N Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles in third test in less than a week | Weapons News
Pyongyang is ramping up arms testing as it seeks to develop more sophisticated weaponry. North Korea has carried out a third test of its cruise…
ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup | ASEAN News
Southeast Asian foreign ministers have called for a “Myanmar-owned and led solution” to the crisis in Myanmar that began when the military seized power in…
In Myanmar’s Kayah, medics treat war wounded in hidden hospitals | Conflict News
Kayah State, Myanmar – When the military seized power in February 2021, Dr Ye was living a life many young people in Myanmar only dream…
Australia’s pro-Palestinian activists to continue targeting Israeli ships | Shipping News
Melbourne, Australia – Ports have emerged as the centre of pro-Palestine rallies in Australia as protesters target Israeli ships, and vessels alleged to have links…
North Korea’s Kim ‘guided’ submarine-launched cruise missile test: KCNA | Weapons News
Second test of weapon in days as North Korea accelerates efforts to modernise its navy. North Korean state media say the country’s leader, Kim Jong…
China’s property giant Evergrande ordered to liquidate as debt talks fail | Economy
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Hong Kong court orders developer to wind up after finding company has no viable restructuring plan. China’s troubled real estate giant Evergrande…
Cricket: West Indies beat Australia by eight runs in Brisbane Test | Cricket News
West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph bowled through pain to rip through a shell-shocked Australia and help deliver an extraordinary eight-run upset for his inexperienced…
The beautiful game: Still a crucible for protest in Hong Kong? | Sports
In 2019, as pro-democracy protesters marched through the streets of Hong Kong, Nathan Law could hear the pro-democracy songs almost everywhere he went. At the…
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off east coast | Weapons News
Missile launches come days after Pyongyang announced test of the ‘Pulhwasal-3-31’ strategic cruise missile. North Korea has fired several cruise missiles off its east coast,…
Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan leader loses seat in closely watched election | Politics News
Tuvalu is one of only 12 remaining diplomatic allies of Taipei amid growing US-China rivalry in the Pacific. Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan leader has lost his seat…
Brutality of oppression: Ai Weiwei speaks on Gaza, China and New York City | Arts and Culture
“Power is afraid of art and poets,” writes Ai Weiwei in Zodiac: A Graphic Memoir. He would know. The renowned artist is a notorious rankler…
‘Taiwan independence’ an obstacle to China-US relations, says Beijing | Politics News
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss competition and cooperation between the two countries. Chinese Foreign Minister…
Palestinians slam suspension of UNRWA funding by some Western nations | News
Italy, Australia, US, Canada halt support after Israel accused UNRWA staff of involvement in Hamas’s October 7 attacks. Top Palestinian officials and Hamas have criticised…
Boeing woes spark painful memories for families of Indonesian crash victims | Aviation News
Medan, Indonesia – For Neuis Marfuah, the recent near-catastrophe involving a 737 Max plane flown by Alaska Airlines brought back painful memories and anger. Her…
Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public | Social Media News
A honeymoon in Western Tibet came to a tragic end in October when the newlyweds crashed their car on a mountain road after suffering altitude…
Filipinos in Hong Kong were promised a new life in Poland. It never came | Labour Rights News
This is the second article in a two-part series about the alleged exploitation of Filipino migrant workers. Hong Kong, China – It only took a…
Thousands protest Australia Day celebrations | Protests News
Tens of thousands of Australians took to the streets to protest a contentious national holiday that also marks the arrival of European colonists more than…
Pacific island Tuvalu votes as ties with Taiwan in spotlight | Elections News
Poll in nation threatened by climate change closely watched as China and the United State vie for influence in region. The tiny Pacific island nation…
Rohingya refugees in Indonesia still hope for a better future | Rohingya News
Pidie, Indonesia – In December, Abdul Karim boarded a wooden boat from Bangladesh with his wife and two sons, with aspirations for a better life…
In Hong Kong, decades of wealth gains evaporate on China’s watch | Business and Economy News
Taipei, Taiwan – Like many Hong Kongers, accountant Edelweiss Lam spent the last week watching the city’s stock market wipe out 14 months of gains…