Hong Kong stays firm on zero-COVID policy as its top strategy to reconnect with ChinaThe city neglects relaxation pleas and introduces more restrictive measures Written by Oiwan Lam30 October 2021
Sri Lanka sacks agricultural scientist for raising concerns over agro-chemical banA sudden move to organic farming complicated the ongoing food crisisWritten by Rezwan29 October 2021
Turkey finally ratifies the Paris Climate AgreementTurkey also announced its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2053.Written by Arzu Geybullayeva28 October 2021
How children became the worst sufferers of COVID-19 induced lockdowns in India"I don’t have a smartphone to attend classes"Written by VideoVolunteers27 October 2021
Pandora Papers revelations across Lusophone countriesThe papers reveal a series of opaque financial networks Written by Global Voices Lusofonia Translated by Liam Anderson26 October 2021
Is the shutting down of Chinese LinkedIn the end of foreign big tech’s engagement with China?What is the "challenging environment" in China?Written by Oiwan Lam18 October 2021
Deputy from Kazakhstan says ‘Squid Game’ mirrors everyday life in the countryPoliticians in Kazakhstan say the nations's financial difficulties are unmanagableWritten by Paolo Sorbello17 October 2021
Prefecture threatens to sue after being ranked one of the “least attractive” places in JapanGunma is known for several natural attractions, including Kusatsu, a popular hot spring resortWritten by Nevin Thompson16 October 2021
Turkey and Armenia ready to ‘normalize relations’ after nearly 30 yearsRelations between the nations have been strained since 1993Written by Arzu Geybullayeva15 October 2021
China's reputation challenged by perceptions of low-quality projects and products in EthiopiaConcerns about Chinese infrastructure and product quality aren't unique to EthiopiaWritten by Maria Repnikova12 October 2021
‘Sindyanna of Galilee': Extending the olive branch between Arabs and IsraelisSales of award-winning olive oil worldwide helped empower 300 Arab womenWritten by Coco Cresswell10 October 2021
Why are Czech elites being captured by Beijing narratives? The Czech government's attitude to China has been changingWritten by David Gardas8 October 2021
Philippines will allow casinos on world-famous Boracay Island, despite local oppositionAuthorities say casinos would generate more revenue for the governmentWritten by Siegfred Deduro7 October 2021
Pandora Papers: Sixteen Nepalis have illegally invested in offshore companies in overseas tax havensGovernment inaction is encouraging Nepalis to invest in tax havensWritten by The Record (Nepal)6 October 2021
Relations between Turkey and Russia: ‘It's complicated’Experts say no significant progress was achieved. Written by Arzu Geybullayeva3 October 2021
Arabophone Chinese influencer divides public opinion in EgyptWang’s social media activity sets model for other Chinese propagandists Written by Azza Moghazy1 October 2021