Indonesia recovers bodies of 11 Rohingya from capsized boat off Aceh coast
75 people were rescued last week and brought to shore after their wooden boat overturned.
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China officialdom-underworld ties seen in Oklahoma
This story was first published by ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom, in a collaboration with The Frontier. The photos look like a routine encounter between a senior Chinese diplomat and immigrants in the American heartland: dutiful smiles, casual
China releases Tibetan monks and residents held for dam protests
A village official and senior monastery administrator are still detained, sources say.
UK hits out at Chinese-backed cyber-attacks
Two people and a China-affiliated company will have assets frozen and be subject to a travel ban.
This Thai artist creates large scale works of art from unwanted scrap metal
Saruta “Pin” Kiatparkpoom showcases the transformative power of art by turning discarded pieces of metal into eye catching sculptures in malls and luxury properties.
Anthrax infections spike in southern Laos’ Champassak province
Authorities have warned the public to keep from touching dead livestock to avoid transmission.
200 Myanmar workers fired from garment jobs in China’s Yunnan province
The migrant workers were let go after protesting for better working conditions.
Millions of Americans caught up in Chinese hacking plot - US
Seven Chinese men have been charged over a "sinister" hacking plot, the justice department says.
Ryanggang province restores coronavirus emergency command as cases increase
Even though schools and daycares were shut down for 10 days, a disease believed to be COVID-19 continues to spread.
Chinese scammers in Myanmar move trafficking victims to casino in rebel territory
The move comes amid rumors of a crackdown on gangs in towns along the Thai border.
Are new Chinese rules a warning to AMD and Intel?
The Chinese government has urged its departments and agencies to use desktops and laptop computers that are equipped with domestic processing units (CPUs) and operating systems. The announced purpose is to increase reliability. The government said the central, provincial and
INTERVIEW: ‘There needs to be immediate efforts to try to protect the Uyghur community’
Naomi Kikoler discusses what the international community should do to address human rights violations in Xinjiang.
Hong Kong's new security law sparks global protests, warnings
Demonstrators and governments alike warn of higher risk of detention under the Article 23 legislation.
US alleges massive Chinese state-backed hacking program
7 Chinese have been charged with hacking offenses tied to China’s Ministry of State Security.
What do we know about the suspects in the Russian concert shooting?
Four suspected gunmen have been arrested and placed in pre-trial detention over Friday's attack at the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow that killed at least 137 people.
Baseball star Ohtani 'shocked' by alleged theft
The player, who stressed he had never bet on sports, said his former translator had lied about his debts.
Why ISIS-K has Russia in its terrorist sights
It appears almost certain the brutal assault on a Russian crowd settling down to watch a rock concert in Moscow on Friday night was an Islamist terrorist attack. At least 133 people were left dead and scores more were injured after gunmen with automatic weapons stormed the
To be disappeared in Tajikistan
“He just vanished; left his apartment for a meeting and disappeared. We’ve checked all the police stations, jails, the hospital and migration centers. We don’t know what to do.” These were the words Tajik opposition leader Suhrob Zafar uttered to me in late February 2023, days
Breakaway parties roil South Korea’s two-party system
Contemporary South Korean politics has traditionally been dominated by just two main parties – in common with many other countries with strong presidential systems. But that could soon change. Recent voter discontent is creating opportunities for smaller political parties in
No, the West is not to blame for Russia’s war on Ukraine
It is no surprise the second anniversary of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine generated so much commentary. What is surprising, though, is that Kremlin propaganda remains so prevalent in what purports to be analysis. Last week, Australia’s ABC was forced to
Philippines summons China envoy to protest ‘aggressive actions’ in South China Sea
Chinese water cannon blasts hurt three Filipino crew members and caused damage to a Philippine vessel, Manila says.
Hints of a yuan versus yen currency war
TOKYO – The costs of a chronically weak yen just grew by US$18 trillion as China’s economy, Asia’s biggest, may be joining the race to the bottom. It’s still unclear if the drop in the Chinese exchange rate that began Friday is the start of a trend that would surely rock global
Myanmar’s junta leader says nationwide elections may not be possible
Peace and stability are still needed in order for any poll to take place, he told Russian media.
US Valkyrie drone swarms taking clearer, cheaper shape
US firm Kratos is expanding its XQ-58 Valkyrie drone family to five variants, underscoring the shift toward more cost-effective, mass-producible combat drones in a new age of conflict increasingly driven by rapid advancements in autonomous warfare technologies, The Warzone
Thailand’s first aid convoy arrives in Myanmar
The foreign ministry is sending aid to 20,000 residents of war-torn Kayin state.
Indians celebrate Holi - the festival of colours
The festival marks the start of spring and the triumph of good over evil.
Japan proposes Kishida, Kim summit: North Korean leader’s sister
Kim Yo Jong’s remarks came a month after she said North Korea was open to enhancing ties with Tokyo.
Cyber-attack on voter data to be linked to China
The year-long attacks reportedly led to the personal details of millions of voters being accessed.
Why Biden now wants regime change in Israel
US President Joe Biden, locked in a rolling dispute with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over war tactics in the Gaza Strip, is banking on the threat of constitutional regime change to alter Israeli combat tactics and put the country’s post-war peace policy in sync
Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
The announcement was met with mixed reactions from fans of the famed anime.
America has no Ukraine Plan B except more war
Somewhere last weekend a few dozen former Cabinet members, senior military officers, academics and think tank analysts met to evaluate the world military situation. I can say that I haven’t been so scared since the fall of 1983, when I was a junior contract researcher doing
Are Hong Kong's days as a global business hub over?
A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.
