A US Air Force Global Hawk drone in the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition The administration of US President Barack Obama has notified the Congress of a possible sale of advanced spy drones to South Korea. The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement dated Monday and distributed on Tuesday that the South Korean government had requested a $1.2-billion... 

The picture shows North Korean rocket Unha-3, carrying the satellite Kwangmyongsong-3, lifting off from the launch pad in Cholsan on December 12, 2012. Pyongyang is developing missiles capable of reaching the US, South Korean officials have claimed. The allegations came as North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un called for the development of more powerful rockets after the successful launch of a satellite. The... 

South Korea has elected its first female president in a clear victory for conservative Park Geun-Hye, the daughter of the country’s former dictator. ­With more than 70 percent of votes counted so far, the 60-year old Park took almost 52 percent, over 48 percent for her left-wing rival, human rights lawyer Moon Jae-in. Though an official announcement has not been made yet, incumbent president... 

As believers across the globe prepare for the forecast Mayan apocalypse, a Chinese villager says he’s going to save humanity with his giant tsunami proof survival pods. ­The pods are made using a fiberglass casing over a steel frame, cost $48,000 each to make and are equipped with oxygen tanks, food and water supplies. They also come with seat belts – essential for surviving in storms. “The... 

Scientists reprogram urine cells to generate neurons: Chinese scientists claim to have succeeded in reprogramming cells from human urine into brain cells (neural progenitor), in a study that may contribute to future advances in the treatment of degenerative illnesses like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Research has contributed to the advancement of the treatment of degenerative diseases... 

Japan launched 8 fighter jets in response to an airspace “violation” by a Chinese plane that strayed into territory above disputed islands in East China Sea. Japan slammed the move as “deplorable” and lodged a formal complaint against the Chinese. The Japanese Foreign Ministry issued a statement, saying a Chinese state aircraft had strayed into airspace over the disputed archipelago, prompting... 

North Korea launched a long-range rocket Wednesday morning despite international opposition and growing tensions in the region. UN has condemned the successful launch in a statement. Pyongyang claimed the Unha-3 rocket successfully delivered a scientific satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 into orbit. The UN Security Council has condemned North Korea’s rocket launch in a short statement following an emergency... 

Inmates in a Chinese prison German multinational engineering and electronics company, Bosch, has come under attack by human rights activists for offering surveillance systems to China to spy on inmates at visiting time. Kai Muller, the manager of the International Campaign for Tibet, told the German-language newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung that it is unacceptable that the Gerlingen-headquartered company... 

A massive earthquake hit the northeast of Japan triggering a tsunami on March 11, 2011. A one-meter tsunami wave has hit Japan following a strong earthquake measuring 7.3 that struck off the northeast coast, Japanese media say. The wave hit the city of Ishinomaki at 6:00 p.m. local time (0900 GMT) on Friday, the same area which was badly hit by the devastating quake and tsunami that struck Japan on... 

In just five years, China surpassed the US as leading a trading partner in the world. With 124 countries considering China their largest trading partner and only 76 having that relationship with the US, the Asian country’s influence is on the rise. In 2006, the US was the larger trading partner for 127 countries, while China dominated among 70. In 2011, the numbers reversed, with China dominating... 

The remains of a monumental imperial palace have been unearthed at the mausoleum of China’s fist emperor, inside his tomb. It’s believed to be the largest complex ever found at Qin Shi Huang’s resting place. ­An associate researcher at the Shaanxi provincial institute of archaeology, Sun Weigang, told the Xinhua news agency that the courtyard-style palace was estimated to be 690... 

North Korea says it will launch its second rocket this month to make up for a failed April attempt. North Korea is set to launch its second long-range rocket carrying a satellite by mid-December in a bid to make up for a failed attempt in April, official sources report. North Korea’s Korean Committee for Space Technology announced on Saturday that the country would launch its Unha-3 rocket between... 

India renamed Russian-origin Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier (shown) to “INS Vikramaditya.” Indian Defense Minister AK Antony says Russia will deliver a renovated Soviet-era aircraft carrier in the last quarter of 2013. The Indian minister told the lower house of the parliament on Monday that the end of 2013 was set as the date for the handover of the Russian-origin aircraft carrier, which is... 

The skyscraper 838 meters tall is to be built in China. It will be not only the highest skyscraper in the world, but also a massive construction built in a record time. The project is being implemented by BROAD Sustainable Building (BSB), which is known for its buildings in the sky. BSB has recently built a 30-storey hotel in 15 days. This time, the company has decided to build a skyscraper in just... 

J-15 jet about to land. China has successfully landed a warplane on its first aircraft carrier. The new J-15 jet fighter touched down on the Liaoning as part of the ship’s operational tests. The Liaoning, a refurbished Soviet-made ship, was delivered to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on September 25 in a move that will bolster China’s ability to project military power. A video of...