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Asia February 2, 2024

US lawmakers form Congressional Burma Caucus to encourage American intervention

Republican Bill Huizenga of Michigan and Democrat Betty McCollum of Minnesota will chair the Congressional Burma Caucus, intended to keep a focus on the Burmese civil conflict.

Asia February 1, 2024

Indonesia’s top security minister resigns from Cabinet before this month's election

Indonesia's top security minister, Mohammad Mahfud M.D., has announced his resignation from the Cabinet to focus on his vice presidential bid in this month's election.

Asia January 31, 2024

Burmese resistance outlines plan for peaceful transition of power from military junta

Key rebel forces in Burma on Wednesday released a roadmap to a potential transition of power from military rule, suggesting openness to peace talks with the junta in Naypyidaw.

Asia January 31, 2024

Malaysia swears in new king who promises hands-on leadership and economic revival

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, a billionaire who reigns over Malaysia's Johor state, has been sworn in as the nation's new king in accordance with a rotating monarchy system.

VIDEO January 31, 2024

Putin’s secret forest compound just 18 miles from NATO territory

Independent Russian outlet Dossier Centre has compiled a rendering of Russian President Vladimir Putin's deluxe compound, complete with a bathhouse, a fishery and farm and private access to a waterfall and lake. (VIA: East2West)

North Korea January 30, 2024

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles in 3rd test within a week, South Korea says

North Korea launched cruise missiles off its western coast on Tuesday, the third such test the Hermit Kingdom conducted in under a week, South Korea says.

Asia January 30, 2024

Indonesia arrests 3 Mexican nationals after tourist shot in alleged robbery

Three Mexican nationals have been arrested in Indonesia after allegedly perpetrating an armed robbery that left a Turkish tourist badly wounded.

Pakistan January 30, 2024

Separatist rocket fire kills Pakistani police officer, injures a dozen others

A rocket attack reportedly perpetrated by the outlawed Baluchistan Liberation Army separatist group has left a police officer dead in the Pakistani province.

Asia January 30, 2024

Sri Lanka police use tear gas to disperse opposition protest against economic conditions

Sri Lanka faced a significant protest on Tuesday in Colombo, with demonstrators criticizing President Ranil Wickremesinghe's government for worsening economic conditions.

Asia January 29, 2024

6 Sri Lankan fishermen rescued from ship hijacked by Somali pirates by Seychelles Defense Forces

Seychelles defense forces and coast guard rescued six fishermen Monday from a vessel that had been hijacked by Somali pirates two days before.

Asia January 29, 2024

Bangladesh reports first Nipah virus fatality of 2024

Bangladesh reported Monday its first confirmed death from the brain-damaging Nipah virus this year after a Manikanj man drank raw date juice.