China
China reels after string of public stabbings, car attacks
A car attack at a primary schoolyard follows two stabbing attacks on university campuses.
Myanmar
Myanmar tops grim world ranking of landmine victims
With violence surging, Myanmar has more casualties than Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine.
Cambodia
South Korea cracks down on Cambodia-based scam group
The group relocated to Phnom Penh after intensified crackdown in Laos, South Korean police say.
Korea
Seoul confirms North Korea’s additional export of artillery to Russia
The South’s spy agency also said some North Korean troops in Russia participated in combat; others still training.
China
Detained Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion
The landmark case follows the jailing of 45 democracy activists for subversion
Laos
Briton, 2 Australians in intensive care after suspected alcohol poisoning in Laos
A hospital official confirmed two Danish women died of severe poisoning.
China
Remote Chinese county offers cash for babies to boost population
Subei county in the western province of Gansu now sees fewer than five live births a month.
Korea
North Korean authorities begin to distribute Russian flour rations
Residents wonder if the food aid was provided by Russia after Pyongyang sent troops for the war in Ukraine.
Vietnam
Hunger striker among 3 Vietnamese prisoners to win international prize
Do Nam Trung, Bui Van Thuan and Dang Dang Phuoc are serving long sentences for ‘propaganda.’
Tibet
Popular Tibetan poet released after serving 4-year sentence
Tibetan netizens have been sharing one of his poems – about life while under surveillance – on social media.
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