Story Archive
2020-03-31
Meanwhile, former RFA reporters lose their appeal to have passports and other identifying documents returned as an investigation continues into charges against them of espionage.
2020-03-31
Vietnamese government recommends resumption of rice exports.
2020-03-31
Schools, restaurants, and markets open in Tibet's capital Lhasa, though the city's major religious sites remain closed for now.
2020-03-31
Voice of Myanmar editor-in-chief Nay Myo Lin could face life in prison on ‘terrorism’ charges.
2020-03-31
Local residents are attending festivals, unaware of government bans on public gatherings.
2020-03-31
Observers say authorities are pushing a narrative that they’ve stemmed the outbreak, at the risk of lives.
2020-03-31
Officials try to reassure people that the epidemic in the worst-hit city is now 'basically under control.'
2020-03-31
Reports indicate that Zhang Wenbin is incommunicado since posting the short video clip to Twitter.
2020-03-30
Pyaing Taing residents believe that soldiers intentionally bombed and burned down houses in their community.
2020-03-30
Authorities recommend more telework, masks, and quarantine to stop the pandemic from getting worse.
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
The coronavirus has prompted the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and Euro Cup football tournment, as well as the cancellation or postponement of major professional sports.
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
Cheng Lai-king is held and questioned on suspicion of "seditious intent" after she allegedly shared information about a police officer online.
2020-03-27
Protesters shout 'Go Hubei!' as police in neighboring Jiangxi turn away local residents trying to cross the bridge.
2020-03-27
Killed for their meat, eggs, skin, and shells, nearly all species of sea turtles are now classified as endangered.
2020-03-26
The confirmations have touched off hoarding and price gouging in the impoverished nation.
