700 Foreigners Flee Myanmar Cybercrime Crackdown
BANGKOK — Nearly 700 foreign nationals have fled Myanmar into Thailand after a military operation targeted KK Park, a Chinese-backed enclave notorious for large-scale cybercrime and human trafficking, Thai authorities announced. The Thai army reported detaining 677 individuals—618 men and … Continue reading 700 Foreigners Flee Myanmar Cybercrime Crackdown
Southeast Asian countries experience extreme heat wave
BANGKOK – Southeast Asia is currently grappling with an unprecedented extreme heat wave, leaving millions of people sweltering under scorching temperatures. As the mercury soars, the region faces significant challenges, and the consequences for its inhabitants are dire. The Heatwave’s … Continue reading Southeast Asian countries experience extreme heat wave
Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan, the Philippines
HONG KONG – Hong Kong will suspend flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines from April 20 for two weeks after the N501Y mutant COVID-19 strain was detected in the Asian financial hub for the first time, authorities said in … Continue reading Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan, the Philippines