THE nation has carried out its first execution in nearly five years, drawing criticism from rights groups who said the use of capital punishment was a “huge setback” for the island’s human rights.

The year 2024 has been one of the most devastating for journalists covering conflicts worldwide– with 361 behind bars, the second highest since the global record of 370 imprisoned back in 2023.

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has called on President-elect Donald Trump to renew his pledge to support Taiwan in the ...

"Since June 2020, at least 200 opposition politicians, activists, and protesters have been taken into custody on politically ...

On a visit to the territory, he calls for China to release imprisoned publisher Jimmy Lai ...

Over 360 media workers were behind bars in the final month of 2024, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported Thursday, highlighting China and Israel as jailing the highest number.

BANGKOK - In an uneven year for democracy and rights globally, the Asia-Pacific region saw some encouraging signs, Human ...

Cyprus strengthens military ties with the U.S.; South Korea's President Yoon resists arrest; concerns rise for migrants under ...

Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified on Thursday that he brokered meetings between former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing ...

Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai on Thursday told a court trying him for colluding with foreign powers that he paid a former U.S.

Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai is on trial for colluding with foreign powers. Charged under China's national security law, Lai ...

Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai on Thursday told a court trying him for colluding with foreign powers that he paid a former U.S.