Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said his government is weighing possible responses after accusing Cambodian forces of firing mortar rounds in Thai territory and breaching a recent ...
Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating truce after cross-border strike wounds soldier
Cambodia later contacted the Thai military unit to clarify that the cross-border fire was unintentional, attributing the incident to an operational error by its personnel.
Netflix pulls Chinese drama after Vietnam’s outcry over disputed map
Netflix has pulled a Chinese drama series from its Vietnam platform after Hanoi objected to an episode featuring a map with contested territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Philippines Says Easing Cycle Nearing End as Inflation Ticks Up
The Philippine central bank will consider one more rate cut this year — possibly in February — to close out its easing cycle, barring worse-than-expected economic growth, according to its governor.
6.2 magnitude earthquake detected in Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Multiple earthquakes struck western Japan on Tuesday, local time, centered in Shimane Prefecture and neighboring Tottori Prefecture.
Strong earthquake hits western Japan but no risk of tsunami
A strong earthquake hit western Japan on Tuesday but there was no danger of a tsunami. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake, which registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, occurred in ...
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Japan after series of aftershocks
The epicenter of the first earthquake was in eastern Shimane prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Indonesia Sees Return of Foreign Investors Into Sovereign Debt
Indonesia’s government bonds eked out an inflow in 2025 thanks to foreign net buying in December, as investors overcame earlier concerns about a new finance minister and nationwide unrest.
Nepal reaffirms ‘One China principle’: Calls Taiwan ‘inalienable part’ of Chinese territory
Kathmandu: Nepal has joined a growing chorus of South Asian nations in formally reaffirming its commitment to the "One China" principle, a move that aligns Kathmandu with neighbours Pakistan, Sri ...
Americans among foreign tourists stranded on a desert island in Yemen
Scores of foreign nationals who traveled to a remote Indian Ocean island seeking adventure have become stranded there as simmering tensions between warring Yemeni parties and their backers disrupt ...