Thai PM cracks down on ‘evil’ fuel smugglers profiteering from Gulf chaos
The move follows reports of illicit fuel shipments from Thailand into Cambodia, and irregular practices identified across the supply chain …
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Streaming channel meant for pets launched in China
The new channel on Tencent Video — China's most popular online streaming platform — is meant to keep pets company …
Blood clots and burning eyes as pollution chokes north Thailand
The city of Chiang Mai has regularly topped the IQAir monitor website's most polluted big cities list this week, with …
Myanmar junta chief who led coup against Suu Kyi and triggered civil war elected president
Min Aung Hlaing’s election formalises his grip on political power in war-torn nation
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing: The general who made himself president
The 69-year-old general, who has ruled Myanmar since a 2021 coup that triggered a civil war, was elected president in …
World doesn't need crisis over Taiwan, opposition leader says before China trip
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang, said that she is seeking reconciliation, ahead of a six-day trip to China at …
North Korea hackers suspected of attack on widely used software tool
Hackers linked to North Korea are suspected of an ambitious attack on an inconspicuous software package, cybersecurity experts said.
Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supply
The race for alternative supply has hotted up as China, the world's second-largest economy, imposed fuel export bans.
India’s trans community thought invasive medical exams were a thing of the past. This law is set to bring them back
A new law will require trans people to have their gender ‘verified’ via medical examination – the kind of humiliation …
North Korea tests powerful missile engine as Kim Jong Un ramps up US strike capability
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the testing of the engine, which reportedly has a maximum thrust of 2,500 …
North Korea's Kim oversees test of powerful new solid-fuel missile engine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also attended inspections of special operations forces training and a new main battle tank.
China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says
These jets-turned-drones would fly into targets in the opening phase of an assault on Taiwan, according to a former U.S. …
Nepal arrests former prime minister Oli over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown
Former prime minister arrested under suspicion of negligent killing
Trump's Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia
Sources say India is considering buying crude oil from Russia, which would be in violation of Western sanctions, as fuel …
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un gifted assault rifle by Belarusian president: ‘In case enemies appear’
Leaders sign friendship treaty during Pyongyang summit, underscoring deepening ties between the two Russia-aligned states
Equipped Indigenous firefighters protect Thai forests
Hmong villagers zip through forested slopes and cut through brush with machetes while others scan for smoke on live feeds …
Nepal’s PM-to-be uses rap to call for unity in first post-election message
Balendra Shah, 35, is a symbol of change in country whose government was toppled last year in youth-led uprisingNepal’s rapper …
Pokémon store worker stabbed to death by knifeman in busy Tokyo shopping centre
The attack is the latest in a string of recent stabbings in a country where knife crime remains relatively rare
North Korea and Belarus sign ‘fundamental’ treaty as Lukashenko visits Kim in Pyongyang
Analysts say trip signals Pyongyang’s deepening alignment with Russia and Belarus
At least 24 people die after bus plunges into Bangladesh river
Bus carrying nearly 40 people sinks into Padma river while attempting to board ferry