March 30, 2023 Bahraini prosecutors hand out yearlong prison sentences to 3 people for debating Islamic theology Three people were sentenced to a year in prison by Bahraini prosecutors for debating Islamic theology. The debates took place in a series of blog posts and videos.
March 30, 2023 Philippines ferry fire kills at least 31, rages for 8 hours At least 31 people died in a fire on a ferry in the southern Philippines. There were approximately 250 passengers on the ferry when the fire erupted.
March 30, 2023 China issues threat over possible US, Taiwan meeting Former assistant Secretary of State Robert Charles warns, 'China is looking for a fight,' after the country stated its opposition to a meeting between Speaker McCarthy and Taiwan's president.
March 29, 2023 Crazy shapeshifting drone inspired by dragons forces itself around objects University of Tokyo graduate students have created drone prototypes that can change their structural shapes midair. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how they work.
March 29, 2023 Russia lists member of dissident women's punk group as wanted criminal Nadezhda Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot, an outspoken Russian punk group known for its feminist and anti-Kremlin views, has been placed in a database for wanted individuals.
March 29, 2023 Bangladeshi journalist jailed for 'spreading false news' Bangladeshi police have arrested journalist Samsuzzaman Shams on charges that he spread misinformation in an Independence Day report, though authorities have yet to clarify why.
March 29, 2023 Vietnam's economic growth comes in much weaker than expected, exporters hit by rising costs, weaker demand Vietnamese exporters were hit by a decrease in demand and rising costs. Due to this, the country's economy slowed in the first quarter of this year.
March 29, 2023 Sri Lanka's government announces significant cuts in fuel prices amid economic crisis Sri Lanka is in the midst of the worst economic crisis in the countries history. The country's government announced that there would be a significant cut in fuel prices.
March 29, 2023 Chinese college nudges students to 'enjoy love' during extended spring break amid falling birthrates Amid a declining birth rate, the Chinese government is looking to boost ways to increase the communist country's lower birth rate and overcome its negative population growth.
March 29, 2023 WATCH: Sharks swarm offshore of popular tourist beach as beachgoers keep distance A tourism ban in 2018 and the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 helped the sharks native to the Maya Bay return and thrive, creating a problem for Thailand's tourism.