Hong Kongers step up calls for UK sanctions despite climate of fear
Exiled Hong Kongers in the U.K. are stepping up calls for the British government to sanction officials linked to human rights violations in the city...
Month : September 2023
Junta troops detain more than 70 civilians in Myanmar’s Mandalay region
Junta troops arrested more than 70 residents of Mandalay region’s Ngazun township, residents told Radio Free Asia Tuesday. They said the locals from Tha Kyin...
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un set to meet Putin this month, officials say
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin this month — a development that would complicate the U.S.’s plan...
Hong Kong students to go on more ‘red’ study trips to mainland China
Dressing up as revolutionary-era communist soldiers. Participating in military-style experiences. Visiting key spots where Mao Zedong consolidated his power during the 1934-35 “Long March.” Hong...
Tens of thousands gather in Seoul to protest Fukushima discharge
Tens of thousands of Koreans gathered in front of Seoul’s City Hall over the weekend to protest Japan’s release of radioactive water from the damaged...
Russia proposes joint naval drill with China, North Korea
Russia has formally proposed to China and North Korea for a joint naval drill in July, South Korea’s spies said on Monday – a move...
Solomon Islands says Australia to enlarge, extend security deployment
Australia will increase its security force in the Solomon Islands to help ensure stability during the Pacific Games and next year’s national elections, according to...
Aung San Suu Kyi’s appeal dismissed by junta’s high court
An appeal filed by lawyers for Aung San Suu Kyi has been rejected by the military junta’s Supreme Court – a decision that comes a...
China bans book about the early history of the Mongolian people
Chinese authorities have banned a book on the history of the Mongols, citing “historical nihilism” – a term indicating a version of history not in...
South Korea issues unilateral sanctions on North Korean firm, 5 individuals
South Korea on Friday imposed unilateral sanctions on a North Korean company and five individuals involved in illicit financing for weapons of mass destruction programs...
