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.
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.
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.
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.
May 2, 2024 Wild orangutan in Indonesia appears to use medicinal plant to disinfect wound: 'Likely self-medication' Researchers say an orangutan in Indonesia appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a plant. It's the latest example of an animal using natural remedies from the wild.
May 2, 2024 Biden calls Japan 'xenophobic' for not accepting many immigrants, compares to China, Russia President Biden called the allied nation of Japan "xenophobic" during a speech on Wednesday, comparing the island country to rival powers China and Russia.
May 1, 2024 Indonesia’s Ruang volcano spits more hot ash after eruption forces schools and airports to close Authorities warned locals of possible super-hot volcanic clouds and a tsunami if the mountain falls into the sea following another eruption of Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano.
April 30, 2024 Japanese town to build screen blocking Mount Fuji view in bid to fend off tourists Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, known for its photo spots, began constructing a screen to block the view of Mount Fuji; foreign tourists have triggered complaints from residents.
April 30, 2024 Former Kazakhstan minister arrested for alleged role in unrest that left 238 dead Former Kazakh Interior Minister Erlan Turgumbayev has been arrested in connection with a deadly police crackdown on protests that erupted in 2022, officials say.
April 30, 2024 Japan PM Kishida says he will not step down after his party's loss in special elections amid scandal Japanese PM Fumio Kishida said he would win back the people's trust by addressing corruption after his party lost the country's special election.