Myanmar quake: Scientists warn of devastating power and impact amid civil war
The ongoing civil war, which followed a 2021 military coup, has devastated Myanmar's economy and disrupted communication systems, further complicating relief efforts.
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Thailand on alert as PM Paetongtarn warns of potential aftershocks following earthquake
Speaking from Phuket, the Prime Minister has ordered a coordinated response across all government ministries to address the developing situation.
Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte marks 80th birthday in ICC detention
In the Philippines, police forces brace for planned protests by his followers and opponents.
Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts again, spewing hot lava and smoke column
There has been no new evacuation order, but visitors and villagers have been told to vacate a zone 4 to 5 kilometers from the peak.
Myanmar junta celebrates itself with military pageant amid seismic defeats
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Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina sued for ‘sedition, conspiracy to wage civil war’
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police filed the sedition case with the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's Court yesterday.
Amnesty demands end to ‘systematic attacks, relentless crackdown’ on Pakistan’s Baloch activists
Last Friday police used tear gas, water cannons, and blank shots to disperse Baloch Yakjehti Committee protesters staging a sit-in in Quetta, with both the provincial government…
Human trafficking cases in Cambodia surge in 2024, deportation of offenders doubles
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ByteDance founder becomes China’s richest person
Zhang Yiming's, 41, personal wealth has reached $57.5 billion, surpassing Zhong Shanshan, founder of bottled water company Nongfu Spring and Tencent Chairman and CEO Ma Huateng.
Protesters rally against Entertainment Complex Bill in Bangkok
The bill, which allows entrepreneurs to set up a man-made destination with a casino plus at least four other businesses, is expected to stimulate the economy and tourism, as well…