South Asia

Protests spread in Lhasa over COVID-19 restrictions

Protests over COVID-19 restrictions in the Tibetan capital Lhasa spread to at least four different…

Dozens of ethnic rebels killed alongside civilians in Myanmar airstrike

An ethnic rebel group said Wednesday that dozens of its personnel were among those killed…

Hun Sen threatens to dissolve Candlelight Party over connection to Sam Rainsy

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday threatened to dissolve the opposition Candlelight Party if…

Laos to grant honorary citizenship to foreigners who invest US$1.5 million

Laos will allow foreign nationals to acquire honorary citizenship if they donate and invest roughly…

China’s Xi Jinping gets third term, packs ruling committee with loyal ‘minions’

China's ruling Communist Party leader Xi Jinping began a third five-year term in office on…

Outside of China, concern exceeds optimism as Xi Jinping begins third term as ruler

The Chinese Communist Party wrapped up its 20th National Congress at the weekend, granting an…

Japan, Australia deepen security cooperation as they keep wary eye on China

U.S. allies Japan and Australia said they would deepen their security relationship, allowing Japanese self-defense…

Trappings of North Korean leader’s lavish lifestyle visible by satellite

Bruce Songhak Chung is the deputy director of the Geo Satellite Information Research Institute at…

Australia announces substantial aid boost for the Pacific

Australia will increase its aid to the Pacific by more than half a billion U.S.…

Hun Sen threatens to dissolve political parties that associate with Sam Rainsy

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday said he would dissolve any political party that…

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