Bangkok Nightclub Inferno Claims 30 Lives; Probe Intensifies

UPDATE — Jul 14, 20:40 UTC: The new article reports on the ongoing process of families reclaiming the bodies of the victims, highlighting th…

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

India Confronts Iran After Hostile Maritime Incident

In a significant diplomatic move, India has summoned Iran's deputy ambassador following a grievous incident in the Strait of Hormuz, where I…

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

Intensifying Hunger Strike Puts Pressure on Indian Government

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike has reached a critical point as he demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra P…

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

Gilgit-Baltistan: Transformation Amid Development and Climate Challenges

In recent decades, Gilgit-Baltistan's Hunza Valley has experienced significant change, as development initiatives have reshaped this remote …

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

Renowned Actor Sam Neill Passes at 78

Esteemed New Zealand actor Sam Neill, celebrated for his iconic roles in films like 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' has passed away at the …

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

Tragic Fire in Bangkok Nightclub Claims 27 Lives

A devastating fire engulfed a popular nightclub in Bangkok, resulting in the deaths of 27 individuals and injuries to dozens more. The incid…

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

What is Japan’s new intelligence agency, and why is Tokyo building it?

Legislation to establish the new agency passed the upper house of Japan’s National Diet in May, a month after it cleared the lower house. Af…

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

South Korea Implements Strategy to Combat Youth Suicide

Amidst rising concern over youth suicides in South Korea, the government has initiated a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing these inci…

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

Tragic Fire at Bangkok Pub Claims 27 Lives

A devastating fire erupted at a popular Bangkok pub in the early hours of July 13, leading to the tragic loss of at least 27 lives. The inci…

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

Former South Korean President Yoon Receives Two-Year Sentence

A South Korean court has handed a two-year prison sentence to former President Yoon Suk Yeol after finding him guilty of procuring illegal p…

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

Deadly Bangkok Bar Fire Claims 27 Lives

A tragic fire at a Bangkok bar resulted in the deaths of at least 27 individuals and left 63 others injured. The incident occurred late on S…

JUL 14 · Asia-Pacific

Tropical Storm Bavi Disrupts Eastern China

Tropical Storm Bavi has impacted eastern China, bringing significant disruption despite its weakening from typhoon status. The storm, report…

JUL 12 · Asia-Pacific

Philippine Vice President Duterte’s impeachment trial begins: What we know

In a dramatic turn, Duterte ally Senator Rodante Marcoleta was arrested on a plunder charge shortly before the start of the trial on Monday,…

JUL 6 · Asia-Pacific

Super Typhoon Bavi Devastates Northern Mariana Islands

Super Typhoon Bavi has made a forceful landfall on the United States territorial islands in the western Pacific, near Guam. The storm's eye …

JUL 6 · Asia-Pacific

Deadly Clashes in Sri Lanka Prison Leave 19 Dead

Severe clashes at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, have resulted in at least 19 fatalities and injuries to over 100 individuals. The violence…

JUL 6 · Asia-Pacific

China's Ballistic Missile Test Ignites Regional Concerns

UPDATE — Jul 6, 08:05 UTC: The new article specifically notes that the missile test was reported by China's state agency Xinhua and hig…

JUL 6 · Asia-Pacific

China's Ethnic Unity Law: Implications for Minorities

UPDATE — Jul 2, 13:15 UTC: The new article highlights the concerns raised by rights groups and international observers regarding potential p…

JUL 2 · Asia-Pacific

China's Ethnic Unity Law Expands Global Legal Reach

China's newly enacted 'Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress,' effective as of March, grants Beijing significant extraterritoria…

JUL 2 · Asia-Pacific

US Advocates Taiwan as Drone 'Hornet’s Nest' for Defense

The United States is advocating for Taiwan to develop a formidable drone defense capability as a key deterrent against aggression. The top U…

JUL 2 · Asia-Pacific

Photographer Documents Afghanistan's Remote Communities

Daniel Malikyar, an Afghan-American photographer, has embarked on a deeply personal endeavor by capturing the lives of remote communities in…

JUN 30 · Asia-Pacific

Millions in India’s Bengal risk losing welfare benefits after vote deletion

For weeks now, Antu Sheikh has been going through a pile of documents stacked in a soiled plastic bag. Ever since his name was deleted from …

JUL 1 · Asia-Pacific

New Caledonia's Crucial Election: A Vote on Independence

New Caledonia faces a pivotal moment as it conducts elections that could determine its future relationship with France. The longstanding iss…

JUN 28 · Asia-Pacific

North Korean Cyber Units Target Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Southeast Asia

North Korean state-sponsored hacking groups have intensified attacks against cryptocurrency exchanges across Southeast Asia, according to a …

JUL 12 · Asia-Pacific