Maximum pressure” ought to mean “maximum pressure.” Yet despite sanctions and war, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s oil exports continued to surge in the first six months of ...
Myanmar gives life sentences to 12 – 5 of them Chinese – for human trafficking
Trafficking, often involving forced marriages into China, is a massive problem in Myanmar, which is still reeling from civil war after the military seized power in 2021.
Myanmar’s junta ends four-year state of emergency ahead of planned elections – but top general still in charge
Myanmar’s military on Thursday ended a four-year state of emergency and formed a caretaker administration ahead of planned elections, with the junta chief holding on to all major levers of power ...
Myanmar Junta Airstrike Kills 13 in Rebel-Held Ruby Mining Town, Including Monk and Child
A deadly airstrike by Myanmar’s military junta on Saturday struck a crowded public area in the rebel-held mining town of Mogok, claiming 13 lives, including a Buddhist monk and a young boy.
Myanmar ends state of emergency and its military leader switches roles to prepare for the vote
Myanmar’s military government has announced it is ending the state of emergency it declared after seizing power 4 1/2 years ago.
Dangerous Mekong River pollution blamed on lawless mining in Myanmar
Fishing communities in Laos feel effect of pollution from gold, rare earth mining in rebel-controlled areas of Myanmar.
Ceremony honors Clark County veterans who died in the Vietnam War
Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam War, a special ceremony honored 59 men from Clark County who died during the war. The Never To Be Forgotten Remembrance Ceremony was held Saturday morning in ...
Japan braces for another dangerously hot day
Another dangerous heatwave is expected to roast much of Japan with highs of 38 degrees Celsius or higher forecast on Sunday.
Crawley falls late as India take upper hand
Mohammed Siraj dismisses England opener Zak Crawley with the penultimate ball of day three as India take the upper hand in the fifth and final Test.
Travel Warning Issued for China Amid Mosquito-Borne Virus Outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 travel alert on Friday, advising those planning to visit China to practice enhanced precautions due to a significant ...