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Former Bangladesh PM and poll favourite Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
AFP, Published on 30/12/2025
» DHAKA - Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said.
Cambodia asks Thailand to move border talks to Malaysia
AFP, Published on 23/12/2025
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodia has asked Thailand to hold bilateral talks at the neutral venue of Kuala Lumpur, according to a letter seen by AFP on Tuesday, with the two nations set to negotiate truce terms after two weeks of deadly border clashes.
China's new aircraft carrier enters service in key move to modernise fleet
AFP, Published on 07/11/2025
» BEIJING - China's third aircraft carrier entered service this week, state media said on Friday, marking a key milestone in President Xi Jinping's drive to modernise the military.
Malaysian court rules police liable for pastor’s abduction
Published on 06/11/2025
» A Malaysian court has found the police liable for the forced disappearance of a Christian pastor and awarded more than $7 million in damages to his family in a landmark ruling.
'Cancer' of Asian cyberscam gangs spreading globally, says UN
Poppy McPherson of Reuters, Published on 21/04/2025
» Asian crime syndicates behind the multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry are expanding globally including to South America and Africa, as raids in Southeast Asia fail to contain their activities, the United Nations said in a report on Monday.
Cambodia charges journalist who exposed scam centres
Reuters, Published on 01/10/2024
» A Cambodian court on Tuesday charged an investigative reporter known for exposing corruption and human trafficking, and whose arrest drew concern from rights groups and the US government, with “inciting social unrest”, meaning he may face two years in prison.
Cambodia decries US sanctions against tycoon
Reuters, Published on 14/09/2024
» The Cambodian government has expressed “deep regret” over a US decision to sanction a local tycoon and senator over alleged trafficking of people forced to work in scam centres, calling it politically motivated.
Satellite images suggest China has been practising for strikes on US jets
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/07/2024
» BEIJING - Recent satellite images appear to show that the Chinese military has been practising for attacks on fighter jets and aircraft carriers of the United States in the deserts of Xinjiang, offering possible clues about what its strategy would be in the event of conflict.
Philippines says sailor loses finger in China sea clash
Reuters, Published on 18/06/2024
» MANILA - A Philippine navy sailor suffered "serious injury" after what the country's military called on Tuesday "intentional high-speed ramming" by the Chinese coast guard during a resupply mission in the South China Sea.
Taiwan proves that disaster preparedness pays off
Reuters, Published on 04/04/2024
» HUALIEN, Taiwan - When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan’s scenic and largely rural east coast county of Hualien on Wednesday, local official Chang Tung-yao knew exactly what to do, having experienced a similar temblor six years before.