Official line: Csto troops, led by Moscow, intervened to protect government structures from attacks by foreign trained Islamists. In all likelihood, Moscow military used in the power struggle with the faction of former President Nazarbayev. So far the energy pipelines are safe, including those to China.
The arrest of Protestant pastor An Yankui and one of his collaborators has been formalised in Shanxi. The two have been in prison for more than a month over a trip to Malaysia. The authorities ban their wives and lawyers from visiting them. Meanwhile, Taiwan inaugurates a Jewish cultural centre.
China is the main economic player in Central Asia, but Russia remains the dominant military power. However, over time Beijing may no longer be able to outsource its trade and energy security in the region to Moscow. Many Kazakhs see the Chinese as invaders and blast China for its repression in Xinjiang.
Other news of the day: North Korea will not participate in the Beijing Winter Olympics. Cambodian Premier Hun Sen criticised for trip to Myanmar. Unvaccinated Filippinos who violate quarantine face jail. First woman to lead Pakistan's Supreme Court. Eight Palestinians killed in a car accident in the Occupied Territories.
In today's headlines: Taiwan creates fund to help Lithuania against Chinese retaliation. Pyongyang tested a hypersonic missile is yesterday's launch. Burmese workers exploited after military takeover. Narendra Modi blocked in Punjab by a group of farmers. Clash in Israeli Knesset after speech delivered in Arabic. Russian Church regains ground in Galilee.
Charges include genocide, torture, rape and crimes against humanity. The action follows inaction by international bodies. Turkish citizens are among the Uyghurs imprisoned in China. The initiative will have little practical effect, but it creates a political problem for Erdogan.
Today's headlines: China plans 40 space missions this year. Covid canels Philippine "Black Nazzareno" parade. US coalition attacks in Syria. Fake app selling Muslim women uncovered in India. Kazakhstan declares a state of emergency. The water crisis in Crimea continues.
The protesters, all investors, are demanding their money back. They fear being sacrificed by the authorities to save the real estate giant. Police are on alert because of growing social malaise caused by the situation. In another blow to the company, Hainan province orders the demolition of 39 buildings.
In today's headlines: People in Xi'an are bartering for food during the lockdown. Seoul collects data on third Japanese reporter. Fourth dose of Covid vaccine in Israel. Cambodian police arrest casino strikers. Russian imans call for boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics.
This follows Stand News’s closure a few days ago. Under the national security law, the boundaries between what is lawful and what is not lawful for the press no longer exist. The law has already affected the Apple Daily, RTHK, DB TV and several foreign journalists.
Today's headlines: Chinese real estate giant Evergrande suspends sales on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Trade tensions mount between Vietnam and Beijing. Singapore's GDP rebounds. Inflation skyrockets in Turkey. Moon Jae-in aims at peace with North Korea. The U.S. will help Ukraine in case of Russian invasion.
Clothing items are sold to Chinese companies. Using forced labour in concentration camps reduces the risks of spreading COVID-19. Faced with the economic crisis, Kim Jong-un orders “important revolutionary measures" in agriculture. United Nations slams North Korea’s crimes against humanity.
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