Story Archive
2020-03-30
Rodrigo Duterte's threat to terminate a military pact with the United States -- if implemented -- could upset the delicate balance in ties between Southeast Asia and U.S. and China
2020-03-30
Taipei’s offer comes after a WHO official appeared to dodge questions about Taiwan membership.
2020-03-30
HRW urges the government to ensure access to ‘information, humanitarian aid, and health services’ and test those showing symptoms.
2020-03-30
A cryptic post appears on the Weibo account of Wuhan Central ER chief Ai Fen shortly after reports that she has 'disappeared.'
2020-03-30
Jampa Dorje and his son were taken into custody by Chinese police for listening to the exiled spiritual leader's teachings on their mobile phone.
2020-03-30
The Twitter-based influence network is linked to a government-backed news service and the ruling Chinese Communist Party's influence arm.
2020-03-27
Workers expected to return to Vladivostok by May.
2020-03-27
Refugees know little about coronavirus pandemic because they lack information, camp leader says.
2020-03-27
Countries in South, Southeast Asia have received big shipments of medical supplies donated by Beijing.
2020-03-27
Based on cremation figures, Wuhan residents estimate more than 40,000 have died, compared with an official toll of 2,535.
2020-03-27
Facebook, the dominant media platform in Myanmar, is awash in rumor and disinformation.
2020-03-27
A family member said they only learned of Thai Sokunthea’s arrest hours later, from a neighbor.
2020-03-27
Memettursun Daim has been held since April 2019, according to reports.
2020-03-27
DMG and Narinjara News, which cover Rakhine’s conflict, have their websites blocked.
2020-03-27
Crazy prices drive people to find creative solutions or go without, as masks become rare.
2020-03-27
Protesters shout 'Go Hubei!' as police in neighboring Jiangxi turn away local residents trying to cross the bridge.
2020-03-26
The confirmations have touched off hoarding and price gouging in the impoverished nation.
2020-03-26
Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian sparked diplomatic tensions with tweets alleging the coronavirus came from the U.S.
2020-03-26
Hidayet Musajan discusses learning that his father, Musajan Ehmet, was sentenced to 20 years in jail.
2020-03-26
Daughter tells RFA that he was dragged away from his home barefoot.
2020-03-26
Everyone is watching to see what Xi Jinping does next with a member of his own political class and faction.
2020-03-26
The military will ‘strengthen our actions against them’ under the Counter-Terrorism Law, a spokesman says.
2020-03-26
The militia has been known for drug trafficking and the production of methamphetamine tablets.
2020-03-26
Opportunistic ‘capitalists’ buy food in large quantities to sell at higher prices.
2020-03-26
One lawsuit is filed in Wuhan, where local residents are forming long lines to bring home the remains of their loved ones.
2020-03-25
Workers try to get home before borders close, while those who stay behind have money troubles.
2020-03-25
Trade with China has been at a standstill since the outbreak, so authorities hope to provide some relief.
2020-03-25
NGOs welcome the move but urge the government to protect human rights and freedom of speech.
2020-03-25
Five villages are hit by government army fire, say residents who fled.
2020-03-25
One villager was shot in the leg, and several police were hurt by stones and slingshots in the Mandalay region melee.
