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Greenhouse gas inventory highlights stakes ahead of annual climate talks

North Korea boosts Kim's security

Washington confirmed the North had sent about 10,000 troops to eastern Russia.

Controversy over the ban has shone a light on the status of the LGBT community and attitudes to culture.

Nguyen Thi Tam said prison officers ignored concerns about her cellmate’s violent behavior.

People walk the streets of Shanghai in costumes from Buddha to Batman, with some making political points.

As Executive Editor, Rosa oversees RFA’s editorial division, including news production and strategy. Prior to joining RFA in October 2024, Hwang worked from 2011-2023 at CTV News, a division of CTV - Canada’s largest private broadcaster - where she held key roles including executive producer and senior producer of National News and Network Specials. During her 12-year tenure she oversaw the production of Canada’s most-watched national newscast, maintaining its position in a competitive field. She promoted a transformational ‘digital first’ strategy within the national newsroom, leading a team that included all foreign and national correspondents, producers and writers. Hwang began her career at CBC News where she held a number of editorial positions in Calgary, Toronto and Washington. In 2005, she was among the first international journalists allowed access to the U.S. detention camps at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. She earned her Bachelor of Applied Communications in Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary, and her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Calgary

Thousands of members of the ethnic Muslim group have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh’s Cox Bazar this year.

Dozens of U.S.-based supporters join a relay fast amid calls for an end to prison surveillance, communication ban.

RFA names network news veteran Rosa Hwang as Executive Editor.

Residents of west Myanmar town say trapped by fighting

The North said the South had sent drones over its capital 3 times this month, but Seoul denied the accusation.

An advocacy group is calling on the Thai prime minister to help free more than 100 people from online scam centers.

Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam say partnership with bloc should not harm established US relations.

Kim Yong Bok’s arrival comes amid reports that North Korean troops are heading to the front lines with Ukraine.

The Communist Party has to move beyond tokenism within its highest decision-making bodies.

Alawudun was the sole candidate for the group’s presidency, amid harassment from Beijing.

People continue to flee China in droves, citing political suppression and lack of economic opportunities.

Myanmar workers in Laos are required to send home a quarter of their wages through official channel

Regional experts stressed that countries were obliged not to use force in maritime disputes.