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India shuts Myanmar border as anger over pro-junta militia killings rises

Authorities in India’s Manipur state have temporarily closed the Indo-Burmese border after pro-military militiamen killed two Indian nationals in Myanmar’s…

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New report details China’s efforts to control Uyghurs beyond its borders

On a sunny summer day in the South Australia city of Adelaide in late January 2018, scores of community groups…

2 years ago

During Manila visit, Wang Yi touts potential ‘golden era’ in Sino-Philippine ties

New President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s friendly policy toward Beijing promises to usher in a “golden era” in Sino-Philippine relations, China’s…

2 years ago

North Korea gives war death certificate to soldiers who died from COVID-19 symptoms

North Korean soldiers who died of COVID-19 symptoms after participating in a military parade in April are receiving an honorable…

2 years ago

Five Cambodian opposition parties demand political reform, greater freedoms

Representatives from five Cambodian opposition parties, including the main opposition Candlelight Party, met on Wednesday to demand electoral reforms and…

2 years ago

‘Diplomatic drama’ possible over Russian attendance at G20 meeting in Bali

Group of Twenty diplomats will gather in Bali this week for a meeting that analysts expect will turn into a…

2 years ago

Jailed Chinese NGO worker ‘tortured’ in Hunan’s Chishan Prison, according to letters

Jailed Chinese NGO worker Cheng Yuan has been subjected to torture in a 'high security' sector of Hunan province's Chishan…

2 years ago

Hong Kong leader wants ‘more effective’ security laws, as soon as possible

Hong Kong's chief executive John Lee vowed on Wednesday to press ahead with more "effective" security laws that could draw…

2 years ago

Tensions rise in Rakhine state after a five-day naval drill

Myanmar’s military staged a five-day show of strength, starting last Friday, with warships, helicopters and two submarines, leading to fears…

2 years ago

Russia’s Lavrov enjoys warm relations with Vietnam ahead of frosty reception in Bali

Sergey Lavrov is on a two-day visit to Russia’s closest ASEAN ally, Vietnam, before heading to the G20 foreign ministers’…

2 years ago

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