An Phu karaoke bar owner Le Anh Xuan

Six Jailed Over Fatal Karaoke Bar Fire in Vietnam That Claimed 32 Lives

A Vietnamese court has sentenced six people, including four police officers, to prison terms in connection with a 2022 fire that tore through a karaoke bar in Binh Duong province, near Ho Chi Minh City, killing 32 individuals and prompting...
Super Typhoon Kong-Rey Taiwan

Super Typhoon Kong-Rey Approaches Taiwan with Ferocious Winds, Waves and Warnings of Destruction

Towering five-metre waves crashed against Taiwan’s eastern shores on Wednesday as Super Typhoon Kong-rey barreled towards the island. Expected to intensify further before making landfall, Kong-Rey could be the most powerful typhoon to strike Taiwan in years, with forecasters warning...
Israeli Army

Israeli Army Faces Exhaustion Among Reservists as Lebanon Front Opens Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

More than a year into the Gaza conflict, Israel is confronting a significant challenge: its army is grappling with fatigue and manpower shortages among its reservists. The crisis comes as Israeli forces contend with a new front in Lebanon, opening...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

North Korea Poised to Launch ICBM Near U.S. Presidential Election, Heightening Global Tensions

North Korea has stationed a launcher prepared for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test, reportedly aligning a potential launch with the timing of the United States presidential election on November 5. According to South Korean lawmakers, the North’s move is...
Najib Razak

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak Face Defense in 1MDB Scandal: Court Orders Full Defense in Landmark Corruption Case

Malaysia’s high-profile 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) corruption case, former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been ordered by the Kuala Lumpur High Court to present his defense on 25 counts of abuse of power and money laundering. Judge Collin Lawrence...
Phone calls

Chinese Women Voice Concerns Over Government ‘Fertility Calls’ Amidst Declining Birth Rates

A recent surge in unusual phone calls to Chinese women regarding family planning has sparked a wave of online debate and criticism across Chinese social media platforms. The calls, reportedly part of a grassroots government campaign aimed at understanding family...
Myanmar Refugees Battle Drug Addiction

Inside a Thai Jungle Rehab Centre, Young Myanmar Refugees Battle Drug Addiction Amid Civil War Fallout

In the heart of a dense Thai jungle, tucked within the wooden stilt structures of a remote rehabilitation center, young refugees from Myanmar line up quietly, awaiting the prick of an acupuncture needle that promises reprieve from their struggle with...
A screengrab shows an Israeli Air Force plane, which the Israeli army says is departing to carry out strikes on Iran, from a handout video released on October 26, 2024. Israel Army

Iran Warns of ‘All-Out Response’ to Israel’s Recent Attack, Pledges to Leverage Every Available Tool in Retaliation

In a stark escalation of tensions, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei declared on Monday that Tehran would “use all available tools” to retaliate following Israel’s targeted airstrikes on military installations within Iranian territory over the weekend. Baghaei’s statements mark...
Singapore Airlines-A380

Singapore Airlines Flight to Tokyo Diverted to Taipei Due to Mid-Flight Windshield Crack

In an unexpected mid-flight incident, a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight bound for Tokyo’s Haneda Airport had to be diverted to Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport after a crack was discovered in the aircraft's windshield. Flight SQ636, carrying 249 passengers and 17...
prabowo subianto

Indonesia’s New Capital Ambition: Prabowo Subianto’s Vision for Nusantara

As Indonesia gears up for a new era under President-elect Prabowo Subianto, the nation is watching closely to see if the ambitious US$32 billion project to build a new capital city, Nusantara, will stay on track. Initiated by former President...
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