East Asia

Laos shutters Chinese-owned potash mine over sinkholes

Laos has ordered a Chinese-owned potash mine believed responsible for two massive sinkholes in Khammouane province to cease operations until…

3 weeks ago

Myanmar enacts cybersecurity law that aims to restrict use of VPNs

Myanmar’s junta has enacted a cybersecurity law that will penalize unauthorized provision of virtual private networks, or VPNs, which many…

3 weeks ago

Year in photos: Lens of empathy captures stories of resilience across borders

WASHINGTON — Radio Free Asia photojournalist Gemunu Amarasinghe has had a distinguished career capturing images across Asia. His ability to…

3 weeks ago

Will Xi Jinping Annex Taiwan in 2025?

In a chilling New Year’s address for 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that “no one can ever stop” China’s…

3 weeks ago

Does a video show ‘final moment’ of South Korean plane before crashing in Muan?

A video emerged in Chinese-language social media posts that claim it shows the “final moment” of the South Korean plane…

3 weeks ago

After 2024 setbacks, junta forces now control less than half of Myanmar

Myanmar’s junta forces now control less than half the country after suffering major battlefield setbacks in 2024 -– including the…

3 weeks ago

Myanmar’s Arakan Army takes a major town, says ready for talks

Myanmar’s Arakan Army insurgents captured the west coast town of Gwa from the military, a major step toward their goal…

3 weeks ago

Explosive Interview with Sam Cooper: Geopolitics, Canada and Journalism

Sam Cooper of The Bureau shares insights into global corruption, geopolitical conflicts, the fentanyl crisis, and hybrid warfare. Learn how…

3 weeks ago

Almost all 181 on board killed in South Korean plane crash

Updated Dec. 29, 2024, 04:37 a.m. ET. TAIPEI, Taiwan – A plane carrying 181 people crashed in a ball of…

3 weeks ago

Former Taiwan presidential hopeful Ko Wen-je charged with corruption

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Ko Wen-je, a former Taipei mayor and one-time presidential candidate, has been charged with bribery, profiteering, embezzlement…

4 weeks ago

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