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Unrest in Kazakhstan: Troops have been told to fire without warning

During a violent crackdown on anti-government protests, Kazakhstan’s authoritarian leader says he has told security forces to “fire without warning.” President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also claimed that “20,000 bandits” attacked Almaty,…

By Patricia Oluoch January 7, 2022

North Korea launches a ballistic missile into the sea

According to South Korea’s defense minister, North Korea has launched a ballistic missile into the sea. The launch was first reported by the Japanese coast guard on Wednesday morning, before…

By Patricia Oluoch January 5, 2022

North Korea launches a ballistic missile into the sea

Chinese Hypersonic Weapon Fired a Missile Over The South China Sea

China’s hypersonic weapon test in July contained a technological breakthrough that allowed it to fire a missile at least five times the speed of sound as it approached its target…

By Robert Oluoch November 22, 2021

Chinese Hypersonic Weapon Fired a Missile Over The South China Sea

Former South Korean President Roh Tae-woo Dies

Former South Korean President Roh Tae-woo has died at 88 without giving a cause of death. However, he underwent prostate cancer surgery in 2002. According to reports, the president remained out of…

By EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTOR October 27, 2021

Guanyin: The Legendary Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, is one of Buddhism’s most important deities. Guanyin, also known as Guan Yin or Kwan Yin, is a Buddhist deity who represents kindness.…

By Patricia Oluoch October 27, 2021