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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.

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.

January 29, 2024

Southeast Asian nations meet to discuss Burmese civil war, South China Sea conflicts

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met to discuss ongoing disputes between China and other nations on the South China Sea and the Burmese civil war.

January 29, 2024

Ex-Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte launches allegations at successor, sparking political rift

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has accused his successor, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., of drug addiction and seeking to extend his power by removing term limits.

January 29, 2024

Sri Lankan fishing boat crew may have been abducted by Somali pirates, diplomats say

Sri Lanka is in communication with Somali authorities after a fishing vessel and its crew were suspected to be abducted by Somali pirates, officials say.

January 28, 2024

Unknown relationships between US and China's leadership is 'very, very concerning,' says Ben Carson

Former HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson joins 'Sunday Morning Futures' to discuss the threats posed to national security from China, the state of the U.S. ahead of the election, and the Black community's support for former President Trump.

January 27, 2024

China sends several warplanes, navy ships toward Taiwan after US-China talks

The Chinese military sent 33 aircraft toward Taiwan between Friday and Saturday, the Taiwanese defense ministry says. Thirteen of the warplanes crossed the median of the Taiwan Strait.

January 27, 2024

US will ‘protect our allies’ from North Korean aggression, Kirby says

The U.S. military is prepared to defend its allies in East Asia in the event of an act of aggression by North Korea, according to officials of the National Security Council.

January 27, 2024

Taliban arresting women for 'bad hijab' as report says violence and detentions continue to rise

A damning new report from the UN shows how brutally the Taliban in Afghanistan enforces its morality code, and the impact on women's rights is devastating.

January 25, 2024

US expresses concerns over Sri Lanka's controversial internet regulation law

Sri Lanka's Online Safety bill passed overwhelmingly in Parliament, but critics say it could be abused to punish and prosecute political speech.