(Reuters) - At least 144 people in Myanmar have been killed and 732 injured by a major earthquake that struck the country on Friday, state-run MRTV said on the Telegram messaging app on Friday
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, killing at least three people in Bangkok and burying dozens when a high-rise building under construction collapsed, and prompting Myanmar to declare a widespread state of emergency.
An update to ChatGPT made it easy to simulate Hayao Miyazaki's style of animation, which has flooded social media with memes.
(Reuters) -Twenty-eight million people face acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a record for the country, driven by an escalating conflict between the government and Rwandan-backed rebels in the east, the United Nations said on Thursday.
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey said on Thursday it rejected "prejudiced" international statements over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and the nationwide protests triggered by it, as authorities detained nearly 1,900 people taking part in the demonstrations.
SINGAPORE: There has been a spike in the number of young people locked up in Changi Prison for their involvement in secret society activities, under a law that allows detention without trial.
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has dismissed the People's Party's allegations that she is overshadowed by her father, ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, suggesting instead that the opposition party might be controlled by an outsider.
LUSAKA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Thirteen people were killed and six others survived after a boat capsized in Zambia's northern province of Luapula, local media reported on Tuesday.
Many member states still deny legal protections for their indigenous peoples.
HANOI: A photo exhibition on "Asean Countries and People" is scheduled to take place in May 2025 as part of the Lang Sen Festival, marking the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported.
The rise of book festivals in India - now estimated at around 150 - reflects a nation growing in confidence
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Twelve people died and another four were injured in northern Mexico on Sunday after a van crashed into a ravine and caught fire, sparking a blaze in the surrounding forest, state authorities said.
BEIJING: The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee on the occasion of the latter's 70th anniversary of founding.
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish authorities have detained 343 people during overnight protests in several cities against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday.
After a long day, what could be better than unwinding with a TV show? For many, this ritual goes beyond mere entertainment and becomes a veritable refuge. Indeed, streaming is a source of comfort that some feel the need to preserve.
VIENTIANE: An exhibition opened in the Lao capital, Vientiane, on Friday (March 21) showcasing key political events that illustrate the evolution, leadership, and impact of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) in celebration of its 70th anniversary.
BANGKOK: Despite a weeks-long multinational crackdown, scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border are still operating with up to 100,000 people working there, the top police general leading Thailand's operations against the fraud compounds has said.
(Reuters) - Thirteen people including a former government minister were remanded in custody for 30 days in North Macedonia on Friday over a nightclub blaze, believed to have been caused by pyrotechnics, that killed 59 people including six minors.
PHNOM PENH: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Thursday reaffirmed the bank's commitment to advancing Cambodia's economic diversification, private sector development, and investments in people to sustain inclusive growth.
KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has launched an operation to capture a wild elephant that attacked two people in Kuala Krai, on Thursday (March 20).