South Africa’s naval exercise with Russia and China raises Western alarm

South Africa holds 10-day exercise with Russia and China Government rejects criticism, says neutral on Ukraine The drills have sounded the alarm among key Western partners JOHANNESBURG, Feb 17 (Reuters) – South Africa was due to launch a joint naval exercise with Russia and China on Friday, a move it calls routine but has fueled … Read more

Kim Jong Un’s daughter appears at sporting event

SEOUL, Feb 18 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter attended a sporting event attended by government officials on Friday, according to state media, the first time the girl was seen at a a non-military event. The daughter, often described by state media as Kim’s ‘beloved child’ or ‘respected child’, was … Read more