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Trump Gives Taiwan Parting Gift on ‘Huge Day’
In a move pleasing Taipei, the Trump administration made a last-minute show of Washington’s deepening ties with the Asian democracy.
China Is Creating a Watch List of ‘Stubborn Taiwan Separatists’
Beijing has vowed to punish those pushing for formal independence for the self-ruled island.
Biden Pulls Ahead of Trump in Georgia
The former vice president could become the first Democrat in a generation to win the state.
What Is the Secret Nuclear Weapons System Trump Is Blabbering About?
Trump revealed the existence of a secret weapons program during a call with journalist Bob Woodward, but it’s just as possible he’s just making shit up.
Bolivia's Biker Squads Are Like a 'Hyper-Armed Version of the Proud Boys'
Human rights organizations say the motorcycle gangs, or "motoqueros", are acting in the interests of the conservative interim government.
A Top Trump Advisor Insulted Canada's Military
“What an idiot,” a Canadian general said in response to Peter Navarro’s comments.
China Fires Two Missiles in South China Sea After US Flew A Spy Plane Near Its Coast
In an apparent show of strength, China reacts to the United States' “naked act of provocation.” The U.S. maintains it did nothing wrong.
Jacinda Ardern Postpones New Zealand Election as COVID-19 Continues to Spread
The country recorded nine new coronavirus cases in the community overnight.
Charges Against 24 High-Profile Activists Part of Wider Shut Down of Pro-Democracy in Hong Kong
Human Rights Watch China director Sophie Richardson told VICE News that the charges reflect a “growing intolerance for peaceful assembly and expression.”
Cambodian Women Are Posting Photos Wearing ‘Sexy’ Clothing to Protest Proposed Law That Would Police Women’s Outfits
Cambodia is considering draft legislation that would ban women from wearing clothing deemed “too short” or “too see-through.”
Police Raid Al Jazeera's Malaysian Office Over Migrant Documentary, Stirring Up Concerns About Press Freedom
“Journalism is not a crime,” Al Jazeera English’s managing director said.
Even in Southeast Asia, Uighur Muslims Are Under Surveillance. Here’s How China Does It.
Muslim Uighurs living overseas say they can’t seem to escape China’s long arm of surveillance and that Southeast Asian governments have been mostly silent.