South Asia

US seeks to dial down tension over Taiwan Strait

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday said Beijing had acted irresponsibly in halting…

Japanese VTuber, a virtual anime pop idol and show host , sets Taiwan alight

In May 2022, a Japanese-style anime girl started appearing in advertisements shown on Taiwan's MRT…

China’s military exercises near Taiwan continue as drones fly over Kinmen islands

China’s major military exercise around Taiwan entered day three Saturday, with the People’s Liberation Army…

Hundreds killed, thousands forced to flee since coup in Myanmar Tanintharyi region

At least 214 civilians have been killed and 89 injured in southern Myanmar’s Tanintharyi region…

USS Ronald Reagan strike group monitoring China’s military exercises off Taiwan

The U.S. is keeping a close watch on China’s military drills around Taiwan and may…

Families of Myanmar’s death row inmates live in fear of execution

The families of 77 political activists sentenced to death by Myanmar’s military junta say they…

China warns Tibetans not to post birthday wishes online for exiled abbot

The Chinese government has ramped up restrictions ahead of the birthday of a preeminent Tibetan…

Hong Kong toes party line on Taiwan as Chinese diplomat threatens ‘re-education’

Senior officials in Hong Kong's new administration have been lining up to show their loyalty…

Taiwan warns citizens to be cautious of going to China after activist arrest

Authorities in Taiwan on Thursday warned the democratic island's 23 million citizens not to travel…

China fires ballistic missiles into the sea off Taiwan

Unprecedented Chinese live-fire maritime drills got underway on Thursday with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)…

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