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Hundreds escape to Thailand as Myanmar’s army struggle with the rebelsHundreds escape to Thailand as Myanmar’s army struggle with the rebels

Hundreds escape to Thailand as Myanmar’s army struggle with the rebels

Thailand - Hundreds of people, many of them children, have escaped a flare-up in violence between the Myanmar army and…

December 18, 2021
Taiwan will stand by Lithuania despite Chinese threats, says ambassadorTaiwan will stand by Lithuania despite Chinese threats, says ambassador

Taiwan will stand by Lithuania despite Chinese threats, says ambassador

Taiwan - Taiwan would develop economic relations with Lithuania in a “cycle of goodwill” despite pressure from Beijing, Taiwan's de…

December 17, 2021
Foreign Minister described the meeting with US Secretary of State Blinken as fruitfulForeign Minister described the meeting with US Secretary of State Blinken as fruitful

Foreign Minister described the meeting with US Secretary of State Blinken as fruitful

Malaysia - US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken and Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah spoke candidly and productively…

December 16, 2021
Blinken visits Indonesia as US aims to strengthen Southeast Asia relationsBlinken visits Indonesia as US aims to strengthen Southeast Asia relations

Blinken visits Indonesia as US aims to strengthen Southeast Asia relations

Indonesia - Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State of the United States, paid a visit in Indonesia, beginning off a tour…

December 15, 2021
Indonesians escape onto streets after powerful earthquakeIndonesians escape onto streets after powerful earthquake

Indonesians escape onto streets after powerful earthquake

Indonesia - A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 rocked eastern Indonesia today, prompting a tsunami warning, according to…

December 14, 2021
Singapore WP Vice-chair: Senior officials knew about Raeesah Khan’s deception but kept quietSingapore WP Vice-chair: Senior officials knew about Raeesah Khan’s deception but kept quiet

Singapore WP Vice-chair: Senior officials knew about Raeesah Khan’s deception but kept quiet

Singapore - Former WP MP Raeesah Khan lied to the House on August 3 and repeated the deception on October 4,…

December 13, 2021
Cambodian PM demands US weapons destroyed following embargoCambodian PM demands US weapons destroyed following embargo

Cambodian PM demands US weapons destroyed following embargo

Cambodia - Cambodian leader Hun Sen ordered the military to destroy or stockpile any US weapons, after Washington's imposition of…

December 11, 2021
Facebook misidentified hundreds of political advertising, according to a studyFacebook misidentified hundreds of political advertising, according to a study

Facebook misidentified hundreds of political advertising, according to a study

ASEAN - According to a research published recently, Facebook misidentified tens of thousands of advertising labeled under its political ads…

December 10, 2021
Three Hong Kong June 4 protesters convictedThree Hong Kong June 4 protesters convicted

Three Hong Kong June 4 protesters convicted

Hong Kong - On Thursday, a Hong Kong court convicted three renowned pro-democracy activists of unlawful assembly in connection with…

December 9, 2021
Singapore calls on Myanmar’s military junta to free Aung San Suu KyiSingapore calls on Myanmar’s military junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi

Singapore calls on Myanmar’s military junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi

Singapore - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has urged for the release of Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu…

December 8, 2021