The U.N. human rights chief said on Monday that three years after a Rohingya exodus “no concrete measures” on accountability had been taken by authorities and said some cases of recent civilian …
Myanmar prepares for election under shadow of COVID-19
Political parties in the country have begun campaigning for the general elections amid a surge of the COVID-19 virus. The Ministry of Health issued a warning to prepare for a second wave of of the …
Thailand stock investor mood at 5-month low, protests a big drag
Investor confidence in Thailand’s stock market over the next three months hit a five-month low, slipping into bearish territory, dented by mounting anti-government protests, a capital market …
Thailand’s Protests: Between the Old and the New
More generally, it does not help us answer broader and more difficult questions, including what is new about these dynamics, and how they might affect outcomes moving forward. While these are not easy …
Who Is Lana Marks? Iran Allegedly Targeting US Ambassador In Retaliation For Soleimani Assassination
U.S. Ambassador Lana Marks is allegedly being targeted by Iran in retaliation for the assassination of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani Soleimani was killed by a U.S. drone strike near an Iraqi airport …
Iran says it rejects Canadian class-action lawsuits over downing of Flight PS752
Iran’s public rejection of two proposed Canadian class-action lawsuits over the downing of Flight PS752 could help victims’ families in their battle for compensation, said a lawyer representing …
Vietnam jails four over migrant deaths in British truck
A court in Vietnam on Monday sentenced four Vietnamese people to between 2-1/2 and 7-1/2 years in prison for their role in the deaths of 39 migrants whose bodies were discovered in the back of a truck …
Vietnam sentences brothers to death after violent land clash
A Vietnam court sentenced two brothers to death Monday after a long-running land dispute spiralled into rare violence which left three police officers and a villager dead.
Philippines deports U.S. Marine in transgender killing
Joseph Scott Pemberton was convicted of killing Jennifer Laude in 2014 after finding out that she was a transgender. He was pardoned earlier this month.
South Korea military chief nominee stands by GSOMIA with Japan
South Korea’s new defense minister nominee defended a bilateral military intelligence agreement with Japan and said North Korea is unlikely to test a submarine-launched ballistic missile.