Los opositores al régimen militar en Myanmar organizaron una protesta conjunta el miércoles, instando a la gente a permanecer en sus hogares para mostrar que están boicoteando las elecciones …
Critics of army rule in Myanmar stage a silent strike against upcoming election
Opponents of military rule in Myanmar have staged a joint protest calling on people to stay indoors to show they are boycotting elections scheduled for late this month. Their call on Wednesday …
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
In Egypt’s soccer federation sent a letter to FIFA “categorically rejecting any activities related to supporting homosexuality during the match.” …
American playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling
Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was freed from police custody Monday, according to the Tomishiro police department.
Russian and Chinese bombers fly joint patrol close to Japan
TOKYO—Russian and Chinese bombers flew near Japan and South Korea in a joint patrol Tuesday that Tokyo described as a show of force, adding further strain to the worst diplomatic crisis in years …
Bangladesh signs letter of intent to buy Eurofighter Typhoon jets
The Bangladesh Air Force has signed a letter of intent with Italy’s Leonardo S.p.A to buy Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role combat aircraft as part of its modernisation plans.
South Korea scrambles jets as Russian, Chinese planes enter air defense zone
South Korea’s air force scrambled fighter jets as nine Chinese and Russian military aircraft briefly entered its air defense zone on Tuesday morning, military officials said.
South Korea, Japan protest over China, Russia aircraft incursions
SEOUL: South Korea and Japan reacted furiously on Wednesday (Dec 10) after Chinese and Russian military aircraft conducted joint patrols around the two countries, with both Seoul and Tokyo scrambling …
South Korea protests Chinese and Russian warplanes in its airspace
Ieodo – a submerged rock above the South Korean island of Jeju – is a point of dispute between Seoul and Beijing, each of whom have included it in their air defence zones. China on Wednesday confirmed …
Renewed Thailand-Cambodia border fighting displaces hundreds of thousands
Renewed border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia is showing no signs of stopping. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in both countries and have sought refuge in temporary …