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Foiled Hindu temple plot exposes rising anti-Indian sentiment in the US
In this edition of Access Asia, we explore why anti-Indian sentiment is rising in the United…
As China’s Communist Party holds plenum, Xi’s anti-corruption drive continues
In this edition of Perspective, we try to figure out what happens behind the closed doors…
Azerbaijan: Rare protests over hijab ban in schools
In Azerbaijan, a new government ban on hijab in schools has provoked rare public protests. The…
Why do women in public life become targets?
A brutal targeted attack on an Australian female MP, who lost both her legs as a…
Non-binary Billions star Asia Kate Dillon begs for work in the food service industry as acting gigs dry up
Asia Kate Dillon, who starred in Billions and Orange is the New Black, is being forced…
Indonesia continues to battle wildfires, with nearly 2 million hectares burned
Fires in Indonesia have burned through more than 1.9 million hectares of land, according to new…
India protests grow over Election Commission mistrust
In this edition of Access Asia, we find out why multiple protests have broken out in…
China’s evolving funeral practices: From traditional burials to cremation
This year, China released new rules for funeral practices. The government is putting an emphasis on…
Taiwan: Home of semiconductor giants at the centre of AI race
The topic of artificial intelligence looms large as Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his highly anticipated…
China cracks down on scam centres in neighbouring Myanmar
In Southeast Asia, hundreds of thousands of people working in fraud centres are scamming people across…
China cracks down on scam centres in neighbouring Myanmar
In Southeast Asia, hundreds of thousands of people working in fraud centres are scamming people across…
China cracks down on scam centres in neighbouring Myanmar
In Southeast Asia, hundreds of thousands of people working in fraud centres are scamming people across…
China projecting image of ‘stabilising force in world politics’, expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Rex Li, Professor of International Relations at King's College London,…
‘What makes China work despite the pain in society?’ asks analyst Dan Wang
In this edition of Perspective, FRANCE 24’s Stuart Norval speaks to Dan Wang, a China expert…
Nepal: Rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of a flash flooding disaster
Two weeks after the devastating flash floods, the number of dead and missing continues to rise. At…
Himalayan hydropower buildout: Expert says risk management is key
Following devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, Access Asia takes a closer look at the fragile…
Week in pictures: devastating floods in Nepal, death of Dolly Parton and a tornado in France
A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images:…
Nepal-Tibet floods live: At least 750 dead as rising water levels hamper rescue efforts
At least 750 people have died and more than 3,000 remain missing after devastating floods struck…
Nepal-Tibet live: China warns lake formed by mudslide on Nepal border could breach
Chinese authorities warned Friday that a lake formed by a mudslide on the China-Nepal border could…
Live: At least 160 dead and 400 tourists missing in Nepal landslide
A landslide unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least…
South Korea tests Arctic route with a first container shipped to Europe
Reaching Europe from Asia via the Arctic is nothing new... Russia and China have used this…