'Massive' Ukraine violations in focus as UN human rights body meets
Human Rights Council want to strengthen scrutiny of Moscow's alleged war crimes and raise China's treatment of Muslim Uyghurs.
Mon Feb 27 2023
US blocks more than 1,000 solar shipments over Chinese slave labor concerns
The level of seizures reflects how a policy intended to heap pressure on Beijing over its Uyghur detention camps in Xinjiang.
Fri Nov 11 2022
UN body rejects debate on China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims in blow to West
The defeat is only the second time in the council's 16-year history that a motion has been rejected.
Fri Oct 07 2022
China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, says UN
China's "arbitrary and discriminatory detention" of Uyghurs and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region may constitute crimes against humanity.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Allies seek to follow US lead on Xinjiang forced labour ban - US official
Beijing denies abuses in Xinjiang but says it had established "vocational training centres" to curb terrorism and religious radicalism.
Tue Jul 19 2022
China's Xi makes rare visit to once-restive Xinjiang
Xinjiang had been the scene of sporadic anti-government and anti-Han Chinese violence before a crackdown.
Fri Jul 15 2022
US is ready to implement ban on Xinjiang goods on June 21
The US government says China is committing genocide against Uyghur Muslims.
Thu Jun 02 2022
UN rights chief speaks with Xi amid criticism of China trip
Bachelet said that her meetings with Xi and other officials had been a valuable opportunity to speak directly about human rights issues.
Thu May 26 2022
US calls UN rights chief's visit to China a mistake
Price said Bachelet would not be able to obtain a full picture "of the atrocities, the crimes against humanity, and genocide" in Xinjiang.
Wed May 25 2022
China's U.N. envoy says choice of Uyghur torchbearer not meant to deflect Western criticism
China "sternly refutes" the "unwarranted accusations" made by U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield in an interview with CNN.
Tue Feb 08 2022
China's use of Uyghur with Olympic torch can't distract from abuses - White House
The United States and other Western nations have imposed a diplomatic boycott of the Games over China's treatment of Uyghurs.
Tue Feb 08 2022
Olympics - Beijing Games burst into life under shadow of COVID and conflict
The scintillating opening ceremony ended with a member of China's Uyghur minority helping to light the Olympic cauldron.
Sat Feb 05 2022
US lawmakers call for U.N. Uyghur rights report before China's Olympics
US lawmakers on Tuesday urged the United Nations' human rights office to release its assessment of China's policies in Xinjiang.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Can China win back global opinion before the Winter Olympics? Does it even want to?
China's international image was already at its lowest level in years in many western countries following the outbreak of the COVID pandemic.
Tue Dec 28 2021
US House passes measure clamping down on products from China's Xinjiang
It is part of Washington's continued pushback against Beijing's treatment of its Uyghur Muslim minority.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024