2 oil tankers catch fire off Singapore, navy rescues crews
Singapore's navy said on Friday, July 19, it had rescued crew members from two large oil tankers that caught fire...
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Indian PM Modi visits Russia visit for first time since start of Ukraine war
India’s prime minister begins a two-day visit to Russia on Monday, his first since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine,...
Japan and Philippines sign defense agreement prompted by concerns over China
Japan and the Philippines signed a key defense pact Monday allowing the deployment of Japanese forces for joint drills in...
China’s Xi urges world powers to facilitate direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue during a meeting Monday...
As the Dalai Lama turns 89, exiled Tibetans fear a future without him
In a monastery beneath snow-capped mountains in northern India, the Buddhist monk entrusted with protecting the Dalai Lama and foretelling...
Cambodian authorities burn $70M of seized illegal drugs in major crackdown
Cambodian authorities on Friday destroyed more than seven tons of illicit drugs and the ingredients for them, as a drug-fighting...
World leaders gather in Switzerland for Ukraine peace summit, excluding Russia
Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out first steps toward peace in Ukraine...
Devcon Scholars Program Returns for Devcon Southeast Asia, Aiming to Build a Collaborative Community
The Devcon Scholars Program is back, offering scholarships and community-building opportunities for Devcon SEA 2024. (Read More)
Dutch far-right closes in on left-wing alliance in EU parliamentary exit polls
European Union parliamentary elections kicked off in the Netherlands on Thursday with an exit poll suggesting that Geert Wilders’ far-right...
US Defense Secretary Austin meets Cambodia’s top officials in pursuit of stronger ties with China’s ally
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Cambodia on Tuesday to push for stronger military ties with China’s closest ally...
HKMA Warns Public About Phishing Messages Linked to ICBC (Asia)
HKMA alerts public to phishing messages related to ICBC (Asia). (Read More)
Asia Pacific Outshines Globally in Instant Payments Adoption
Asia Pacific region is leading the globe in the adoption and innovation of instant payments, fueled by technological advancements and...
Marine reflects on AI’s ‘incredible change’ for military as he looks to future with new novel
The world may end up breaking into tech alliances as a guiding political issue in the years to come, according...
Police bust finds over 700 pounds of drugs inside Transformers statues
Thailand authorities made a startling discovery when they busted open lifesize Transformer robot statues and retrieved over 700 pounds of...
Philippine schools cancel classes as major heat wave spreads across Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia was coping with a weekslong heat wave on Monday as record-high temperatures led to school closings in several...
