Myanmar junta to free 9,652 prisoners on humanitarian grounds - state media

Myanmar junta to free 9,652 prisoners on humanitarian grounds - state media
Myanmar junta to free 9,652 prisoners on humanitarian grounds - state media

Myanmar junta to free 9,652 prisoners on humanitarian grounds - state media
More than 140 Rohingya arrive in Indonesia's North Sumatra

More than 140 Rohingya arrive in Indonesia's North Sumatra
Magnitude 4.8 quake hits Indonesia's West Java, no casualties
Magnitude 4.8 quake hits Indonesia's West Java, no casualties
ASEAN foreign ministers express concern over South China Sea tensions

ASEAN foreign ministers express concern over South China Sea tensions
Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya -military
Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya -military
China's military lashes out at US after breakthrough talks

China's military lashes out at US after breakthrough talks
China urges nationals to leave north Myanmar region amid unrest

China urges nationals to leave north Myanmar region amid unrest
Factbox-Vietnam's 'bamboo diplomacy' shifts into higher gear

Factbox-Vietnam's 'bamboo diplomacy' shifts into higher gear
Indonesia presidential candidate Prabowo cements lead in the poll

Indonesia presidential candidate Prabowo cements lead in the poll
Death toll at Indonesia smelter fire rises to 18, operation halted

Death toll at Indonesia smelter fire rises to 18, operation halted
Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex marriage

Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex marriage
Philippines rebukes China over South China Sea claims

Philippines rebukes China over South China Sea claims
Indonesian transgender models shine spotlight on pollution with plastic fashion

Indonesian transgender models shine spotlight on pollution with plastic fashion
Factbox-Pacts signed by Vietnam, China during Xi's Hanoi trip

Factbox-Pacts signed by Vietnam, China during Xi's Hanoi trip
China condemns Canada's support for Philippines on South China Sea incidents

China condemns Canada's support for Philippines on South China Sea incidents
Malaysia arrests 31 people for suspected illegal rare earths mining - state media
Malaysia arrests 31 people for suspected illegal rare earths mining - state media
Thai authorities seize record haul of meth tablets near border with Myanmar
Thai authorities seize record haul of meth tablets near border with Myanmar
China is happy to see parties in Myanmar conflict to hold peace talks -Chinese foreign ministry

China is happy to see parties in Myanmar conflict to hold peace talks -Chinese foreign ministry
Myanmar is now world's largest source of opium, UN says

Myanmar is now world's largest source of opium, UN says
Rohingya face rejection in Indonesia after surge of boat arrivals

Rohingya face rejection in Indonesia after surge of boat arrivals
Indonesia president suspects human trafficking behind increased Rohingya arrivals

Indonesia president suspects human trafficking behind increased Rohingya arrivals
Trafficking for cyber fraud an increasingly globalised crime, Interpol says

Trafficking for cyber fraud an increasingly globalised crime, Interpol says
ASEAN strongly condemns Sunday's 'heinous terrorist attack' in Philippines

ASEAN strongly condemns Sunday's 'heinous terrorist attack' in Philippines
Thailand, Myanmar to form aid task force as border unrest intensifies

Thailand, Myanmar to form aid task force as border unrest intensifies
Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India

Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India
Indonesia rescuers evacuate all climbers from Marapi volcano after eruption killed 23

Indonesia rescuers evacuate all climbers from Marapi volcano after eruption killed 23
Buildings evacuated as quake rattles Philippine capital

Buildings evacuated as quake rattles Philippine capital
Myanmar junta leader says armed organisations must solve their problems 'politically' - state media
Myanmar junta leader says armed organisations must solve their problems 'politically' - state media
Eleven climbers die in Indonesia after volcano erupts, 3 survivors found - official

Eleven climbers die in Indonesia after volcano erupts, 3 survivors found - official
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing

Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing
Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, spewing ash

Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, spewing ash
Philippines builds new coast guard station on island in South China Sea

Philippines builds new coast guard station on island in South China Sea
Malaysia invites China's Xi to visit, ramps up tourism target

Malaysia invites China's Xi to visit, ramps up tourism target
Thai foreign minister fights back tears, welcomes Hamas release of Thai workers

Thai foreign minister fights back tears, welcomes Hamas release of Thai workers
China's top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Vietnam from Thursday - sources

China's top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Vietnam from Thursday - sources
Vietnam upgrades ties with Japan to highest level

Vietnam upgrades ties with Japan to highest level
More Rohingya take children as they leave Bangladesh by boat - aid groups

More Rohingya take children as they leave Bangladesh by boat - aid groups
China says it values follow-up to MH370 incident

China says it values follow-up to MH370 incident
Vietnam set to raise effective tax rate on multinationals as part of global deal

Vietnam set to raise effective tax rate on multinationals as part of global deal
Thai Muslim group says direct Hamas talks helped secure release of Thai hostages

Thai Muslim group says direct Hamas talks helped secure release of Thai hostages
Malaysian opposition leader makes U-turn on stepping down as party president

Malaysian opposition leader makes U-turn on stepping down as party president
China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy

China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy
Vietnam president to visit Japan as countries discuss stronger ties

Vietnam president to visit Japan as countries discuss stronger ties
Vietnam to extend anti-graft drive as police reveal real estate fraud worth 3% of GDP

Vietnam to extend anti-graft drive as police reveal real estate fraud worth 3% of GDP
Indonesian court papers reveal chain of events that led to cough syrup deaths

Indonesian court papers reveal chain of events that led to cough syrup deaths
Hundreds of Rohingya come ashore in Indonesia, joining about 1,000 this week

Hundreds of Rohingya come ashore in Indonesia, joining about 1,000 this week
Foreigners, aid workers moved to safety from Myanmar fighting
Foreigners, aid workers moved to safety from Myanmar fighting
China says facilitated transit through country from northern Myanmar
China says facilitated transit through country from northern Myanmar
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
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Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years