Uyghurs assist earthquake relief efforts in Turkey
Abdullah Alim, a recent Uyghur university graduate, was one of the thousands killed
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Thai student affected by Türkiye quake turns 'hard time' into opportunity to help other survivors
"It is better to do something good, I'm still alive and healthy," said Thai student Suraphat Kobkaew.
Vietnam’s military jets crash due to age, lack of pilot training, experts say
Hanoi has an obsolete fleet of 71 Soviet-era warplanes.
INTERVIEW: ‘They are away from their families, language, religion and culture.’
UN report finds that about 1 million Tibetan children are separated from families in ‘residential schools’
Hair removal salon chain Strip clarifies 'misinterpretation' of China ad featuring orangutan
Strip said its mascot was inspired by the "beloved tourism icon" of Singapore.
More than 6,000 civilians flee ahead of raids on Sagaing region villages
Locals say they ran for their lives as around 130 troops descended on their homes.
New Zealand drug bust: Batman-labelled cocaine haul seized at sea
A naval vessel intercepted a massive 3.2 tonnes haul found drifting in the Pacific Ocean.
China’s Belt and Road objectives are shifting
When the history of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is written, it’s unclear how much there will be to say that is positive. After spending more than US$1 trillion to build a network of infrastructure projects across emerging-market countries designed to connect large
China's deepfake anchors spread disinformation on social media, Graphika says
US research group says AI anchors are bolstering Beijing’s propaganda and badmouthing Washington.
Australia blocks coal mine to protect Great Barrier Reef
It is the first time the government has rejected such a proposal, saying it posed an "unacceptable risk".
US sources insist Chinese balloon was military
US intelligence sources tell media the balloon was spying on US and allied defence capabilities.
US-China trade hits record high despite rising tensions
Imports and exports between the world's two biggest economies totalled more than $690bn last year.
How complicit governments support the drug trade
The modern globalized economy has made it easier and far more lucrative to facilitate and enable international drug networks, and several governments, or elements within them, actively work with criminal groups to support the flow of drugs around the world. This has led to a
Biden: ‘We seek competition, not conflict’ with China
The U.S. president raps Beijing without mentioning the balloon incursion.
More to opioid crisis than China and Mexico
The United States, Canada and Britain are facing an ever-deepening opioid crisis that is destroying lives, families, and communities. The magnitude of the problem is staggering, and it continues to accelerate at a pace that may soon undermine social stability across much of the
Former president’s speech vanishes from Vietnam news sites
Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s comments at a handover ceremony were aimed at scotching rumors of family corruption.
Korean star Lee Seung-gi announces he will marry actress Lee Da-in in April
The actor and singer made the announcement in a handwritten letter posted on Instagram on Tuesday (Feb 7). He wrote: "I proposed and she said yes."
Taiwan’s new cruise missile has mainland China in its sights
Taiwan has test-fired a missile reportedly capable of hitting mainland China and is developing drones to provide ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) capabilities for targeting purposes. This week, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Taiwan’s
US has become an unsafe place for Asian people
Every human life is priceless, and every human death is a source of great suffering. Unfortunately, not every loss is equal, since we have to distinguish between the manners of death, which can be divided into those caused by natural and unnatural factors. With this in mind, it
India paper leaks: Cheating plagues India jobs coveted by millions
Cheating in exams is common in India, where students go to great lengths to land a government job.
Filipina Johanne Siy, head chef of Singapore’s Lolla, named Asia’s Best Female Chef 2023
She is the first Singapore-based chef to win this prestigious award from the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, which recognises women who have made their mark in the gastronomy world.
INTERVIEW: ‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’
Malaysia’s former foreign minister speaks to RFA about the crisis in Myanmar
What do the moon and South China Sea have in common?
As China offers new details of its moon-exploration program, American space officials worry that Beijing will turn a new moon race into a territorial and resource grab along the lines of what the Chinese military has been doing here on Earth – establishing bases on contested
TSMC-Sony JV revitalizing Japan’s ‘Silicon Island’
When you read the words “Silicon Island” you may think of Taiwan – but in Japan the name refers to Kyushu. A TSMC-Sony joint venture is revitalizing the economy of Japan’s large southwestern island. Kyushu was already home to a large and diversified high-tech industry but it
New Zealand pilot taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia
Papuan separatists have told the BBC that Philip Mehrtens will be held as "leverage" in talks.
China spy balloon: US Navy releases photos of debris
The suspected Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic on Saturday.
Commentary: Spy balloon or not, history cautions against overreaction in latest tension to US-China relations
It should come as no surprise that powerful countries engage in surveillance, but history cautions against overreaction, says political observer Robert Kelly.
Relics of zero-Covid dot China as life moves on
The country amassed zero-Covid infrastructure - now much of it is being dismantled or repurposed.
Beijing police pressure high-profile dissident over skeptical social media post
Ji Feng is ordered to delete comments critical of a police claim that high-schooler Hu Xinyu took his own life.
Taiwan petition calls for solidarity with Hong Kong subversion defendants
A former Hong Kong bookstore manager says the democratic island is well-placed to resist Beijing's growing power.
Inflation tops 40% in Laos, squeezing state employees
Workers in the normally cushy public sector are demanding salary increases
Millions face threat of flooding from glacial lakes
Just four countries account for half of the total population at risk of catastrophic flooding.