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Australian reporter refused Hong Kong visa in latest media blow

Hong Kong has refused to renew the visa of an Australian correspondent from The Economist,...

Xi warns of Cold War-era tensions in Asia-Pacific

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against a return to Cold War-era divisions in the Asia-Pacific...

Japan train driver sues after wages docked for minute delay

A Japanese train driver is suing his employer after his wages were docked 56 yen...

China coal's last hurrah comes too late for old mining towns

On the edges of an old and depleted mine on the rugged outskirts of Pingdingshan...

Japan seeks good China ties, 'responsible behaviour': New minister

Japan's new foreign minister said on Thursday (Nov 11) it was important to build constructive...

China may be carrying out Uyghur genocide: US Holocaust Museum

New evidence shows China may be "committing genocide" against the Uyghur minority, the US Holocaust...

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala marries at home in Britain

Malala Yousafzai, the campaigner for girls' education and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who survived being...

China conducts combat readiness patrol as US lawmakers visit Taiwan

China's military said on Tuesday (Nov 9) it had conducted a combat readiness patrol in...

Myanmar charges US journalist with terrorism, sedition

Myanmar's junta has charged a US journalist detained since May with sedition and terrorism, which...

Pakistani Taliban agrees one month 'complete ceasefire' with government

Pakistan and local Taliban militants have agreed to a one-month ceasefire which may be extended...

Japan, once a leader on climate, under fire for coal use at COP26

More than 20 countries agreed to phase out coal power at the UN climate talks...

China city offers cash for clues in COVID-19 'people's war'

A COVID-19-hit Chinese city is offering thousands of dollars for anyone giving clues in tracing...

Taiwan says China can blockade its key harbours, warns of 'grave' threat

China's armed forces are capable of blockading Taiwan's key harbours and airports, the island's defence...

Astronaut becomes first Chinese woman to spacewalk

Astronaut Wang Yaping became the first Chinese woman to walk in space, authorities said on...

Taliban appoint members as 44 governors, police chiefs around Afghanistan

The Taliban appointed 44 of its members to key roles including provincial governors and police...

Tension rises in Iraq after failed bid to assassinate PM

The failed assassination attempt against Iraq’s prime minister at his residence on Sunday has ratcheted...