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Three demining professionals were killed in Cambodia by an anti-tank mineThree demining professionals were killed in Cambodia by an anti-tank mine

Three demining professionals were killed in Cambodia by an anti-tank mine

Cambodia - According to their organization, an anti-tank mine left over from Cambodia's civil war burst on Monday, killing three…

January 11, 2022
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi faces additional charges and a prison sentenceMyanmar’s Suu Kyi faces additional charges and a prison sentence

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi faces additional charges and a prison sentence

Myanmar - On Monday, a Myanmar military court found Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of three criminal offenses and sentenced…

January 10, 2022
Visit by Cambodian PM triggers protests in MyanmarVisit by Cambodian PM triggers protests in Myanmar

Visit by Cambodian PM triggers protests in Myanmar

Cambodia - On Friday, Cambodian PM Hun Sen was greeted with a red carpet and an honour guard in Myanmar,…

January 8, 2022
Philippines’ president, has warned to imprison those who have not been vaccinatedPhilippines’ president, has warned to imprison those who have not been vaccinated

Philippines’ president, has warned to imprison those who have not been vaccinated

Philippines - As infections reached a three-month high, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced yesterday that individuals who have not received…

January 7, 2022
Japan calls on Indonesia to lift its coal banJapan calls on Indonesia to lift its coal ban

Japan calls on Indonesia to lift its coal ban

Japan - Japan's ambassador to Indonesia has urged Jakarta to lift its recent coal export restriction, which he claims has…

January 6, 2022
Thailand suggests booster shots due to Omicron outbreakThailand suggests booster shots due to Omicron outbreak

Thailand suggests booster shots due to Omicron outbreak

Thailand - Following a reported increase in cases of the extremely infectious Omicron coronavirus variant during the holiday season, Thailand's…

January 5, 2022
Thailand has won the AFF Cup for the sixth time in a rowThailand has won the AFF Cup for the sixth time in a row

Thailand has won the AFF Cup for the sixth time in a row

ASEAN - In a record-breaking sixth time, Thailand has won the ASEAN Football Federation Championship or AFF Cup. Indonesia held…

January 4, 2022
Football program for 139 local schools just before 2022 Asian GamesFootball program for 139 local schools just before 2022 Asian Games

Football program for 139 local schools just before 2022 Asian Games

ASEAN - As part of a countrywide charity initiative, students from 139 local schools around Malaysia may now follow their…

January 2, 2022
Brunei prolong Malaysia border shutdown by 15 daysBrunei prolong Malaysia border shutdown by 15 days

Brunei prolong Malaysia border shutdown by 15 days

Brunei - According to Xinhua, the Prime Minister's Office in Brunei said recently that the temporary suspension of cross-border activity…

January 1, 2022
Indonesia will bring stranded Rohingya migrants ashoreIndonesia will bring stranded Rohingya migrants ashore

Indonesia will bring stranded Rohingya migrants ashore

Indonesia - After locals and the world community protested its intention to drive Rohingya migrants into Malaysian seas, Indonesia said…

December 31, 2021