China, Myanmar and others criticised in report on rising religious persecution
The latest report put 26 countries in a "red" category denoting the existence of persecution.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Guterres says UN negotiating with China on unfettered access to Xinjiang
Activists have expressed skepticism about the prospects for a meaningful visit with unfettered access in China.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Chinese celebs, netizens slam 'two-faced' Hugo Boss over Xinjiang
Hugo Boss is latest foreign brand caught in a concerted boycott by Chinese consumers over Western accusations of forced labour in Xinjiang.
Sat Mar 27 2021
Fears of 'digital dictatorship' as Myanmar deploys AI
Human rights groups say the use of artificial intelligence to check on citizens' movements poses a "serious threat" to their liberty.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Canada's parliament passes motion saying China's treatment of Uighurs is genocide
Canada's House of Commons voted 266-0 for the motion brought by the opposition Conservative Party.
Tue Feb 23 2021
China aims fire at BBC as dispute with Britain intensifies
Britain and China have been exchanging barbs for months over China's crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Twitter locks account of China's U.S. Embassy over its defence of Xinjiang policy
Twitter has locked the account of China's U.S. embassy for a tweet that defended China's policy towards Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang.
Thu Jan 21 2021
US declares China committing 'genocide' against Uighurs
Pompeo urged China to 'end all torture and abuse' in custody and allow Uighurs and other minorities to emigrate.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Chinese tech patents tools that can detect, track Uighurs
IPVM reveals a cluster of patents for systems that could be used to analyse images for the presence of Uighurs.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Alibaba facial recognition tech specifically picks out Uighur minority - Report
The report comes as human rights groups accuse China of forcing over 1 million Muslim Uighurs into labour camps.
Thu Dec 17 2020
China accused of forcing 570,000 people to pick cotton in Xinjiang
A Washington-based Center for Global Policy said it was very likely a major share of cotton from Xinjiang was 'tainted with forced labour'.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Nearly 40 nations demand China respect Uighur human rights
Abuses of the Uighur people are so widespread that all goods from the region should be considered made with slave labour.
Wed Oct 07 2020
U.S. lawmakers quiz Disney CEO over Xinjiang connection to 'Mulan'
A group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers urged Walt Disney Co CEO Bob Chapek to explain the company's connection with "security and propaganda" authorities of China's Xinjiang region.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Disney's 'Mulan' battles mixed reviews and media muzzle at Chinese launch
Walt Disney Co's live-action war epic "Mulan" opened to a lukewarm reception in China on Friday as it battled with mixed reviews, COVID-19 curbs on cinemas and international calls for a boycott.
Sat Sep 12 2020
U.S. adds 11 companies to economic blacklist over China's treatment of Uighurs
The department said the companies were involved in using forced labor by Uighurs and other Muslim minority groups.
Tue Jul 21 2020
Penantian berakhir, pemasangan Starlink beri kelegaan buat Orang Asli Kerling
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Thu May 09 2024
Kemampanan penting dalam tangani isu perubahan iklim, bukan sekat perdagangan bebas - Tengku Zafrul
Prasyarat hijau tidak boleh digunakan sebagai halangan bukan tarif atau menjadi mekanisme imperialisme ekologi zaman moden.
Thu May 09 2024
Pusat hiburan dibaling bom petrol
Rakaman kamera litar tertutup (CCTV) di lokasi kejadian memaparkan empat individu menaiki motosikal di hadapan pusat hiburan terbabit.
Thu May 09 2024
Turkiye: 190 penumpang berdepan detik cemas tayar pesawat pancit semasa mendarat
Semua 190 penumpang selamat dipindahkan susulan insiden kecemasan kira-kira 11 pagi waktu tempatan itu.
Thu May 09 2024
Korea Selatan sasar kerjasama ketenteraan dengan Malaysia naik taraf K200 IFV
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Thu May 09 2024
Wai Ching 'hangatkan' Larian Menara Naza
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Thu May 09 2024
PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu: Kerajaan buat kerja, bukan cari populariti - Amirudin
Kata Amirudin, pembangkang hanya menjual isu-isu tertentu bagi mencari perhatian, khususnya pada musim pilihan raya.
Thu May 09 2024
Sarawak sasar juara keseluruhan Sukma XXI di Bumi Kenyalang
Abang Johari berkata, 9,927 atlet terpilih membawa cabaran Sarawak pada temasya dwitahunan itu harus tetapkan matlamat untuk capai kejayaan.
Thu May 09 2024
Serangan Rafah: Rakyat Palestin ratapi pemergian orang tersayang
Penduduk Palestin mengadakan solat jenazah untuk mereka yang terkorban di Rafah pada Khamis, ketika Israel meneruskan serangan di selatan Gaza.
Thu May 09 2024
Dana pilihan raya India: Modi dan Gandhi saling menuduh
Ambani dan Adani tidak memberi sebarang komen tentang siapa yang disokong dalam pilihan raya, manakala kedua-dua Modi dan Gandhi tidak mengemukakan sebarang bukti terhadap dakwaan mereka.
Thu May 09 2024