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...
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...
China Unveils Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel Meng Xiang

China Unveils Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel Meng Xiang: A Leap Towards Earth’s Mantle Exploration

In a historic milestone for marine and geological sciences, China officially commissioned the Meng Xiang, the nation’s first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, on Sunday. The event, held in the southern metropolis of Guangzhou, represents a major step...
Lunar Soil and Aviation Marvels Take Center Stage at the 15th Airshow China

Lunar Soil and Aviation Marvels Take Center Stage at the 15th Airshow China

From over 380,000 kilometers away on the moon’s far side to the bustling exhibition halls of the 15th Airshow China, a fragment of lunar soil captivated countless visitors in Zhuhai last week. Brought back by the Chang’e-6 lunar mission, the...
Foxconn

India: Foxconn Removes Discriminatory Hiring Practices Following Scrutiny

Foxconn, a leading supplier for Apple, has implemented significant changes to its hiring practices in India. The move comes after a Reuters investigation in June 2023 uncovered discriminatory recruitment criteria at Foxconn's main iPhone assembly plant in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai....
Philippines Evacuations Typhoon

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,...
In the heart of Banda Aceh, the capital of Indonesia's most conservative province, a quiet revolution is brewing—cup by cup. At Morning Mama, a cafe run entirely by women, 28-year-old owner Qurrata Ayuni and her team

Indonesia Women Brew Change in Banda Aceh: Inside the City’s Only Woman-Run Cafe

In the heart of Banda Aceh, the capital of Indonesia's most conservative province, a quiet revolution is brewing—cup by cup. At Morning Mama, a cafe run entirely by women, 28-year-old owner Qurrata Ayuni and her team are redefining gender roles...
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...
xi jinping

Xi Jinping Seeks Closer Ties with Brazil During State Visit and G20 Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized his intent to "further enhance" relations with Brazil upon his arrival for a state visit and the 19th G20 Summit, according to Chinese state media. The visit, which will extend until Thursday, reflects China's growing...
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