South Asia

Sri Lankans present rare Buddha relics to the Dalai Lama

A delegation of Sri Lankan Buddhists on Thursday presented relics of the Buddha to the…

North Korean no-no: Carrying bags on your shoulder

In North Korea, carrying a bag with a strap on your shoulder can get you…

Arab politicians praise China’s policies in Xinjiang

A delegation of Palestinian and other Arab politicians praised China’s policies in Xinjiang during a…

Myanmar junta hosts China’s envoy for border issue talks

A Chinese official met with junta leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing to discuss cooperation…

Government overconfidence could cloud a brighter future for Laos

It may sound  perverse to say – given that inflation in Laos has been at…

Rohingya activists call for more control of aid money

Rohingya Muslim activists representing fellow refugees forced out of Myanmar and into “prison-like” camps in…

Vietnam arrests Buddhist abbot from Khmer Krom minority

Vietnamese police on Tuesday arrested a Buddhist abbot and two followers – all members of…

Junta helicopter crashes during training exercise in Myanmar

A junta-owned military helicopter crashed in northern Myanmar, according to a statement by officials on…

Indonesia recovers bodies of 11 Rohingya from capsized boat off Aceh coast

Indonesian search-and-rescue officials said Monday they had recovered the bodies of 11 Rohingya refugees, mostly…

What exactly happened to Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong?

On March 20, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam voted to accept…

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