BANGKOK – Thailand’s Parliament has announced an investigation into senior politician and former army chief Prawit…
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Taiwan’s Defense Spending to Outpace GDP Growth Amid Rising China Threat
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s defense budget is set to rise by 7.7% next year, surpassing the island’s…
Sri Lanka Approves Free Tourist Visas for 35 Countries to Boost Tourism
COLOMBO – In a bid to revive its tourism industry and aid its recovering economy, Sri…
China Opposes Visits by Dalai Lama, Criticizes US Meeting with Tibetan Leader
BEIJING – China reiterated its strong opposition to any country allowing the Dalai Lama to visit…
Direct School Admission Should Be Accessible to All Students, Says Education Minister Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE – Education Minister Chan Chun Sing emphasized that Direct School Admission (DSA) should be accessible…
Mount Fuji Barrier Removed After Discouraging Unruly Tourists in Japan
TOKYO – A barrier installed in Japan to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has…
Thousands of Children in Northern Vietnam Struggle to Return to School After Devastating Floods
HANOI – Thousands of children in northern Vietnam face significant obstacles in returning to school after…
Philippines Tracks Ex-Mayor Alice Guo to Indonesia Amid Money Laundering Probe
MANILA – The Philippines has reported that former mayor Alice Guo, who is implicated in an…
India and Malaysia Aim to Reset Ties with Focus on Technology and Defense Cooperation
NEW DELHI – India and Malaysia have agreed to deepen cooperation in key sectors such as…
Son of Ousted Bangladesh Leader Warns of ‘Chaos’ Without Swift Elections
NEW DELHI – The son of Bangladesh’s ousted autocratic leader, Sheikh Hasina, expressed gratitude to New…
China Backs Iran in Defending Security and Sovereignty, Says Foreign Minister Wang Yi
BEIJING – China stands firmly behind Iran in its efforts to defend its “sovereignty, security, and…
Parts of China Take Action to Preserve Dialects as Regional Languages Face Decline
BEIJING – In a bid to preserve regional dialects that are slowly fading away, Mr. Zhou…