- Censorship, Donald Trump, Freedom of speech, Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Stewart, Maria Ressa, Media, Philippines, Trump administration, US news, US politics, World news
Americans are ‘deer in the headlights’ in face of Trump assault on free speech, Maria Ressa tells Jon Stewart
Nobel prize winner says US institutions have collapsed much quicker than expected under the Trump administrati…
- Asia Pacific, Fiji, Gaza, Israel, Pacific islands, Palestinian territories, Papua New Guinea, World news
As censure increases over war in Gaza, Israel finds support among Pacific Islands
Countries including Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tonga have given Israel vital backing at the UNAfter almost two…
- Asia Pacific, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Joko Widodo, Philippines, Sheikh Hasina, South and Central Asia, Thailand, World news
A family affair: can Asia break free from the power of its political dynasties?
Anger is rising at Indonesia’s new administration – while Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos and Brunei…
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Zelenskiy says situation is ‘difficult’ on visit to Kharkiv; Putin calls China relationship an international ‘stabilising factor’ – as it happened
Ukrainian military says its has forced Russia to reduce tempo of offensive; Russian president thanks Xi Jinpin…
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What does Taiwan get from the foreign aid bill and why is the US economy among the biggest winners?
The sweeping foreign aid package passed by congress has drawn the ire of China, but billions of dollars will a…
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Who congratulated Putin on his election victory and what does it say about global alliances?
While the Russian election results were condemned in the west, the reaction across Asia, Africa and Latin Amer…
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Zero-Covid: five charts that show how restrictions are throttling the Chinese economy
Three years into the pandemic, China is still relying on snap lockdowns and mass testing – and that could spel…
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How Chinese media have – and haven’t – covered widespread protests against zero-Covid
State-run media outlets largely ignore nationwide protests, but continue to push the importance of Covid restr…