Chinese state media has welcomed Donald Trump’s move to cut public funding for news outlets Voice of America and Radio Free Asia, which have long reported on authoritarian regimes. The decison affects…
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Kashmir: A fashion show sparks a row
A fashion show held last week in a picturesque, snow-clad town in Indian-administered Kashmir has sparked a major controversy that is still simmering. The show, by the well-known fashion brand…
Taiwan: Lai Ching-te calls China ‘foreign hostile force’ and vows tough measures
In some of his strongest rhetoric yet amid worsening cross-strait ties, Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te has labelled China a “foreign hostile force”. He said Taiwan had “no choice but to…
S Korea. Power bank likely caused plane fire – investigators
A portable power bank likely caused a fire that engulfed and destroyed a passenger plane in South Korea in January, according to local authorities. The Air Busan plane caught fire at…
Bangladesh: Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies
An eight-year-old child who was raped in Bangladesh died of her injuries on Thursday, setting off fierce protests around the country. The girl was raped while visiting her elder sister’s…
China: Hotpot chain compensates diners after teenagers urinate in soup
China’s biggest hotpot chain Haidilao has offered to compensate more than 4,000 diners who visited one of its Shanghai branches, where two teens urinated into their hotpot broth. A video…
India: Police arrests crypto administrator with Russia links wanted by US
Authorities in India have arrested a cryptocurrency exchange administrator wanted by the US for allegedly helping cybercriminals launder money and violate sanctions. Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian citizen and Russian resident,…
Taiwan: Actor arrested for evading conscription begins military service
A Taiwanese actor who was earlier arrested for allegedly dodging mandatory military duties has now begun his conscription service. Darren Wang, who shot to fame for his breakout role in…
India: Jio and Airtel ink deals to bring in Musk’s Starlink
India’s largest telecoms company Reliance Jio and its rival Bharti Airtel have signed separate deals with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring the Starlink internet service to the country. The move…
Thailand: Attacked British couple facing jail
A couple who retired to Thailand said they have been told to prepare to be sent to prison after they were attacked by neighbours. Mary Byrne, 69, and her husband…