May 12, 2023 European authorities arrest 27, seize tons of endangered eels in suspected smuggling ring An alleged eel smuggling ring has been broken up in Europe, where trade of the endangered fish from within the European Union is illegal.
May 12, 2023 4 children among 19 civilians killed, set on fire by Burmese soldiers Soldiers from Burma's military government have reportedly killed 19 villagers — four of whom were children —on the nation's southern coast.
May 12, 2023 Representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations discuss economic growth at Bangladesh conference The Indian Ocean Conference in Bangladesh hosted representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations. They discussed regional economic growth, cooperation, and security in the area.
May 12, 2023 US Army chief of staff meets with Indonesia's top defense official to push for stronger security ties James McConville, the chief of staff of the United States Army, met with the top defense official of Indonesia to push for stronger security ties.
May 12, 2023 Authorities in Burma, Bangladesh prepare to evacuate thousands ahead of severe cyclone Thousands of people in Burma and Bangladesh are being evacuated due to a cyclone that is expected to hit land on Sunday. The cyclone is expected to have wind speeds up to 110 mph.
May 11, 2023 7 Buddhist monks in Thailand accused of embezzling donations received by a temple in $8.9 million scheme Several Buddhist monks in Thailand were arrested in a $8.9 million embezzling scheme. The monks are accused of stealing donations received by a temple.
May 11, 2023 South Korea lowers crisis level for COVID-19, will no longer require infected to quarantine for 7 days South Korea will no longer require COVID-19-infected citizens to quarantine for seven days. This was one of the country's few remaining coronavirus restrictions.
May 11, 2023 Pence blasts Bidens as probe intensifies: When I was VP, my son was in an F-35 not a foreign boardroom Former Vice President Mike Pence sounded off on 'Hannity' Wednesday after Rep. James Comer of Kentucky announced the latest findings in his probe into the Bidens.
May 10, 2023 Rep. Nancy Mace: ‘DOJ needs to get off its ass and investigate’ the Biden family Rep. Nancy Mace speaks during a press conference Wednesday morning to update the public on the investigation into the Biden family’s "influence peddling and business schemes."Â
May 10, 2023 Japanese schoolboy stabbed in chest on way to school in downtown Tokyo A Japanese student was stabbed in the chest on his way to school. A suspect was arrested at the scene in downtown Tokyo. The student's injuries are not life-threatening.