William Lai Ching-te takes oath to become the new president of Taiwan | Politics News
Lai takes over as leader as Beijing aggressively asserts its claim to the self-governing island of 23 million people. Taipei,…
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'Troublemaker' William Lai Ching-te to be sworn in as Taiwan's new president | Politics News
Taipei, Taiwan – William Lai Ching-te will be sworn in on Monday as Taiwan's sixth democratically elected president, a role…
French forces clear obstacles in New Caledonia as authorities vow to end unrest | Politics News
Dozens of barricades dismantled along a key road linking the airport to the capital, Noumea, French officials say. French forces…
Death toll rises to six in New Caledonia riots as unrest spreads | Politics News
Hundreds of heavily armed marines and police patrol the capital of the French territory, Noumea, after a night of violence.…
Vietnam nominates Public Security Minister as new president | Politics News
To Lam has been Public Security Minister since 2016 and has taken a hard line with human rights movements in…
Violent protests erupt in New Caledonia amid growing civil unrest | Protests News
Mass protests broke out in New Caledonia this week after the French parliament voted to allow French residents who have…
'Refuge of the last dreamers': Luang Prabang, a city suspended in time | Art and culture
A new day dawns with the rhythmic shuffling of bare feet on the ground. Like an apparition from centuries past,…
Two officers killed in alleged JI attack on Malaysian police station | police news
The incident took place in the southern state of Johor in the early hours of Friday morning. Two police officers…
Western volunteers join the battle against Myanmar's military regime | Conflict news
Bangkok, Thailand – A former British soldier and an American fighter are among a small but growing number of foreigners…
As Cambodia launches $36.6 billion construction drive, China and Japan battle for the spoils | Infrastructure
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Cambodia is pushing for an infrastructure renaissance, but will need some help from its friends abroad…