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Radio Free Asia puts most staff on unpaid leave after grant termination
1 week, 1 day ago

Radio Free Asia puts most staff on unpaid leave after grant termination

Hindustan Times  

* Radio Free Asia puts most staff on unpaid leave after grant termination Trump administration announced grant termination for RFA * RFA to furlough most of its US staff * RFA plans legal action against Trump administration By Michael Martina and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, - The U.S. government-funded Radio Free Asia told hundreds of U.S.-based staff on Wednesday they will …

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Critics: Trump’s cuts to US news outlets benefit China, adversaries
1 week, 2 days ago

Critics: Trump’s cuts to US news outlets benefit China, adversaries

Firstpost  

On Saturday, more than 1,300 Voice of America employees were placed on leave and funding for its sister news services was terminated, a likely fatal blow to the outlets U.S. lawmakers and rights advocates say the Trump administration’s drive to dismantle U.S. government-funded news outlets, including Voice of America and Radio Free Asia, is a major blow to Washington’s hard-earned …

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Chinese state media revel in demise of Voice of America, Radio Free Asia
1 week, 2 days ago

Chinese state media revel in demise of Voice of America, Radio Free Asia

Al Jazeera  

Shutdown of US-funded news outlets ends more than 80 years of uncensored news broadcasts in China. The daily tabloid described VOA as a “carefully crafted propaganda machine” whose “primary function is to serve Washington’s need to attack other countries based on ideological demands”. While declining to comment directly on the Trump administration’s domestic policies, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson …

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Trump has long hated this media outlet. Now he’s ordering it dismantled.
1 week, 6 days ago

Trump has long hated this media outlet. Now he’s ordering it dismantled.

Politico  

VOA Director Mike Abramowitz confirmed in a Saturday afternoon post on his personal Facebook account that “virtually the entire staff of Voice of America — more than 1300 journalists, producers and support staff — has been placed on administrative leave today,” adding that he was among those affected. “Even if the agency survives in some form, the actions being taken …

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Radio Free Asia set to furlough most US-based staff due to government funding freeze
2 weeks ago

Radio Free Asia set to furlough most US-based staff due to government funding freeze

Politico  

“Staff were told on Thursday that furloughs will begin as early as next Friday because of the funding cut” said one of two people familiar with the broadcaster’s plan, adding that the broadcaster will try to continue operations with a “skeleton staff.” Both people were granted anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly about the broadcaster’s funding troubles. The …

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China: Growing number of foreigners missing in the country, rights group raises alarm
3 weeks, 6 days ago

China: Growing number of foreigners missing in the country, rights group raises alarm

Op India  

An increasing number of foreign nationals have gone “missing” in China in recent years, with many later discovered to be in detention by the authorities, prompting a rights organization to publish a guide for families facing similar circumstances, as reported by Radio Free Asia. The detention of individuals such as US citizens, Taiwanese citizens, Hong Kong residents, Japanese nationals, and …

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Actor Stephen Graham backs new organisation to help ex-offenders find work
1 month, 1 week ago

Actor Stephen Graham backs new organisation to help ex-offenders find work

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Award-winning actor Stephen Graham is …

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RGGGH gets RFA machine for treating chronic pain
1 month, 1 week ago

RGGGH gets RFA machine for treating chronic pain

The Hindu  

The Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital has got a Radio Frequency Ablation machine for pain relief procedures for patients diagnosed with cancer and chronic pain management. Justice S.S. Sundar, Madras High Court, Chennai, and D. Lingeswaran, Administrator General and Official Trustee of Tamil Nadu, through the AG and OT donated ₹42,00,000 to procure the RFA machine for the hospital towards …

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China expels over 1,000 monks and nuns from Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Tibet
1 month, 1 week ago

China expels over 1,000 monks and nuns from Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Tibet

Op India  

Chinese authorities have recently dealt a blow to the major hub of Tibetan Buddhist learning by expelling more than 1,000 Tibetan monks and nuns from the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, according to individuals within Tibet. According to the sources cited by Radio Free Asia, administrators stated that they must reduce the number of Buddhist clergy living at the academy from …

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Investigation Reveals How India’s Forest Reports Hide True Forest Decline
2 months ago

Investigation Reveals How India’s Forest Reports Hide True Forest Decline

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 21, 2025 20:15 IST - 8 MINS READ Forest cover monitoring in India seems to be stuck in a time loop. Conservationists are only interested in biodiversity and hence focus exclusively on “natural” forests, criticising FSI’s decision to include forest plantations and horticultural plantations in its definition of forest cover. Instead of “forest” as a single variable, …

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Approval for first space rocket launch from UK as licence granted
2 months, 1 week ago

Approval for first space rocket launch from UK as licence granted

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Chief commercial officer Jorn Spurmann said securing the launch licence is a “groundbreaking moment for RFA and …

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Why Taiwan may consider allowing foreigners to join its army
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Taiwan may consider allowing foreigners to join its army

Firstpost  

Taiwan’s military is considering recruiting foreigners into its armed forces. Reuters/File Photo Taiwan’s military is considering the idea of recruiting foreigners into its armed forces. Richard Chen, a legislator, suggested that Taiwan might adopt a model similar to the US, where foreigners could serve for two years and be granted citizenship, though he added that a formal consultation process “has …

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Affordable cardiac care at NIMS Hyderabad attracts patients from across India
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Affordable cardiac care at NIMS Hyderabad attracts patients from across India

The Hindu  

Jaswant Kaur, a 75-year-old woman from Ludhiana in Punjab, arrived in Hyderabad early last year after experiencing persistent palpitations caused by a rapid and irregular heartbeat. Dr. Sai Satish diagnosed her with supraventricular tachycardia, a condition characterised by abnormally fast heart rhythm originating in the upper chambers of the heart. To address the issue, Dr. Sai Satish and his team …

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Experts claim latest govt data on India's forests 'inflated'
3 months ago

Experts claim latest govt data on India's forests 'inflated'

The Hindu  

Several experts have claimed that the latest government data on India's forests is "inflated" as it includes bamboo plantations, coconut groves, and orchards among others as part of the forest cover. The 'India State of Forests Report 2023' released on Saturday, after a delay of almost a year, said India's total forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq …

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India's forest and tree cover grows by 1,445 sq km
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3 months ago

India's forest and tree cover grows by 1,445 sq km

Deccan Chronicle  

India's total forest and tree cover rose by 1,445 square kilometres since 2021, reaching 25.17 per cent of the total geographical area in 2023, according to the latest government data.The forest cover grew by just 156 square kilometres while tree cover expanded by 1,289 square kilometres. Most of the gain in forest cover occurred outside the Recorded Forest Area, which …

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Raptors trade tiers: It’s Bruce Brown’s time to shine at NBA deadline
3 months, 1 week ago

Raptors trade tiers: It’s Bruce Brown’s time to shine at NBA deadline

New York Times  

Now that I’ve got you here with the promise of sexy, sexy trades, I want to point you to a piece that my colleague Fred Katz wrote about this year’s season of deal-making, with Dec. 15 in the rearview mirror. If he doesn’t move, the Raptors will eventually say having his contract come off the books at the end of …

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Spaceport’s ‘floating road’ over peat bog nearly finished ahead of test launch
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Spaceport’s ‘floating road’ over peat bog nearly finished ahead of test launch

The Independent  

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What next for space launch bids after rocket engine explosion in Shetland?
7 months, 1 week ago

What next for space launch bids after rocket engine explosion in Shetland?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A rocket engine exploded during a test at the SaxaVord Spaceport …

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Royal Navy and Marines planning 'Dunkirk-style' evacuation plan to rescue up to 16,000 Britons stranded in Lebanon amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Royal Navy and Marines planning 'Dunkirk-style' evacuation plan to rescue up to 16,000 Britons stranded in Lebanon amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran

Daily Mail  

Plans for a 'Dunkirk-style' evacuation of up to 16,000 UK nationals from Lebanon are being stepped up. British Typhoon fighter jets flying from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus would provide 'top cover' for stranded Britons. British Typhoon fighter jets flying from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus would provide 'top cover' for stranded Britons Thousands of soldiers line up to be evacuated from …

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Activists say assault of Cambodian-Australian visiting homeland was politically motivated
11 months, 1 week ago

Activists say assault of Cambodian-Australian visiting homeland was politically motivated

ABC  

A brutal attack on a politically active Cambodian-Australian visiting his homeland has sent shock waves through Australia's Cambodian diaspora. Cambodian diaspora slam 'sham' election Photo shows Protesters with a mock coffin with "Hun Sen killed democracy in Cambodia" on the side. "Many Cambodians believed that because Hun Manet was educated abroad, he would understand democracy a bit better than his …

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US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over fears for safety of its journalists
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over fears for safety of its journalists

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US-funded news organisation Radio …

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US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The president of U.S.-funded Radio …

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US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — The president of U.S.-funded Radio Free Asia said Friday that its Hong Kong bureau has been closed because of safety concerns under a new national security law, deepening concerns about the city’s media freedoms. Rep. Gregory Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed concern over RFA’s shutdown and said the new law “not …

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German company aims for rocket launch every month from Shetland Islands
1 year, 1 month ago

German company aims for rocket launch every month from Shetland Islands

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rocket Factory Augsburg’s chief commercial officer said excitement is building …

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