Taliban Press for Extraction of Copper Despite Worries About Mes Aynak Historical Site

The Taliban government has been pressing for the extraction of copper from Afghanistan's Mes Aynak mine as an additional revenue source, but the mine is located at an ancient historical site, which worries some archaeologists

Married Women Face Discrimination in Hunt for China Jobs

Cindy Wang never thought she would be building a career in online live streaming

China Appoints First Ambassador to Afghanistan Since Taliban Return

China has sent a new ambassador to Afghanistan, marking the first time a foreign envoy has been appointed at the ambassadorial level since the Taliban regained power in Kabul two years ago

North Korea Fires Missiles as Kim is Abroad for a Rare Summit with Putin

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, South Korea said on Wednesday

Former Australian Adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi Calls for Sanctions on Myanmar's Banks  

A former Australian economic adviser to Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi is calling on Canberra to impose sanctions on the Southeast Asian country’s state-owned banks

Japan's Kishida Shuffles Cabinet and Party Posts to Solidify Power 

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shuffled his Cabinet and key party posts on Wednesday to strengthen his position before a key party leadership vote next year, bringing in a new defense minister and the country's first female foreign minister si[..]

Taiwan Taps Female Military Retirees for Reserves

Taiwan has asked retired military women to volunteer for the reserves to help strengthen its military capabilities in the face of Chinese aggression

Fire Ravages Hanoi Apartment Complex, Killing 56 and Injuring Dozens 

A fire engulfed a nine-story apartment complex in Hanoi’s Thanh Xuan district, killing at least 56 residents and injuring 37 more, authorities said Wednesday

Rohingya Say No Return to Myanmar Without Guaranteed Citizenship

Members of Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya community living as refugees in Bangladesh are again voicing opposition to efforts to repatriate many of them

China Enforces Ban on Mongolian Language in Schools, Books

Advocates of Mongolian culture and language say a recent decision by authorities in China to ban a collection of books on Mongolia's history nearly two decades after its first publication is just one example of the tight controls Chinese authorities [..]

Experts: Thailand's New Government Aims for Balance Amid US-China Rivalry

Thailand's new civilian coalition government may seek greater engagement with Western democracies even as it continues to maintain ties with China forged by the previous military-led regime, analysts said

Russia: Ukraine Missile Attack Hits Sevastopol Shipyard

A Ukrainian missile attack hit a strategic shipyard in Russian-annexed Crimea on Wednesday, wounding 24 people, damaging two ships undergoing repairs and setting part of the facility on fire, Russian authorities reported

Ukraine Renews Calls for More Military Supplies to Battle Russians

Ukrainian officials this week renewed calls to allies for more military equipment and supplies to battle invading Russian forces

Some Inner-City South Africans See 'Hijacked Buildings' as Only Housing Option

Johannesburg, South Africa’s most populous city, has for years struggled to keep up with housing demand due to an influx of people who come in search of opportunities

UN's FAO Unveils Emergency Plan to Assist 10 Million Sudanese Amid War

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, has launched a plan to assist at least 10 million Sudanese farmers, herders and fishermen across 17 states