Tibet
Tibetan environmentalist released after serving nearly 15 years in prison
He now suffers from back-related health issues and assistance to walk after years of prison labor, sources said.
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.
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.
Korea
United Nations adopts resolution on North Korean human rights
The US House of Representatives also passed a bill to reauthorize the 2004 North Korean Human Rights Act.
Myanmar
Junta chief vows to complete Myanmar census by year-end -- then hold elections
Min Aung Hlaing told officials in China that the ballot will take place at the conclusion of the ongoing census.
Asia
Indonesia requests more weapons from Russia: media
An analyst says Jakarta may opt for ‘less politically sensitive items’ such as armored vehicles
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.
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.
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