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Taliban in Geneva for diplomatic, humanitarian talks

A Taliban delegation was in Geneva on Tuesday for a week of NGO-hosted talks on...

What is at stake for PM Modi in India’s bellwether state

A month-long election in India’s most populous state will test the popularity of Prime Minister...

The Indian girls fighting to wear hijab in college

A debate over the hijab - a headscarf worn by Muslim women - has caused...

Taiwan to relax Japan nuclear disaster-related food import ban

Taiwan said on Tuesday (Feb 8) it would relax a ban on Japanese food imports...

China locks down city of 3.5 million near Vietnam border

A Chinese city of 3.5 million near the border with Vietnam was on lockdown Monday...

Indonesia bans foreign tourist arrivals at Jakarta airport as COVID-19 spikes

Indonesia has temporarily banned foreign tourists entering the country through Jakarta's airport, the transport ministry...

South Korea surpasses 1 million total COVID-19 cases with daily record

South Korea on Sunday (Feb 6) surpassed 1 million cumulative COVID-19 cases since the pandemic...

Taiwan condemns 'contemptible' timing of China-Russia partnership

Taiwan on Saturday (Feb 5) condemned as "contemptible" the timing of China and Russia's "no...

Japan COVID-19 border policy keeps thousands of foreigners in limbo

More than a year ago Sebastian Bressa finished his paperwork to become a language teacher...

One year since Myanmar coup, UN Security Council backs will of the people

The United Nations Security Council said on Wednesday (Feb 2) it was deeply concerned by...

Wife of Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in nearly 5 months

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's wife, Ri Sol Ju, appeared in state media for...

Myanmar activists vow to defy junta with strike on coup anniversary

Myanmar's military rulers have threatened to jail anti-coup protesters who take part in a "silent...

Vietnamese bid farewell to father of mindfulness

Tens of thousands of Vietnamese on Saturday (Sat 29) bade farewell to the late monk...

India probes illegal immigration after tragedy near Canada border

Indian police have detained six people in a crackdown on illegal immigration after four Indians...

Xi says China's low carbon push must guarantee energy, food security

China's ambitious low-carbon goals should not come at the expense of energy and food security...

Johor polls: Muhyiddin may not defend Gambir seat

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Muhyiddin Yassin said on Tuesday (Jan 25) he may...