Tsai talks in US – behind closed doors

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has wasted little time since touching down in New York on Wednesday, delivering one speech shortly after her arrival with a second set for Thursday night.
But it’s been hard to nail down the details. 
The controver…

Junta jets bomb village in western Myanmar, killing 10

Two Myanmar military jets bombed a village in western Myanmar on Thursday where there was no fighting, killing at least 10 people and injuring 20 others, according to ethnic rebels and residents.

The seemingly unprovoked attack on Khuabung village in …

Vietnam releases 2 prisoners of conscience before jail terms end

Vietnam granted early release to two prisoners of conscience, each serving a five-year sentence following separate arrests and convictions in 2019 under a law frequently used by authorities to stifle dissent, other activists with knowledge of the situa…

Two travelers from Taiwan

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen is set to visit the United States and meet House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in an effort to shore up U.S. support amid increasing Chinese military pressure on the island. Meanwhile, Tsai’s predecessor Ma Ying-jeou, whose oppos…

UN calls for release of ailing Hong Kong rights lawyer Albert Ho

The United Nations has called on Hong Kong authorities to release veteran rights activist and lawyer Albert Ho, who was returned to custody to await trial for “subversion” under a national security law after his bail was revoked earlier this month.

“W…

Constellation Brands Forms Multi-Year, Multi-Million Dollar Partnership with Tastemade to Create First-of-its-Kind Content Studio

“Constellation + Tastemade Studios” launches to move the wine & spirits category forward through a modern, video-led marketing approach to engage consumers globally. “Street Somm,” an original series following a sommelier’s travels and meals across the U.S., will premiere on the Tastemade streaming channel this year. SAN FRANCISCO, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: […]

North Korea launches anti-divorce campaign, targeting women

North Korea is trying to stop couples from getting divorced by launching an education campaign targeting married women, but residents say the initiative blames women unfairly, sources in the country told Radio Free Asia.
The campaign also punishes the …