Asia
China Demolishes Uyghur Business Landmark in Xinjiang
December 15, 2024
China Demolishes Uyghur Business Landmark in Xinjiang
Reports emerged that the Chinese government has demolished the Rebiya Kadeer Trade Center in Urumqi, Xinjiang, a significant site for Uyghur culture and commerce, VOA revealed on Friday. Once home to over 800 mostly Uyghur-owned businesses, the center had been…
Philippines: Volcanic eruption displaces 45,000 people
December 14, 2024
Philippines: Volcanic eruption displaces 45,000 people
At least 45,000 people have been displaced on Negros Island, Philippines, following the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon, the strongest in recent years, Anadolu Agency reported. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced plans to evacuate approximately 84,000 individuals from the six-kilometer…
Symposium on China-ASEAN AI Cooperation Held in Phnom Penh
December 10, 2024
Symposium on China-ASEAN AI Cooperation Held in Phnom Penh
A symposium focused on China-ASEAN cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Monday, Xinhua reported yesterday. The event aimed to harness AI’s potential for sustainable socio-economic growth in the region. Cambodian Deputy…
WORLDEF Dubai E-Commerce Fair Kicks Off
December 5, 2024
WORLDEF Dubai E-Commerce Fair Kicks Off
The WORLDEF Dubai e-commerce fair has officially launched at Dubai CommerCity, uniting global leaders in the digital trade sector, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Organized by the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Properties, the event aims to explore…
Malaysia faces worst floods in decade, over 90,000 evacuated
November 30, 2024
Malaysia faces worst floods in decade, over 90,000 evacuated
Malaysia is grappling with severe flooding, displacing over 94,000 people across nine states, with Kelantan and Terengganu hardest hit. The National Disaster Command Centre reported yesterday three fatalities and mass evacuations to 527 shelters. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has frozen…
Hong Kong Hospitals to Implement AI for Early Treatment of High-Risk Patients
November 26, 2024
Hong Kong Hospitals to Implement AI for Early Treatment of High-Risk Patients
The Hong Kong Hospital Authority is set to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its healthcare system to identify and treat high-risk patients at an earlier stage, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This initiative aims to personalize treatment plans for over 10…
Global Lawmakers Urge UN Intervention for Detained Uyghur Asylum Seekers in Thailand
November 12, 2024
Global Lawmakers Urge UN Intervention for Detained Uyghur Asylum Seekers in Thailand
Dozens of lawmakers from 26 countries are calling on the UN human rights commissioner for refugees to intervene on behalf of 48 Uyghur asylum seekers detained in Thailand for nearly a decade, the Independent reported yesterday. A New York Times…
Japan’s Innovative Solution to Driver Shortage and Emissions: Automated Cargo Transport System
November 10, 2024
Japan’s Innovative Solution to Driver Shortage and Emissions: Automated Cargo Transport System
Japan is launching an innovative automated cargo transport system, referred to as the “conveyor belt road,” connecting Tokyo and Osaka, VOA reported yesterday. This initiative aims to address a severe shortage of truck drivers exacerbated by recent labor laws limiting…
Civil Group Calls for Accountability from China Over Human Rights Violations in Xinjiang
November 5, 2024
Civil Group Calls for Accountability from China Over Human Rights Violations in Xinjiang
The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) has urged for stronger action to hold China accountable for serious human rights violations in Xinjiang, Jurist News reported yesterday. The ISHR calls on the Chinese government to implement recommendations from the Office…
Nearly 130 Dead or Missing in Philippines Flooding and Landslides
October 27, 2024
Nearly 130 Dead or Missing in Philippines Flooding and Landslides
Nearly 130 people are dead or missing following severe flooding and landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Trami, News 40 WNKY reported. The storm, which moved away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, has left at least 85 confirmed dead and…