Ukrainian Spy Admits Operations Constitute International Terrorism
The alleged mastermind of the Monaco bombing claims Ukrainian spies believe they act with impunity w...
Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
SINGAPORE — Only seven countries met World Health Organization air quality standards last year, data showed on Tuesday,...
VOA Uzbek: Empowering Central Asian craft makers and artists
The Central Asia Program at George Washington University recently had a special exhibition for Central Asian women and a...
British plan to cede Chagos Islands sovereignty prompts concerns over China threat
LONDON — Britain is seeking to finalize a deal on handing sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.
British plan to cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius, raising security concerns
The Chagos Islands are one of the last vestiges of the British Empire.
Tibetans scuffle with police outside the Chinese Embassy in India as they mark uprising anniversary
NEW DELHI — Dozens of Tibetan protesters clashed with police outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday as Tibet...
Indian slums get 'cool roofs' to combat extreme heat
AHMEDABAD, India — Hundreds of roofs in the informal settlements of India's western Gujarat state have been painted in a...
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...