Israel defence minister says Palestinian bodies to be in charge; Islamic State says it was behind deadly blasts as US says it is ‘in no position to doubt’ claim. 22:27 The head of the ...
Scenes of loss play out across Japan’s western coastline after quake kills 84
More soldiers have been ordered to bolster the rescue operations Thursday, providing those in need with drinking water, hot meals and setting up bathing facilities after a magnitude 7.6 quake hit ...
China Fiscal Spending Will Rise in 2024, Finance Chief Says
China’s government spending will rise this year, the nation’s Minister of Finance said, as authorities look for ways to bolster domestic demand and help the world’s second-largest economy regain ...
Myanmar orders mass amnesty of prisoners including 114 foreigners – but thousands remain jailed
The head of Myanmar’s military council, General Min Aung Hlaing, issued a pardon to 9,652 prisoners, state-run MRTV television reported. It included 114 jailed foreigners who will be deported, he said, without revealing their identities or nationalities.
Ethnic rebels reportedly shoot down Burmese military helicopter
Kachin Independence Army fighters claim to have shot down a Burmese military helicopter on Wednesday amid ongoing clashes between rebel forces and the country's military junta.
Prisoners Released In Annual Myanmar Amnesty Reunite With Loved Ones
Leaving Yangon's Insein prison by buses, thousands of prisoners are greeted by their loved ones after being granted amnesty. Over 9,000 prisoners will be freed, part of an annual release to mark the country's Independence Day.
Beijing urges end to conflict in Myanmar
China strongly objected on Thursday to the landing of a stray artillery shell from across the border that left five people injured in Yunnan province, calling for an immediate end to the ongoing conflict in northern Myanmar.
‘Mayhem!’ Review: A Bloodbath in Thailand
Xavier Gens directs this hyper-violent thriller about a French father living in a seaside Thai town who becomes entangled with a formidable local gangster.
Deadly blasts have rattled Iran. As accusations fly, here’s what to know
The deadliest attack to target Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution has shaken the Islamic Republic and led to angry calls for vengeance. It is unclear who was behind the attack, which comes amid fears that Israel’s war with Gaza may spread to other parts of the Middle East,
Russia Moves Forward With Plans to Buy Iranian Ballistic Missiles
Russia is planning to buy short-range ballistic missiles from Iran, a step that would enhance Moscow’s ability to target Ukraine’s infrastructure at a critical moment in the conflict, U.S. officials said.