INTERVIEW: ‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’
Malaysia’s former foreign minister speaks to RFA about the crisis in Myanmar
Malaysia’s former foreign minister speaks to RFA about the crisis in Myanmar
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
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
Papuan separatists have told the BBC that Philip Mehrtens will be held as "leverage" in talks.
The suspected Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic on Saturday.
It should come as no surprise that powerful countries engage in surveillance, but history cautions against overreaction, says political observer Robert Kelly.
The country amassed zero-Covid infrastructure - now much of it is being dismantled or repurposed.
Ji Feng is ordered to delete comments critical of a police claim that high-schooler Hu Xinyu took his own life.
A former Hong Kong bookstore manager says the democratic island is well-placed to resist Beijing's growing power.
Workers in the normally cushy public sector are demanding salary increases
Just four countries account for half of the total population at risk of catastrophic flooding.
They may have been classified as UFOs, or unidentified anomalous phenomenon, at the time, reports say.
Since arriving in the UK from Afghanistan, Mina, Persia and Arifa have been training twice a week.
Huynh Thuc Vy is serving a 33-month sentence for defacing a Vietnamese flag.
February 07, 2023 10:00 PM The former military ruler was buried in a muted funeral that was never officially announced.
Funeral prayers took place at a military compound in Karachi, but were not attended by army leaders.
February 07, 2023 7:18 PM Visitors left behind an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 kilogrammes of footwear.
February 07, 2023 7:03 PM The accusations come in a report filed on Tuesday to the country’s anti-graft agency.
The 19-month-old child slipped between a 30cm (12in) wide gap and fell to the bottom of the well.
A top court said the man's actions were a "revenge killing" after his victim reported him to police.
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is on a two-day visit to New Delhi, and both sides hope to cast a reset in their bilateral relations. These have been rather lukewarm despite many enduring linkages of their past histories, politics and people. Two things
February 07, 2023 6:11 PM Infections had peaked in mid-December as the virus spread rapidly, and has dipped significantly since then.
The 2-day campaign targeted a township hit hard by arson attacks this year.
TOKYO – Rumors that Bank of Japan “tapering” will wreck China’s 2023 – or Asia’s trajectory more broadly – seem greatly exaggerated as the Japanese government leans toward naming a dovish central-bank head. News that deputy governor Masayoshi Amamiya is favored to replace the
February 07, 2023 4:43 PM It was unclear if five accompanying passengers had also been abducted.
Thousands of Myanmar students have fled to neighbouring countries to pursue their studies since the military coup ended the nation’s short-lived democracy.
Disney cuts the episode from its streaming platform amid concerns over the Chinese territory's laws.
Jordan’s taps are drying up. One of the most water-starved countries in the world, Jordan is in the midst of a crippling water crisis fueled by population growth, climate change, drought, and depleted aquifers. But among the biggest contributors to Jordan’s water scarcity is
The Philippine Foreign Ministry says it is still investigating the second alleged incident in a week.
February 07, 2023 2:14 PM Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had instructed a committee to examine the decision to block the site.
February 07, 2023 2:12 PM The Defence Ministry is boosting research and development, and production of various drones.
Under Suidani, Malaita province rejected China-funded projects but US assistance was slow to produce results.
February 07, 2023 1:13 PM The two leaders met for the first time since Mr Hipkins replaced Jacinda Ardern as NZ's leader.
February 07, 2023 12:51 PM Pictures and videos showed thick fog in several cities with visibility of less than 7m in some areas.
The group's valuation has plunged after a short-seller raised fraud allegations. What's the way out?
February 07, 2023 12:36 PM The paper says more effective measures are needed to tamp down soaring utility bills and inflation.
February 07, 2023 12:36 PM The writer says it is difficult to estimate how long local communities can keep women-led households and their families alive.
February 07, 2023 12:21 PM A bill aimed at encouraging understanding and preventing discrimination was drawn up in 2021, but never submitted to parliament.
February 07, 2023 12:10 PM Rescuers worked through the night using a mechanical digger to reach the girl.