SEOUL – South Korea has experienced a significant surge in heat-related illnesses as the monsoon season…
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Malaysia to Toughen Laws to Crack Down on Cyberbullying: Digital Minister
PETALING JAYA – Malaysia is set to strengthen its cyberbullying laws by imposing greater responsibility on…
Bangladesh Protests Quelled but Lingering Discontent Remains
DHAKA – Following a week of intense protests and a government-imposed curfew, Bangladesh has managed to…
South Korean Officials Confirm North Korean Balloon Incident
SEOUL – On July 24, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) confirmed that about 500…
Thousands Pay Respects as Vietnam Leader is Buried
HANOI – Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Hanoi on July 26 to pay their…
Bangladesh Admits Oversight on UN-Logo Vehicles Amid Curfew to Contain Unrest
DHAKA/NEW DELHI – Bangladesh has acknowledged that it forgot to remove United Nations (UN) markings from…
India and China Agree to Address Border Issues with Urgency
NEW DELHI – Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on…
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Stand by Myanmar Peace Plan
VIENTIANE, Laos – ASEAN foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the bloc’s peace plan for Myanmar…
Ukraine Asks Hong Kong Not to Let Russia Circumvent Sanctions
HONG KONG – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited Hong Kong on July 25, urging the…
Mountainous Nepal’s Sad History of Air Crashes
Mountainous Nepal, known for its breathtaking landscapes and treacherous terrains, has a tragic history of deadly…
Bangladesh Garment Factories Reopen Amid Post-Unrest Calm
DHAKA – Garment factories and banks in Bangladesh reopened on July 24, following the easing of…
Japan to Resume Funding for Stalled Projects in Sri Lanka, Envoy Announces
COLOMBO – Japan has pledged to resume funding for all suspended projects in Sri Lanka, announced…