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Philippine Senator Arrested on Non-Bailable Plunder Charge Amid Deepening Political Turmoil
A Philippine senator was arrested on a non-bailable plunder charge Monday after anti-graft authorities accused him of receiving...
Malaysia Enforces Under-16 Social Media Ban as Privacy and Enforcement Questions Persist
Malaysia has begun enforcing a nationwide ban preventing children under 16 from holding social media accounts, marking one...
Australian Terrorism Case Revives Debate Over Repatriated Islamic State Affiliates
An Australian woman accused of joining the Islamic State group more than a decade ago has renounced violent...
Ancient Imperial Costume Experiences Draw Growing Crowds in Beijing
A growing number of visitors to Beijing are embracing immersive historical experiences by dressing in elaborate imperial-era costumes...
Heavy Rains Complicate Search for Two Missing Villagers Trapped in Laos Cave
Heavy rainfall is threatening to delay efforts to locate two villagers still missing inside a flooded cave in...
US Allies Call for Greater Unity as Security Threats Expand Across Regions
Senior defense officials from key U.S. allies called for stronger international cooperation at a major security forum in...
Deadly Explosion Near China Border Highlights Risks in Myanmar’s Conflict-Hit Region
A powerful explosion at a building reportedly storing mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed more than 45 people...
Myanmar Explosion Near Chinese Border Kills More Than 45, Raising Safety Concerns
A powerful explosion at a building used to store mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed more than 45...
Australia Files Record $1.4 Billion Lawsuit Against 3M Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ Contamination
Australia has launched a record A$2.1 billion ($1.4 billion) lawsuit against U.S. manufacturing giant 3M over widespread contamination...
Penpa Tsering Begins Second Term Leading Tibet’s Government-in-Exile in India
Penpa Tsering was sworn in for a second consecutive term as the leader of Tibet’s government-in-exile on Wednesday...
