South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on allegations he and others tried to cover up the details of a marine’s drowning …
High U.S. tariffs weigh heavy on South Korean steel industry
South Korea’s steel manufacturers did not receive tariff relief and are hurting, as the deal with the United States excludes the steel sector.
South Korean Marines Conduct Amphibious Assault Landings in National Defense Drills
The Republic of Korea Marines Corps held landing drills this week on the country’s east coast, testing the force’s amphibious assault capabilities during Seoul’s joint service Hoguk defense exercise.
Exclusive-Global pressure forces Myanmar junta to crack down on scam centres, sources say
By Naw Betty Han (Reuters) -A day after Myanmar’s junta leader visited the southeastern city of Hpa-An last week, two sources said army officers met members of a powerful local militia with a …
At least five killed in Bangladesh earthquake
A t least five people have been killed, including one child, and more than 450 injured after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Bangladesh. The epicentre of the earthquake was close to the Narsingdi …
Safeguarding Pakistan’s Water Future
At the heart of Pakistan’s dilemma is the 1960 Indus Water Treaty (IWT), which for decades regulated the sharing of the Indus system between Pakistan and India. However, the treaty is increasingly …
US Tightens Noose Around Iran’s Shadow Economy
The U.S. sanctions Iran’s shadow oil network to curb military funding amid stalled nuclear talks and rising regional tensions.
Heavy rain, flooding in central Vietnam kills at least 41 people
At least 41 people have been killed in Vietnam and nine remain missing after heavy rains and flooding left several central provinces under water.
Philippine police will arrest 18 suspects in a major corruption scandal, president says
Philippine police will arrest 18 suspects in a corruption scandal involving flood control projects that has sparked huge protests and forced implicated congressional leaders to step down.
Corruption and Climate Crisis a Deadly Combination in the Philippines
The impact of natural disasters has been exacerbated by widespread corruption in government infrastructure, including flood control projects.