Korea
Backpacks for carrying cash: Surging inflation in North Korea hits residents hard
The price of eggs, sugar and pork have jumped amid supply shortages and a weaker currency.
Tibet
Tibetan Buddhist leader missing for 8 months has died, sources say
Inside Tibet, people mourn the unexplained death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje, a renowned abbot and educator.
China
Chinese activist jailed for attending dinner marking inauguration of Taiwan’s leader
Chen Mingyu has had long history of activism.
Myanmar
Myanmar quake death toll tops 3,000 as junta hampers aid efforts
The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake rose past 3,000 on Thursday.
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China
China to impose new tariffs on US goods after Trump upended global trade status quo
Stock markets have fallen as investors fear an escalating trade war will stunt the global economy.
Myanmar
Myanmar junta leader’s Thailand visit criticized amid earthquake aftermath
The junta continues attacks against rebel groups in earthquake-affected areas, residents and rebel militias said.
Tibet
Netizens demand China reinstate Tibetan language use in schools
Beijing claims Tibetans have right to use their own language but reality shows widespread suppression
Korea
South Korean court removes President Yoon from office after martial law debacle
The court ruling could benefit North Korea if a new government eases Yoon’s hard-line stance toward Pyongyang.
Asia
Asian nations fear pain from US tariffs, seek ways to placate Trump
Developing Southeast Asian nations are among the hardest hit by the tariffs affecting almost every country.
China
Collapse of Chinese-built high rise spurs wave of anger in Thailand
China’s embassy hopes Thai investigation into collapse will produce ‘fair, scientific’ results.
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