Tag: East Asia
Airstrikes By Myanmar Military On A Concert Killed 50
Images shared by local media reportedly show the aftermath, with debris strewn on the ground. The United Nations Office in Myanmar said it was "deeply concerned and saddened by reports of airstrikes that have taken place in Hpakant, Kachin State". "Initia...
The Vatican Said Saturday It and China Had Renewed A Secret And Contested Agreement
The deal was a bid to ease a longstanding divide across mainland China between an underground flock loyal to the pope and a state-backed official church
Australia Food Prices Went Up As Floods Damaged Farms
Thousands of people on alert as storms sweep eastern parts of the country
Thailand To Apply Stricter Gun Control
Experts welcome some of the proposals but doubt they’re enough to thwart a repeat or drive down one of the highest firearm ownership rates in Asia
3 Detained Over Cambodian Boat Accident
Victims were children coming back from an English class
Communist Party Congress to Run Oct 16 To 22
Spokesperson says it’ll amend party charter
Rare Political Protest Banners Removed in Chinese Capital
The incident comes at a sensitive time in the Chinese capital, with authorities on high alert in the run-up to the 20th congress of the ruling Communist Party, where Xi is expected to secure a third leadership term
North Korea Fires New Missile
It's the latest in a spate of missile launches by North Korea in recent days
Australia to Remember The Bali Bombings
202 people died in the attack, including people from Indonesia, Australia and the United States
Families Offered Flowers And Dolls at Thai Day Care Calling The Kids To Come Back
Ceremonies were held Sunday at three temples, where the 36 victims — mostly preschoolers — were taken ahead of funeral rites and cremation on Tuesday
Mainly Kids, Killed in Day Care Attack
At least 24 of the 36 people killed in Thursday’s attack were children
More Floods Under Way For Australia's New South With Warnings
Authorities urged people to take extreme care and avoid travel
Bomb Sparked Fire on Key Crimean Bridge - Russian Authority
It was a key transport link for carrying military equipment to Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine
Hong Kong First Minors Sentenced
They’re sentenced to up to 3 years in a detention facility
South Korea And The United States Commence Joint Maritime Exercises
Move comes a day after it scrambled fighter jets in reaction to an apparent North Korean bombing drill