Thai cabinet clash over contaminated durian exports
During the a recent cabinet meeting, PM’s secretary Lertsuridej noted China had rejected 64 tonnes of Thai durian after detecting contamination by Basic Yellow 2, a carcinogenic…
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Demolition begins at Phnom 1500 in Cambodia’s Pursat after residents refuse to leave
The eviction deadline for the remaining residents of the area, in Anglong Reap commune’s Dey Krahom village, expired on March 18. According to the authorities, the area is being…
ICC confirms appointment of British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman as Duterte lead counsel
According to the ICC, the Registry received Mr. Duterte’s signed letter nominating Mr. Kaufman as his lead defense counsel on March 14.
Malaysia declined to share info on dismissed mayor Alice Guo’s escape – Philippine justice secretary
Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla made this statement when asked about the Bureau of Immigration’s border control issues, particularly in light of reports that ex-Duterte…
Toy trouble: Vietnam pulls dolls over South China Sea map
In response to the online outcry, the industry and trade ministry ordered an inspection of toys supposedly displaying the nine-dash line, which it warned were “affecting…
Duterte trial: What ICC prosecution, defence should prep for Sept. 23 hearing (Part 1)
What has to be done immediately in the following week of the March 14 hearing is to finish the turnover of the evidence that had been used by the ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor…
Huge cost of climate change in Bhutan
As climate change affects Bhutan's mountainous landscape, entire communities are being forced to relocate.
WFP to suspend food assistance to about one million people in Myanmar due to insufficient funding
Without new funding, WFP will only be able to support about 35,000 people, including the most vulnerable.
Opposition wants Japan PM Ishiba to explain gift certificates scandal to ethics panel
Their aim is to keep creating opportunities to pressure the prime minister and prevent him from putting the matter to rest.
What’s behind the delay in suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s verdict?
Experts say the delay in court's decision suggests disagreement among justices. A majority opinion of at least six of eight justices is required to uphold an impeachment.