Eileen Ng
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Singapore to decriminalize gay sex while continuing to prohibit same-sex marriage
Singapore’s prime minister also vowed not to shake its traditional family and societal norms, including how marriage is defined, what children are taught in schools, and what is shown on television. → Read More
Nancy Pelosi expected to visit Taiwan, escalating tensions with China
It was unclear where Pelosi was headed, but local media in Taiwan reported that she will arrive Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years. → Read More
Nancy Pelosi starts Asian tour with speculation over Taiwan visit
Local media in Taiwan say Pelosi is expected to arrive Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years. → Read More
Pelosi meets Singapore leaders at start of Asia tour
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held talks with officials in Singapore on Monday at the start of her Asian tour, as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing . → Read More
Death rates surge in Southeast Asia as COVID-19 spreads
A record number of new cases being reported in countries across the region have left health care systems struggling and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions to try to slow the spread. → Read More
Death rates surge in Southeast Asia as COVID-19 spreads
A record number of new cases being reported in countries across the region have left health care systems struggling and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions to try to slow the spread. → Read More
Malaysia's Mahathir loses bid to return as prime minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's king on Saturday appointed seasoned politician Muhyiddin Yassin as the country's new leader, trumping Mahathir Mohamad's bid to return to power after a... → Read More
Malaysia's Mahathir wants nonpartisan gov't if picked as PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Mahathir Mohamad said Wednesday that he will form a new nonpartisan government if he is elected to return as Malaysia's prime minister, as the king completed two days... → Read More
Race to form Malaysian gov't heats up, eyes on Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — After months of resisting pressure to hand over the premiership to his named successor, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad finally quit this week. But in a... → Read More
Malaysia faces political tremor amid bid to form new govt
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's alliance government under 94-year-old Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is threatening to unravel less than two years after a historic election victory... → Read More
Virus fears rise after Cambodia's acceptance of cruise ship
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The feel-good story of how Cambodia allowed a cruise ship to dock after it was turned away elsewhere in Asia for fear of spreading the deadly virus that began in China... → Read More
Virus puts Hong Kong protests on ice. Will they return?
The crowd lining up recently on a cold, dark Hong Kong street wasn't part of the anti-government protest movement that rocked the semi-autonomous Chinese territory for months. Their demand:... → Read More
More violence grips Hong Kong ahead of China's National Day
It was a repeat of clashes from the day before, and part of a familiar cycle since pro-democracy protests began in June. China's National Day holiday is this week. → Read More
More violence grips Hong Kong ahead of China's National Day
It was a repeat of clashes from the day before, and part of a familiar cycle since pro-democracy protests began in June. China's National Day holiday is this week. → Read More
Violence flares after Hong Kong protesters defy police ban
HONG KONG — Police fired chemical-laced blue water and tear gas at protesters who lobbed Molotov cocktails outside the Hong Kong government office complex Sunday, as violence flared anew after thousands of pro-democracy supporters marched through downtown in defiance of a police ban. A mixed crowd of hardcore protesters in black and wearing masks, along with families with children, spilled into… → Read More
Belting out protest song is latest act of Hong Kong movement
Late Wednesday, activists and ordinary citizens 'sang ;Glory to Hong Kong' at several malls for a third straight night. → Read More
Belting out protest song is latest act of Hong Kong movement
Late Wednesday, activists and ordinary citizens 'sang ;Glory to Hong Kong' at several malls for a third straight night. → Read More
Hong Kong tells US to stay out its business as protesters seek help
Protesters appealed to President Trump for help with economic sanctions and penalties on Hong Kong and China officials for suppressing democracy. → Read More
Hong Kong tells US to stay out; students form protest chains
HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of students formed human chains outside schools across Hong Kong on Monday to show solidarity to push for democratic reforms after violent weekend clashes in the... → Read More
Marchers ask Trump to 'liberate' Hong Kong, as clashes erupt
Thousands in the Chinese territory are urging the president to 'liberate' the city and demonstrators marched to the U.S. Consulate, but violence erupted later. → Read More