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North Korea’s Expanding Missile Arsenal Unpacked

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:17:00 GMT

From a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile to hypersonic ones, North Korea has been displaying new weapons alongside its nuclear bombs and submarines. WSJ takes a look at the regime’s growing arsenal to see what message it sends to the world. Composite: Diana Chan

Hong Kong Races to Contain Covid-19 Outbreak – With China’s Help

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:03:07 GMT

As countries loosen Covid-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is sticking to a “dynamic zero-Covid” approach – with help from Beijing. A surge in cases has overwhelmed hospitals and threatens business confidence in the global financial hub. Photo: Bertha Wang/Bloomberg

Putin, Xi Show Solidarity as Ukraine Tensions Mount

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:49:25 GMT

Ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a summit, underscoring their deepening ties as Russia confronts growing tensions with the U.S. and NATO over Ukraine. Photo: Alexei Druzhinin/Associated Press

U.S. to Deploy Troops to European Allies Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:01:09 GMT

The Pentagon announced on Wednesday a plan to deploy more than 3,000 troops to Europe in the first major movement of U.S. forces in Russia’s military standoff with Ukraine. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Associated Press

North Korean Missile Captures Images of Earth From Space

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:27:17 GMT

North Korea released images of earth from space, which it claims were captured by a camera attached to the Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile it launched Sunday. The weapon tested appears to be one of the country’s most powerful in years. Photo: KCNA/KNS/AFP

Why U.S. and Russia Are Sparring Over Ukraine

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:29:11 GMT

The U.S., NATO and Russia are caught in a diplomatic standoff over Moscow's buildup of troops at the border with Ukraine. WSJ looks at what Russia wants and how Ukraine and its allies are preparing for a potential crisis. Photo: Andriy Dubchak/Associated Press

Video: Tonga Eruption Causes Oil Spill, Damaged Beaches in Peru

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:20:21 GMT

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo declared an environmental emergency after an oil spill from high waves caused by the Tonga volcanic eruption contaminated several beaches. Photo: Martin Mejia/Associated Press

Prince Andrew’s Money: How Sexual Abuse Allegations Are Testing the Royals

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:17:55 GMT

Ahead of a possible sexual assault trial, Prince Andrew is preparing his defense as a private citizen after Buckingham Palace stripped him of royal titles. WSJ looks at how the queen’s second son’s financial situation could affect the legal battle. Photo: John Thys/AFP/Getty Images

Satellite Images Show Russia’s Military Buildup Near Ukraine

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:37:51 GMT

The U.S. said about 100,000 Russian troops have been deployed near the Ukrainian border. Satellite images show the growing presence of military equipment at several locations. Photo: Maxar Technologies

Watch: Scientists Study Rare Coral Reef Discovered Near Tahiti

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:39:02 GMT

A coral reef in pristine condition was discovered in the South Pacific. It is thought to be one of the largest found, as deep as 230 feet beneath the ocean’s surface. Photo: Alexis Rosenfeld/Associated Press