March 7, 2023 Bangladesh building explosion kills 14 people, injures dozens A seven-story commercial building was heavily damaged when an explosion occurred Tuesday. At least 14 people were killed and 50 people were taken to the hospital for treatment.
March 7, 2023 Xi accuses US of 'suppression,' 'containment' of China President Xi Jinping accused the U.S. and "Western countries" of attempting to contain and suppress the Chinese economy at a press conference on Monday.
March 7, 2023 China, US heading for 'conflict and confrontation,' foreign minister warns Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Qin Gang accused the United States of pushing Taiwan to the brink of destruction by interfering with Chinese claims of sovereignty over the island.
March 6, 2023 17 bodies recovered after Burmese army said to rape, behead, and kill in several villages Burmese soldiers rampaged through villages and killed at least 17 people. They have also beheaded, tortured, and raped residents in a series of war crimes since the army took control.
March 6, 2023 Ashes of Thailand boy rescued from flooded cave released on Mekong River Duangphet Phromthep who was rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand died at age 17 last month while attending a sports academy in England. His ashes were released on Mekong River.
March 6, 2023 Pentagon warns Chinese cargo cranes could be spy tools Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (Ret.) on the potential consequences of China helping Russia and Chinese technology outpacing the U.S.
March 6, 2023 Refugee camp fire in Bangladesh leaves thousands of Muslims from Myanmar homeless A fire at a refugee camp in Bangladesh has left thousands of Rohingya Muslims homeless. Hundreds of thousands of Muslims escaped Myanmar during a brutal crackdown.
March 4, 2023 Xi, Chinese Communist Party to tighten grip on power as People's Congress convenes Thousands of Chinese Communist Party members have arrived in Beijing to begin an annual meeting of the National People's Congress and set the direction of China's next five years.
March 3, 2023 17 dead in Indonesia fuel depot fire A fire at the Plumpang fuel storage station in Jakarta, Indonesia, has killed at least 17 people and led to the evacuation of thousands of others in the area.
March 3, 2023 Hong Kong skyscraper fire could mean $64M payout, cause under investigation The property developers responsible for the nearly-completed Kimpton Hotel may be in for a historic insurance payout after the project was consumed in flames Friday.