Myanmar
Thousands flee homes amid junta attacks in central Myanmar
The junta has launched more than100 attacks on Karen-controlled territory despite a ceasefire, a rebel army said.
China
Chinese man who displayed pro-democracy banners in detention: sources
Authorities have held Mei Shilin, 27, since soon after he hung the banners at a Chengdu overpass on April 15.
Myanmar
One month on, Myanmar’s quake victims see ‘not even a water bottle’ in aid
Myanmar’s junta has been accused of withholding emergency assistance and preventing rescue efforts.
South China Sea
China, Philippines raise rival flags on disputed South China Sea sandbank
Beijing and Manila trade accusations over activities near Sandy Cay during joint US-Philippines military drills.
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China
Hong Kong frees 4 former lawmakers jailed for subversion
They held a poll to pick candidates for an election but were accused of trying to topple the government.
Environment
Remote island’s brain-damaged seabirds show far-reaching impact of plastic pollution
Adult Shearwaters mistake floating plastic for prey, unwittingly feed it to their chicks.
China
China tight-lipped on North Korea’s Russia troop deployment confirmation
China faces pressure to act as a responsible stakeholder in regional security, especially over North Korea.
Uyghur
INTERVIEW: Uyghur human rights activist Rushan Abbas and her fight for freedom
Leader of the Campaign for Uyghurs set to release a memoir that explores her story and her struggle against China.
Uyghur
Three Uyghur men detained in Thailand are resettled in Canada
Three Uyghur men who languished in Thai detention for more than a decade were resettled in Canada.
Korea
North Korea confirms the open secret of its troop deployment to Russia
After 6 months of silence on the deployment, Russian president Putin hails the ‘heroism’ of the North Koreans.
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