206 killed, 1,593 injured over first five of Songkran’s ‘7 dangerous days’
The highest number of accidents took place between 4pm and 5pm, with victims – both dead and injured – being in the 20 to 29 age group.
29 Maoists killed in India’s Chhattisgarh
According to reports, most wanted Maoist commander Shankar Rao and Lalita were among those killed during the confrontation, while three security personnel sustained injuries.
President Xi meets Chancellor Scholz, highlights mutual benefits, win-win outcomes
President Xi said there are vast potentials for cooperation whether in traditional sectors, such as mechanical manufacturing or in emerging fields, such as green transformation,…
Japan Fair Trade Commission to take action against Google for alleged violation of Antimonopoly Law
Google LLC is suspected of demanding Yahoo Japan, now LY Corp., to limit part of its digital advertising business.
Southeast Asia ushers in New Year with a splash
Millions of people in Southeast Asia—from Cambodia to Laos to Thailand—are celebrating the traditional New Year water festival, an important event on the Buddhist calendar.
President Marcos hits Duterte’s ‘secret deal’ anew: ‘I’m rescinding it’
Duterte and the Chinese government separately admitted that Duterte had made a “gentleman’s agreement” not to repair the warship BRP Sierra Madre, which has been a…
PM Lee to become senior minister, no major changes to Cabinet until after next GE: DPM Wong
When asked about his considerations in forming his new Cabinet, DPM Wong replied going forward, the main priority is to form the best possible team with a focus on both change and…
US envoy to UN warns China, Russia not to hide North Korea’s ‘bad behaviour’
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the UN, also urged Pyongyang to "say yes" to Washington's repeated calls for dialogue without preconditions.
2024 Diplomatic Bluebook highlights Japan-China dialogue amid military concerns
A notable feature of this edition is the reinstatement of the phrase “mutually beneficial relationship based on common strategic interests” for the first time in five years…
President Yoon sorry for shortcomings but insists policies were right
The conservative president added he would stick to major reform drives on labour, education, public pensions, and the medical sector.