February 1, 2023 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes the Philippines, classes and government work get suspended A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 shook southeastern Philippines Wednesday, but no injuries or major damage were reported immediately.
February 1, 2023 CEO sues woman who sees him as 'just a friend' for $2.3 million K. Kawshigan sued Nora Tan for causing him "trauma, depression and impacts" and for causing damage to his "stellar reputation" after she filed for a protection order.
February 1, 2023 Former leader of Khmer Rouge who was convicted of crimes against humanity transferred to Cambodian prison A former leader of Khmer Rouge, Khieu Samphan, has been transferred to a Cambodian prison. Samphan was convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
February 1, 2023 Thailand's police commissioner apologizes for the alleged extortion of Taiwanese actor Seven Thai officers were placed under investigation for the alleged extortion of a Taiwanese actor. Thailand's police commissioner has apologized for the alleged crime.
January 31, 2023 Dozens of Chinese military planes, vessels detected in Taiwan waters and airspace Chinese military planes and ships were detected near Taiwan again Wednesday as tensions continue to escalate.
January 31, 2023 Pakistan boating accident death toll reaches 51 The death toll in the Pakistan boating accident that occurred over the weekend has risen to 51. Police said at least ten students drowned after the boat capsized in Tanda Dam on Sunday.
January 31, 2023 Hong Kong residents scramble to get rid of CBD products after ban lumps it with heroin, cocaine Hong Kong has put CBD in the same class of drug as cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, ketamine and "ice" due to difficulty in isolating pure CBD from cannabis.
January 31, 2023 China accuses Czech president-elect of challenging its national sovereignty by affirming relations with Taiwan China is accusing Czech’s incoming president of challenging its national sovereignty after the country deepened its relations with Taiwan.
January 31, 2023 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voices support for democracy in Burma The United Nations secretary-general recently voiced his support for the democratic aspirations of the Burmese people. This comes two years after the country's military seized power.
January 31, 2023 Kirk Lippold: McCarthy should 'absolutely' go to Taiwan Retired Navy Commander Kirk Lippold reacts to China warning against McCarthy visiting TaiwanÂ