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Locsin anticipates Asean action on MyanmarLocsin anticipates Asean action on Myanmar

Locsin anticipates Asean action on Myanmar

Myanmar - Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said he would engage with other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…

January 20, 2022
Malaysian, Indonesian, and Philippine defense ministers to meet on Jan 27 for security discussionsMalaysian, Indonesian, and Philippine defense ministers to meet on Jan 27 for security discussions

Malaysian, Indonesian, and Philippine defense ministers to meet on Jan 27 for security discussions

Malaysia - On January 27, the Defense Ministers of Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines will meet to discuss steps to…

January 19, 2022
After protests, the Taliban put on a show of power with a paradeAfter protests, the Taliban put on a show of power with a parade

After protests, the Taliban put on a show of power with a parade

Afghanistan - At the weekend, Taliban forces marched through a northwest Afghan city in a show of force, days after…

January 18, 2022
MOH official: Impending Omicron wave might result in up to 15,000 cases per day in SingaporeMOH official: Impending Omicron wave might result in up to 15,000 cases per day in Singapore

MOH official: Impending Omicron wave might result in up to 15,000 cases per day in Singapore

Singapore - The impending Omicron wave in Singapore might reach 15,000 cases per day, which is many times higher than…

January 17, 2022
As the Omicron wave approaches, South Korea to distribute Pfizer Covid-19 pillsAs the Omicron wave approaches, South Korea to distribute Pfizer Covid-19 pills

As the Omicron wave approaches, South Korea to distribute Pfizer Covid-19 pills

South Korea - As worry grows over the development of the extremely contagious Omicron variant, South Korea will begin treating coronavirus…

January 15, 2022
Malaysia’s foreign minister: Malaysia awaits the international organization’s response to the TalibanMalaysia’s foreign minister: Malaysia awaits the international organization’s response to the Taliban

Malaysia’s foreign minister: Malaysia awaits the international organization’s response to the Taliban

Malaysia - The Malaysia's foreign minister said that before taking a position on the matter of the Taliban regime in…

January 14, 2022
Tze Yong and Peng Soon-Valeree win the opening round of the India OpenTze Yong and Peng Soon-Valeree win the opening round of the India Open

Tze Yong and Peng Soon-Valeree win the opening round of the India Open

India - In the first round of the India Open that commenced on Wednesday, rising men's singles shuttler Ng Tze…

January 13, 2022
No major adverse effects recorded in Singaporean children immunized against Covid-19No major adverse effects recorded in Singaporean children immunized against Covid-19

No major adverse effects recorded in Singaporean children immunized against Covid-19

Singapore - According to Dr Janil Puthucheary, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has not received any reports of significant adverse…

January 12, 2022
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