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The protests drew on deep public dissatisfaction with the country's strict COVID-19 controls. A Chinese government official blamed the unrest on "forces with ulterior motives."

World leaders are discussing high food and energy costs, boosted by Russia's war in Ukraine, at the G20 summit in Bali.

U.S.-China tensions reach a new high after China's new defense minister told Western nations to "mind their own business" — and a Chinese ship nearly crashed into an American vessel.

Since the Francis Scott Key Bridge was struck by a cargo ship and collapsed early Tuesday. Questions continue about what's ahead.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Emily Lau, a pro-democracy activist and former member of the legislative council, about whether Monday's violent clashes in Hong Kong mark a turning point in the protests.

This is the 13th straight week of protests against Hong Kong's Beijing-controlled government.

Ukraine's president alleges China is helping Russia to undermine a global peace summit as he turns to Asian nations for help in ending a war.

David Greene talks to Emily Yoffe, contributing editor at The Atlantic magazine, about the responsibility the public has to not only believe sexual assault survivors, but also to hear out the accused.

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: A Real Caffeine Headache; The Green Thumb Club; and Seatbelts Are Sexy.

NPR's Emily Kwong speaks with director Trương Minh Quý about his new film Việt and Nam. It follows the journey of two young miners as they search for intimacy and escape.