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COVID cases declined again last week worldwide: WHO

April 21, 2022

COVID cases declined again last week worldwide: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) said in a weekly report that the number of new COVID-19 cases around the world fell by nearly a quarter last week.

US lawmakers meet Japan's prime minister, affirm alliance

April 16, 2022

US lawmakers meet Japan's prime minister, affirm alliance

U.S. lawmakers visiting Japanese leaders reaffirmed their commitment to working together on Saturday morning.

Chinese cities restrict access as COVID-19 infections rise; South Korea moves to lift most regulations

April 15, 2022

Chinese cities restrict access as COVID-19 infections rise; South Korea moves to lift most regulations

While Shanghai is easing COVID-19 rules for some of its 25 million residents, anti-virus controls in the country are spreading as infections rise.

North Korea to bring 'unimaginable disaster' on South Korea if attacked, official says

April 5, 2022

North Korea to bring 'unimaginable disaster' on South Korea if attacked, official says

North Korea has clarified that it is prepared to use its nuclear capabilities on South Korea, should Seoul launch a "preemptive strike” attack.

North Korea threatens retaliation after 'preemptive strike' comment from South Korean official

April 3, 2022

North Korea threatens retaliation after 'preemptive strike' comment from South Korean official

North Korea is not pleased with a comment made by a senior South Korean official and has warned the country may face a “serious threat,” an official said.

North Korea's Kim vows to develop more powerful means of attack

March 28, 2022

North Korea's Kim vows to develop more powerful means of attack

North Korea said Monday that leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to develop more powerful means of attack, days after the country's first intercontinental ballistic missile launch in more than four years.

South Korea COVID-19 deaths strain hospitals, crematoriums

March 22, 2022

South Korea COVID-19 deaths strain hospitals, crematoriums

Health officials in South Korea have instructed crematories to burn more bodies per day and funeral homes to add more refrigerators to store the dead as families struggle with funeral arrangements amid a rise in COVID-19 deaths.

North Korea fires artillery into sea days after missile launch

March 20, 2022

North Korea fires artillery into sea days after missile launch

North Korea fired suspected artillery pieces on Sunday, following a failed missile launch just a few days prior.

South Korea omicron deaths surge

March 17, 2022

South Korea omicron deaths surge

Officials in South Korea tried to calm public fears amid concerns about a faltering pandemic response as daily COVID-19 cases and deaths reached record highs Thursday.

North Korean missile explodes in air in failed launch

March 16, 2022

North Korean missile explodes in air in failed launch

A North Korean missile exploded after liftoff in a failed weapons launch on Wednesday as concerns rise that the country is preparing to institute its longest-range missile in recent years.