Asia & Pacific – Page 78 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Police fire at anti-coup protesters in Myanmar as clashes intensify (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

Posted on February 15, 2021February 15, 2021By Editor

Fierce clashes have erupted between protesters in northern Myanmar and security forces. Footage emerged online showing police opening fire on the crowd. It’s unclear if live rounds or rubber bullets were used. … Read More >Police fire at anti-coup protesters in Myanmar as clashes intensify (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

Washington and Seoul to resume drill simulating war with North Korea after break due to Covid-19 and Trump-Kim talks – media

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

The US and South Korea will bring back their annual military exercise aimed at defense from the North, reports say. The drill was suspended due to Donald Trump’s talks with Kim Jong-un, and, later, because of the pandemic. … Read More >Washington and Seoul to resume drill simulating war with North Korea after break due to Covid-19 and Trump-Kim talks – media

Wuhan probe members blast NYT story for ‘misquoting’ them as Beijing mocks US bid to hold WHO ‘to higher standards’

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

Experts sent to China by the WHO to investigate the origins of Covid-19 lashed out at the New York Times for allegedly twisting their words. Meanwhile, Beijing hit back at Washington’s skeptical remarks about the probe. … Read More >Wuhan probe members blast NYT story for ‘misquoting’ them as Beijing mocks US bid to hold WHO ‘to higher standards’

Ho-ho-hiss: Chinese troops in EXOSKELETONS deliver New Year presents to Himalayan outpost (VIDEO)

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

The Chinese military has shown off its recently delivered exoskeletons, using them to deliver Lunar New Year supplies to a remote border outpost in Tibet. Beijing is rapidly adopting the pioneering technology. … Read More >Ho-ho-hiss: Chinese troops in EXOSKELETONS deliver New Year presents to Himalayan outpost (VIDEO)

Tokyo & Fukushima shaken hard as powerful 7+ earthquake strikes off Japan’s east coast

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

A 7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan’s Fukushima prefecture on Saturday, violently shaking cities on the eastern seaboard and prompting fears of a tsunami, weeks before the 2011 nuclear disaster’s anniversary. … Read More >Tokyo & Fukushima shaken hard as powerful 7+ earthquake strikes off Japan’s east coast

Twitter receives notice from India’s Supreme Court over request for fake news checker from ruling BJP

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from Twitter and the government concerning a petition filed last May asking for a mechanism to check fake news and regulate seditious and incendiary content through fake accounts. … Read More >Twitter receives notice from India’s Supreme Court over request for fake news checker from ruling BJP

CCTV under fire after Chinese New Year gala features blackface performers AGAIN as Beijing celebrates Africa ties

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

Chinese state TV has been labelled “racist” after its Spring Festival Gala kicked off with a celebration of African culture featuring Chinese dancers in African-style costumes and black face makeup beating drums. … Read More >CCTV under fire after Chinese New Year gala features blackface performers AGAIN as Beijing celebrates Africa ties

US cancels $42 million in Myanmar aid over military coup… then redirects it to nation’s ‘civil society’

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

The US has slapped a raft of sanctions on Myanmar’s top military to block their access to more than a billion dollars in government funds being held in America, and will redirect millions in US aid to “strengthen civil society.” … Read More >US cancels $42 million in Myanmar aid over military coup… then redirects it to nation’s ‘civil society’

Indian state asks govt to stop sending Covaxin vaccine doses as it won’t use them until efficacy data published

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

Local authorities in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have asked the government to stop sending doses of the country’s homegrown Covid-19 vaccine until proper efficacy data for the jab has been provided. … Read More >Indian state asks govt to stop sending Covaxin vaccine doses as it won’t use them until efficacy data published

BBC World News banned from broadcasting in China, as London-Beijing media war heats up

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

BBC World News has been banned from the Chinese airwaves, Beijing’s state-controlled TV network announced. The tit-for-tat move comes after the UK media regulator, Ofcom, revoked the broadcast license of the Chinese CGTN network. … Read More >BBC World News banned from broadcasting in China, as London-Beijing media war heats up