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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.
January 18, 2024
Iran-Pakistan Engage in Tit-for-Tat Attacks Over Cross-Border Militancy
By Munir Ahmed and Jon Gambrell
The two neighbors targeted Baloch militant groups based on both sides of their border.
January 18, 2024
China’s Population Falls for a 2nd Straight Year as Births Continue to Drop
By Ken Moritsugu
Even after China scrapped the “one-child policy,” births have dropped for seven straight years.
January 17, 2024
The US, South Korea and Japan Conduct Naval Drills in a Show of Strength Against North Korea
By Kim Tong-hyung
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been on a provocative run of weapons testing and threats that raised regional tensions to their highest point in years.