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American father and son die from wasp attack in Laos
The New York Times, Published on 05/11/2025
» An American father and his teenage son died after being stung by swarms of venomous wasps on a zip-lining tour through the tropical forests of northern Laos, according to reports that emerged this week.
Rescued moon bear cubs ‘doing well’ in Laos
Reuters, Published on 09/04/2024
» LUANG PRABANG, Laos - Sixteen Asiatic Black Bear cubs rescued from the home of a wildlife poacher in Laos last month are thriving at a sanctuary for the endangered species, where they are being cared for around-the-clock by local and international conservationists.
Indian tunnel rescue bid enters fifth day
Reuters, Published on 16/11/2023
» UTTARKASHI, India - Rescue workers renewed efforts on Thursday to reach 40 men trapped inside a collapsed highway tunnel in India for the fifth day, making slow progress as they began drilling through rock and soil debris.
Saudi-Yemen prisoner swap continues
AFP, Published on 15/04/2023
» ABHA, Saudi Arabia: A flight carrying rebel prisoners of war left Saudi Arabia bound for Yemen on Saturday, and Saudi prisoners were due to be released later in the day, the International Committee of the Red Cross said.
Myanmar rebel leader dies at age 78
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2022
» Lt Col Yi Se, leader of an ethnic Lahu guerrilla group operating in Myanmar's Shan state, died at the age of 78 on Wednesday night, according to a source familiar with Thai-Myanmar border affairs.
Laos gears up for Jan 1 reopening
AFP, Published on 18/12/2021
» Laos has confirmed plans to partially reopen to foreign travellers in the new year, throwing a lifeline to the tourism industry after borders were sealed for more than 18 months to keep out Covid.
Lao government approves date for opening rail line from China
Online Reporters, Published on 25/08/2021
» The Lao government has approved Dec 2 as the launch date for the official opening of the railway line linking the country with China.
Laos to test train line to China in August
Online Reporters, Published on 23/06/2021
» Laos plans to conduct the first test on the railway line linking its capital Vientiane and China in August, a Lao official said.
Laos to plough on with third Mekong dam project
Published on 01/07/2020
» Laos is pushing ahead with a hydropower project on the Mekong River, despite reservations aired by neighbouring countries over its potential to harm fisheries and farming downstream, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) said on Wednesday.
SE Asia tourism splutters as virus keeps Chinese at home
AFP, Published on 16/02/2020
» LUANG PRABANG, Laos: Elephant parks unvisited, curios at markets unsold as tuk-tuks sit idle: Southeast Asia is facing billions of dollars in losses from a collapse in Chinese tourism since the outbreak of a deadly new coronavirus.