Booksellers

Chinese Booksellers Battle Censorship at Home and Thrive Abroad

Yu Miao smiles with quiet satisfaction as he stands amidst 10,000 books on bamboo shelves at his newly reopened bookstore, JF Books, located in the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. Far removed from his original Shanghai location, Yu now operates without...
Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Tribunal Sets Deadline for Investigation into Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Amid Crimes Against Humanity Charges

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Monday directed investigators to conclude their probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close associates by December 17, 2024. Hasina and her allies face charges of crimes against humanity related...
North Korea showcased the M2024 variant of the Cheonma-2 main battle tank during combined exercises involving tank and mechanized units of the North Korean Army.

South Korean Border Villages Face ‘Noise Bombing’ from North Korea: A Community Under Siege

In the stillness of a crisp autumn night, an eerie cacophony reverberates through this small village near the border with North Korea. The sounds are unsettling: a deep, crackly noise like a giant gong being repeatedly struck; other times, the...
Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Retains Key Portfolios as New Cabinet is Sworn In

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in a strategic move to steer Sri Lanka through critical economic and governance challenges, has retained the powerful portfolios of Defence, Finance and Economic Development, and Digital Economy in the newly formed cabinet. This significant announcement...
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Filipinos Rebuild After Super Typhoon Man-yi: Sixth Storm in a Month Causes Destruction but Limited Catastrophe

Filipinos began the arduous process of recovery on Monday after Super Typhoon Man-yi, the sixth major storm to strike the Philippines in just a month, wreaked havoc over the weekend. The storm caused widespread damage, uprooting trees, toppling power lines,...
Singapore

Singapore Oil Magnate Faces Sentencing in Landmark Fraud Case

The founder of one of Asia’s largest oil trading firms, Lim Oon Kuin, better known as O.K. Lim, is set to be sentenced today in what has been described as one of Singapore's most severe fraud cases. Lim, the former...
delhi air pollution

Air Pollution Crisis: New Delhi Switches to Online Classes as Toxic Smog Worsens Health Crisis

In a drastic move to tackle the city’s escalating air pollution crisis, authorities in India’s capital transitioned schools to online classes on Monday, effective immediately. The decision comes in response to alarmingly high levels of toxic smog that have engulfed...
Yemen historic Al-Qahira Castle in Taiz

US Embassy Announces Major Initiatives to Preserve Yemen’s Cultural Heritage

The US Embassy to Yemen has unveiled two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at safeguarding Yemen’s rich cultural heritage, underscoring a renewed commitment to the country’s historical and cultural preservation. The Embassy’s announcement highlights a partnership with the Yemeni Ministry of Culture...
Muhammad Yunus

Bangladesh’s Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Calls for Patience Amid Political Upheaval

Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, addressed the nation on Friday, marking 100 days since taking office as "chief advisor" following a historic student-led uprising that toppled the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. In a nationally televised speech, the...
Mass Knife and Vehicle Attacks china

Tragedy Strikes China: Second Mass Knife and Vehicle Attacks in a week, Spark Debate on Mental Health and Economic Stress

China witnessed two devastating attacks on Saturday, November 17, that left communities reeling and raised urgent questions about mental health and social stresses in the country. A former student of Wuxi Vocational College of Arts and Technology in Jiangsu Province...
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