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Ex-PM Thaksin delays return to Thailand

BANGKOK, Aug 5, 2023 (AFP) - Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Saturday he would delay by two weeks…

Philippines defense secretary Teodoro visits airbase used by US

The Philippines' Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro visits the Lal-lo airport in the north of the country, which is…

Thai freight train hits truck, killing eight

BANGKOK, Aug 4, 2023 (AFP) - Eight people were killed on Friday when a freight train hit a pick-up truck…

US says concerned over Chinese reclamation in Manila Bay

MANILA, Aug 2, 2023 (AFP) - US diplomats have raised security and environmental concerns with the Philippines over the involvement…

Myanmar junta cuts six years from Suu Kyi’s 33-year jail term

YANGON, Aug 1, 2023 (AFP) - Myanmar reduced ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi's 33-year prison sentence by six…

Winning party in Thai election excluded from coalition

BANGKOK, Aug 2, 2023 (AFP) - The reformist party that won Thailand's general election was excluded Wednesday from a coalition…

US ‘deeply concerned’ as Myanmar junta extends emergency

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States is "deeply concerned" by the decision from Myanmar's ruling junta to extend…

Pampanga placed under state of calamity

The entire province of Pampanga has been placed under a state of calamity by the Provincial Board, following the endorsement…

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, delaying polls

YANGON, July 31, 2023 (AFP) - Myanmar's junta announced a six-month extension to a state of emergency Monday, signalling a…

Three Bali immigration officers arrested over Cambodia organ ring

JAKARTA, July 29, 2023 (AFP) - Three Bali immigration officers have been arrested for their alleged role in an illegal…

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