Aid official describes earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Mohamed Riyas, acting country director for Myanmar at the International Rescue Commission, about relief efforts in the wake of a devastating earthquake. Mary Louise Kelly Noah Caldwell Patrick Jarenwattananon Play AudioListen 5 mins
The window to rescue people after Myanmar's earthquake is closing Seventy-two hours after Friday's devastating earthquake in war-torn Myanmar, time may be running out before the focus of the relief effort shifts from rescue to recovery. Michael Sullivan Play AudioListen 4 mins
China practices attacks and blockades in fresh military exercises around Taiwan China launched major military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, simulating attacks and maritime blockades, in what Beijing called a warning after Taiwan's president labeled China a hostile foreign force. John Ruwitch
What U.S. tariffs look like from a Chinese trade city NPR's Steve Inskeep visited the source of your stuff. And heard how China's manufacturers are handling U.S. tariffs. Steve Inskeep Play AudioListen 8 mins
Son of ousted Myanmar leader speaks to NPR about her imprisonment NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kim Aris, son of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, about her imprisonment and why he's advocating for her release. Vincent Ni Mallory Yu Mary Louise Kelly Patrick Jarenwattananon Play AudioListen 8 mins
Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely". John Ruwitch
South Korea's Yoon removed from office, but the country's crisis is far from over South Korea's highest court has removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office just months after parliament voted to impeach him over a brief -- but shocking -- declaration of martial law. Anthony Kuhn Play AudioListen 3 mins
Global stock markets in meltdown on fears over Trump tariffs Shares nosedived around the world Monday as higher U.S. tariffs and a backlash from Beijing triggered massive sell-offs. Trump has defended the tariffs: "You have to take medicine to fix something." John Ruwitch Rachel Treisman
Cambodia finishes expansion of main naval base, largely funded by China Cambodia has completed expansion of its main naval base, largely financed by China. The project has some worried China will use it to exert influence on the contested South China sea. Michael Sullivan Play AudioListen 4 mins
Taiwan says it can help fill drone parts supply chain as China tariffs hit industry Many of the world's drone companies rely on China for parts. But China is cutting some U.S. drone makers off through sanctions as part of its retaliation for U.S. tariffs. Taiwan says it can help out. Emily Feng Play AudioListen 4 mins
