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Millions celebrate Hindu Holi festival, approach of spring
Hindus across India and other South Asian countries, dressed mostly in white, smeared or sprayed friends and relatives with brightly…
Military says death toll in Pakistan’s train hijacking rises to 31
ISLAMABAD â Pakistan officials confirmed Friday that 31 people, including 23 security personnel, lost their lives in Tuesdays train hijacking by…
Author says ban on her book reflects Taliban’s repression of women
WASHINGTON â When Naveeda Khoshbo published her book of political analysis in 2019, she received widespread praise and recognition. For many,…
VOA Uzbek: Human rights group urges Uzbekistan to uphold reforms
Uzbekistan has made significant progress in eliminating widespread state-imposed forced labor, according to the Uzbek Forum for Human Rights. The…
Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China
Washington â While some youth in China admit to spending an excessive amount of time on the internet, many are skeptical…
Exclusive: Second Iranian ship suspected of carrying missile ingredient leaves China
WASHINGTON â A second Iranian ship that Western news reports have named as part of a scheme to import a missile…
Russian foreign minister exaggerates Russia-China relations, ignores nuances
Relations between Russia and China are indeed closer than at any point since the 1950s, but they are shaped more…
Japan eyes boosting rice exports eightfold by 2030
TOKYO â Japan wants to boost its rice exports almost eightfold by 2030, a ministry official said Thursday, despite currently suffering…
China misleads on involvement in Panama Canal
Chinas Foreign Ministry says China is committed to Panama Canal neutrality and has never interfered in its operation. VOAs Leonid…
Foreign bloggers help China spread propaganda, analysis finds
Foreign bloggers who praise China rapidly gain popularity and millions of followers on Chinese social media platforms. VOA examined the…
