VIENTIANE, Laos – ASEAN foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the bloc’s peace plan for Myanmar…
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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…
Thai Central Bank to Probe Allegations of Facilitated Myanmar Junta Transactions
BANGKOK – Thailand’s central bank and anti-money laundering office are set to investigate claims that Thai…
Sirens Sound, Streets Deserted as Taiwan Simulates Chinese Missile Strike
TAIPEI – Sirens blared, roads emptied, and residents were ordered to stay indoors in Taiwan’s capital,…
South Korea to Roll Out Blueprint for Medical Reform Amid Strong Opposition
SEOUL – On July 23, the South Korean government announced plans to unveil a comprehensive blueprint…
Flight Carrying 123 Malaysians Evacuated from Bangladesh Arrives Home
KUALA LUMPUR – A chartered flight carrying 123 Malaysians, who were evacuated from the recent deadly…
France Probes Migrant Communities to Counter ISIS-K Threat Ahead of Olympics
PARIS – French security services have been investigating migrant communities from former Soviet republics to protect…
Tokyo-Osaka Bullet Train Services Partially Suspended Due to Maintenance Train Collision
TOKYO – The Tokaido Shinkansen service between Tokyo and Nagoya stations was partially suspended on July…
US and Japan to Hold Pivotal Security Talks on July 28
TOKYO – In a significant move to bolster their strategic alliance, the United States and Japan…