December 20, 2022 Thai officials admit sunken Navy vessel had too few life vests on board Thai Navy officials acknowledged that there were not enough live vests aboard the HTMS Sukothai for its 105 sailors when it sank in the Gulf of Thailand on Sunday.
December 20, 2022 North Korea threatens ‘bold military steps’ against Japan after Tokyo ramps up defense spending North Korea has threatened "bold" military action against Japan after Tokyo announced plans to double its military spending, something the U.S. has long encouraged.
December 20, 2022 Thai sailor found unconscious in the sea after ship sinks brought ashore  A sailor rescued after a Thai naval capsized in rough seas was brought ashore on Monday, December 19. (Credit: Reuters)
December 20, 2022 China only counting COVID-19 deaths due to respiratory failure China will only count deaths due to respiratory failure in its official total of COVID-19 fatalities after rolling back pandemic restrictions due to widespread protests.
December 19, 2022 Ohio CBP officers seize nearly 30,000 pills, 700 jelly packs of Sildenafil, active Viagra ingredient U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Ohio seized several illegal shipments from Asia containing Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra.
December 19, 2022 2 endangered Javan rhino calves spotted in Indonesia Indonesia has spotted two calves of the Javan rhinoceros species, one of the most endangered creatures in the world. There are now 77 Javan rhinos in the area.
December 19, 2022 Video shows moments before Thai Navy ship sinks The Royal Thai Navy released video taken as the HTMS Sukhothai corvette lists before sinking Sunday. The search is continuing for at least 30 missing sailors.
December 16, 2022 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan’s east coast Taiwan, which sits on a fault line of the Ring of Fire, was hit with a 6.2 magnitude earthquake Wednesday. No injuries were immediately reported.
December 16, 2022 Malaysian landslide kills 18 at campground, rescuers search for 15 others A landslide at a Malaysian campground killed 18 people. Rescuers continued to search for 15 others who they believe are buried beneath the soil and debris.
December 14, 2022 20 men lashed for alleged adultery, theft, and other crimes in Afghanistan As punishment for alleged adultery, theft, and other crimes 20 men were lashed in Afghanistan on Wednesday. The man were lashed 35 to 39 times in front of officials, locals, and elders.