Asia

Thailand votes, but will the military listen?

BANGKOK, May 14, 2023 (AFP) - Thailand votes Sunday in an election that could see pro-democracy opposition parties oust the…

Thousands flee as Cyclone Mocha approaches Myanmar, Bangladesh

SITTWE, Myanmar, May 13, 2023 (AFP) - Thousands fled Myanmar's west coast and officials in neighbouring Bangladesh raced to evacuate…

Top US, China officials meet in Vienna for ‘candid’ talks

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2023 (AFP) - US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met in…

Cyclone Mocha heads for Myanmar, Bangladesh

GWA, Myanmar, May 11, 2023 (AFP) - Myanmar and Bangladesh deployed thousands of volunteers and ordered evacuations from low-lying areas…

ASEAN vows action on human traffickers operating online

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia, May 10, 2023 (AFP) - Southeast Asian nations vowed Wednesday tougher action on human trafficking as criminals…

US man held in Philippines after body found in water drum

MANILA, May 10, 2023 (AFP) - A 71-year-old American man has been arrested after the body of his Filipina girlfriend…

Vietnam warns heatwaves to strain power supply

HANOI, May 10, 2023 (AFP) - Vietnam's state electricity company warned on Wednesday that the national power system would come…

China says to expel Canada’s top diplomat in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- China said Tuesday it was expelling Canada's consul in Shanghai in a tit-for-tat move after Ottawa…

Pakistan buys Russian oil but sees diversified future

By Shaun TANDON Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Facing a deep economic crisis, Pakistan has started to buy…

Singapore plans extensive law to fight online crime

  SINGAPORE, May 8, 2023 (AFP) - A bill which will allow Singapore authorities to remove apps was introduced in…

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