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January 25, 2023
BBC Film on PM Modi’s Role in 2002 Riots Draws Indian Government Ire
By Sheikh Saaliq and Krutika Pathi
The government has blocked the broadcast of the film in India and banned people from sharing clips on social media, citing emergency powers under its IT laws.
January 25, 2023
China’s Huawei Looks to Ports, Factories to Rebuild Sales
By Joe McDonald
Huawei is reinventing itself as a supplier of self-driving cars and automated industrial tech after U.S. sanctions crushed its smartphone brand.
January 24, 2023
Chris Hipkins Confirmed as New Zealand Leader, Picks Deputy
By Nick Perry
Hipkins has less than nine months before a general election, which may be difficult for the sitting government.
January 24, 2023
Philippines’ Marcos Seeks Foreign Minister Talks With China on Maritime Disputes
By Jim Gomez
The Philippine president said Manila will continue to push back against China, despite his proposal for higher-level talks to rapidly address future conflicts at sea.
January 23, 2023
Lights Out in Pakistan as Energy-saving Move Backfires
By Munir Ahmed
Schools, hospitals, shops and homes were without electricity on Monday amid harsh winter weather.
January 20, 2023
India Backs Sri Lanka to Secure IMF Bailout Plan Amid Crisis
By Krishan Francis
Foreign Minister Jaishankar said it has extended financing assurances to the IMF to clear the plan but did not reveal the nature of these assurances.
January 20, 2023
Yoon Comment Sparks Diplomatic Row Between South Korea, Iran
By Kim Tong-hyung
President Yoon Suk-yeol's comments describing Iran as the “enemy” of the UAE during a trip to that country triggered a diplomatic spat.
January 19, 2023
In Pakistan, Trans Men Search for Inclusion, Visibility
By Riazat Butt
While cultural traditions provide some space for trans women, trans men are invisible and live isolated lives.
January 19, 2023
New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an Icon to Many, to Step Down
By Nick Perry
"I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice," she said. "It is that simple."
January 19, 2023
Imran Khan’s Party Dissolves Assembly in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
By Riaz Khan
The former prime minister's party has been accused of trying to force early elections by creating political chaos.
January 19, 2023
US, Chinese Officials Discuss Climate, Economy Ahead of World Economic Forum
By Fatima Hussein
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held her first face-to-face meeting with outgoing Vice Premier Liu He in Zurich.
January 18, 2023
UN Names Pakistani Linked to Mumbai Attacks as Terrorist
By Munir Ahmed
Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Abdul Rehan Makki’s designation as terrorist came after China lifted its technical hold on his inclusion in the UNSC list.