We slept in the jungle and tracked tigers in Southeast Asia! Mission Tiger 🐅 This weekend on CNN

We slept in the jungle and tracked tigers in Southeast Asia! Mission Tiger 🐅 This weekend on CNN

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un took the wheel of a nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher at a ceremony in the capital Pyongyang, according to video broadcast by the country’s state media which touted the weapon as among the most powerful of its type in the world

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un took the wheel of a nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher at a ceremony in the capital Pyongyang, according to video broadcast by the country’s state media which touted the weapon as among the most powerful of its type in the world

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un handed out new apartments to relatives of soldiers reportedly killed fighting in Ukraine alongside Russian forces. He described the move as repayment for their sacrifice. www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/w...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un handed out new apartments to relatives of soldiers reportedly killed fighting in Ukraine alongside Russian forces. He described the move as repayment for their sacrifice. www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/w...

Kim Jong Un’s daughter keeps appearing at major military events, fueling speculation she’s the chosen successor. But persistent rumors of an older son mean North Korea’s succession plan may be far from settled.

Kim Jong Un’s daughter keeps appearing at major military events, fueling speculation she’s the chosen successor. But persistent rumors of an older son mean North Korea’s succession plan may be far from settled.

Robotic police, AI-powered monitoring and weapons systems are becoming increasingly advanced in China. US experts call it ‘Authoritarian AI.” But Beijing says ICE in the US is also deploying huge AI-powered surveillance tech in the name of national security.

Robotic police, AI-powered monitoring and weapons systems are becoming increasingly advanced in China. US experts call it ‘Authoritarian AI.” But Beijing says ICE in the US is also deploying huge AI-powered surveillance tech in the name of national security.

China's purge of a top general for corruption shocks a former US defense official who met him in 2012. Drew Thompson told CNN Zhang Youxia "wasn't worried about saying the wrong things."

China's purge of a top general for corruption shocks a former US defense official who met him in 2012. Drew Thompson told CNN Zhang Youxia "wasn't worried about saying the wrong things."

How to make Din Tai Fung’s iconic soup dumplings #Taiwan #DinTaiFung #xiaolongbao

How to make Din Tai Fung’s iconic soup dumplings #Taiwan #DinTaiFung #xiaolongbao

SNL pokes fun at climber Alex Honnold’s daring upcoming attempt to climb Taipei 101 without ropes or safety net

SNL pokes fun at climber Alex Honnold’s daring upcoming attempt to climb Taipei 101 without ropes or safety net

Is China looking at Venezuela as a blueprint for action on Taiwan? Chinese state and social media have been abuzz with talk about the US operation against Venezuela. Some have speculated that it could inform China's calculation regarding Taiwan. cnn.it/4qMgfR4

Is China looking at Venezuela as a blueprint for action on Taiwan? Chinese state and social media have been abuzz with talk about the US operation against Venezuela. Some have speculated that it could inform China's calculation regarding Taiwan. cnn.it/4qMgfR4

I note that when @willripleycnn.bsky.social came to TSMC Sports Day, he did not wear a tux.

Join us starting at 7am NYC/7pm Bangkok for #CNNNYE 🎊 @klustout.bsky.social @cnnipr.bsky.social

Join us starting at 7am NYC/7pm Bangkok for #CNNNYE 🎊 @klustout.bsky.social @cnnipr.bsky.social

China releases an AI-generated vision of war over Taiwan w/ swarming drones, robot dogs & humanoid soldiers. In Taipei, they call military drills intimidation & President Lai condemns a “blatant provocation.” In Beijing, they call it an “internal” matter.

China releases an AI-generated vision of war over Taiwan w/ swarming drones, robot dogs & humanoid soldiers. In Taipei, they call military drills intimidation & President Lai condemns a “blatant provocation.” In Beijing, they call it an “internal” matter.

Taiwan Defense Ministry: 130 China PLA warplanes and 22 ships detected in 24 hours. 90 aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line. 130 is the second-largest daily total on record. The largest: 153 PLA warplanes on Oct. 14, 2024

Taiwan Defense Ministry: 130 China PLA warplanes and 22 ships detected in 24 hours. 90 aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line. 130 is the second-largest daily total on record. The largest: 153 PLA warplanes on Oct. 14, 2024

China’s PLA just launched another round of major military drills around Taiwan — releasing an animated propaganda video of drone swarms, robot dogs, and droid soldiers. At least 5 live-fire zones are disrupting 1,000 flights just days after the $11.1B US/Taiwan arms deal.

China’s PLA just launched another round of major military drills around Taiwan — releasing an animated propaganda video of drone swarms, robot dogs, and droid soldiers. At least 5 live-fire zones are disrupting 1,000 flights just days after the $11.1B US/Taiwan arms deal.

✨It’s happening! CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live kicks off December 31 at 7pm from Bangkok. Join us as we ring in 2026 across the region! 🌏 🎆 #cnnnye @willripleycnn.bsky.social

Just felt a big earthquake here in Taipei. The building was shaking for almost a minute.

Just felt a big earthquake here in Taipei. The building was shaking for almost a minute.

Just felt an earthquake in Taipei. Got an emergency alert on my phone, followed by minor shaking that lasted about 30 seconds.

North Korea just opened a bunch of new luxury hotels near the Chinese border. But with foreign tourism still tightly restricted, who will actually stay in them?

North Korea just opened a bunch of new luxury hotels near the Chinese border. But with foreign tourism still tightly restricted, who will actually stay in them?

It’s happening! #cnnnye

It’s happening! #cnnnye

An attacker went on a rampage in central Taipei Friday night, throwing smoke bombs in a train station and stabbing people with a knife in a busy shopping area. Local authorities say the attacker killed three and injured five before he fell from a building and died when being chased by police.

An attacker went on a rampage in central Taipei Friday night, throwing smoke bombs in a train station and stabbing people with a knife in a busy shopping area. Local authorities say the attacker killed three and injured five before he fell from a building and died when being chased by police.

Sydney police reopened the bridge that the Bondi Beach shooters used for cover as they gunned down innocent people celebrating Hanukkah, including children. www.cnn.com/2025/12/17/w...

Sydney police reopened the bridge that the Bondi Beach shooters used for cover as they gunned down innocent people celebrating Hanukkah, including children. www.cnn.com/2025/12/17/w...

Parents of the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach massacre remember the last moments of 10 year-old Matilda

Parents of the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach massacre remember the last moments of 10 year-old Matilda

New dash cam video reveals first minutes of Bondi Beach massacre

New dash cam video reveals first minutes of Bondi Beach massacre

Palestinian eyewitness recalls Bondi Beach shooting. I met an eyewitness who filmed Sunday's terror attack. Ayman Labadi, who came to Australia from the West Bank when he was 17, describes seeing people injured by the gunmen and his initial thoughts that the shooting was gang related.

Palestinian eyewitness recalls Bondi Beach shooting. I met an eyewitness who filmed Sunday's terror attack. Ayman Labadi, who came to Australia from the West Bank when he was 17, describes seeing people injured by the gunmen and his initial thoughts that the shooting was gang related.

India’s air chaos just caused a couple to miss their own wedding. IndiGo admits it wasn’t ready for new pilot-schedule rules, leaving thousands of travelers stranded during peak wedding season.

India’s air chaos just caused a couple to miss their own wedding. IndiGo admits it wasn’t ready for new pilot-schedule rules, leaving thousands of travelers stranded during peak wedding season.

Putin has arrived here in India. Modi is giving him a remarkably warm welcome. Soon they’ll ink new deals on trade, energy, and military tech. All this as Trump blasts India as “unfair,” doubles tariffs, and pressures Delhi to scale back its Russian oil purchases.

Putin has arrived here in India. Modi is giving him a remarkably warm welcome. Soon they’ll ink new deals on trade, energy, and military tech. All this as Trump blasts India as “unfair,” doubles tariffs, and pressures Delhi to scale back its Russian oil purchases.