President blames China for ‘suppressing Taiwan int’l space’
The Solomon Islands is the latest country to not recognise Taiwan. President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) strongly condemned Solomon Islands’ decision to establish diplomatic…
Hong Kong police deploy water cannon, tear gas to disperse radical protesters
More protests erupted this week, the third month of continuous weekend protest. Hong Kong police fired water cannons and volleys of tear gas to break up protesters throwing petrol…
Iran rejects US claim it was behind Saudi oil strikes, says ready for war
All sides in the Middle East have stepped up their rhetoric in recent days. Iran dismissed accusations by the United States that it was behind attacks on Saudi oil plants that…
PM Abe surprises by appointing Koizumi to 1st Cabinet post
Abe nominates rising political star to cabinet post. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who doubles as Liberal Democratic Party president, is attempting to maintain “stability” by not…
14 Rohingyas detained in Chattogram
Bangladesh has begun reclaiming lands occupied by the refugees. Fourteen Rohingya men, who fled from refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, were detained from Chattogram’s…
Curfew-like restrictions re-imposed in Kashmir
It is designed to foil Muharram procession. Curfew-like restrictions were re-imposed today in several parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar city, to foil any plans of taking out…
Hong Kong protesters boo Chinese anthem
Leader Carrie Lam warns against interference. Anti-government protests that have roiled Hong Kong for more than three months spread to the sports field on Tuesday (Sept 10), as…
Imran appeals to international community over Kashmir issue
Is the international community’s humanity dead when Muslims are being persecuted, the premier asked. Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday questioned the global…
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says scrapping extradition Bill ‘first step’ in breaking deadlock
Protesters have not said how they will react to bill being scrapped. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Thursday (Sept 5) that her decision to scrap the extradition…
Bangladesh to relocate Rohingya refugees to a island
International actors told to stay out of decision. Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said if the UN agencies do not support the government’s plan to move 100,000 Rohingya…