Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar has surged to its highest level in a decade as the nation enduring a long conflict remains one of the world’s primary suppliers for the illicit drug economy …
Myanmar’s opium cultivation hit 10-year peak in 2025, UN says
What happens in Myanmar ‘will shape drug markets in the region and far beyond, and requires urgent action,’ says UNODC representative for Southeast Asia and Pacific – Anadolu Ajansı …
Myanmar: Opium crop hits 10-year high amid conflict and economic collapse
Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar has surged to a ten-year high, the United Nations reported on Wednesday, underscoring how prolonged conflict and economic collapse are driving farmers deeper into …
Myanmar opium poppy cultivation hits 10-year high as farmers pushed into illegal trade
Opium poppy cultivation in war-torn Myanmar has surged to its highest level in a decade, rising 17 per cent in the past year as conflict and economic hardship push more farmers into the illicit trade, …
Thailand’s Deflation Streak and Deadly Floods Pile Pressure on Rate Cut
Thailand’s consumer prices fell for the eighth straight month, heightening pressure on the central bank to cut its policy rate for a fourth time this year.
AI-manipulated images of ‘flood relief train’ in Thailand mislead online
Severe flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least 267 people, with most of the fatalities reported from Hat Yai, the kingdom’s largest city in the south. But altered images of relief vehicles transported by train shared online are in fact AI-generated.
US turns tables on Iran with new attack drones
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Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way
As China-Japan diplomatic row ripples into entertainment, over 30 Japanese performances have been abruptly cancelled, leaving millions of fans of Japanese culture in China worried about a potential broader cultural ban.
‘Zootopia 2’ had a big debut in China. What it means for Hollywood
Zootopia 2′ had a record-breaking opening weekend in China, with $272 million in box office revenue. It’s a big deal, particularly for a market that has largely cooled to American films.
UN cuts put Myanmar war crimes probe at risk
Whole units investigating crimes against women and children could be axed, even as violent acts of impunity are on the rise in the country.