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BREAKING: South Korea Declares Martial Law

SEOUL – In a surprise announcement late last night, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared a state of martial law across the nation. The unexpected move, delivered in a televised address, cited the need to safeguard the country from … Continue reading BREAKING: South Korea Declares Martial Law

Vietnamese Tycoon Faces Death Sentence Over Fraud case

HANOI– Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old Vietnamese property mogul, lost her appeal against a death sentence for orchestrating the world’s largest banking fraud. Found guilty of misappropriating $27 billion and embezzling $12 billion via Saigon Commercial Bank, her punishment is … Continue reading Vietnamese Tycoon Faces Death Sentence Over Fraud case

Star Alliance Unveils First Lounge in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU – Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has opened its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China. Starting today, the lounge will be available to First and Business class passengers, and Star … Continue reading Star Alliance Unveils First Lounge in Guangzhou

China Extends Visa-Free Entry Until December 2025

BEIJING – In a move aimed at bolstering international ties and tourism, China has announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for citizens of 12 countries, including France, until the end of 2025. Initially introduced in December 2023, the … Continue reading China Extends Visa-Free Entry Until December 2025

Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force

BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra criticized Myanmar’s navy after it fired on Thai fishing boats on November 30, killing one fisherman, injuring two, and detaining dozens. The vessels were reportedly 7.4-10.6km inside Myanmar’s waters near Ranong, though Ms. … Continue reading Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force

Thailand: German Tourist Injured in Fish Attack

KHAO LAK – A 57-year-old German tourist suffered a serious leg injury yesterday at 11 am after being bitten by a large fish while swimming off Khao Lak Beach in Phang Nga, Thailand. The deep wound, approximately 15cm wide and … Continue reading Thailand: German Tourist Injured in Fish Attack

Delhi Airport: Pilots Forget Brakes, Plane Rolls Backwards

DELHI – A potentially serious incident involving a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 was narrowly averted at Delhi Airport on Monday evening, November 25. After landing safely at around 8 p.m., the aircraft, registered as 9V-SKR, began rolling backward unexpectedly while … Continue reading Delhi Airport: Pilots Forget Brakes, Plane Rolls Backwards

Malaysian Officials Warn of Worst Flooding in a Decade

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian authorities have issued a grave warning of the worst flooding in a decade, set to hit Kelantan and nearby regions in the coming days. Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi compared the potential devastation to the catastrophic … Continue reading Malaysian Officials Warn of Worst Flooding in a Decade

ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Military Leader

THE HAGUE – The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced today on its intent to issue an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, for crimes against humanity, citing evidence of the systematic persecution and deportation of the Rohingya. … Continue reading ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Military Leader

Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment

JAKARTA – Indonesia has declined a US$100 million investment proposal from Apple, which aimed to resolve the ongoing sales ban on the iPhone 16 in the country. The Indonesian government insists that the offer does not meet its “fairness principles”, … Continue reading Indonesia Rejects Apple’s $100 Million Investment