BANGKOK – A devastating fire at Chatuchak Market in Bangkok has resulted in the deaths of…
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Malaysia Detains Singapore Tugboat for Illegal Anchoring in Johor Waters
MERSING – The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a Singapore-registered tugboat and its accompanying…
China Urges Greater BRICS Role as Western Sanctions Mount
BEIJING – China has called on the BRICS bloc of nations to assume greater responsibilities and…
Somesh Sharma Transforms Invasive Water Hyacinth into Eco-Friendly Paper
UTTARAKHAND, INDIA – Water hyacinth flowers and plants, while visually appealing, pose a significant threat to…
Developing Countries Call on US to Lift Palestinian UN Veto
ISTANBUL – The D-8 group of developing nations on June 8 urged the United States to…
Thai ex-PM Thaksin Says Ready to Face Royal Insult Charges
BANGKOK – Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced on June 8 that he is prepared…
More than 14,000 con artists arrested in crackdown on online scams in Thailand
The Royal Thai Police’s recent crackdown on online fraud marks a significant victory in the ongoing…
Vietnam Cracks Down on Dissent: Two Prominent Facebook Users Arrested
HANOI – In a move signaling a tightening grip on dissent, Vietnamese authorities have arrested two…
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Ignites ‘Jensanity’ Frenzy During Surprise Visit to Taiwan’s Tonghua Night Market
TAIPEI – In a scene reminiscent of rockstar fandom, crowds gathered in Taipei’s Tonghua Night Market…
Mexico’s President-elect Delays Decision on Constitutional Reforms
Mexico City – Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s President-elect, stated on Thursday that no decision has been reached…
Chinese armed vessels patrol waters around disputed islands, angering Japan
The tension between Japan and China over disputed territories escalated recently when Japan lodged a protest…
War over Taiwan would change world, says Australia ambassador to US Kevin Rudd
In a recent speech in Honolulu, Australia’s ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, expressed grave…