Human Rights Watch highlighted continuing enforced disappearances, rape, torture and unlawful killings in Nepal 14 years after the conclusion of a conflict between Maoist insurgents and the ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan
Our work in Afghanistan includes the influential 'Open Jirga' discussion and debate series, and support for local independent media essential to the country's future. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan’s Open Jirga
BBC Media Action joined forces with the BBC Afghan Service and Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) to make the debate programme Open Jirga (jirga means 'assembly' in Afghan languages). ( read original story ...)
South Korea mulls bill allowing pop stars to postpone military service
SOUTH KOREA is a step closer to approving a Bill that would allow its popular male pop stars to postpone their mandatory military service. ( read original story ...)
South Korea reports more than 300 new coronavirus cases for fifth straight day
South Korea reported more than 300 new coronavirus cases for a fifth straight day on Sunday, as officials warned that stricter rules could be imposed if the trend continues to threaten the highly ... ( read original story ...)
Yan Htaik Seng, Myanmar
BBC Media Action's Yan Htaik Seng talks about the youth radio show that discusses previously taboo subjects such as women's rights and democracy. ( read original story ...)
Biden and Iran will have to move quickly to revive Iran nuclear deal
Iran is anxious to get help for its crippled economy, but Biden must decide whether to lift sanctions imposed by Trump since the 2015 deal was signed. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan’s Virus Cases Hit Record for Fourth Day
The daily tally of reported COVID-19 cases in Japan hit a record for the fourth day in a row, with 2,508 people confirmed infected, the health ministry said Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Cases in Japan hit record amid holiday travel
TOKYO (AP) — The daily tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan hit a record for the fourth day at 2,508, the Health Ministry said Sunday. Japan has had fewer than ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle-backed buyout of Japan Asia Group faces activist challenge
Private equity giant is set for a tussle with Murakami family as competition for assets in the country heats up ... ( read original story ...)