Thai border agencies told to watch out for smuggling of electricity materials to Myanmar border
Kanchanaburi agencies have been instructed to strictly screen for smuggling of electricity generating equipment to Myanmar's scam call-centre gangs.
About 50 percent casualty rate among North Korean troops in Russia: US expert
According to South Korean intelligence, North Korea has deployed 11,000 to 12,000 troops since November 2024.
House impeaches Philippine VP Sara Duterte, fast-tracking transmittal to Senate
A total of 215 lawmakers have endorsed the fourth impeachment complaint.
China launches WTO dispute over Trump tariffs
Mr Trump on Feb 1 ordered tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China, demanding they staunch the flow of fentanyl – and illegal immigrants in the case of Canada and Mexico…
Ashes of late actress Barbie Hsu have returned to Taiwan from Japan
Hsu’s family members, including her mother Huang Chun-lan; her younger sister, Taiwanese TV host Dee Hsu; and her husband, South Korean musician DJ Koo, were believed to have…
Fast fashion, laptops to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports
The sheer volume and variety of the China-made merchandise sold in the U.S. means residents would probably see the prices of many typically inexpensive items tick higher if the…
24 solar terms: 9 things you may not know about the start of spring
Start of Spring lifts the curtain of spring. After that everything turns green and full of vigor; people clearly see that the daytime is becoming longer and the weather is…
Malaysian Hokkiens gear up for the Jade Emperor’s birthday
It is a common sight to see stalks of sugarcane line the pavements here, while some are seen sticking out of car windows ahead of the Jade Emperor’s birthday. Many in the…
String of tradition: A legacy in water puppetry
Dang Duy Bang is a master of water puppeteer, who imbues Vietnamese folk character to life. His exquisite craftsmanship has carved a legacy in wood, carrying on a centuries-old…
Women players beat the odds to cut a path for ice hockey in Iran
“We are the only country with more female players than male ice hockey players,” says Sedghi, the president of Iran’s ice hockey association.