Russia Warns of Escalating Gulf Tensions
Moscow warns that escalating US-Iran tensions pose a significant threat to global energy and food security, advocating for diplomatic resolution.
India allows exports of broken rice to cut stockpiles
MUMBAI, India — India allowed the export of 100% broken rice, the government said in a notification late on Friday, afte...
In tense relations with India, Pakistani TV dramas build bridges
KARACHI, PAKISTAN — Two Pakistani women sit together on a couch, rehearsing their lines while a director scrutinizes the...
Thousands in Nepal want monarchy back as public frustration with politics grows
KATHMANDU — Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal's former king in capital Kathmandu on Sunday and demanded his abolishe...
Foreign bloggers help China spread propaganda, analysis finds
Foreign bloggers who praise China rapidly gain popularity and millions of followers on Chinese social media platforms.
India, Mauritius upgrade strategic ties with eye on China
NEW DELHI — India and Mauritius have upgraded their ties, say leaders of both countries — a move analysts say is aimed a...
Fate of 8 Uyghurs in Thailand in limbo after 40 deported to China
BANGKOK — Human rights advocates say at least some of the eight ethnic minority Uyghurs who remain in Thailand’s custody...
Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
NEW DELHI — The Dalai Lama's successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a ne...
Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China
Washington — While some youth in China admit to spending an excessive amount of time on the internet, many are skeptical...
Exclusive: Second Iranian ship suspected of carrying missile ingredient leaves China
WASHINGTON — A second Iranian ship that Western news reports have named as part of a scheme to import a missile propella...
VOA Mandarin: China revises PLA regulations prioritizing war readiness
Three revised regulations that dictate everything from the Chinese military’s broad mandate to soldiers’ day-to-day life...
The story of Chinese Americans who call Texas home
The state of Texas has the third-largest Asian American population in the United States, according to the U.
Taiwan president warns of China's 'infiltration' effort
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday that China has deepened its influence campaigns and infi...
China accuses New Zealand's top spy of spreading 'false information'
BEIJING — China's embassy in New Zealand on Thursday accused Wellington's top spy of lying after the intelligence chief...
Japan eyes boosting rice exports eightfold by 2030
TOKYO — Japan wants to boost its rice exports almost eightfold by 2030, a ministry official said Thursday, despite curre...
Advocates for jailed publisher Lai turn to Trump administration
WASHINGTON — The son of imprisoned pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai this week brought the campaign to secure his father...