual infections in the city are much more …
Read More »Afghan teen and younger brother kill Taliban militants who murdered parents
Qhamar Gul, 15, and his brother Habibullah fought back with an AK-47 assault rifle when their home was attacked, Ghor province spokesman Arif Aber told CNN on Wednesday. The children’s father, a tribal elder and government supporter, and their mother were killed by insurgents around 1 a.m. local time July …
Read More »Esper Leads Allied Efforts To Challenge China
Esper accused Beijing of intimidating nations across the Pacific, depriving countries with claims in the South China Sea of fishing rights and billions of dollars of oil and gas revenue. He also accused China of “blatant disregard for international commitments.” “Make no mistake, the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) has been …
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