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Britain investigates Vietnamese billionaire’s funding of Oxford University college

The British government is investigating a £155 million (U.S.$191 million) grant to Oxford University’s Linacre college by a Vietnamese billionaire.…

3 years ago

Political prisoner executions would backfire on Myanmar junta, say analysts

As talk that Myanmar’s junta was set to hang veteran democracy activist Ko Jimmy and three other men went viral…

3 years ago

Migration from Myanmar to Thailand surges amid fighting, COVID concerns

The number of migrants crossing illegally from Myanmar to Thailand has surged in recent months as residents of regions near…

3 years ago

Family of young Tibetan still in the dark 6 months after his arbitrary arrest

Chinese authorities arrested a young Tibetan language activist six months ago, and his whereabouts remain unknown, even to his family,…

3 years ago

Split between opposition leaders could solidify Hun Sen’s rule in Cambodia

The split between Cambodian opposition leaders Kem Sokha and Sam Rainsy could help Prime Minister Hun Sen and his ruling…

3 years ago

China nationalizes private schools in ongoing reform of education sector

Authorities across China have begun nationalizing private schools, amid ongoing reforms aimed at bringing all educational institutions under the direct…

3 years ago

China balancing close ties with Russia and distance from Ukraine war: analysts

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is struggling to balance his country's geopolitical interests with his support for Russia in the wake…

3 years ago

Three people killed as troops target villages in Chin State

Three people died Thursday after junta forces fired artillery shells at a farm in Mui Tui village in Chin State’s…

3 years ago

Former Cambodian opposition chief Kem Sokha claims end to alliance with Sam Rainsy

Cambodia’s top opposition partnership of the past decade is no more, one half of the duo said Wednesday, confirming rumors…

3 years ago

UN member states criticize China over Uyghurs at Human Rights Council session

Nearly 50 United Nations member states on Wednesday issued a joint statement criticizing China’s atrocities against Uyghurs and calling on…

3 years ago

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