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Burmese military junta flaunts strength at annual parade, despite unprecedented losses to rebel forces

β€” March 27th 2024 at 18:02
Burma's government hosted its standard Armed Forces Day parade, flaunting its purported military might in stark contrast to losses incurred amid clashes with rebel groups.

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Small pockets of life remain along shrinking Aral Sea

β€” March 27th 2024 at 13:24
The Aral Sea once supported large communities. But since the sea nearly completely disappeared, fewer people are left to keep the communities and customs alive.

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Taiwan safeguards against rising China threat with commissioning of 2 new navy corvettes

β€” March 27th 2024 at 08:33
The Taiwanese navy has commissioned a pair of new corvettes amid a rising threat from China. The new ships are fast, maneuverable and carry a range of missiles and deck guns.

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6 killed, including 5 Chinese nationals, in northwest Pakistan suicide attack, police say

β€” March 26th 2024 at 07:54
A suicide bomber in northwest Pakistan allegedly targeted a vehicle carrying construction workers and engineers, including five Chinese nationals, police say.

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Malaysia convenience store owners charged over allegedly offensive socks that angered Muslims

β€” March 26th 2024 at 06:43
The founders of a Malaysian convenience store chain, KK Mart Group and one of its suppliers are facing charges over socks with the word "Allah" for sale.

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Indonesia's military arrests 13 elite soldiers who are accused of involvement in a torture video

β€” March 25th 2024 at 15:08
13 'elite troops' were arrested by Indonesia's military on Monday for being involved in a video of an indigenous Papua man being tortured; the Papua man is believed to be part of a separatist group.

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6 more bodies found off Indonesian coast after Rohingya refugee boat disaster

β€” March 25th 2024 at 13:19
Six women were found dead off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province, authorities said Monday, confirming they were aboard a refugee boat that capsized while en route from Bangladesh.

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Philippines issues 'strongest protest' after Chinese water cannon assault on navy boat

β€” March 25th 2024 at 10:46
The Philippines expressed its β€œstrongest protest" against China over a water cannon assault by the Chinese coast guard against the Filipino navy in the disputed South China Sea.

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South Korea doctors' strike escalates as senior doctors resign

β€” March 25th 2024 at 10:21
Senior doctors in South Korea began submitting resignations en masse in support of junior doctors who are striking over the government’s plan to increase medical school admissions.

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Coffee producers worldwide grapple with new environmental laws aimed at protecting forests

β€” March 25th 2024 at 10:20
New European Union rules aimed at protecting forests are reordering how the world gets its coffee. Vietnam coffee farmers are adapting their methods to meet these rules.

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US will not help Philippines build new port near Taiwan, governor of Batanes islands says

β€” March 22nd 2024 at 11:12
The U.S. will not help the Philippines build a new port near Taiwan after initial engagement on the subject, removing a potential point of friction between the U.S. and China.

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Former Filipino congressman arrested over alleged involvement in governor's killing

β€” March 22nd 2024 at 06:50
Arnolfo Teves Jr., a former Filipino congressman, has been arrested on accusations of orchestrating the killings of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and eight others.

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Sri Lanka's debt-ridden economy gradually improving, IMF says

β€” March 21st 2024 at 15:20
The debt-addled Sri Lankan economy has begun a gradual recovery, with inflation down to 5.9% last month, according to the International Monetary Fund.

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Controversial Indonesian defense minister wins presidential election

β€” March 20th 2024 at 19:01
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has been elected president, with the result being announced Wednesday and the runners-up vowing legal challenges to it.

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8 militants dead after Pakistan fends off separatist attack near China-funded port

β€” March 20th 2024 at 14:08
Pakistani security forces killed at least eight insurgents Wednesday as they repelled a separatist attack on a government building near a Chinese-funded port.

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United Nations, European Union worry Hong Kong's new security law could threaten human rights

β€” March 20th 2024 at 12:34
The European Union and United Nations are concerned that Hong Kong's new national security bill, Article 23, could threaten human rights in the city.

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Vietnam's president resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign

β€” March 20th 2024 at 09:32
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned on Wednesday amid an anti-corruption campaign. The Communist Party accepted Thuong's resignation, citing violations.

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6 rescued after boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim migrants capsizes in Indonesia

β€” March 20th 2024 at 06:28
A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized on Wednesday off the coast of Kuala Bubon beach in Indonesia. Local fishermen rescued six people.

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Seven dead, 2 missing after South Korean tanker capsizes off Japan

By: Greg Norman β€” March 20th 2024 at 06:09
Japan's Coast Guard is conducting a rescue operation after the South Korean tanker Keoyoung Sun capsized off Mutsure Island, killing seven of its crew.

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UN chief decries Burma conflict as airstrikes kill 2 dozen Rohingya villagers

β€” March 19th 2024 at 19:11
U.N. Secretary General AntΓ³nio Guterres on Monday condemned escalating violence in Burma, following airstrikes that killed at least 25 Rohingya villagers.

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Cambodia's prime minister bans musical horns on vehicles to curb dangerous street dancing

β€” March 19th 2024 at 12:54
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Mane has issued a ban on musical horns on vehicles after videos surfaced on social media showing people dancing on roadsides.

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Armenia's prime minister urges swift border agreement to avoid conflict with Azerbaijan

β€” March 19th 2024 at 11:40
Armenia's Prime Minister has voiced the urgency of defining the border with Azerbaijan to prevent further conflict, despite an agreement to negotiate a peace treaty.

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$510 for jerseys, $150 for caps: Ohtani merch sells at sky-high prices in his native Japan

β€” March 18th 2024 at 19:44
Merchandise for Los Angeles baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani regularly sells for exorbitant prices in his native Japan, with Dodgers gear quickly replacing its Angels counterparts.

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North Korea fires missiles in Sea of Japan days after US military drill with the South

By: Bradford Betz β€” March 17th 2024 at 19:41
North Korea fired a missile into the Sea of Japan Monday after the U.S. engaged in what the North regards as provocative military drills with its southern neighbor.

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FBI returns 22 artifacts looted after Battle of Okinawa to Japan following Massachusetts family's discovery

By: Greg Norman β€” March 17th 2024 at 13:34
The FBI says it has returned 22 artifacts to Japan after a Massachusetts family found them in the personal effects of their World War II veteran father.

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Indonesia's presidential rivals to challenge election results over fraud allegations

β€” March 14th 2024 at 06:35
The camps of the two losing Indonesian presidential candidates from last month's election intend to contest the official results in the Constitutional Court.

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EU tracking Bangladeshi ship hijacked off Somalia's coast

β€” March 13th 2024 at 17:15
The European Union is tracking a Bangladesh-flagged cargo ship whose 23 crewmembers were taken hostage this week by pirates off Somalia's coast.

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IMF to meet with Pakistani government, assess billion-dollar bailout eligibility

β€” March 13th 2024 at 16:03
The International Monetary Fund will conduct key talks with the new Pakistani government this week to determine the nation's eligibility for $1.1 billion in bailout funds.

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Vietnam's Mekong Delta residents increasingly migrate to cities due to climate concerns

β€” March 13th 2024 at 11:01
In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, people from impoverished backgrounds are increasingly drawn to cities, seeking refuge from the region's climate vulnerability.

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9 dead, 2 injured in Pakistan building collapse

β€” March 12th 2024 at 13:31
A three-story residential building collapsed early Tuesday in Multan, Pakistan, on Tuesday, resulting in nine deaths and injuries to at least two others.

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New wave of protests in Nepal calls for return of thrown out king, monarchy

β€” March 12th 2024 at 12:34
Royalist groups and supporters of ousted King Gyanendra Shah are demanding his restoration amid claims of corruption, failed governance and frustration with politicians.

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Visitation privileges revoked for imprisoned ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan after reports of possible attack

β€” March 12th 2024 at 11:19
Pakistani authorities barred visitors for imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan after receiving intelligence reports about a possible attack on the prison where he is being held.

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Pakistani court sentences 22-year-old to death for insulting Prophet Muhammad

β€” March 11th 2024 at 15:47
A Pakistani court has sentenced 22-year-old Junaid Munir to death for insulting the Muhammad, the prophet of the country's state-enforced Islamic religion.

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Q4 economic growth spares Japan from recession

β€” March 11th 2024 at 15:03
The Japanese economy managed to see some growth in the fourth quarter of last year, avoiding contraction that would have led to a technical recession.

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Pakistan swears in new prime minister's Cabinet

β€” March 11th 2024 at 14:49
Newly-elected Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's 19-member Cabinet was sworn in Monday by President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad.

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26 dead, 11 missing in Indonesia after flash floods and landslides on Sumatra island

β€” March 11th 2024 at 07:51
Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in Indonesia's Sumatra island have led to at least 26 deaths, with 11 people still missing, officials say.

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On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return

By: Christine Rousselle β€” March 10th 2024 at 23:02
General Douglas MacArthur was forced to flee the Philippines on this day in history, March 11, 1942. MacArthur was trying to avoid capture by the Japanese.

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Reporter's Notebook: New clues 10 years after the disappearance of MH370

By: Greg Palkot β€” March 9th 2024 at 07:00
It's been 10 years since the world was shaken by the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 and the 239 passengers who were on board.

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Malaysia Airlines flight mystery: Former NTSB investigator introduces new theory about missing plane

By: Chris Eberhart β€” March 8th 2024 at 03:00
A former NTSB investigator with over 30 years experience introduced a new theory about missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370's whereabouts

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As China's influence grows, India and Japan agree to increase security, economic ties

β€” March 7th 2024 at 12:44
India's foreign minister traveled to Japan to meet with his counterpart. The two countries agreed to increase security and economic cooperation as China's regional influence grows.

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Red panda found inside suspected smugglers' luggage at Thailand airport

By: Timothy Nerozzi β€” March 7th 2024 at 11:18
Customs officials at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand recovered approximately 87 animals being illegally trafficked by six Indian nationals to Mumbai.

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Philippines refuses to allow China to remove Filipino military outpost on disputed shoal

β€” March 6th 2024 at 09:17
The Philippines refuses to allow China to remove a Filipino military outpost in the South China Sea. This follows a confrontation where Filipino navy personnel were injured.

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Sri Lanka seeks to pause loan payments until 2028 as debt-ridden country grapples with bankruptcy

β€” March 6th 2024 at 06:03
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, is seeking a loan repayment pause until 2028 as the country grapples with bankruptcy. The government aims to gradually repay debts.

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Australia and Laos elevate bilateral relations at Southeast Asian summit

β€” March 5th 2024 at 18:20
The Southeast Asian summit served as the backdrop for an agreement between Australia and Laos on defense, environment, energy, and agriculture issues.

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GOP senator calls for DOD to take action after Chinese, Philippine Coast Guard vessels collide

By: Bradford Betz β€” March 5th 2024 at 16:37
Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri is calling on the Pentagon to take action after Chinese and Philippines Coast Guard vessels collided in the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday.

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Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, 94, is hospitalized with pneumonia

β€” March 5th 2024 at 08:57
Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, mother of the current president and widow of ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos, has been hospitalized with pneumonia at the age of 94.

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Vietnam real estate tycoon faces death penalty in $12.5 billion corruption trial

β€” March 5th 2024 at 08:38
Truong My Lan, a prominent real estate figure in Vietnam, is currently facing trial for alleged fraud amounting to $12.5 billion. She is accused of embezzling bank funds.

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Nepal's top communist parties form coalition government; Maoist prime minister keeps position

β€” March 4th 2024 at 13:55
Nepal's two largest communist parties formed a coalition government Monday, partnering with smaller parties to keep Maoist Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in office.

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Philippines president affirms defense against China in the South China Sea territory

β€” March 4th 2024 at 08:45
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday addressed the issue of Chinese aggression in the South China Sea during a speech at the Lowy Institute in Melbourne.

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China's Belt and Road Initiative plagued by corruption and political backlash: report

By: Chris Massaro β€” March 4th 2024 at 07:44
A new report argues Chinese President Xi Jinping's signature Belt and Road Initiative, a global infrastructure program aimed to link China to emerging markets, has not lived up to the hype and has hurt China's reputation.

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Cambodia rejects allegations of international law violation in family relocations near Angkor Wat temple

β€” March 4th 2024 at 06:51
Cambodia has denied allegations of violating international law in the eviction of people near the Angkor Wat temple complex, claiming that it only relocated squatters.

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Malaysia announces renewed push to find MH370 decade after disappearance: β€˜Search must go on’

By: Greg Wehner β€” March 3rd 2024 at 20:34
As the 10-year anniversary of the ill-fated Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 approaches. Malaysia's government is announcing a renewed push to find the aircraft.

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Cambodia's pioneering post-Khmer Rouge era Phnom Penh Post newspaper will stop print publication

β€” March 1st 2024 at 19:36
The Phnom Penh Post, which evolved into a bilingual institution, publishing in both Khmer and English daily, has announced it will cease its print operations.

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Shopping mall that caught fire, killing 46 people had no emergency exits, Bangladeshi leader says

β€” March 1st 2024 at 08:24
Bangladesh's prime minister says a six-story shopping mall that caught fire in the country's capital had no fire exits. Many victims have been identified, officials say.

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Pakistan swears in new lawmakers as protests by ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters rage on

β€” February 29th 2024 at 18:20
Pakistan's National Assembly on Thursday swore in newly-elected members of parliament, despite election integrity protests by supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

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Bangladesh mall fire kills at least 43

β€” February 29th 2024 at 17:14
A fire at a six-story shopping mall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has left at least 43 people dead and dozens of others injured, according to Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen.

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Burma's military blames technical fault for crash of fighter jet on training flight

β€” February 29th 2024 at 12:11
A fighter jet crashed and burned in Burma's Magway region due to what is being described as a technical fault in training maneuvers on Thursday, Feb. 29.

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Sneaky rat scurries onboard commercial plane, disrupting travel for days

By: Sarah Rumpf-Whitten β€” February 27th 2024 at 19:05
SriLankan Airlines officials said that an airplane was grounded for three days after a stowaway rat was found onboard during a flight.

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King Harald V of Norway hospitalized with infection on Malaysia trip

β€” February 27th 2024 at 17:10
King Harald V of Norway was reportedly hospitalized with an infection while vacationing in Malaysia, according to the Norwegian royal house.

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2 wanted Taliban members, 1 police officer killed in Pakistan shootout

β€” February 27th 2024 at 13:19
A senior police officer and two wanted members of the Pakistani Taliban were killed in a shootout early Tuesday after a militant hideout was raided.

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Pho: A guide to the Vietnamese noodle soup

By: Maeghan Dolph β€” February 27th 2024 at 07:33
Learn about Vietnam's beloved dish, pho, as we uncover its origins, secret ingredients, eating etiquette and popular variations of this iconic Vietnamese delicacy.

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