Jet fuel for Myanmar’s armed forces has been targeted in the latest sanctions imposed by the…
Asia Pacific
Joe Biden says no sign yet of China sending Russia weapons
China has not yet sent weapons to Russia to replenish stockpiles that have been exhausted due…
Cambodian activists charged with insulting king on Facebook
Two Cambodian opposition figures have been charged under the country’s rarely used lese majeste law with…
China’s huge quarantine camps standing months after ‘zero COVID’
Taipei, Taiwan – Nearly four months after China abruptly scrapped its tough “zero-COVID” policies following rare…
South Korea says North Korea test-fired cruise missiles
North Korea has launched multiple cruise missiles towards the sea, South Korea’s military said, three days…
China welcomes former Taiwan president’s plan to visit
Beijing has welcomed a plan by former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou of the self-ruled island’s main…
Myanmar’s democratic struggle at stake in Thailand’s election
Bangkok/Yangon – Thailand’s elections are important not only for the many Thais seeking the end of…
Thailand dissolves parliament for May national election
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed a decree to dissolve parliament, according to an announcement in…
From murder to stadium crush: Can Indonesia’s police reform?
Medan, Indonesia – Indonesia’s police force has developed a reputation for violence and impunity, but the…
Ex-Australian soldier charged with war crime over Afghan killing
A former member of the Australian military has been charged with a war crime over the…