Cyanide and debt findings point to murder-suicide at Bangkok hotel
Police say coffee in cups at the scene was laced with deadly poison as six victims gathered to discuss loan repayments.
Ashura being observed across Pakistan amid heightened security
Yaum-i-Ashura is observed every year on Muharram 10 with solemnity to pay homage to Imam Husain — the grandson of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) — and other martyrs of Karbala.
Prominent North Korean defector likely to be named head of unification council
Tae Yong-ho, a former North Korean deputy ambassador to Britain, has completed a candidate review process for the position of secretary general for the Peaceful Unification…
Suspended mayor Guo may have left Philippines using Chinese passport – Senator Gatchalian
However, Guo’s lawyer, Stephen David, has repeatedly said the embattled mayor remains in the Philippines.
US military chief meets Filipino counterpart in Manila as intel pact takes shape
Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Brown Jr.'s visit comes two weeks ahead of the 2+2 “Ministerial Dialogue” in Manila between the foreign and defence secretaries…
Go back to your country – Bangladesh turns back fleeing Myanmar soldiers at border
Clashes have rocked Myanmar's western frontiers since the Arakan Army attacked security forces in November. Hundreds of Myanmar troops have taken refuge in India and Bangladesh…
Laos, Vietnam sign extradition treaty
The treaty is in addition to the treaty on legal assistance in civil and criminal matters between Laos and Vietnam, which was signed in Hanoi in 1998.
Controversial foreign nanny project sets sail in Seoul
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Labour Ministry announced that applications from families interested in hiring caregivers from the Philippines are to open on July 17,…
President Jokowi flies to UAE for another Nusantara sales pitch
The trip is yet another attempt to persuade investors to put their money into Nusantara, as the outgoing leader’s administration races to complete the capital relocation project…
Former Malaysian PM Najib pushes house arrest bid to Court of Appeal
The Kuala Lumpur High Court on July 3 dismissed the former prime minister’s bid to seek leave to commence judicial review against eight respondents, including the government, to…