The Southern official was shot dead by North Korean soldiers last week when found adrift in waters off the coast of the peninsula. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar’s virus restrictions keep journalists at home.
The exclusion prompted protests Monday from journalists and news vendors alike. “How can we stay at home while we need to cover the news as videojournalists?” said U Wai Yan, a correspondent with ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 Spirals Ahead of Myanmar Election
The increasing spread of the virus is amplifying doubts about the viability and legitimacy of the upcoming election. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar: Over 77 tons of unlawful timbers snatched
Myanmar authorities lately removed 77 tons of unlawful timbers in Bago area in a week, according to an update from the Forest Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental ... ( read original story ...)
An American is facing 2 years in prison after leaving a bad Tripadvisor review for a Thailand resort
The owner of the resort filed a defamation complaint against the American, Wesley Barnes, saying he posted negative reviews on multiple platforms. ( read original story ...)
An American voices his fears over facing two years in a prison for criticising a Thailand hotel
An American has spoken of his terror that he could be jailed for two years in Thailand for leaving a one star review of a hotel in the country after already spending two days in a crowded prison there ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Extends Emergency Ahead of Easing Ban on Tourists
Thailand will extend a state of emergency through October as the tourism-dependent nation gears up for the re-opening of borders to foreign visitors after a six-month gap, while maintaining its ... ( read original story ...)
American faces prison over bad Tripadvisor review of resort in Thailand
An American has been sued by an island resort in Thailand over a negative TripAdvisor review, authorities said Saturday, and could face up to two years in prison if found guilty. Domestic tourism is ... ( read original story ...)
An American posted a negative review online about a Thailand resort. Now he’s facing prison time.
An American man living in Thailand was arrested this month and spent a weekend in jail. If convicted of criminal defamation, he faces up to two years in prison. ( read original story ...)
Venezuela and Iran Resist U.S. Sanctions With Fuel Flotilla
The first vessel in an Iranian convoy of ships bringing desperately needed fuel arrived in Venezuela, demonstrating both nations’ determination to undermine U.S. efforts to isolate the governments in ... ( read original story ...)