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What to do about ‘freedom from speech?’
What to do about ‘freedom from speech?’ 2023-09-24

A poll of Southeast Asia shows it’s wrong to assume that it is only autocratic governments that stymie free speech.

Philippines accuses China of planting barrier in S China Sea
Philippines accuses China of planting barrier in S China Sea 2023-09-24

Beijing’s blockade in disputed Scarborough Shoal area prevented Filipinos from fishing, Manila says.

North Korea calls Yoon an idiot as S Korea deepens ties with US
North Korea calls Yoon an idiot as S Korea deepens ties with US 2023-09-24

Rebuke comes after Yoon’s UN warning and as ally China considers visit to the South

‘I was beaten by guards when I fought for prisoners’ rights’
‘I was beaten by guards when I fought for prisoners’ rights’ 2023-09-25

Le Quy Loc talks of his time in a Vietnamese prison after completing a 5-year sentence.

Junta troops kill 28 militia members in Myanmar’s Sagaing region
Junta troops kill 28 militia members in Myanmar’s Sagaing region 2023-09-25

Locals said there were too many bodies to cremate.

Young political prisoner dies of heart attack in Myanmar prison
Young political prisoner dies of heart attack in Myanmar prison 2023-09-25

The man experienced health problems after being tortured but was not treated.

‘We’ve gotten no help'; Rakhine state residents five months after Cyclone Mocha ravaged their village
2023-09-25

The powerful story killed nearly 30 people in Bay Dar village.

Philippine Coast Guard removes ‘floating barrier’ at disputed reef
Philippine Coast Guard removes ‘floating barrier’ at disputed reef 2023-09-25

Manila had accused China of installing it to prevent Filipinos from fishing near Scarborough Shoal.

Biden promises more spending for Pacific island nations
Biden promises more spending for Pacific island nations 2023-09-25

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, who has forged close ties with Beijing, didn’t attend the summit

China gets veto over ethnic Kazakhs' nationality applications
China gets veto over ethnic Kazakhs' nationality applications 2023-09-25

Deal makes neighboring Kazakhstan much less of a safe haven for Kazakhs who want to leave China.

No dating at historic sites, North Korea warns young couples
No dating at historic sites, North Korea warns young couples 2023-09-25

Beautifully maintained and lit up at night, the monuments to the revolution are popular romantic rendezvous spots.

Cambodia’s new prime minister lights up billboard in Times Square
Cambodia’s new prime minister lights up billboard in Times Square 2023-09-25

Large images of Hun Manet loomed over the New York landmark as he spoke at the United Nations.

India plans to extend fence along Myanmar border
India plans to extend fence along Myanmar border 2023-09-25

Rights groups and Burmese refugees say the move will keep civilians from seeking safety.

Seoul warns of N Korean regime termination, if nuclear weapons used
Seoul warns of N Korean regime termination, if nuclear weapons used 2023-09-25

Obsession with nuke development worsens North Koreans’ sufferings as it violates people’s human rights, says Yoon.

Vietnam music teacher loses appeal against 8-year sentence
Vietnam music teacher loses appeal against 8-year sentence 2023-09-25

Dang Dang Phuoc was convicted of spreading anti-state propaganda.

S Korean court rules anti-Pyongyang leaflets ban ‘unconstitutional’
S Korean court rules anti-Pyongyang leaflets ban ‘unconstitutional’ 2023-09-26

The controversial law restricted the nation’s constitutional value of free speech, the court said.

Myanmar junta extends sentences of 63 protesting prisoners
Myanmar junta extends sentences of 63 protesting prisoners 2023-09-26

They demonstrated against torture and the death penalty.

Clean energy growth is keeping the climate goals alive, IEA says
Clean energy growth is keeping the climate goals alive, IEA says 2023-09-26

However, trillions of dollars in investments are needed to reach the goal.

Returning Tibetans see a changing homeland
Returning Tibetans see a changing homeland 2023-09-26

Recent visitors fear young students educated in Mandarin are losing a sense of identity.

North Koreans in Russia received scant medical care during pandemic
North Koreans in Russia received scant medical care during pandemic 2023-09-26

Workers can’t afford medical checkups, so serious diseases are only found after it’s too late.

10 years on, Belt and Road goals shift with China's ambitions
10 years on, Belt and Road goals shift with China's ambitions 2023-09-26

The program has expanded beyond trade and energy to include digital, health and security projects.

Did a US official deny  the Chinese balloon’s spying activities?
Did a US official deny the Chinese balloon’s spying activities? 2023-09-26

Verdict: False

US blacklists three more firms for Uyghur slave labor
US blacklists three more firms for Uyghur slave labor 2023-09-26

State Department also releases an addendum to its business advisory for China’s far-west Xinjiang region.

Police say Uyghur man has been serving 15-year sentence since 2017
Police say Uyghur man has been serving 15-year sentence since 2017 2023-09-26

Friends haven’t heard from Abduqahar Ebeydulla since he was arrested at his home in southern Xinjiang.

Taiwanese businessman jailed over 'Go Hong Kong!' protest slogan
Taiwanese businessman jailed over 'Go Hong Kong!' protest slogan 2023-09-26

Lee Meng-chu believes he was targeted to support the idea that foreign forces were behind protests.

Make revolution, not love
Make revolution, not love 2023-09-26
Koreas trade barbs at UN as the North threatens nuclear war
Koreas trade barbs at UN as the North threatens nuclear war 2023-09-26

S Korea says the North’s assertions are ‘illogical’ and exactly why drills with the US are needed.

Junta threatens prison terms for unregistered SIM card users
Junta threatens prison terms for unregistered SIM card users 2023-09-27

Critics say registering with an ID card leaves users open to surveillance.

US soldier released by N Korea is on way home
US soldier released by N Korea is on way home 2023-09-27

Travis King’s release will have little impact on North Korea-US relations or inter-Korean ties, says expert.

Construction in ancient city of Bagan goes unchecked under junta
Construction in ancient city of Bagan goes unchecked under junta 2023-09-27

Conservationists speak out against hotel expansions and construction in protected areas.

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