Thailand deports dissident Russian rockers to Israel

Human rights advocates warned against sending Bi-2 to Russia where they could be persecuted for opposing Ukraine war.

US says it blocked China cyber-threat but warns hackers can ‘wreak havoc’

FBI says China state-sponsored hackers ramping up efforts to damage electric grid, transport systems, oil pipelines.

Four found guilty of rioting over 2019 storming of Hong Kong legislature

The storming of the building marked an escalation in the 2019 mass protests that began over a China extradition bill.

‘Blood and sweat’: Myanmar resistance fights to overturn military coup

Three years after the generals’ power grab, anti-coup fighters say they want them out of Myanmar’s politics.

This is Not a Drill

Hawaiians respond to a threat of nuclear attack and a survivor tells of coping with the Hiroshima bombing.

Myanmar military further extends state of emergency

The maintenance of emergency rule has delayed promised elections since the February 2021 coup.

Thai court rules campaign to end royal insults law violates constitution

Constitutional Court says party proposal to amend royal defamation law amounted to attempt to ‘overthrow the monarchy’.

Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand

Bi-2 members, held for performing without permits, have criticised Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Putin.

Myanmar’s NUG says anti-coup forces ‘edging closer’ to defeating generals

Three years after 2021 coup, the resistance says it is gaining strength and taking territory from the military.

‘Slank U’: Indonesian presidential candidates try to harness power of music

Hugely-popular band Slank have endorsed presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo but fans could be more fickle.

Malaysia prepares for ‘hands-on’ king as Johor Sultan takes the throne

Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will be installed as the country’s 17th king under a unique rotational monarchy.

South Korea’s stunning comeback breaks Saudi Arabian hearts

Saudi Arabia dominated for much of the last 16 Asian Cup clash but South Korea emerged victorious on penalties.

US and China talk on fentanyl trafficking

Talks come amid years of deterioration in relations on issues including COVID-19, human rights and Taiwan.

Vietnam, Philippines sign deals on security in disputed South China Sea

Agreements to boost cooperation between coastguards, maritime security and trade likely to anger China.

Hong Kong begins legislative push to pass new national security laws

New offences covered under the proposed laws will include treason, insurrection and espionage.

N Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles in third test in less than a week

Pyongyang is ramping up arms testing as it seeks to develop more sophisticated weaponry.

ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup

Laos, which is chairing group this year, stresses need for engagement as thousands killed in three years of violence.

In Myanmar’s Kayah, medics treat war wounded in hidden hospitals

Three years since the military seized power, plunging Myanmar into crisis, thousands have been killed and injured.

North Korea’s Kim ‘guided’ submarine-launched cruise missile test: KCNA

Second test of weapon in days as North Korea accelerates efforts to modernise its navy.

Australia’s pro-Palestinian activists to continue targeting Israeli ships

A blockade eventually broken up by police stopped the Israeli-owned ZIM Ganges from reaching Melbourne port for days.