Asia

Briefing

Why did Hong Kong criminalize CBD?

The rubble of a Ukrainian apartment building after a Russian missile strike.

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Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: January 15, 2023

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Fight or flight

South Korea deploys 80 fighter jets after spotting 180 North Korean warplanes

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Briefing

The most and least environmentally friendly countries of 2022

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Heightened tensions

Disputed sea border leads to both Koreas firing warning shots

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tragedy

Thailand daycare massacre leaves 37 dead, including children

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Bringing China Back

China's Xi Jinping will meet with Putin in 1st trip since pandemic

An Amnesty International activist protests against executions in Myanmar

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Speed Reads

Myanmar junta executes 4 democracy activists

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Harold Maass

Biden's promise to defend Taiwan

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Briefing

Asia

Why did Hong Kong criminalize CBD?

10 things you need to know today: January 15, 2023

South Korea deploys 80 fighter jets after spotting 180 North Korean warplanes

The most and least environmentally friendly countries of 2022

Disputed sea border leads to both Koreas firing warning shots

Thailand daycare massacre leaves 37 dead, including children

China's Xi Jinping will meet with Putin in 1st trip since pandemic

Myanmar junta executes 4 democracy activists

Biden's promise to defend Taiwan

Biden's trip to Asia, explained