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Pro-Monarchy Protest Turns Violent in Kathmandu Riot Police Deployed to Break Up Rally Violence erupted in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday as riot police lobbed tear gas, fired water cannon, and used rattan sticks to break up a protest rally demanding the...

Earthquake Causes High-Rise Building Collapse in Bangkok A powerful earthquake that rocked Myanmar and jolted the Thai capital on Friday has resulted in the collapse of a 30-storey building under construction, leaving at least 81 people trapped and three confirmed...

Flight Delayed Due to Lost Passport Pilot's Mistake Causes 15-Hour Delay An Asiana Airlines Inc. flight bound for Incheon from the Philippines was delayed for over 15 hours on Friday after the pilot lost his passport, according to Yonhap News Agency,...

Myanmar's Military Government Requests International Humanitarian Aid After Powerful Earthquake Emergency Declared Across Six Regions A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, prompting the country's ruling military government to make a rare request for international humanitarian aid. The junta...

Southeast Asia News Roundup Indonesia Manpower Minister to Meet Gojek, Grab over Low Eid Bonus Payout -- Jakarta Globe Manpower Minister Yassierli plans to meet with ride-hailing companies, including Gojek and Grab, following protests from online motorcycle taxi drivers over what they...

Tensions Rise between Philippines and China over Disputed South China Sea Islands Rising Tensions and Deterrence Rising tensions between the Philippines and China over disputed South China Sea islands have sparked frequent maritime clashes. In a bid to maintain peace and...

Global Trade Tensions Rise as Brazil's President Criticizes US Tariffs Global trade tensions have escalated as Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticized recent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. In a press conference following his official...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Calls for National Election SYDNEY: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday called a national election for May 3, launching a five-week campaign that is set to be dominated by cost-of-living pressures. Tight Campaign Albanese has announced...

Amsterdam Stabbing Attack: 5 Wounded, 1 Suspect in Custody Attack Occurs near Dam Square A shocking stabbing attack occurred in Amsterdam today, leaving five people wounded and one suspect in custody. The attack took place near the central Dam Square, with...

South Korea's Worst-Ever Wildfires: 27 Dead, 32 Injured, and Thousands Displaced SEOUL, March 27 (BERNAMA-YONHAP) - South Korea's firefighters, using helicopters and soldiers, are struggling to contain the nation's worst-ever wildfires, which have ravaged the southeastern province of North Gyeongsang,...