(2025-02-10). Cambodia: British environmental journalist denied re-entry to the country. fidh.org The Cambodian government's decision to deny British journalist Gerald Flynn re-entry to Cambodia and ban him from the country is a blatant attack on journalism and serves as yet another example of the Cambodian authorities' intolerance of critical and investigative journalism. The Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH and World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT) along with 19 other organisations condemn this arbitrary (…) | – |
(2025-02-10). Cook Islands crisis: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon? asiapacificreport.nz 
The Cook Islands finds itself in a precarious dance — one between the promises of foreign investments and the integrity of our own sovereignty. As the country sways between partners China and Aotearoa New Zealand, the Cook Islands News asks: "Do we continue to haka with the Taniwha, our constitutional partner, or do we dance…
(2025-02-10). Ōtautahi man says family in Gaza will never leave despite US proposal. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Rachel Helyer Donaldson, RNZ News journalist A Palestinian man living in Aotearoa New Zealand who has lost 55 relatives in three Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, says his remaining family will never leave, despite a US proposal to remove them. US President Donald Trump doubled down on his plan on Friday after it was rejected…
(2025-02-10). Peters' refusal to join ICC backers puts NZ in Trump's 'lawless minority'. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By John Minto New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' refusal to join 79 other countries trying to protect the International Criminal Court (ICC) after vicious attacks and sanctions issued by US President Trump is unconscionable. Endless New Zealand politicians, including the present government, have pointed to our support for a rules-based international system. The…
(2025-02-10). Pakistan's debt dilemmaa . cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Abdul Khaliq gave an update on the economic, political and social situation in Pakistan. The country is very close to default and is a favourite prey of the International Monetary Fund, which has signed 24 agreements with the Pakistani government since 1953. Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-10). Frontex: Who watches the watchman? cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Fernanda Gadea denounced Fortress Europe and its Frontex system. The policies pursued are increasingly inhumane, in line with the rise of far-right forces in Europe and around the world. Read her presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-10). Microcredit as an instrument of the international financial system and alternatives. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, which took place from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Omar Aziki delivered a critical analysis of microcredit. He showed how this tool is an instrument of capitalist and patriarchal domination. Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-10). Nation's ethnic athletes shine at Winter Asiad. ecns.cn China's gold medalists in ski mountaineering sprint believe their achievements at the ongoing 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, will inspire more young people from different ethnic groups, especially those living in mountainous areas, to participate in the sport.
(2025-02-10). Asian Winter Games-themed ice sculptures shine at Harbin Ice-Snow World. ecns.cn Tourists pose for photos with a Asian Winter Games-themed ice sculpture at Harbin Ice-Snow World, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 9, 2025.
(2025-02-10). Trump's USAID freeze 'undermines relationships in Pacific', says editor. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Marshall Islands Journal editor Giff Johnson says US President Donald Trump's decision on aid "is an opening for anybody else who wants to fill the gap" in the Pacific. Trump froze all USAID for 90 days on his first day in office and is now looking to significantly reduce the size of the…
(2025-02-10). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-02-10). Dazzling lanterns displayed ahead of festival in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The Lantern Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Feb. 12 this year.
(2025-02-10). Cooperation Between Russia and India in the International Associations on the Non-Western World. infobrics.org
(2025-02-10). Need for integrated BRICS visa system – Indian expert's opinion. infobrics.org In a special interview, an Indian citizen familiar with BRICS matters comments on how the bloc could work towards creating a unified visa system.
(2025-02-10). Cambodia: Denial of entry and harassment of British journalist Gerald Flynn. fidh.org
(2025-02-10). China protests Japan's actions in Washington, summons diplomat. ecns.cn China has lodged solemn representations with Japan over its recent negative moves in Washington, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
(2025-02-10). China's Sun, Lin win singles titles at WTT Singapore Smash. ecns.cn Chinese paddlers Sun Yingsha and Lin Shidong emerged as respective winners in the women's and men's singles events at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash on Sunday.
(2025-02-10). Chinese ambassador rejects rumor of Chinese interference in S Korean election. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing on Monday rejected rumors spread by some individuals in South Korea about so-called Chinese interference in South Korean elections.
(2025-02-09). Analyst condemn's Netanyahu's 'crocodile tears' over captives as 'beyond absurd'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Speaking about the frail, disoriented appearance of the three freed Israeli captives yesterday, Al Jazeera's senior political analyst Marwan Bishara said: "People are starving in Gaza. "Children are dying of malnutrition because Netanyahu has weaponised hunger and famine." "Incidentally", Bishara told Al Jazeera, "that's why Netanyahu is sought [on a war crimes…
(2025-02-09). Slave Scammers | True Crime Reports. aljazeera.com Hundreds of thousands of people are trapped in scamming farms across Southeast Asia.
(2025-02-09). Records tumble, gold medals galore on first day of Games. ecns.cn A total of 17 gold medals were awarded at the 9th Asian Winter Games on Saturday, the first competition day after the opening ceremony, marking it the day with the most gold medals generated during the Games…
(2025-02-09). NZ must take robust Gaza stance — 'stop tip-toeing' around Trump, warns academic. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Rachel Helyer Donaldson, RNZ News journalist New Zealand should be robust in its response to the "unacceptable" situation in Gaza but it must also back its allies against threats by the US President, says an international relations academic. Otago University professor of international relations Robert Patman said the rest of the world also "should…
(2025-02-09). The Clifton Suspension Bridge, the euthanasia bill and other passing observations. expose-news.com There are plans to make it illegal in the UK to spread misinformation. This is great news. It means that the BBC will become a proscribed organisation and all the staff will …
(2025-02-09). Internship with Asia Desk (6 months). fidh.org
(2025-02-09). Cambodia: British environmental journalist denied re-entry to the country. fidh.org The Cambodian government's decision to deny British journalist Gerald Flynn re-entry to Cambodia and ban him from the country is a blatant attack on journalism and serves as yet another example of the Cambodian authorities' intolerance of critical and investigative journalism. The Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH and World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT) along with 19 other organisations condemn this arbitrary (…) | – |
(2025-02-09). Pakistan's debt dilemmaa . cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Abdul Khaliq gave an update on the economic, political and social situation in Pakistan. The country is very close to default and is a favourite prey of the International Monetary Fund, which has signed 24 agreements with the Pakistani government since 1953. Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-09). Frontex: Who watches the watchman? cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Fernanda Gadea denounced Fortress Europe and its Frontex system. The policies pursued are increasingly inhumane, in line with the rise of far-right forces in Europe and around the world. Read her presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-09). Microcredit as an instrument of the international financial system and alternatives. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, which took place from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Omar Aziki delivered a critical analysis of microcredit. He showed how this tool is an instrument of capitalist and patriarchal domination. Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-09). Cambodia: British environmental journalist denied re-entry to the country. fidh.org The Cambodian government's decision to deny British journalist Gerald Flynn re-entry to Cambodia and ban him from the country is a blatant attack on journalism and serves as yet another example of the Cambodian authorities' intolerance of critical and investigative journalism. The Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH and World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT) along with 19 other organisations condemn this arbitrary (…) | – |
(2025-02-09). Pakistan's debt dilemmaa . cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Abdul Khaliq gave an update on the economic, political and social situation in Pakistan. The country is very close to default and is a favourite prey of the International Monetary Fund, which has signed 24 agreements with the Pakistani government since 1953. Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-09). Frontex: Who watches the watchman? cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Fernanda Gadea denounced Fortress Europe and its Frontex system. The policies pursued are increasingly inhumane, in line with the rise of far-right forces in Europe and around the world. Read her presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-09). Microcredit as an instrument of the international financial system and alternatives. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, which took place from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Omar Aziki delivered a critical analysis of microcredit. He showed how this tool is an instrument of capitalist and patriarchal domination. Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-09). Indian forces kill 31 suspected Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh state. aljazeera.com Two security personnel also killed in deadliest combat this year and the second major fight in less than a month.
(2025-02-09). Vuelve Bharatiya Janata Party a gobernar la capital de India, tras 27 años. radiohc.cu Nueva Delhi, 9 feb (RHC) El Bharatiya Janata Party -BJP-, del primer ministro Narendra Modi llegó al poder a Nueva Delhi después de 27 años, al ganar 48 de los 70 escaños en las elecciones asamblearias, confirmaron este domingo fuentes electorales.
(2025-02-09). Cambodia: Denial of entry and harassment of British journalist Gerald Flynn. fidh.org
(2025-02-09). Pakistan Rejects Foreign Plans for Conquest of Palestine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Ishaq Dar expressed his country's opposition to any ploy to conquer the Palestinian territories, stressing the need to end the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
(2025-02-09). Scottish Refugee Council celebrates 40 years of helping refugees. leftfootforward.org The Scottish Refugee Council is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of supporting refugees and asylum seekers. | Established in 1985 in response to the humanitarian crisis in Vietnam, the charity quickly expanded its mission as Scotland opened its doors to people fleeing persecution and violence from around the world. | In 1999, when Glasgow joined the UK's dispersal scheme to welcome asylum seekers, the Scottish Refugee Council relocated from Edinburgh to Glasgow. It began supporting people fleeing conflicts in countries like Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Cong…
(2025-02-09). Scottish Refugee Council celebrates 40 years of helping refugees. leftfootforward.org The Scottish Refugee Council is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of supporting refugees and asylum seekers. | Established in 1985 in response to the humanitarian crisis in Vietnam, the charity quickly expanded its mission as Scotland opened its doors to people fleeing persecution and violence from around the world. | In 1999, when Glasgow joined the UK's dispersal scheme to welcome asylum seekers, the Scottish Refugee Council relocated from Edinburgh to Glasgow. It began supporting people fleeing conflicts in countries like Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Cong…