Sri Lanka imposes curfew as protests turn violent – Asia – South China Morning Post
Police imposed an overnight curfew in several parts of Sri Lanka’s main city of Colombo early on Friday after protests over the government’s handling of...
School is back in Japan. At last, so are foreign students. – The Japan Times
Following the easing of Japan’s strict border controls, at least some foreign students have been able to arrive in time for Friday’s start of the...
Sohae Satellite Launch Station: Activity Gradually Picks Up – 38 North
Commercial satellite imagery from March 31 shows increased activity around North Korea’s Sohae Satellite Launching Station, including the arrival of new materials on the launch...
Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site: Probable Spoil at the South Portal – 38 North
Commercial satellite imagery from March 31 indicates probable new excavation activity at the South Portal of Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site. Snow patterns on the March...
Biden administration’s North Korea policy in 2022 – Brookings
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UN Seeks Record $4.4 Billion for Afghans Struggling Under Taliban – The Diplomat
"Without immediate action we face a starvation and malnutrition crisis in Afghanistan," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.Read More
Australia to build new Darwin port after Chinese lease caused backlash – Asia – South China Morning Post
The Australian government is to announce that a new port will be built in the strategically important city of Darwin after the current facilities were...
SpaceX to launch Starlink satellite service in the Philippines, a first in Southeast Asia – Asia – South China Morning Post
Billionaire Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) will launch its satellite broadband service in the Philippines, a first in Southeast Asia, the trade secretary...
Kyrgyz Authorities Try to Head off Protests With Restrictions – The Diplomat
Kyrgyzstani authorities are restricting protests about Russia’s war in Ukraine, but some public servants are speaking out.Read More
How South Korea Can Wean Itself off Russian Fossil Fuels – The Diplomat
With the prospect of further disruptions from the war to energy supplies, South Korea should take a serious look at its own energy vulnerabilities.Read More