Sri Lanka signs free trade deal with Thailand to revive economy | International Trade News
Sri Lanka seeks to foster growth after its economy contracted 3.8 percent last year, according to World Bank estimates. Thailand and Sri Lanka have signed…
South Korea pull off heist to beat Australia 2-1 in Asian Cup 2023 | AFC Asian Cup News
The Taegeuk Warriors stage another late comeback to beat the Socceroos and keep their Asian Cup title hopes alive. Al Wakrah, Qatar – South Korea…
Dozens of Rohingya refugees flee Malaysian immigration detention centre | Rohingya News
Police blame riot after 115 Rohingya and 16 other people from Myanmar escaped the facility on Thursday night. Malaysia is searching for dozens of Rohingya…
Carmakers at risk of using Uighur forced labour in China, HRW says | Automotive Industry
Taipei, Taiwan – Top carmakers, including General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Tesla and BYD are at a high risk of using aluminium produced by forced labour…
Could today’s global conflicts bring World War III closer? | Conflict News
Global wars are raging with major powers in the East and West often arming opposing sides. Wars are raging around the world, and many conflicts…
New cancer cases to soar 77 percent by 2050, WHO predicts | World Health Organization News
There were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases in 2022, with more than 35 million new cases predicted by 2050. The number of new…
US says it blocked China cyber-threat but warns hackers can ‘wreak havoc’ | Cybersecurity News
FBI says China state-sponsored hackers ramping up efforts to damage electric grid, transport systems, oil pipelines. United States officials say they dismantled a China-backed hacking…
Four found guilty of rioting over 2019 storming of Hong Kong legislature | Hong Kong Protests News
The storming of the building marked an escalation in the 2019 mass protests that began over a China extradition bill. A Hong Kong court has…
‘Blood and sweat’: Myanmar resistance fights to overturn military coup | Conflict News
On February 1, 2021, a military coup in Myanmar sparked widespread nonviolent protests that quickly turned into an armed uprising after the military responded with…
This is Not a Drill | Nuclear Weapons
Hawaiians respond to a threat of nuclear attack and a survivor tells of coping with the Hiroshima bombing. It is 41 minutes and 40 seconds…
Thai court rules MFP bid to reform lese majeste law violates constitution | Politics News
Constitutional Court says Move Forward Party proposal to amend royal defamation law amounted to attempt to ‘overthrow the monarchy’. A court in Thailand has ruled…
Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand | Russia-Ukraine war News
Bi-2 members, held for performing without permits, have criticised Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin. Members of a dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band critical…
US and China talk on fentanyl trafficking | Drugs News
Talks on curbing fentanyl trade come after years of deterioration in relations on issues including COVID-19, human rights and Taiwan. The United States and China…
Vietnam, Philippines sign deals on security in disputed South China Sea | South China Sea News
Agreements to boost cooperation between coastguards, maritime security and trade likely to anger China. Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to cooperate on maritime security…
N Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles in third test in less than a week | Weapons News
Pyongyang is ramping up arms testing as it seeks to develop more sophisticated weaponry. North Korea has carried out a third test of its cruise…
ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup | ASEAN News
Southeast Asian foreign ministers have called for a “Myanmar-owned and led solution” to the crisis in Myanmar that began when the military seized power in…
In Myanmar’s Kayah, medics treat war wounded in hidden hospitals | Conflict News
Kayah State, Myanmar – When the military seized power in February 2021, Dr Ye was living a life many young people in Myanmar only dream…
Australia’s pro-Palestinian activists to continue targeting Israeli ships | Shipping News
Melbourne, Australia – Ports have emerged as the centre of pro-Palestine rallies in Australia as protesters target Israeli ships, and vessels alleged to have links…
North Korea’s Kim ‘guided’ submarine-launched cruise missile test: KCNA | Weapons News
Second test of weapon in days as North Korea accelerates efforts to modernise its navy. North Korean state media say the country’s leader, Kim Jong…
China’s property giant Evergrande ordered to liquidate as debt talks fail | Economy
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Hong Kong court orders developer to wind up after finding company has no viable restructuring plan. China’s troubled real estate giant Evergrande…