East Asia

China trying to ‘normalize’ incursions in Taiwan Strait, Taipei says

China is attempting to normalize its increased incursions into the waters around the outlying Kinmen islands in the Taiwan Strait,…

3 months ago

China’s Communist Party expels ex-defense chief, predecessor in graft probe

China’s ruling Communist Party on Thursday expelled ex-Defense Minister Li Shangfu and his predecessor over corruption charges, state media said,…

3 months ago

UN rights envoy urges action to stop Myanmar’s access to weapons, funds

Financial institutions must do more to stop the Myanmar junta acquiring weapons, a U.N. human rights rapporteur said, singling out…

3 months ago

Drug runners in Laos shoot at police, abandon vehicles packed with meth and heroin

Alleged drug runners in northwest Laos shot at police and fled on foot into dense jungle leaving behind two vans…

3 months ago

North Korea holds nationwide anti-US rallies on 74th Korean War anniversary

North Korea held mass anti-U.S. rallies nationwide on Tuesday to mark the 74th anniversary of the start of the 1950-53…

3 months ago

China-backed hackers step up spying on Taiwan: security firm

Suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers have intensified cyber-espionage activities against Taiwanese targets since late last year, with a particular focus on…

3 months ago

Hong Kongers in UK ‘feeling nervous’ over ID card changes

Hong Kong residents will need to replace their ID cards over the next two years, authorities say, which could force…

3 months ago

Thousands welcome Dalai Lama’s arrival in US for knee surgery

Updated at 18:40 ET on June 23, 2024. The Dalai Lama was greeted by a large crowd of chanting and…

3 months ago

What was Vietnam thinking, welcoming Putin?

Why did Hanoi welcome Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, for a state visit this past week?  Sure, invite him. Allow…

3 months ago

Collapse at notorious Myanmar rare earth mine kills 15 people

Rescuers recovered the bodies of 15 mine workers in northern Myanmar on Friday after a landslide at a rare earths…

3 months ago

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