Asia & Pacific – Page 44 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Stop hyping up ‘China threat theory,’ Beijing tells NATO, which labeled it ‘systemic challenge’ to security

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021By Editor

China has accused NATO of slander and attempting to whip up conflict after the bloc’s members released a joint statement admonishing Beijing’s actions on the world stage. … Read More >Stop hyping up ‘China threat theory,’ Beijing tells NATO, which labeled it ‘systemic challenge’ to security

‘We do not need foreigners to investigate killings’: Philippines leader Duterte won’t cooperate with ICC killings probe

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021By Editor

President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman says the Philippines won’t cooperate with a planned International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into the thousands of deaths that took place during Duterte’s war on drugs. … Read More >‘We do not need foreigners to investigate killings’: Philippines leader Duterte won’t cooperate with ICC killings probe

ICC chief prosecutor requests ‘crime against humanity’ probe into Philippines drug war killings

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021By Editor

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor has asked judges to investigate the killings of thousands of people in the Philippines as part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “war on drugs.” … Read More >ICC chief prosecutor requests ‘crime against humanity’ probe into Philippines drug war killings

Buildup of inert gases at Chinese nuclear facility, French partner firm says after reports of US investigating possible leak

Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021By Editor

The French energy giant EDF has confirmed it has been informed of a buildup of inert gases at its nuclear power station in China, and called on its Chinese partner to present all the data regarding the situation. … Read More >Buildup of inert gases at Chinese nuclear facility, French partner firm says after reports of US investigating possible leak

South Korea relaxes Covid restrictions on music and sports events ahead of plan to end quarantine for some vaccinated travelers

Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021By Editor

The nation has started the next stage of easing Covid measures, paving the way for larger gatherings at outdoor concerts and sports events, as it prepares to end quarantine for some travelers who were fully vaccinated abroad. … Read More >South Korea relaxes Covid restrictions on music and sports events ahead of plan to end quarantine for some vaccinated travelers

Former US special forces operative and son admit helping ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn to escape to Lebanon

Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021By Editor

Ex-special forces veteran Michael Taylor and his son Peter have admitted aiding the escape of the bailed former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn from Japan so he would avoid prosecution for financial misconduct. … Read More >Former US special forces operative and son admit helping ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn to escape to Lebanon

Massive gas pipe explosion rips through residential neighborhood in China, leaving at least 12 dead & over 100 injured (VIDEOS)

Posted on June 14, 2021June 14, 2021By Editor

A major explosion has occurred in the central Chinese city of Shiyan, leaving at least 12 people dead and over 100 injured. The blast destroyed a local food market and damaged multiple residential buildings. … Read More >Massive gas pipe explosion rips through residential neighborhood in China, leaving at least 12 dead & over 100 injured (VIDEOS)

Taiwan says Thailand is keeping pre-ordered AstraZeneca coronavirus shots for itself

Posted on June 12, 2021June 12, 2021By Editor

Thailand has been retaining locally manufactured AstraZeneca vaccines for itself in the midst of a massive wave of coronavirus, Taiwan’s president has said, claiming that shots scheduled for delivery in June did not arrive. … Read More >Taiwan says Thailand is keeping pre-ordered AstraZeneca coronavirus shots for itself

Philippines to exempt fully vaccinated elderly from some coronavirus restrictions to encourage Covid-19 inoculation

Posted on June 12, 2021June 12, 2021By Editor

Twice-vaccinated senior citizens will be allowed to move more freely and socialize with “fellow senior citizens,” the country’s authorities have said. It is hoped the move will encourage the elderly to get inoculated. … Read More >Philippines to exempt fully vaccinated elderly from some coronavirus restrictions to encourage Covid-19 inoculation

China urges Taiwanese to get Covid-19 shots on mainland as island struggles with coronavirus spike

Posted on June 12, 2021June 12, 2021By Editor

Beijing has reiterated its call to Taiwan to remove “artificial obstacles” and allow “safe and effective” vaccines from the mainland onto the island, and invited the Taiwanese to come and get inoculated. … Read More >China urges Taiwanese to get Covid-19 shots on mainland as island struggles with coronavirus spike