BANGKOK – Activists and dissidents seeking refuge in Thailand are experiencing heightened levels of harassment, surveillance,…
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Indonesia’s Death Toll Rises to 67 from Sumatra Floods, 20 Still Missing
JAKARTA – The number of fatalities from the devastating weekend flash floods and mudslides in Indonesia’s…
Top ASEAN Officials Meet Myanmar Junta Chief for ‘Cooperation’ Talks
YANGON – Myanmar’s military chief held talks with top ASEAN officials regarding the junta’s participation in…
Kremlin Condemns Shooting of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Wishes Him Speedy Recovery
MOSCOW – The Kremlin on Thursday condemned the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico,…
Malaysia showed its aggression at Meta takedown of media’s Facebook posts on PM Anwar’s Hamas meeting
Malaysia’s Communications Minister expressed outrage at Meta Platforms on May 14, demanding that it talk about…
Thai PM demands probe into dying of activist under pre-trial detention
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on May 15 demanded a deep research, into the death of…
Myanmar junta plans October national census
The Myanmar junta’s announcement of a national census scheduled for October has sparked controversy and concerns…
China Launches Campaign to Halt School Bullying and Excessive Homework, Prioritizing Students’ Mental Health
In a proactive move aimed at enhancing students’ mental well-being, China’s Ministry of Education has initiated…
Kashmir’s Srinagar Sees Surge in Voter Turnout in First Election Since 2019
SRINAGAR, India – In a significant turnaround, voters in Srinagar, the main city in Indian-administered Kashmir,…
Hindrance to block Mount Fuji view in Japan town postponed
Tourists hold a few extra days to snap Mount Fuji at a very well known vantage…
Estonia Confronts Russian Embassy Chief Over Alleged GPS Jamming
Estonia’s foreign ministry has taken a firm stance against Russia’s purported jamming of GPS signals, summoning…
Australia Quadruples Aid to Tuvalu Amid Rising Seas, Securing Climate Migration Deal Amid China’s Pacific Influence Bid
Australia has pledged a substantial increase in financial assistance to Tuvalu, a Pacific Island nation facing…