Mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia raises new questions, but it’s far from unique
BANGKOK (news agencies) — A new mutual-defense pact signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong ...
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Malaysian leader Anwar says China a ‘true friend’ and not to be feared at end of Premier Li’s visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (news agencies) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday rejected the notion that China’s dominance is ...
Philippines demands China return rifles and pay for boat damage after hostilities in disputed sea
MANILA, Philippines (news agencies) — The Philippine military chief demanded Wednesday that China return several rifles and equipment seized by ...
US approves new $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a new $360 million weapons sale to Taiwan, sending the ...
US renews warning it’s obligated to defend the Philippines after its new clash with China at sea
MANILA, Philippines (news agencies) — The United States renewed a warning Tuesday that it’s obligated to defend its close treaty ...
Thaksin indicted on charge of royal defamation as more court cases stir Thailand’s political woes
BANGKOK (news agencies) — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming Thailand’s monarchy ...
Thailand has tried for years to solve its pollution problem. But ‘haze season’ always comes back
SAMOENG, Thailand (news agencies) — When the haze season comes, village chief Nanthawat Tiengtrongsakun and his tribesmen start preparing the ...
Trains collide in eastern India, killing at least 8 with rescue work ongoing
NEW DELHI (news agencies) — A cargo train rammed into a passenger train in India’s eastern state of West Bengal ...
Muslims in Asia celebrate Eid al-Adha with sacrifice festival and traditional feast
JAKARTA, Indonesia (news agencies) — Muslims in Asia on Monday celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, with food ...
Singapore says dredger that hit tanker reported sudden loss of control, oil spill cleanup ongoing
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (news agencies) — Singapore authorities said Monday a dredger boat reported a sudden loss in engine and ...
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UAE confirms oil spill off UAQ beaches as cause for smell reported in several emirates
The odours 'pose no health risk' to residents, the ministry confirmed; beaches and coastal areas in the emirate have been...
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