Korea
North Korea orders schools to breed more rabbits to feed army
Authorities launch inspection of school rabbit pens, ahead of the North Korean army's 93rd founding anniversary.
Cambodia
Cambodian PM thanks Thailand for suppressing dissidents
Hun Manet praises Thailand as PM Paetongtarn visits Phnom Penh to mark 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
Myanmar
Myanmar junta announces ceasefire extension
But sources say pauses in hostilities have provided little protection to civilians.
China
Philippines loosens decades-old ban on official visits to Taiwan
Manila’s move came as South China Sea disputes with Beijing escalate.
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Korea
UN watchdog chief says North Korea’s nuclear arsenal ‘completely off the charts’
Rafael Grossi urged high-level diplomacy for ‘meaningful change.’
Laos
InDrive ride-hailing app faces deletion in Laos
Regulators question InDrive’s commitment to safety after girl claims she was assaulted on a ride.
China
In a break with precedent, Taiwan’s president won’t attend pope funeral
Analysts say that’s a sign that the Vatican does not want to offend China.
Tibet
Peppa Pig, children’s animated series, now in Tibetan language
Tibetan version of the British cartoon series is a “heartfelt offering” to the Dalai Lama, who turns 90 this year.
China
Trump now says China tariffs will come down substantially, but won’t be zero
White House said 18 countries have submitted proposals for tariff talks with the US, but China is not among them.
China
China’s hog farmers fear costs will soar over tariff on US farm imports
Beijing turns to Brazil to meet soybean demand as U.S. imports face 135% duty.
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