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January 30, 2024

China Evergrande, Facing $300 Billion in Debt, Has Been Ordered to Liquidate

By Kanis Leung and Zen Soo
China Evergrande Group is among dozens of Chinese developers that have collapsed since 2020 under official pressure to rein in surging debt.

January 27, 2024

John Kerry, Xie Zhenhua Exit Roles That Defined Generation of Climate Action

By Chris Megerian and Seth Borenstein
The two men have shepherded China-U.S. climate cooperation since 2009. Can progress continue without their personal bond?
January 26, 2024

South Korean Police Investigating 14-year-old Boy as Suspect of Attack on Lawmaker

By Kim Tong-hyung
The attack Thursday on Bae Hyunjin, a member of the conservative ruling party, came just weeks after a man stabbed opposition leader Lee Jae-myung in the neck.

January 26, 2024

Pakistan Accuses Indian Agents of Orchestrating the Killing of 2 Citizens on its Soil

By Munir Ahmed
Pakistan joins Canada and the United States in alleging attempted or successful assassinations of anti-India actors on foreign soil.

January 25, 2024

Sri Lanka Passes Online Safety Bill

By Bharatha Mallawarachi
While the government claims it will help check online fraud, abuse and false statements that threaten national security, critics allege it will be used to stifle speech.

January 25, 2024

With Global Shipping on the Line, China Says It’s ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Tensions in the Red Sea

By Associated Press
A spokesperson said that China is “deeply concerned about the recent escalation of the Red Sea situation,” but did not mention the Houthis by name.
January 24, 2024

North Korea Appears to Demolish ‘Reunification Arch’ as Kim Jong Un Turns Against Ties With South

By Kim Tong-hyung
The apparent demolition comes less than a month after Kim announced that his country would no longer pursue reconciliation with the South.

January 24, 2024

‘Very Strong’ 7.1 Magnitude Quake in Western China Kills 3

By Ken Moritsugu and Han Ng Guan
Tremors also were felt in neighboring Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. 

January 24, 2024

Sri Lankan Lawmakers Debate Controversial Internet Safety Bill Amid Protests by Rights Groups

By Bharatha Mallawarachi
Media, internet, and civil rights groups say the bill would have “a chilling effect on free speech.” The government argues it is needed to address online fraud, abuse, and false statements.

January 23, 2024

Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Accuses Government of Prosecuting Its Rivals

By Eileen Ng
The former leader's claims came a week after his eldest son was ordered to hand over information to anti-graft investigators.

January 23, 2024

Taiwan Says 6 Balloons From China Flew Through Its Airspace

By Christopher Bodeen
It’s unclear what the purpose of the balloons is, but the number of such objects passing over or near Taiwan has increased in recent weeks.
January 22, 2024

India’s Modi Opens Controversial Hindu Temple in Ayodhya

By Biswajeet Banerjee, Sheikh Saaliq and Krutika Pathi
The building of the Ram temple at the site of a demolished 16th century mosque is expected to provide a shot in the arm to the Hindu nationalist BJP’s prospects in upcoming elections.

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