Surging violence by criminal gangs in Central America has led to an increase of asylum seekers at the southern U.S. border. As local authorities in Honduras and El Salvador struggle to counter the gangs and drug smugglers, the U.S. military is trying to help. VOA Pentagon Correspondent Carla Babb visited the troops working to improve security in Honduras and El Salvador~VOA NEWS
On US University Campuses, Pro-Palestinian Protests Spread
Pro-Palestinian protests take place on college campuses across the country every day. Students are protesting against the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and demanding that humanitarian aid be allowed to flow into the territory.It seems that the protests are not dying down while several students and demonstrators have been suspended or detained.
Hong Kong’s Tech City Will Destroy Key Wetland for Birds: Experts
Environmental groups have slammed a Hong Kong government plan for a high-tech urban development despite warnings it will destroy a crucial wetland habitat for migratory birds, including the endangered black-faced spoonbill.
Due to China Connections,Popular Indian Payment System Faces Restrictions
According to local media, Paytm, a popular payment app in India, has been subject to government business restrictions because of its ties to China. Amid concerns about security and geopolitics, India is ramping up scrutiny and restrictions on other Chinese tech companies.
Tensions High in Bangladesh District After Muslims Killed Over Hindu Temple Fire
Religious tensions were high in a central Bangladesh district as hundreds of demonstrators started fires and blocked roads on Wednesday to protest last week’s deadly beating of two Muslims by a mob, allegedly of Hindus, police said.
As Boat Tragedy Shows Dangers of Crossing, UN Criticizes Britain’s Rwanda Migrant Law
After years of court battles and political wrangling, British legislators on Monday passed legislation that the government thinks would enable it to deport asylum seekers who come across the English Channel in small boats and send them to Rwanda for processing. The dangers of the migrant crossings were underlined within hours of the law’s passage
At Myanmar Camp for Displaced,Hundreds Struggle as Rainy Season Looms
After the Karen National Liberation Army started attacking the junta’s Infantry Battalion 275 in Myawaddy on April 6, the Myanmar Air Force has bombed the rebels in the township and nearby Kawkareik town almost daily, according to residents and Thai soldiers.
Taiwan Attracting Tech Students from Southeast Asia
Taiwan is seeking to fill its high-tech manpower shortage by looking to Southeast Asia as a pipeline. The number of international students studying on the island has been rising, particularly from Indonesia and Vietnam.
Philippine Military Kills 12 Militants, including Rebel Leader
A dozen suspected Filipino militants including a key rebel commander were killed in a clash with the military in the south of the Philippines, authorities said Tuesday.
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