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China announces 1st COVID-19 death in almost 6 months

China announces 1st COVID-19 death in almost 6 months

China on Sunday announced its first new death from COVID-19 in nearly half a year as strict new measures are imposed in Beijing and across the country to ward against new outbreaks.

2022-11-20 20:47

UK ex-ambassador, Australian and Japanese prisoners leave Myanmar after junta amnesty

UK ex-ambassador, Australian and Japanese prisoners leave Myanmar after junta amnesty

A former British envoy, an Australian economic adviser and a Japanese journalist left Myanmar Thursday as the junta released almost 6,000 prisoners, an AFP correspondent and diplomatic sources said.

2022-11-17 21:16

East Timor gets nod to join ASEAN grouping

East Timor gets nod to join ASEAN grouping

PHNOM PENH - Southeast Asian leaders agreed on Friday to allow East Timor to join the 10-nation ASEAN regional bloc, according to a statement released by summit host Cambodia.

2022-11-11 20:39

ASEAN agrees to talk to Myanmar opposition

ASEAN agrees to talk to Myanmar opposition

PHNOM PENH - Southeast Asian leaders agreed Friday to engage Myanmar opposition groups as they seek ways to quell the country's escalating bloodshed which has seen thousands killed in clashes since last year's coup.

2022-11-11 20:30

Indonesians march for justice after deadly soccer stampede

Indonesians march for justice after deadly soccer stampede

Thousands of football fans protested in Indonesia's East Java on Thursday, demanding further investigation into police conduct at a stampede that killed 135 people after a match in October. Protesters, some carrying coffins and signs that said "All this because of tear gas" as they marched on the main thoroughfare of the city of Malang, also called for the tragedy to be deeme...

2022-11-10 21:09

Apple limits file-sharing for Chinese iPhone users after anti-gov't protest

Apple limits file-sharing for Chinese iPhone users after anti-gov't protest

Apple limited file-sharing for Chinese iPhone users Thursday, a month after reports that anti-government protesters were using the function to share digital leaflets with strangers.

2022-11-10 19:58

Suspected Chinese rocket debris found in Philippine waters

Suspected Chinese rocket debris found in Philippine waters

Philippine officials said Wednesday suspected debris from a recent Chinese rocket launch has been found at sea off two provinces and they were pressing efforts for Manila to ratify two U.N. treaties that allow people to seek compensation for damage or injury from space launches. The Philippine Space Agency said the metal debris found separately this week off Busuanga island i...

2022-11-09 21:05

Iran plans public trials for 1,000 protesters in Tehran

Iran plans public trials for 1,000 protesters in Tehran

Iranian authorities announced on Monday they will hold public trials for 1,000 people in the capital, Tehran, over the protests that have convulsed the country. The mass indictments mark the government's first major legal action aimed at quashing dissent since unrest erupted over six weeks ago.

2022-10-31 22:17

India bridge collapse kills more than 130

India bridge collapse kills more than 130

At least 137 people died in western India when a colonial-era pedestrian bridge packed with revelers collapsed into the river below, police said Monday.

2022-10-31 21:38

Stellantis Jeep joint venture in China to file for bankruptcy

Stellantis Jeep joint venture in China to file for bankruptcy

The joint venture that makes Jeeps in China will file for bankruptcy, partners Stellantis and Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) said on Monday, after a long decline for the oldest foreign auto brand in the world's largest car market.

2022-10-31 21:27

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