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A rocket attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, causing minor damage, no casualties
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U.S. and Iraqi officials say a rocket attack at the sprawling U.S. embassy in Baghdad has caused minor material damage but no casualties
Palestinians crowd into ever-shrinking areas in Gaza as Israel's war against Hamas enters 3rd month
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Desperate Palestinians fleeing Israel’s expanding ground offensive crowded into an ever-shrinking area of the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war entered its third month Friday
China-EU Summit Reveals a Fundamental Disconnect
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The EU sees a relationship in dire need of an overhaul. China thinks everything is just fine.
Karakalpak Activist Deprived of Kazakh Citizenship
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Uzbek authorities have told Kazakh authorities that Urazbayev never officially renounced his Uzbek citizenship and therefore Kazakh authorities have revoked his Kazakh citizenship.
Chinese military surveillance balloon is spotted in Taiwan Strait
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Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it has spotted a Chinese surveillance balloon in the Taiwan Strait along with a large-scale movement of military aircraft and ships
China Threatens US Interests in Micronesia, Former President Warns
About an hour ago
If Compact funding remains stuck in limbo, the Freely Associated States will be increasingly vulnerable to China's influence, David Panuelo warned.
Hunter Biden faces second federal indictment, this time on tax evasion
3 hours ago
The president's son allegedly evaded at least $1.4m in taxes while funding an "extravagant lifestyle".
A Tale of 2 Uzbek Bloggers: Arifhojaev Freed, Khaidarov Jailed
3 hours ago
Uzbek bloggers Fazilhoja Arifhojaev and Olimjon Khaidarov occupy vastly different ends of the blogger spectrum, but they illustrate the limits of free speech in Uzbekistan.
Israel Gaza war: UPenn loses $100m donation after House testimony
4 hours ago
A major University of Pennsylvania donor withdraws grant after Congress hearing about antisemitism on campus.
Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034: Sports minister defends state's right to host
4 hours ago
Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal defends Saudi Arabia's right to host the 2034 World Cup in exclusive interview with BBC sports editor Dan Roan.
The Rise of Mongolia: Minerals, Trade and 'the Third Way'
5 hours ago
Mongolia is intent on making sure it has diplomatic and economic options beyond its two neighbors.
State Election Victories Give Modi a Head Start for 2024
5 hours ago
The ruling BJP's success in three of five state elections has put Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in prime position for national elections in 2024.
What's Next for the South Korea-UK Relationship?
5 hours ago
The Downing Street Accord could be the start of an enduring security relationship that would benefit Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Is China Open for Business Again?
5 hours ago
China's signals that its economy is open for business and tourism are increasingly urgent, but will they be effective?
Disney: Elon Musk calls for boss to be fired over ad spat
6 hours ago
It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers that left X.
Hunter Biden's tax indictment: Drugs, escorts and girlfriends
6 hours ago
Mr Biden allegedly spent a fortune on "various women", "adult entertainment", luxury hotels and cars.
"We can't stop" - the Israeli woman still helping sick Palestinians
6 hours ago
Volunteers used to drive sick Gazans to hospital. Hamas's attack on 7 October changed everything.
Seychelles declares an emergency after deadly flooding and a blast at an explosives depot
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The president of Seychelles has declared an emergency after a huge blast at an explosives depot that followed deadly flooding on the country’s main island
Israel Gaza: Palestinians mourn controversial writer killed in air strike
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Writer and literary scholar Refaat Alareer was killed in an air strike on Wednesday, his family say.
John McBeth, Asia's Longest Serving Foreign Correspondent, Dies at 79
6 hours ago
McBeth was a standard bearer for big stories, honest and fair reportage.
Qatar: Indian ambassador meets eight ex-naval officers on death row
6 hours ago
Media reports say the men have been charged with spying, but India and Qatar have not confirmed this.
Advocates say a Mexican startup is illegally selling a health drink from an endangered fish
7 hours ago
Environmental watchdogs have accused a Mexico-based startup of violating international trade law that protects the endangered totoaba fish
Zimbabwe's CCC crisis: Farce turning to tragedy for the opposition
8 hours ago
The CCC faces by-elections after an "imposter" expels its MPs - to the delight of the ruling party.
Africa's week in pictures: 1-7 December 2023
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A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
Chinese navy ships are first to dock at new pier at Cambodian naval base
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Chinese naval vessels have become the first ships to dock at a new pier at a Cambodian naval base that the United States and some international security experts say is destined to serve as a strategic outpost for Beijing’s navy
Armenia and Azerbaijan announce deal to exchange POWs and work toward peace treaty
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Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to exchange prisoners of war and work toward signing a peace treaty in what the European Union is hailing as a major step toward peace in the long-troubled region
Two arrested in France over alleged bedbug scam
8 hours ago
Police in Strasbourg say the men charged victims thousands of euros for pest control they did not need.
COP28: Five reasons for optimism on climate
9 hours ago
Amid all the doom and gloom on climate change, there are some good reasons for cautious optimism.
UNLV shooting: Ex-professor had 'target list' when he killed three on campus
10 hours ago
Officials said being denied "several" jobs at various colleges may have been a motive for the shooting.
Bribie Island: Australian man dies after being buried in sand
11 hours ago
Josh Taylor, 23, suffered severe injuries after he fell into a hole on Queensland's Bribie Island.
The weird materials behind sustainable furniture
11 hours ago
Seaweed, coffee bean shells and fungus are all being employed to cut the use of plastic in furniture.
British poet and political activist Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65
12 hours ago
British poet, political activist, musician and actor Benjamin Zephaniah has died at age 65
Mexico City rattled by moderate 5.8 magnitude earthquake
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Mexico City residents regaining composure after the capital was rattled by a moderate magnitude earthquake
Anna Mani: Why you need to know this Indian weather scientist
12 hours ago
Anna Mani, one of India's first women scientists, broke barriers to blaze a trail in meteorology.
United Nations bemoans struggles to fund peacekeeping as nations demand withdrawal of missions
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The United Nations’ top peacekeeping official has defended its missions worldwide even as many countries where peacekeepers operate are demanding their withdrawal
Taiwan: The 'God Flower' vanishing because of climate change
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The Dendrobium orchid is sacred to Taiwan's Tsou tribe, but it is getting harder and harder to find.
Santos riots: Police fire tear gas at supporters rioting
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Pele's former football club has been relegated for the first time in 111 years, resulting in riots across Santos.
Israel and US are at odds over conflicting visions for postwar Gaza
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The United States strongly supports Israel in its war against Hamas, but is increasingly at odds with its Middle East ally over what will happen to the Gaza Strip once the war winds down
UN says Africa faces unprecedented food crisis, with 3 in 4 people unable to afford a healthy diet
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The United Nations says at least three of every four Africans can’t afford a healthy diet because of an “unprecedented food crisis.”
Kremlin foe Navalny's lawyers to remain in detention at least through mid-March, Russian court rules
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A Moscow court has extended the pre-trial detention of three lawyers who once represented imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny
Indonesians and Malaysians Keep Gaza in Their Prayers
14 hours ago
For Southeast Asia's Muslims, support for Palestine is rooted in national identity.
Issam Abdallah: Rights groups want Israel investigated over killed journalist
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Amnesty and Human Rights Watch say a tank crew probably deliberately fired on Issam Abdallah.
Thailand on Track to Meet Tourism Target for 2023, Government Says
15 hours ago
The Tourism Authority of Thailand expects up to 28 million people to have visited the country by the end of this year.
Israel war cabinet minister's son killed in Gaza fighting
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Gadi Eisenkot's son Gal, 25, died after a tunnel shaft exploded in northern Gaza, Israeli media say.
Scientists: Climate change intensified the rains devastating East Africa
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An international team of climate scientists says the ongoing catastrophic rains in East Africa have been made worse by human-induced climate change
Hundreds queue for food in central Gaza city
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As hunger spreads, the UN says it can no longer run a dependable humanitarian operation.
Moment Texas judge grants woman's request to abortion
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Kate Cox says her foetus has a lethal abnormality that poses a risk to her health and future fertility.
Azerbaijan to hold snap presidential election, shortly before Russia's vote
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President Ilham Aliyev has ordered Azerbaijan's Central Election Commission to prepare for an early presidential election on Feb. 7, shortly ahead of Russia's presidential election on March 17
A China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade and subsidies
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The leaders of China and the European Union have held wide-ranging talks that included their disputes over trade and a deep divide over the war in Ukraine
West Africa court refuses to recognize Niger's junta, rejects request to lift coup sanctions
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West Africa’s top court has rejected a request by Niger’s junta for a lifting of coup-related sanctions imposed by its neighbors
In pictures: Germany's Scholz lights first candle as Hanukkah celebrated around the world
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The Festival of Lights is marked around the world amid a difficult time for Jewish communities
A Danish court orders a British financier to remain in pre-trial custody on tax fraud
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A British hedge fund trader extradited from the United Arab Emirates to Denmark where he was wanted for allegedly orchestrating a more than 9 billion kroner ($1.3 billion) tax fraud has been ordered to remain in custody until his Jan. 3 trial
Mexico focuses on looking for people falsely listed as missing, ignores thousands of disappeared
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Mexico’s government is pouring resources into detecting what it suggests are “fake” missing people
Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda says he'll seek reelection in 2024 for another 5-year term
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Lithuania’s president says he will seek reelection for another five-year term as the leader of the Baltic nation that's a member of the European Union and NATO
How Will Indonesia Handle the Growing Number of Refugee Arrivals?
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Jakarta is now pondering more permanent solutions to the increasing number of Rohingya refugees arriving in Aceh.
Japan pledges $4.5B more in aid for Ukraine, including $1B in humanitarian funds
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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged $4.5 billion to Ukraine, including $1 billion in humanitarian aid to help support the war-torn country’s recovery efforts
Russia luring migrants from Finnish border for war in Ukraine
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The BBC has seen evidence of foreigners without valid visas being sent to a military camp near Ukraine.
Europe's talks on world-leading AI rules paused after 22 hours and will start again Friday
19 hours ago
European Union talks on comprehensive artificial intelligence regulations were paused after 22 straight hours
Bob Dylan sells Scottish Highlands estate for £4m
22 hours ago
The singer bought Aultmore House in 2006 but has not visited in at least four years
What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
23 hours ago
Why did Hamas attack Israel, and what has happened in Gaza since the 7 October raid?
Bringing broken survivors of the Israel Nova festival attack back from darkness
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"I just wanted them to be held": Inside the centre helping survivors of the 7 October attacks.
'I'm helpless' - Gaza doctor tells of desperate situation
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Dr Ahmed Moghrabi told the BBC there's a scarcity of food, water, medicine and he cannot operate on patients.
Myanmar Junta Chief Calls on Resistance Groups to Solve Problems 'Politically'
1 days ago
Are Min Aung Hlaing's comments a sign that his military administration is looking for an off-ramp?
Climate change: How is my country doing on tackling it?
1 days ago
Find out how the world's major economies are doing on cutting their emissions and what lies ahead.
Israel hostages in Gaza: We have evidence their health worsening, say families
1 days ago
A three-hour meeting between freed hostages and Israel's leaders turned tense, observers say.
Australia pushes against China's Pacific influence through a security pact
1 days ago
The Australian government has signed a security pact with its nearest neighbor Papua New Guinea that strengthens Australia’s place as the preferred security partner in a region where China’s influence is growing
Amid Protests, Kyrgyzstan Delays New Tax Regulations
1 days ago
But President Sadyr Japarov has also made clear that change -- and cash registers -- are coming to the country's bazaars one way or another.
From Populist Pariah to 'Jokowi's Man': Analyzing Prabowo Subianto's Political Transformation
1 days ago
The gruff former general has undergone a political makeover. But are the changes any more than skin deep?
Laos Deports 462 Chinese Nationals as Scamming Crackdown Spreads
1 days ago
Under pressure from China, mainland Southeast Asian governments are finally taking action against the region's cyberscam scourge. But will it be enough?
Short Fuse Links Bushfires with Domestic Violence
1 days ago
Domestic violence can increase amid bushfires, but Australia has a poor track record of responding to it. With a hot summer ahead, authorities must prepare.
Pacific Island Countries' Seesawing Security Diplomacy
1 days ago
Security cooperation with China and Australia is far from a zero-sum game.
Mine explosion: Colombian authorities blow up illegal sites
1 days ago
Colombia and Brazil destroy 19 illegal gold mining sites and equipment in the Amazon rainforest.
Forecasting Democratic Futures in Asia and the Pacific
1 days ago
What, if anything, can Asia's democrats do to reverse the reactionary trends of recent years?
BBC reporter in Gaza: People here are traumatised and exhausted
1 days ago
People say life in Khan Younis is "indescribable" as Israel's bombardment of the south intensifies.
What's the Buzz at the India-Bangladesh Border Fence?
1 days ago
India has decided to install beehives along its eastern frontier to curb infiltration and deter smugglers and traffickers.
Are Pro-LTTE Elements Trying to Revive the Eelam Movement?
1 days ago
A deep-fake video of a woman identifying as Tiger Chief Velupillai Prabhakaran's daughter went viral recently.
How missiles from Yemen could escalate Israel-Gaza war
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The Iran-backed Houthis have recently begun attacking vessels in the Red Sea they say are linked to Israel.
Nepal Seeks Return of Citizens Killed With Russian Army
1 days ago
Kathmandu has urged Russia to discourage the recruitment of its citizens, drawn to the conflict in Ukraine with promises of payment.
National security advisers of US, South Korea and Japan will meet to discuss North Korean threat
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The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan will meet in Seoul this week to discuss North Korea’s military threat and other issues as they continue to promote trilateral cooperation in Asia
A Letter to Dushanbe: US Senator Urges Tajikistan to End Repression
1 days ago
Tajikistan is among the world's worst perpetrators of transnational repression.
China's exports in November edged higher for the first time in 7 months, while imports fell
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Customs data show that China’s exports rose in November, indicating that demand may be picking up following months of decline
Justice a Distant Dream for Acid Attack Survivors in South Asia
2 days ago
Despite various legal provisions to address the issue, acid attack as a form of gender violence does not get the attention it deserves.
US sanctions individuals implicated in West Bank attacks
2 days ago
The US says it will impose visa bans on Israelis and some Palestinians over West Bank violence.
Facing a Rigged Election, Hong Kongers Are Expected to 'Lie Flat'
2 days ago
Outright calls for a boycott risk legal trouble, but Hong Kongers are not enthused about Sunday's District Council elections.
Bhopal's Endless Health Crisis
2 days ago
Nearly 40 years after the world's worst industrial disaster, scores of victims still suffer with little recourse.
No, China Is Not Intervening in Myanmar's Civil War
2 days ago
Contrary to some speculation, Beijing is not supporting the ongoing rebel offensive in Shan State.
Debate Over Kyrgyzstan's New Flag Overshadows Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Negotiations
2 days ago
After a December 1 meeting in Tajikistan, security officials on both sides are proclaiming success and promising progress.
Israel Gaza: Hamas raped and mutilated women on 7 October, BBC hears
2 days ago
The BBC has seen and heard evidence that Hamas fighters committed horrific sexual violence in Israel.
Five-year-old Hamas hostage returns to school and is hugged by classmates
2 days ago
Emilia received a warm hug from her nursery school friends after being held in Hamas captivity for 49 days.
Pakistan Gets Ready for Elections
2 days ago
Parties and politicians are accusing each other of receiving support from the caretaker government.
The Newsom-DeSantis Debate Reveals Growing Partisan Conflict Over US China Policy
2 days ago
The debate between the state governors highlighted the divide between Democrats and Republicans on China.
How China-Russia Relations Are Impacting COP28
2 days ago
Will China cut fossil fuels – a key part of its partnership with Russia – in favor of the new climate milestone?
Israeli settler violence brings destruction and fear to West Bank as war rages
2 days ago
Attacks including fatal shootings of Palestinians by Jewish settlers have risen sharply since 7 October.
Jamie Foxx holds back tears as he addresses serious illness
2 days ago
The actor has been missing from the public eye since April 2023, as he battled an undisclosed life-threatening condition.
The Nuclear Shadows of the Russia-Ukraine War: A Chinese Perspective
2 days ago
How are Chinese strategists viewing the debate over tactical nuclear use and escalation in the Ukraine war?
Virginia home explodes as police respond to call
2 days ago
A huge explosion destroys at least one home in Arlington, Virginia as police carried out a search warrant.
Are Investors Becoming Disillusioned With Southeast Asia's Tech Companies?
2 days ago
Most of the region's major players are yet to live up to the hype that once surrounded them.
CSTO Issues Belated Declaration After Minsk Summit
2 days ago
The foreign ministers of the CSTO, of which Russia is a member, without apparent irony put out a statement that says "no state should ensure its security at the expense of the security of other states."
Philippine House Voices Support For Talks With Communist Rebels
2 days ago
The support came a day after Vice President Sara Duterte denounced the resumption of talks with the communist NDFP.
Taiwan Strait Tensions: Don't Blame the Victim
2 days ago
The rush to find a China-U.S. modus vivendi on Taiwan often involves intentionally overlooking the unequal nature of "provocations."
Australian Wildfires: Is the Term 'Bushfire' Out of Date?
3 days ago
Fires are changing so does that mean the way we refer to them should too? It could soon be a hot topic.
Vietnam in a Styrofoam Box: A Tale of Corruption and Concealment
3 days ago
The boxes, which were allegedly used in recent grand-scale corruption cases, have become a symbol of the country's rampant graft problem.
Illegal Myanmar Immigrants Languish in Jails and Detention Centers in India
3 days ago
They entered Manipur without valid documents. They are paying a heavy price.
IS Militants Claim Responsibility For Southern Philippines Bombing
3 days ago
The attack on a Catholic mass at Mindanao State University killed four people and injured at least 50 others.
Some China Contacts With Henry Kissinger
3 days ago
Dr. Jerome Cohen offers his personal experiences interacting with Kissinger on China issues – with all the complexity that involved.
NASA Chief in India: Big Fillip to India-US Space Agenda
3 days ago
There appears to be a near perfect alignment of the stars for the Indian and U.S. space agencies to collaborate under.
Why the United States Needs an Embassy in Tuvalu
3 days ago
Tuvalu, the least visited and fourth smallest country in the world, might not be on everyone's radar, but it holds a world of potential.
Modi Juggernaut Wipes Out Congress in India's 'Hindi Heartland'
3 days ago
But for winning the southern state of Telangana, the opposition Congress performed dismally in recent state assembly elections.
Daniel Bosley on the Maldivian State, Gangs, Religious Radicals, and Power Brokers
3 days ago
"If the country experiences another five years of anarchy under the PPM and its allies," many Maldivians will view "the suppressed stability of Gayoom's presidency with rose-tinted glasses."
Hong Kong's Choiceless Elections: A Cautionary Tale for Taiwan
3 days ago
The end of Hong Kong's once-vibrant political culture rings a clear warning bell for Taiwan.
With New Government, New Zealand's Foreign Policy Resets on AUKUS, Gaza, and Ukraine
3 days ago
New Foreign Minister Winston Peters has wasted no time overhauling New Zealand's diplomatic direction.
Philippines Calls Out China For 'Swarming' Disputed Reef
3 days ago
The incident is the latest in a string of assertive Chinese actions in waters claimed by Beijing and Manila.
Wind in the Sails of Renewables in Kazakhstan
3 days ago
Astana signs yet another wind farm deal, this time with COP28 host UAE's Masdar for the development of a 1 gigawatt wind power project.
Singapore's Role as a Neutral Interpreter of China to the West
3 days ago
If the growing West-China division is to be bridged, the Western world needs a more nuanced interpretation of China. Singapore can play that role.
South Korea's Failed World Expo Bid Sparks President Yoon's First Apology
3 days ago
Busan's wildly unsuccessful bid to host World Expo 2030 unnerved the government and voters alike.
Hannah McGlade on Australia's Shame and the Work to Be Done
6 days ago
"Aboriginal communities have been given a clear message by the majority of Australians that they are not respected, and that Australia remains a racist country."
What US Officials and Activists Should Know About the Khalistan Movement
6 days ago
Contrary to what activists claim in Western capitals, Sikhs in India are not facing genocide or persecution, nor are they deprived of political agency.
The Qosh Tepa Canal: A Source of Hope in Afghanistan
6 days ago
While the canal project is a source of promise, it faces many challenges, not the least of which is unease in Central Asia about water security.
The Evolution of China's Interference in Taiwan
6 days ago
China's foreign information manipulation and interference targeting Taiwan has been ongoing for decades. Here's a look at its latest evolution.
South Korea's Surprisingly Successful China Policy
6 days ago
Despite talking tough on Beijing, President Yoon Suk-yeol has helped stabilize the two nations' relationship.
This Week in Asia: December 1, 2023
6 days ago
The Diplomat's weekly video round-up of Asia news.
On Bangladesh and Democracy, America's Approach Is Undermined By History
6 days ago
Washington's avowed commitment to democracy is consistent, but its actions – toward Bangladesh and other nations – have not been.
Cambodian PM Affirms Ban on Mekong Hydropower Projects
6 days ago
Hun Manet also announced the official cancellation of the $1.5 billion, 700-megawatt coal power plant.
Where the Myanmar Junta Fears To Tread
6 days ago
Visits to four different locations in Myanmar, all in varying stages of control by resistance groups.
German Prosecutor Rejects Petition For Myanmar Criminal Probe
6 days ago
The complaint, filed by the advocacy group Fortify Rights, requested an investigation into military atrocities committed since 2016.
Bridging the Narrative Gap in China-US Relations
6 days ago
States regularly tell stories about themselves and how the world works. Chinese and American narratives – including about the Biden-Xi summit – remain at odds.
Australia Is Close to Eliminating HIV Transmission, But Not There Yet
6 days ago
Australia is getting close to eliminating HIV transmission, but inequities in the delivery and uptake of prevention and treatment strategies remain.
Taiwan's Election Isn't About War. It's About Clarity.
6 days ago
A spokesperson for DPP candidate William Lai pushes back on the KMT's preferred framing of the presidential race.
Muslim-Majority Countries' Complicity in the Uyghur Genocide
6 days ago
The Muslim world is quick to denounce Islamophobia in the West, but has been markedly silent of China's attacks on Islam and Uyghur culture.
The Belt and Road Initiative's Impact Depends on the Recipient Country
6 days ago
The nature of domestic institutions in China's partners determines whether the BRI actually advances socioeconomic development or simply enriches elites.
Is China Replacing the US as Thailand's Main Security Partner?
6 days ago
In both arms sales and joint military exercises, China has been rapidly catching up to – or even surpassing – the U.S., Thailand's official ally.
Central Asia's Great Energy Paradox
6 days ago
Why does the energy-rich region experience such frequent power and heating failures?
Bangladesh's Make-or-Break Elections
6 days ago
The 2024 election is a matter of political survival for both the ruling Awami League and the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Uzbekistan Takes a Stance Against Promoting or Endorsing Polygamy
6 days ago
While polygamy is illegal in Uzbekistan, having a second (or third) wife is still trendy.
Australia, Indonesia Aim to Challenge China's Dominance in EVs and Batteries
6 days ago
Indonesia and Australia are teaming up to challenge China's dominance in electric vehicles and battery manufacturing.
Beyond the Battlefield: China's Quiet Bid to Sway Taiwan's 2024 Election (and Future)
6 days ago
In the psychological sense, China's "invasion" of Taiwan is well underway.
Japan Fears Growing Threat From North Korea's Latest Spy Satellite
6 days ago
Japan goes back to the drawing board to tackle North Korea's spy satellite and advancing nuclear weapons program.
Cambodian PM Hun Manet Poised for Bureaucratic Shake-up
6 days ago
The new government is facing Chinese pressure to weed out local tycoons involved with Chinese cyberscam syndicates.
Bill on Flag Redesign Survives First Reading in Kyrgyzstan's Parliament
6 days ago
Government officials say the current iteration, which was designed just after independence, looks like a sunflower.
The Rising Tide of 'Imperial Han' Nationalism in China
6 days ago
This extreme Han ethno-nationalist sentiment, once relegated to the fringe, is increasingly influential.
Smackdown on O'Smach: Cambodia's Path Out of Tier 3?
6 days ago
There may yet be a chance for the country's new government to charm itself into a human trafficking upgrade.
India: Time to Put the Pacific in Indo-Pacific
7 days ago
Reaching further out into the Pacific demonstrates New Delhi's strategic intent on being a balancing actor, but also an important power in its own right.
Indonesia's Constitutional Court Rejects Challenge to Controversial Election Ruling
7 days ago
The October 16 ruling opened up a path for President Joko Widodo's eldest son to take part in the presidential election in February.
How Are Central Asian Jihadi Groups Exploiting the Israel-Hamas War?
7 days ago
Central Asian Islamists lack the capability to translate rhetoric into operational attacks, but they are capitalizing on the resumption of conflict in the Middle East to enhance recruitment and financing efforts.
Young Men in Bali Behind a New HIV Prevention Approach
7 days ago
Condom giveaways and printed flyers are out. Inclusive and engaging digital content is the way to change high-risk behavior.
ASEAN Holds the Key to Reducing US Dependence on Taiwan's Chip Industry
7 days ago
Despite U.S. "homeshoring" efforts, the last stage of the semiconductor supply chain remains concentrated in Taiwan. Southeast Asia is a promising alternative.
Where Does Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto Stand on Foreign Policy?
7 days ago
The defense minister would likely follow the broad approach of President Joko Widodo, but with a heavier emphasis on defense.
Will Lee Jun-seok Be the Wild Card in South Korea's General Election?
7 days ago
The popular former party chair could rescue the ruling PPP's chances next April – or he could torpedo the conservative party's odds.
Thailand's Economic Quagmire: Lagging Growth and Political Turbulence
7 days ago
Once hailed as a regional economic powerhouse, Thailand now grapples with challenge that could jeopardize both its financial and political stability.
Canada-Mongolia New Comprehensive Partnership Means Business
7 days ago
As the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, Mongolia in particular is hoping to jumpstart trade and investment.
Myanmar Court Sentences Former Minister to 10 Years Prison
7 days ago
The arrest of the previously "untouchable" Ye Htut hints at internal struggles within the junta as it suffers continued battlefield reverses.
The Trends Driving Transatlantic Convergence on China
7 days ago
With similar concerns on both sides of the Atlantic, there are six main factors that will define whether we see a policy convergence on China.
What Do We Know About India's Assassination Program?
7 days ago
Journalist Siddharthya Roy discusses the allegations of India's extraterritorial assassination program, and why the latest indictment is an "absolute game changer."
1 Dead, 7 Missing After US Military Osprey Aircraft Crashes off SW Japan
7 days ago
Japan requested U.S. Forces Japan ground Osprey transport aircraft, and the JGSDF grounded its own Ospreys amid U.S. Air Force safety concerns.
Revisiting China: One Year After the White Paper Movement
7 days ago
Is China any closer to meaningful political change?
EU Sanctions Envoy Strikes Positive Tone in Astana
7 days ago
Central Asia features prominently in conversations about evasion of sanctions on Russia and the possibility of secondary sanctions on the region's economies.
Is India Repeating Its Maldives Mistake in Bangladesh?
7 days ago
New Delhi's perceived support for an unpopular incumbent is stoking the fires of anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.
Managing Dissent Within: The Taliban Way
7 days ago
The hardliners within the Taliban have consolidated their position, and the specter of the group's implosion seems improbable in the near term.
PALM10: Japan's Chance to Engage With Pacific Island Countries
8 days ago
As China attempts to increase its influence over the PICs, Japan must marshal a strategic response that connects these states to its broader objectives in the Indo-Pacific.
US Authorities Charge Man From India in Plot to Kill Sikh Separatist Leader in New York City
8 days ago
Indian national Nikhil Gupta faces murder-for-hire charges over an alleged plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a U.S. citizen and leading organizer of the Khalistan referendum.
Goodnight, and good luck
more than 30 days ago
A valedictory note from Al Jazeera America on what we tried to bring to the online news landscape
Elegy for a website where Native voices mattered
more than 30 days ago
AJAM reported on tribal communities and offered coverage on Indian Country that few could match
The disabled models of New York Fashion Week
more than 30 days ago
A look at the people challenging body type prejudice
New weapons for Panama tribes in old fight to save forests
more than 30 days ago
The Wounaan people are deploying drones and using GPS technology to get evidence of logging in their customary lands
Clock keeps ticking on calendar reform, as another leap year passes by
more than 30 days ago
Feb. 29 approaches, with advocates pushing hard for long-shot changes
The cancer cluster of Piketon, Ohio
more than 30 days ago
How the legacy of the Cold War poisons people still
In Guatemala, shifts in health care strand communities
more than 30 days ago
For decades, not-for-profits have supported the medical system, but a new approach may cut off funding and health care
Smugglers work on the dark side of Rwandas plastic bag ban
more than 30 days ago
Regional environmental leader faces criticism for harsh enforcement strategy, despite clean streets
Hotspotting pinpoints low-income areas that need health care the most
more than 30 days ago
Developers are leading effort in Oakland, California, with a blood pressure clinic in low-income housing
A long road to reintegration for Rwandan ex-combatants
more than 30 days ago
Despite programs aimed at helping former fighters recover and rebuild, many struggle to find their place in society
Nevada governor says he doesn't want Supreme Court consideration
more than 30 days ago
Republican Brian Sandoval, reportedly under consideration by Obama for the nation's top court, says he's not interested
In Rwanda, female ex-combatants face reintegration challenge
more than 30 days ago
At Mutobo camp, former fighters spend three months being rehabiliated after returning from the DRC
As thousands enter Europe, EU flails in anti-smuggling efforts
more than 30 days ago
Why did Frontex, the EU border agency, abruptly cancel a successful anti-smuggling pilot program in Greece?
Poisonous lands: Pennsylvania prison built next to toxic dump
more than 30 days ago
Prisoners and area residents are hit by toxic fumes that could cause fatal harm
Small businesses for Trump: Just get somebody different in there
more than 30 days ago
Company owners and executives top donors to Republican billionaire
New Orleanians see tourism bias in post-Katrina public transport
more than 30 days ago
While 62 percent of transportation has been restored, locals say bus service has been left behind
The Cabula 12: Brazils police war against the black community
more than 30 days ago
Brazil's anti-police movement continues to fight for the soul of Cabula, even as death threats intensify
Tourist pot complaints up at Colorado emergency rooms
more than 30 days ago
Rate of ER visits possibly related to marijuana doubled among out-of-state tourists, according to doctors' review
US, China draft new N. Korea sanctions
more than 30 days ago
UN diplomats said China and US have reached agreement on tougher sanctions, including blacklisting of people, entities
In DRC, armed groups dwindle but still aggravate troubled region
more than 30 days ago
Repatriators working to bring Hutus back to Rwanda often find a blurry line between refugee and ex-combatant
Norovirus sickens hundreds at university in Ohio
more than 30 days ago
At least 200 students report symptoms of norovirus at Miami University in city of Oxford
Trump tops Nevada GOP presidential caucuses
more than 30 days ago
Donald Trumps win in the Silver State gives him three straight victories in the race for the Republican nomination
Sea cucumbers a fragile, fading source of income for Sierra Leones divers
more than 30 days ago
Prized in Asia as a luxury food, marine creature numbers could be dwindling
In Alabama, taxis fill a transportation void
more than 30 days ago
Taxi drivers say some customers spend $100 a week on fares to and from work
Johnson & Jonson to pay $72M for cancer death linked to talcum powder
more than 30 days ago
Company accused of failing to warn consumers that its talc-based products could cause cancer
Prisons of Appalachia: Kentucky town hopes new facility can boost economy
more than 30 days ago
Many areas struggling with decline of coal industry count on correction projects to increase employment
SF declares tent city of homeless is health hazard
more than 30 days ago
San Francisco officials give homeless people living on the sidewalk 72 hours to clear out
Missiles in paradise: Kauai island faces controversial Hawaii defense plan
more than 30 days ago
Amid North Korea provocations, US could activate Pacific batteries at serene tourist locale
Do different generations of immigrants think differently?
more than 30 days ago
A new study of London's Bangladeshi community finds that cultural assimilation changes how people engage with the world
Race and justice in Oklahoma: Natives struggle to overcome disparity
more than 30 days ago
With high rates of alcoholism and drug abuse, communities try to address profound social ills
Inaccurate sentencing condemns prisoners to serve longer than is lawful
more than 30 days ago
Byzantine penal codes make sentencing an esoteric science and leave inmates with little recourse
The rapid DNA revolution
more than 30 days ago
Will speedy DNA tests help convict violent offenders or curb privacy?
Obama to proceed with court nominee despite Republican defiance
more than 30 days ago
President vows to nominate Supreme Court justice who will possess an 'independent mind'
Ammon Bundy, others plead not guilty in Oregon refuge case
more than 30 days ago
Sixteen defendants plead not guilty to federal conspiracy charges over armed occupation of wildlife refuge in Oregon
Judge approves nearly $1B settlement between US and tribes
more than 30 days ago
Case centered on claims that the government shorted Native Americans on contract costs to manage federal services
Seared by climate change, Nicaraguas small farmers face food crisis
more than 30 days ago
Environmental and charitable groups call on Sandinista government to respond to hunger and drought
Meet the invisible victims of criminal justice: Children
more than 30 days ago
More than 2.5 million children in America have a parent in prison; they told us how they cope.
Welcome to the Jungle in Calais
more than 30 days ago
Vibrant refugee camp in France with schools, eateries and theaters is scheduled to be partly demolished this week
Ramon Castro, Fidel's older brother, dies at 91
more than 30 days ago
A lifelong rancher and farmer, Ramon Castro bore a strong physical resemblance to younger brother Fidel Castro
Bolivian voters nix Morales plan for 4th term
more than 30 days ago
Voters in Bolivia rejected by a slim margin a constitutional amendment that would have allowed Morales to run again
Senate Republicans rule out action on Obama high court pick
more than 30 days ago
No Supreme Court justice nominee confirmation hearing till next year, says majority leader
Black bears of Ohio return to natural habitat
more than 30 days ago
In the Buckeye State, the large furry mammals are back, but are humans ready for them?
Sanders surges in West Virginia, as one-time favorite Clinton falters
more than 30 days ago
Close watchers of the presidential primary say Clinton's ties to Obama hurt her chances to win in the Mountain State
Security giants earn huge windfalls from surveillance-industrial complex
more than 30 days ago
In run-up to 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Panasonic and other multinational corporations find big market for security
CDC: 1 in 2 black gay men in US will be diagnosed with HIV
more than 30 days ago
New government estimate highlights stark differences between groups afflicted with HIV
Public action needed to slow rising seas, experts say
more than 30 days ago
Reducing carbon emissions could mean difference between 1 and over 4 feet of sea level rise
Obama announces long-awaited Guantnamo closing plan
more than 30 days ago
Proposal to Congress makes a financial argument for closing the controversial detention center
Curly-centric hair salon teaches Dominican women to love their pajn
more than 30 days ago
Miss Rizos uses African and African-American hairstyles to affirm blackness in straight-hair-obsessed country
Presumed dead, wild Atlantic salmon return to the Connecticut River
more than 30 days ago
Biologists discover first salmon spawning since Revolutionary War, drawing new attention to canceled restoration program
Justice for Mah-hi-vist Goodblanket: Frustration lingers in Oklahoma
more than 30 days ago
Family of Native American man want answers after fatal confrontation with local law enforcement
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