Myanmar’s military government on Thursday pardoned nearly 10,000 prisoners to mark the 76th anniversary of gaining independence from Britain, but they apparently included just a small proportion of …
China puts ‘relevant parties’ on notice in Myanmar over artillery shelling
Beijing confirms artillery shells from conflict-hit Myanmar fell into its southwestern Yunnan province, causing injuries – Anadolu Ajansı …
Beijing Condemns Myanmar Border Clashes
Several Chinese media outlets reported on Wednesday that an artillery shell from Myanmar had fallen across the border in the town of Nansan.
A Beginner’s Guide To Thailand
For first-time visitors interested in immersive culture, eye-widening landscapes and epic gastronomy, here are some highlights from Thailand’s cities, seas, mountains and jungles: …
Iran doesn’t need a war to crush the West
The crisis in the Middle East looks like it might be spiralling out of control. The Red Sea and the Suez Canal are now largely blocked to container ships after Houthi rebels have been targeting ships.
Turkey Luxury Real Estate Listings for Week of January 4
In this story, Mansion Global highlights 8 luxury properties in the Turkey market. These properties are among the most desirable in the area and feature stunning views, upscale locations, elegant …
Direct losses from Japan quake unlikely, but damage widespread: Twelve Capital
Catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) investment manager Twelve Capital has said in an update that it does not currently anticipate any …
Taiwan’s election is going to the wire and the divisive issue is … Taylor Swift
Taiwan’s ruling party made the country too risky for Taylor Swift to tour with its China-sceptic rhetoric, the island’s political opposition claimed as it entered a tense final stretch of election …
Take the wellness plunge with 8 of these picturesque resorts in The Maldives
Begin the year by experiencing a wellness deep-dive at some of the most sophisticated resorts in the Maldives.
Sen. Menendez accused of taking bribes from developer for Qatar deal
The senator allegedly used his influence to benefit the Qatari government and developer Fred Daibes, who needed a property investment.