Thousands of protesters have surrounded Bangkok’s government house, seeking the removal the caretaker administration of Thailand after the ouster of Prime Minister Thakshin.
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Vietnam says Chinese vessels intentionally rammed Vietnamese vessels
Vietnam complains that a Chinese vessel intentionally rammed two Vietnamese vessels in disputed waters.
Filipina nurse died because of MERSCov
A Filipina nurse from Negros Occidental passed away in King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia due to renal failure and low-blood pressure, symptoms of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus.
Maritime disputes heat up between China, Philippines and Vietnam
China has found itself embroiled in two separate incidents surrounding maritime disputes. In the South China Sea, Vietnam’s navy tried to stop Chinese oil drilling, while Filipino police detained a Chinese fishing boat. Tensions threatened to flare between China and the governments in Vietnam and Philippines on Wednesday over existing maritime disputes in the oil- and natural gas-rich South China Sea. The Vietnamese government reported on Wednesday that one of its ships had hit a […]
Civilian Diver Dies in Sunken Ferry Search
The South Korean ferry disaster turns to the worse as a rescue driver died during a search operation for the missing passengers. Not including the diver, the death toll has reached 263 with 39 people still unaccounted for.
China hopes Balikatan will Aim for regional Peace
Chinese foreign ministry officials expressed hope that the joint military exercises conducted by the United States and the Philippines should aim to promote peace in the region
Magnitude 6 Earthquake strikes Thailand, cracks reported in roads and buildings
(Reuters) – An earthquake of 6 magnitude struck northernThailand on Monday causing some damage to buildings and roads and knocking goods off shelves in shops but there were no immediate reports of any casualties. The quake struck 17 miles southwest of the town of Chiang Rai, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It was felt in the Thai capital, Bangkok, and in neighboring Myanmar. “There has been minor damage to buildings in Chiang Rai itself, […]
6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo, 17 injured
At least 17 were injured when a magnitude 6 earthquake hits Tokyo, Japan.
South Korean president visits ferry victims’ families
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has met with the relatives of passengers still missing after last month’s ferry disaster. The death toll has reached 244, with divers still searching for another 58 victims. Park reiterated a pledge to hold anyone found culpable for the disaster to account as she visited the victims’ families for the second time. “Anyone responsible for the accident and criminally at fault will be sternly punished,” Park told the relatives, […]
Last minutes of passengers inside sinking South Korean Ferry
A video footage showing the final minutes of ferry passengers before the South Korean ship sunk was released.
Preliminary reports regarding missing Malaysia Airlines flight released
Preliminary reports regarding the missing Malaysia Airlines flight were released but instead of details about the whereabouts of the missing flight, the report is a summary of information that were already released prior to the report.
Survivors of Korean Ferry mishap, discharged from hospital
About seventy students who survived the ferry disaster in April 16 were discharged from the hospital after getting treatment. The doctors also said that the discharged students needs constant monitoring for mental trauma. The confirmed death toll of the ferry mishap is 210.
