Asia
Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims press freedom faces ‘extinction’
World
January 4, 2022
Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims press freedom faces ‘extinction’
HONG KONG, Jan 4 (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she could not accept suggestions that…
S Korea: Unidentified person crosses border into North Korea
World
January 2, 2022
S Korea: Unidentified person crosses border into North Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military said Sunday that an unidentified person crossed the heavily fortified border into…
In New Year’s speech, Taiwan president warns China against ‘military adventurism’
World
January 1, 2022
In New Year’s speech, Taiwan president warns China against ‘military adventurism’
TAIPEI, Jan 1(Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen marked the new year with a message for China: military conflict is…
China pursues tech ‘self-reliance,’ fueling global unease
World
December 29, 2021
China pursues tech ‘self-reliance,’ fueling global unease
BEIJING (AP) — To help make China a self-reliant “technology superpower,” the ruling Communist Party is pushing the world’s biggest…
China warns of “drastic measures” if Taiwan provokes on independence
World
December 29, 2021
China warns of “drastic measures” if Taiwan provokes on independence
BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) – China will take “drastic measures” if Taiwan makes moves towards independence, a Beijing official warned…
Asia keeps omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable
World
December 29, 2021
Asia keeps omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Much of Asia has largely managed to keep omicron at bay even as the variant rages…
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest 6
World
December 29, 2021
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest 6
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police raided the office of an online pro-democracy news outlet on Wednesday after arresting…
Myanmar court postpones verdicts in 2nd case against Suu Kyi
World
December 27, 2021
Myanmar court postpones verdicts in 2nd case against Suu Kyi
BANGKOK (AP) — A court in military-ruled Myanmar postponed its verdicts Monday on two charges against ousted leader Aung San…
Malaysia seeks UN climate adaptation funds amid deadly floods
World
December 27, 2021
Malaysia seeks UN climate adaptation funds amid deadly floods
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Malaysia is seeking $3 million from the U.N. Green Climate Fund (GCF) to develop…
Save the Children says staff missing after Myanmar massacre
World
December 26, 2021
Save the Children says staff missing after Myanmar massacre
BANGKOK (AP) — Two members of the international humanitarian group Save the Children were missing Saturday after Myanmar government troops…