January 27
Breaking Language Barriers, Uzbek Love Songs Conquer Central Asia
Former Portuguese Colony Macao Strives to Hold On to Its Unique Culture
Cambodia’s strategic positioning between the United States and China
January 28
India’s population speaks over 100 languages. Microsoft thinks AI can bridge its linguistic gaps
Shelan is in demand as a free translator for Wagga’s Yazidi community. It’s a common story for young migrants
January 29
Explainer: How Asia Can Unlock $800 Billion of Climate Financing
Nobody’s Listening: Supporting the Yazidi Community 10 Years After Genocide
US Consulate, Yazidi organization launch $150,000 educational project
China shaping Central Asia into auto export hub
Apprehensions in India as Chinese Survey Ship Heads to Maldives
Maldives Grapples with Repatriation Amidst Rising Religious Extremism
Bhutan: New Government Should Release Political Prisoners
Bhutan’s 2024 Elections: Economic Complexities and Regional Dynamics
China says rivals trying to sabotage its ties with Nepal
Balochistan: Foreign Ministers meeting to ease tensions between Iran and Pakistan
Noted Sindhi Journalist Zulif Pirzado Passes Away At 60
Australia Boosts Funding to East Timor Police
Education in Laos: 3 connected challenges
January 30
In the battle over identity, a centuries-old issue looms in Taiwan: hunting
Spotlight*Kuwait – Shopper Behaviour & Attitudes
Turkmenistan: Big brother is listening
India’s Maldives boycott is leverage lost
#BoycottMaldives Impact: Indian Arrivals Fall to 5th Place – India Report
In Bhutan, the endangered Bengal tiger is making a comeback
“The food sovereignty movement must be anti-caste”: An Interview with Dalit, Adivasi and other members of the Food Sovereignty Alliance in India
Hong Kong already has a national security law. Now its leader is pushing for another one
Analysts: North Korea Seeks to Dominate South Korea Through Nuclear Coercion
China Introduces Strict Rules In Xinjiang On Islam, Other Religions
Vietnam, Philippines Sign Deals on South China Sea Security
Škoda Auto enters Brunei market, advancing its internationalisation strategy across ASEAN
January 31
Is fighting ethnic activism the new big trend for Russia’s authorities?
Under the Veil of Oppression: The Agonizing Plight of Afghanistan’s Hazara Women
Mongolian becomes 52nd language in Vatican News family
Satellites, summits and succession in North Korea
Wellington exhibition celebrates 100-year friendship between two indigenous Pacific peoples
Joint Statement Marking Three Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar
February 1
Netflix Bulks Up Southeast Asia Originals, Chinese-Language Production Slate
Relationship between the UK and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Elevating Global Access Through E-Commerce in Tajikistan
‘We’ll Kill You’: Karakalpak Students Face Threats, Arrest In Uzbekistan For Voicing Support For Anti-Government Protests
China Is Quietly Expanding Its Land Grabs in the Himalayas
Moratorium on Chinese research ships and Buddhist soft power diplomacy in Sri Lanka
Four found guilty of rioting over 2019 storming of Hong Kong legislature
China: Carmakers Implicated in Uyghur Forced Labor
February 2
Russia, Crackdown on the Esoteric Movement Allya Ayat Continues
Oman Keeps Trying to Dial Down Tensions in the Middle East
Yazidi genocide brought back into focus with virtual reality
Gross National Happiness as Public Policy: The Case of Bhutan
Why is there so much violence in Balochistan?
Pakistan Military Kills 24 Militants In Balochistan In 3 Days, Report Says
‘Soren in jail like Adivasis in jungle’: Complaint against Sudhir Chaudhary for comments against Soren
Singapore Declaration – Building an Inclusive and Trusted Digital Ecosystem
Fears grow that dam across Mekong River in Laos could harm World Heritage site of Luang Prabang
Dozens of Rohingya refugees flee Malaysian immigration detention centre
Out of options, Rohingya are fleeing Myanmar and Bangladesh by boat despite soaring death toll
February 3
India to replace troops in Maldives with civilians by May
Hazara-Shia Cleric Criticises Taliban’s Mistreatment Of Shia Community
The Sikh kitchen that feeds Manila’s moneylenders
Adivasi Representation and Resistance in Chhotanagpur
Taiwan’s democracy triumphs
Cambodian Activists and Family Members Arrested in Thailand
Myanmar’s rebels see unity as key to victory over weakened military rulers
Rohingya Refugees File Petition Against Facebook in Indian Court
February 4
1948 February 4: Sri Lanka Independence Day
Yezidi woman found in Syria’s al-Hol camp
India sends submarine to Sri Lanka ahead of Chinese spy ship’s visit to the Maldives
North Korea steps up provocations ahead of US elections
February 5
1997 February 5: Gulja massacre, East Turkistan/Xinjiang
February 5: Kashmir Solidarity Day, Pakistan
Sea-Lion explained: Southeast Asia’s first large language model
UK and US may recognise state of Palestine after Gaza war – what this important step would mean
Attacks on Kurdistan Region undermine the Kurdish cause: Icelandic politician
Yazidi woman held by IS for 10 years freed by Kurdish fighters in Syria
With the US looking elsewhere, Uzbekistan and China quietly cement a regional alliance
Indian Foreign Secretary Visits Bhutan as New Government Takes Charge
Bhutan chooses an experienced hand at a critical time: Analysis of Bhutan’s election dynamics
China’s Warship Expelled, Indian Submarine Welcomed In Sri Lanka; It’s ‘Battle’ Elephant Vs Dragon In IOR
Dragon’s embrace: China’s expanding footprint in Nepal triggers local displeasure
Explainer: What Is in Hong Kong’s New National Security Law?
Taiwan’s continuing trade with Russia ‘a problem’ say Lithuanian politicians – media
‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal
February 6
Insight report: impact of emerging technologies on Indigenous peoples
Jordan: Arrests, Harassment of Pro-Palestine Protesters
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan reach 90 percent agreement on border
Kyrgyzstan upholds detention of 11 journalists; CPJ calls for release
Kazakhstan: ITUC demands social dialogue and dropping of sanctions against striking workers
Bhutan’s new ‘Mindfulness City’ is massive — with plans showing a city unlike any other in the world
Shame on India for its coercion of Sri Lanka: China Daily editorial
Pakistan restricts internet in Balochistan ahead of polls, blocks news website
Hmong activist in Thailand threatened for refusing to return to Vietnam
February 7
Indigenous Ainu taonga gifted to Te Papa
Village by village, creating the building blocks for AI tools with work that also educates
Jordan’s football fans celebrate in Amman after Asian Cup victory – in pictures
Syria says Israeli airstrikes over Homs have killed and wounded civilians
Turkmenistan Faces ‘Parallel Reality’ Media Landscape
A New Prime Minister In Kazakhstan To Tackle The Same Old Problems
Uzbekistan and China consider strengthening literary exchange
At least 30 dead in Balochistan explosions, day before Pakistan election
Do Pakistan’s Elections Matter for Balochistan?
Why Is North Korea Turning More Aggressive?
Report: China Increasing Digital Surveillance of Tibetans
Beijing orders ‘Chinese characteristics’ for new Xinjiang mosques
Thailand and Cambodia agree to talks on disputed, energy-rich waters
Bangladesh will not let in any more Rohingya refugees – minister
February 8
US lawmakers accuse VC firms of funding Chinese military-linked firms
Biased GPT? Singapore builds AI model to ‘represent’ Southeast Asians
The war in Gaza is wiping out Palestine’s education and knowledge systems
Can Kazakhstan Stay the Course on Economic Reform?
A new chapter in the Baloch struggle for justice in Pakistan
Surrey youths arrested in relation to shooting at Sikh activist’s house
Maharashtra govt meddling in Sikh religious affairs: Akal Takht, SGPC
Why Sindhis Sparkle: A Diamond-Studded Drama
Adivasis seek action against non-tribals ‘who secured govt jobs with fake ST certificates’
German partnership with Mongolia: a clear signal to China and Russia
North Korea ends all economic cooperation with South as ties hit new low
China’s Zombie East China Sea Policy
Should Indonesians feel guilt over Timor-Leste when voting for president?
Rohingya children stuck in Indonesian camps call for freedom to move
Japan Court Finds Rohingya Ethnicity Grounds for Refugee Status
February 9
The way forward for Palestine: A call for international protection
UAE in talks to develop $22bn beach land in Egypt
Jordan remembers Queen Alia
Türkiye’s Strikes Wreak Havoc on Northeast Syria
Tajikistan Shortens List Of Jobs Banned For Women
Uzbekistan’s trade balance is underwater in its “all-weather strategic partnership” with China
Sri Lanka stuck in choppy political and economic waters
On Mongolian Tsagaan Sar
Why the Philippines Is Increasingly Keeping a Close Eye on Taiwan
Taiwan’s Voters Have Spoken. Now What: Implications of Taiwan’s 2024 Elections for Beijing and Beyond
Marking Losar, the Tibetan New Year
February 10
Kloop.kg: Kyrgyzstan Court Orders News Site Shut Down
Messi’s Absence in Hong Kong Game Sparks Anger, Boycott Calls in China
Beijing accused of using spying, threats and blackmail against Tibetan exiles
BASF to speed up exit from Xinjiang ventures after Uyghur abuse reports
Rohingya refugees: victims of global silence
February 11
Turkmenistan Conducting Virginity Tests To ‘Evaluate Teenagers’ Morality’
Pakistan: No one will be allowed to steal Hazara community’s mandate: HDP chief
February 12
Qatar frees eight ex-Indian navy officers previously on death row
United Arab Emirates: Free All Those on Trial in UAE84 Case and Drop Charges
In Sri Lanka, India embraces a resurgent old foe to keep China at bay
In A Forest Amidst Mumbai’s Concrete Jungle, Adivasi Women Are Demanding Their Right To Shelter And Dignity
It pains me to say Hong Kong is over
February 13
1913 February 13: Tibetan Independence Day
France proposes Israel-Lebanon truce deal pushing Hezbollah 10 km from border
Ukrainian World Congress thanks the United Arab Emirates for supporting the people of Ukraine
Indian PM in UAE to Open Hindu Temple, Deepen Trade Links
Syrian returnees subjected to “gross human rights violations and abuses”, UN report details
Gunfire hits home of Canadian Sikh separatist, months after assassination sent Canada-India ties spiraling
Canada: second Sikh activist’s house hit by gunfire this month
Forced labor still haunts China’s Xinjiang, report finds
IEA partners with Singapore for its first office outside of its Paris headquarters, to deepen engagement in Southeast Asia
Jack Adamović Davies on the Rise and Rise of Cambodia’s Prince Group
February 14
2011 February 14: Day of Rage (Bahrain)
Greenpeace marks launch of South Asia office in Sri Lanka with Rainbow Warrior ship tour
What’s Behind Qatar’s Decision to Release 8 Indian Nationals Convicted of Espionage?
Recognising Palestine: How Europeans can support a post-Gaza war political track
Israel launches deadly air strikes in Lebanon after rockets hit army base
‘We can be killed in the UK at any time’: Sikh activist fears for life after being named on Indian ‘hit list’
‘Cycling for a Free Tibet’ event launched ahead of Tibetan Uprising Day
Brunei’s stagnant economy is ripe for change
Singapore trims 2023 economic growth to 1.1% as manufacturing sector contracts
Valentine’s Day: Cambodia youth told to avoid ‘inappropriate’ activities
February 15
Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel in response to Lebanon attacks
Colombia’s Juan Valdez to open first café in United Arab Emirates
The Vision Behind the US Consulate in Erbil Is Dissolving
Braving the Elements: Pregnant Women’s Struggle for Maternal Care in the Chittagong Hill Tracts
Panic as Kashmir ‘survey’ seeks personal details, links with alleged rebels
Taiwan: Two Chinese fishermen die after sea chase with coastguard
US House passes bill urging China to resolve Tibet dispute
Pressure mounts on Volkswagen to exit China’s Xinjiang region
Japan to assist 4 ASEAN countries to counter China: report
Countries need to cooperate to utilize AI: Brunei finance minister
Prabowo Subianto: The tainted ex-military chief who will be Indonesia’s new leader
February 16
Satellite photos show Egypt building Gaza wall as Israel’s Rafah push looms
Taking Advantage of a Window of Opportunity in the KRG-Baghdad Gas Standoff
Kazakhstan: Methane mega-leak went on for months
Crowdfunder: Adivasi lands and us
February 17
Singapore regional AI model for Southeast Asia trained in 11 languages
In the West Bank, an independent Palestine remains a distant dream
February 18
‘Soon it will be like a museum’: the last rosewater shop in Kashmir
Handover Ceremony: Singapore expresses excitement in hosting the World Aquatics Championships in 2025
February 19
Non-oil sectors lift Bahrain’s economy as fiscal challenges remain
Palestine demands end to Israeli occupation at ICJ hearing
Israel indicates March deadline for Gaza ground offensive in Rafah
Tajikistan: Roghun dam budget spiral to make authorities sweat
Bridging Nations: Uzbekistan and Russia Forge Ahead with Economic and Trade Cooperation
Hong Kong: Governments Should Oppose Security Bill
February 20
Great Nicobar: Indian president visits island as fears grow for tribe
Mother Tongue-based Literacy Programmes: Case Studies of Good Practice in Asia
Mestalla acts as common point between Kuwait and USA
2024 UNHCR Syria Needs Overview (February 2024)
Kazakhstan Ready to Dispatch Peacekeeping Forces to Golan Heights in First Independent Mission
World’s tallest railway bridge to aid Kashmir’s growth
Taiwan: The Future of the ‘Republic of China’
Why Calls for Regime Change in North Korea Can Be Counterproductive
February 21
February 21: International Mother Language Day
Vanishing voices: Only 4 people speak ‘Kui’ in Bangladesh
Oman: Chinese air defense systems on offer
Syria Says Israeli Airstrike Hit Damascus
Turkey attacked Kurdistan Region, Iraq over 1,500 times in 2023: Monitor
Prominent Karakalpak Activists Aqylbek Muratbai Facing Extradition From Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan
The Mindfulness City by BIG is based on Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Index
Reach the last: The Hazaras
As Fragile Kashmir Cease-Fire Turns Three, Here’s How to Keep it Alive
The Adivasi Way Of Life At Stake
Germany Becomes First EU Country to Forge Strategic Partnership With Mongolia
The World Must Keep a Wary Eye on North Korea
The Rohingya crisis and Bangladesh’s economic downturn
February 22
Disappearing tongues: the endangered language crisis
Four Papuan languages extinct, linguist says
How Avatar: The Last Airbender Is a Love Letter to Asian and Indigenous Cultures
China and Russia’s Overlapping Interests in Central Asia
US Making Plan for Palestinian State After War Ends in Gaza
Israel bombards Gaza’s Rafah as ground offensive looms
Iraqi Court’s Decision Threatens to Undermine Kurdish Autonomy
Problems Seen Remaining in Kazakhstan Despite New Government
A New Chapter in Canberra: The Launch of the Federation of Hazara Council of Australia
‘It’s a Message That We Are to Stop Activism’: Daughters of Murdered Sindhi Political Activist
War in Ukraine: Implications for North Korea
‘Singapore-washing’ and China’s sneaky trade practices
February 23
1984 February 23: Brunei National Day
IsDB Group’s Chairman visit to Bahrain, expanding cooperation towards national development priorities
172 victims of ‘Anfal genocide’ laid to rest in Iraqi Kurdistan
Iraq’s top court declares Iraqi Kurdistan parliament’s minority quota seats ‘unconstitutional’
How Two Years Of War In Ukraine Have Changed Central Asia
Balancing internal and external obligations in the Maldives’ foreign policy
With spears and shields, India’s Nihang Sikh warriors join farmers’ protest
Dalit Sthree Sakthi advocates for Dalit and Adivasi women’s rights
Recent Taiwan-China maritime incidents reinforce Beijing’s escalation tactics
Lessons on Genocide From Xinjiang and Gaza
February 24
2 Years Into Ukraine War, Russia’s Ethnic Minorities Disproportionately Killed in Battle
Who are the Yazidis & What Are Their Beliefs?
[Pakistan] Deepening Marginalisation: Elections And The Exclusion Of Hazaras from Balochistan Assembly
147 Sindh Assembly members take oath in Sindhi, Urdu, English amid Opp protest
February 25
1950 February 25: Kuwait National Day
Rise and Stumble: Sergei Shoigu’s Journey from Tuva to the Top of Russia’s Military
Qatar to boost gas output with new mega field expansion: minister
With all eyes on Gaza, Israel steps up demolitions of Palestinian homes
February 26
Central Asia caught in a geopolitical tug of war
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Before Their Meeting
Fowler Museum offers historic and contemporary expressions of Sikh experience
Ishq Murshid’s Latest Episode Embraces Sindhi Culture with Saif Samejo’s ‘Sapna Sapna’
Bantwal: Four Adivasi women flying to Delhi for meeting President of India
2 million animals dead as extreme winter weather hits Mongolia
‘Stop the massacre’: Hong Kong activists call for ceasefires in Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas wars
The ongoing mystery of the Ainu portraits in France
Cambodia: Hun Sen’s dynasty consolidates grip on power
February 27
Hostilities mount on Lebanon border as Hezbollah and Israel swap strikes
Uzbekistan and China Eye $20 Billion in Bilateral Trade
Karakalpak Activist Muratbai Given Asylum Seeker Status in Kazakhstan
Tibetan Community of Switzerland & Liechtenstein Called for Immediate Halt to Crackdown in Derge
Singapore foreign interference law: Who will it affect?
In horror year for dengue, Laos capital sees major drop in cases
February 28
1947 February 28: 2.28 Incident in Taiwan
Residents of Tuva, Buryatia, and Altai Prosper Amidst Military Loss Compensation in Russia’s Poorest Regions with Predominantly Non-Slavic Populations
France in line for euro billions of investment from Qatar by 2030
MPs to meet security minister over safety of Sikhs living in Britain
Hong Kong’s Proposed Article 23 Legislation Further Undermines “One Country, Two Systems” Framework
China says Hong Kong’s ‘one country, two systems’ is permanent
China: Free Detained Tibetan Demonstrators
Cambodia: Carbon Offsetting Project Violates Indigenous Group’s Rights
February 29
Nithiya Laila: Reviving Asia’s Indigenous Plants and Heritage Through Culinary Anthropology
A commercial and strategic hub in the Indian Ocean: a project that threatens indigenous peoples
In Photos: Residents of Remote Areas Start Voting in Russia’s Presidential Election
Attacks between Israel, Lebanon’s Hezbollah increase fears of uncontrollable escalation
Russia’s influence in Kazakhstan is increasing despite the war in Ukraine
Adivasi Mela-2024 witnesses huge crowds on Sunday
Tensions high in the waters off Taiwan islands visible from China’s shore. But for locals, life goes on
Tuvalu reaffirms Taiwan ties, plans to revise Australia security pact
Look What Taylor Swift’s Exclusive Singapore Shows Made Its Southeast Asian Neighbors Do
March 1
More than 100 killed while seeking aid in Gaza, overall death toll passes 30,000
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March 2: Baloch Culture Day
1991 March 5: Kurdish National Uprising in Iraq
1959 March 10: Tibetan Uprising Day
2008 March 14: Tibetan Unrest
1988 March 16: Halabja Massacre, Kurdistan
2005 March 22 – April 11: Tulip Revolution, Kyrgyzstan
1971 March 26: Bangladesh Independence Day
1976 March 30: Land Day, Palestine
April: Hmong Heritage Month