US ‘troubled’ as UN rights chief urges China to review counter-terrorism policies
Bachelet reiterated, however, that her six-day trip, which ended on Saturday and included a visit to the western region of...
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Secretive Vietnam is one of the world’s biggest executioners, rights groups say
She prayed for justice for her only son Quan when he was held on drug charges in a maximum-security prison...
Philippine Congress declares Marcos as next president
The proclamation formalizes the once unimaginable return to power of the country's most famous political dynasty, after a 1986 "people...
In Philippines, the fight against online sexual abuse of children exposes tensions between human rights and economic development
The new leader will have many "existential" challenges to address. It is, however, uncertain how high up the list the...
At least 5 killed, many more feared dead after explosion at Kabul mosque
The blast occurred in the Serahi Alauddin area of the city, private Afghan channel TOLO news reported citing an eyewitness....
Russia’s threat to retaliate against US-Japan naval exercises shows it’s getting jumpy, analysts say
The threat is just the latest salvo from Moscow, which has been angered by Japan's support for Ukraine and its...
Taiwan investigates local TV network after it aired false reports of Chinese invasion
During a Wednesday morning newscast on the government-affiliated Chinese Television System (CTS), part of the public Taiwan Broadcasting System, the...
Kim Jong Un shown observing weapons test as country fires projectiles into eastern waters
Images published Sunday by North Korea state-owned newspaper Rodong Sinmun showed the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, smiling and clapping...
Pakistan’s Imran Khan is fighting to hold on to power. Here’s what happens next
Khan called the election in a dramatic attempt to cling to power after the deputy speaker of parliament blocked a...
Asia has seen a spike in Covid-19 cases. These charts show what’s really going on
For much of the pandemic, these places were held up as Covid-19 success stories, as stringent border rules helped them...
Singapore court rejects intellectually disabled man’s final execution appeal
The ruling ends all legal avenues to stop his execution and supporters say he could be hanged within days. The...
Myanmar junta chief vows to annihilate opposition forces
The military, known as the Tatmadaw, celebrated with a parade of troops and weapons in the capital, Naypyidaw, for the...
Why India’s ruling party victories in key state elections matter
The party won a clear majority in the most populous state Uttar Pradesh, securing 255 out of 403 legislative seats,...
How feminism became a hot topic in South Korea’s presidential election
Waving signs and wearing white sashes emblazoned with the words "Vote for Women," they accused presidential candidate Yoon Suk Yeol...
Thousands flee air strikes as fighting erupts in Myanmar
Bombardments were carried out for a second day in Nan Mei Khon village in Kayah, a state bordering Thailand where...
Man sentenced to death for beheading Pakistan woman
An Islamabad judge sentenced Zahir Jaffer to death Thursday for killing Noor Mukadam, 27, last July at Jaffer's family home...
Australia says Chinese warship ‘illuminated’ one of its planes with a laser
"Acts like this have the potential to endanger lives," the statement from the Australian Defence Force said, adding it strongly...
North Korea boasts of ‘shaking the world’ by testing missiles that can strike the US
International tension has been rising over a recent series of North Korean ballistic missile tests, actions long banned by the...
Pakistan appoints first female Supreme Court judge
Justice Ayesha Malik, 55, had been selected by a commission that decides on the promotion of judges. As is typical...
Death of horse tripped on South Korean drama set prompts outcry
The horse fell on November 2 while filming a scene for period drama "The King of Tears, Lee Bang-won," Korean...
