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Insurgent army tightens its grip on northern Myanmar town

But the junta’s retaliation on lost territory continues to kill civilians and destroy buildings.

China completes large-scale drills around Taiwan

The US called on China to act with restraint after Taipei said Beijing should ‘face up’ to Taiwan’s existence.

North Korea says border units ready to shoot amid drone dispute with South

The North appears to be preparing to blow up cross-border roads as early as Monday, South Korea’s military said.

China, Vietnam talk business during Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Hanoi

Hanoi also called for the ‘peaceful resolution’ of territorial disputes after a recent clash in disputed waters.

Cambodians conjure up US bogeyman behind Vietnam canal concerns

Hanoi’s stance on the Funan Techo Canal is not scripted by outsiders.

In new film, Dalai Lama says inner peace is key to happiness

‘Wisdom of Happiness’ took 6 years to complete and includes never-before-seen archival footage.

Philippine police arrest suspected Chinese kingpin of criminal front businesses

Authorities say Lin Xunhan is a key figure in scam operations across the Philippines.

TikTok owner moves toward AI, lays off 500 Malaysian moderators

Media and policy analysts questioned the effectiveness of using artificial intelligence over human staff.

Rights groups blast Skechers over new store in Xinjiang

Controversial Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen appears at a glitzy mall opening.

As Myanmar’s census draws to a close, observers question its accuracy

Many people have fled the country or joined the armed opposition, while others fear divulging personal data.

Where does Myanmar’s junta get its munitions?

2 dozen factories churn out ordnance that the regime relies on to maintain power, defectors say.

Uyghur filmmaker gets 6 ½ years in prison for ‘separatism’ and ‘terrorism’

Ikram Nurmehmet was accused of recruiting for a Uyghur separatist group in Turkey.

Detained Vietnamese blogger expected to stand trial in late October

Duong Van Thai went missing from Thailand last year and reappeared in Vietnamese custody.

The PRC wants our EEZ

Hun Sen adviser arrested at airport after returning from China business trip

The arrest comes days after another adviser was accused of taking bribes in exchange for government positions.