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Asia May 10, 2024

Philippine security chief demands immediate expulsion of Chinese diplomats over alleged conversation leak

A high-ranking Philippine security official has called for the immediate expulsion of Chinese diplomats allegedly involved in leaking a phone conversation.

Europe May 9, 2024

Protesters demand Armenian prime minister's resignation after border villages ceded to Azerbaijan

Protesters showed up in Yerevan, Armenia, in droves on Thursday to demand Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation after his government moved to cede land to Azerbaijan.

Pakistan May 9, 2024

Suspected militants blow up all-girls' school in Pakistan

Suspected militants blew up a private, girls-only school in the North Waziristan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said Thursday.

Thailand May 9, 2024

Massive chemical storage tank in Thailand catches fire, 1 dead, 4 injured

In Thailand, a chemical storage tank caught fire, killing one person and injuring four others. The company that owns the tanks said it would compensate those affected.

Iran May 9, 2024

US treasury official raises alarm on environmental risks from illicit transfers of Iranian oil off Malaysia

A U.S. Treasury official raised concerns about environmental risks and illicit Iranian oil transfers off Malaysia, seeking to prevent the country from financing militant groups.

South Korea May 9, 2024

South Korea President Yoon rejects calls for special investigation into wife's stock price scandal

South Korean President Yoon's political rivals called for investigations into the president's wife and top officials for alleged scandals, but Yoon rejected their demands.

Afghanistan May 8, 2024

Sticky bomb explosion kills at least 3 Afghan police officers

At least three police officers have been reported dead in northeastern Afghanistan following a Wednesday sticky bomb explosion, with the Taliban claiming five more were injured.

Pakistan May 8, 2024

Pakistani forces kill 6 militants in volatile Afghan border region

Pakistani security forces executed twin raids on Wednesday, killing six militants in operations targeting hideouts along the Afghan border.

Hong Kong May 8, 2024

Protest anthem 'Glory to Hong Kong' outlawed in city

The popular protest song "Glory to Hong Kong" is now banned in the city, stoking fears of government crackdown on dissidents and restriction of the internet.

US May 8, 2024

US and Philippine military forces sink ship during largescale drills in disputed South China Sea

In a recent military exercise in the South China Sea, U.S. and Philippine forces sank a mock enemy ship using high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes.

Asia May 7, 2024

With monsoon season on horizon, coming weeks could prove critical for outcome of Burmese war

The low cloud cover of monsoon season in Burma means the junta's air force will be less powerful. Both the Burmese military and ethnic rebels want to make gains before the rains come.