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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.

Asia May 7, 2024

Vietnam celebrates 70th anniversary of battle of Dien Bien Phu, end of French colonial rule

Vietnam celebrated the 70th anniversary of the battle of Dien Bien Phu that ended French colonial occupation. French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu also attended.

Asia May 6, 2024

Rebel group claims it captured Burmese command post, imprisoned hundreds of government soldiers

Burma's Arakan Army claims it has seized control of a major government command post, taking hundreds of soldiers prisoner in the process.

US May 6, 2024

US and Philippine military forces conduct combat drills off southern Taiwan

U.S. Marines and Filipino troops conducted combat drills in the Philippines on Monday. The military drills involve more than 16,000 personnel, officials said.

Asia May 3, 2024

Why did bill to stem ‘foreign influence’ trigger protests in Georgia over country's media freedom?

Recent protests in the central Asian nation of Georgia have centered on proposed legislation that critics argue would erode media freedom and hinder entrance to the EU.

China May 3, 2024

China reveals alleged 2016 'secret agreement' with Philippines regarding South China Sea

China alleges that in 2016, the Philippines entered into an unwritten agreement that restricted access by military and other official ships to islands in the South China Sea.

Asia May 3, 2024

Cambodia's Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for labor union leader in strike

Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld the prison sentence of a labor union leader who led a prolonged strike against NagaWorld, the country's largest casino.

Pakistan May 3, 2024

15 confirmed dead after bus plunges into rocky ravine in northern Pakistan

At least 15 people were killed on Friday in northern Pakistan after a bus plunged into a rocky ravine after its driver lost control, according to police.

Pakistan May 2, 2024

Landmine blasts kill 1, injure 18 in southwestern Pakistan

One person was killed and at least 18 were wounded Thursday in southwestern Pakistan as double landmine blasts detonated. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.

Asia May 2, 2024

Mass broadband outages reported in Nepal

Broadband internet service was disrupted across much of Nepal on Thursday as Indian vendors began withdrawing service to Nepali operators over payment defaults.