Heroes with no names
In a country rich in history, there are some heroes whose names are still unknown. Philippine Daily Inquirer visits an abandoned cemetery in Marinduque that serves as the final…
Thailand to replace military-appointed Senate, reduce its powers
The 200 new senators will now be selected via a complex process that involves groups of professionals from different sectors, but those chosen will have no say in deciding who…
South Korean military set to ban iPhones over ‘security’ concerns
The move is due to increasing concerns about possible leaks of sensitive information through voice recordings, according to multiple military sources on Tuesday.
Malaysia is the best Southeast Asian country for startups, 10th in the world: Study
The country claimed the 10th spot globally in the analysis of 52 countries by Business Name Generator.
Online platform set up for easier access to old maps of East Asia
The maps date as far back as 1592 and users can see how various maps published later captured the same regions, by entering the names of places on the East Asian Old Map…
China’s wartime sex slaves’ children file lawsuit
The submission of their complaints to the Shanxi Provincial High People's Court from April 8 to 10 marked the first time in 32 years that such a case has been brought in China.
North Korea says leader Kim guided simulated nuclear counterattack drill
The Workers’ Party of Korea-owned daily Rodong Sinmun said the live-fire drills involved “new” and “super large” rocket launchers and the drills were “a clear warning…
Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border
Fighting had flared as recently as Saturday in Myawaddy, forcing 3,000 civilians to flee in a single day as rebels fought to flush out stranded Myanmar government troops holed up…
Number of Chinese ships in West Philippine Sea increases as US-Philippines war games begin
On Tuesday, the Philippine Navy released data to reporters showing that 124 vessels were seen in the disputed area from April 16 to 22, a sharp increase compared to 79 Chinese…
South Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
The Yasukuni Shrine is dedicated to around 2.5 million Japanese who died in wars from the 19th century onward. However, it is controversial because that number includes 1,068…