Explainer-Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war?

Explainer-Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war?
Explainer-Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war?

Explainer-Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war?
Chinese envoy urges Thailand-Cambodia to resume ceasefire as soon as possible

Chinese envoy urges Thailand-Cambodia to resume ceasefire as soon as possible
Vietnam's next leadership taking shape as January congress nears

Vietnam's next leadership taking shape as January congress nears
Malaysia denies ex-PM Najib's house arrest bid ahead of key 1MDB verdict

Malaysia denies ex-PM Najib's house arrest bid ahead of key 1MDB verdict
Explainer-How a five-yearly Communist Party congress will pick Vietnam's next leaders

Explainer-How a five-yearly Communist Party congress will pick Vietnam's next leaders
Malaysia court dismisses ex-PM's bid to serve sentence under house arrest

Malaysia court dismisses ex-PM's bid to serve sentence under house arrest
Malaysia court denies ex-PM Najib's bid to serve jail sentence at home

Malaysia court denies ex-PM Najib's bid to serve jail sentence at home
Myanmar arrests hundreds under new election law ahead of December vote
Myanmar arrests hundreds under new election law ahead of December vote
China, US seek Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire ahead of ASEAN meeting

China, US seek Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire ahead of ASEAN meeting
China says arms trade with Cambodia, Thailand unrelated to border conflict
China says arms trade with Cambodia, Thailand unrelated to border conflict
No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser

No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser
Explainer-Bondi Beach suspects travelled to Philippine region known for Islamist militancy

Explainer-Bondi Beach suspects travelled to Philippine region known for Islamist militancy
Leonardo denies liability for helicopter crash that killed Leicester City owner

Leonardo denies liability for helicopter crash that killed Leicester City owner
Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi 'in good health' after son raises alarm

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi 'in good health' after son raises alarm
Indian family of alleged Bondi gunman didn't know of 'radical mindset', Indian police say

Indian family of alleged Bondi gunman didn't know of 'radical mindset', Indian police say
Thailand works to repatriate thousands stranded at Cambodia border crossing

Thailand works to repatriate thousands stranded at Cambodia border crossing
Philippines confirms visit by alleged Bondi gunmen amid terrorism concerns

Philippines confirms visit by alleged Bondi gunmen amid terrorism concerns
Foreign arrivals to Vietnam hit record high despite pollution, floods

Foreign arrivals to Vietnam hit record high despite pollution, floods
Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines

Australia police says Bondi attack gunmen travelled to Philippines
Philippines denounces China's 'dangerous' and 'inhumane' actions against Filipino fishermen

Philippines denounces China's 'dangerous' and 'inhumane' actions against Filipino fishermen
South Korea court to rule on Yoon's insurrection charges on Jan. 16, YTN reports

South Korea court to rule on Yoon's insurrection charges on Jan. 16, YTN reports
Indonesia president expects flood-stricken Sumatra to return to normal in 2-3 months as death toll exceeds 1,000

Indonesia president expects flood-stricken Sumatra to return to normal in 2-3 months as death toll exceeds 1,000
Philippines to protest China's actions that injured Filipino fishermen in South China Sea
Philippines to protest China's actions that injured Filipino fishermen in South China Sea
South Korea, Laos to upgrade relations to comprehensive partnership, Seoul says

South Korea, Laos to upgrade relations to comprehensive partnership, Seoul says
Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to cease all shooting effective Friday

Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to cease all shooting effective Friday
Explainer-Thailand's snap election: How will it play out?

Explainer-Thailand's snap election: How will it play out?
China says it expelled Philippine aircraft, vessels near disputed atolls

China says it expelled Philippine aircraft, vessels near disputed atolls
Malaysia drops appeal against acquittal of wife of ex-PM Najib in money laundering, tax evasion case

Malaysia drops appeal against acquittal of wife of ex-PM Najib in money laundering, tax evasion case
Thai PM sets course for early election amid border and parliamentary unrest

Thai PM sets course for early election amid border and parliamentary unrest
Brothers detained in Thailand after nightclub fire kills 25 in Goa

Brothers detained in Thailand after nightclub fire kills 25 in Goa
Vietnam urges factories to cut output as Hanoi chokes on smog

Vietnam urges factories to cut output as Hanoi chokes on smog
At least 30 killed in Myanmar after junta airstrike hits hospital, witnesses report
At least 30 killed in Myanmar after junta airstrike hits hospital, witnesses report
Thailand and Cambodia hold talks on border crossings ahead of expected Trump calls

Thailand and Cambodia hold talks on border crossings ahead of expected Trump calls
Trump says he is scheduling a phone call for Thursday with Thailand, Cambodia amid conflict

Trump says he is scheduling a phone call for Thursday with Thailand, Cambodia amid conflict
Putin meets Indonesia's Prabowo to discuss military and energy ties, wheat exports

Putin meets Indonesia's Prabowo to discuss military and energy ties, wheat exports
Vietnam set to make it harder for media to protect sources, to expand state secrets

Vietnam set to make it harder for media to protect sources, to expand state secrets
Games-Cambodia pulls team out of SEA Games in Thailand over border conflict

Games-Cambodia pulls team out of SEA Games in Thailand over border conflict
Thailand-Cambodia fighting rages on as Trump signals intent to intervene

Thailand-Cambodia fighting rages on as Trump signals intent to intervene
Cambodia 'ready at any time' for talks to end conflict with Thailand, PM adviser says

Cambodia 'ready at any time' for talks to end conflict with Thailand, PM adviser says
Fire rips through seven-storey building in Jakarta, killing 22 people

Fire rips through seven-storey building in Jakarta, killing 22 people
Fire breaks out at seven-storey building in Indonesia's Jakarta, 20 dead

Fire breaks out at seven-storey building in Indonesia's Jakarta, 20 dead
Orangutans at risk as Indonesia floods devastate habitat

Orangutans at risk as Indonesia floods devastate habitat
Border battle expands as Thailand and Cambodia clash for second day

Border battle expands as Thailand and Cambodia clash for second day
Indonesia sends home two Dutch convicts, one on death row, after repatriation deal

Indonesia sends home two Dutch convicts, one on death row, after repatriation deal
Thailand aims to cripple Cambodia's military capability to neutralise threat, general says

Thailand aims to cripple Cambodia's military capability to neutralise threat, general says
Indonesia says more than $3 billion in recovery funds required after Sumatra floods

Indonesia says more than $3 billion in recovery funds required after Sumatra floods
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
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison