China
China claims discovery of 100 million-ton oilfield in South China Sea
The announcement came days after US, Philippines, Japan staged naval drills near a contested shoal.
Myanmar
UN averts drastic food aid cuts for Rohingya in Bangladesh
Human rights advocates appeal to the international community to ensure aid continues for the Muslim minority refuge
Asia
Migrant workers face grim wait after Bangkok high-rise collapse
The disaster highlights the often precarious conditions for Thailand’s migrant workers.
Myanmar
1,600 killed in Myanmar quake, UN reports severe damage to critical infrastructure
International teams are arriving in the hardest-hit areas of Myanmar.
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Myanmar
Myanmar quake death toll rises above 2,000, military junta says
Rescuers pulled a woman and her 2 granddaughters from rubble in Mandalay.
Myanmar
Search for survivors continues 3 days after massive quake hit Myanmar, Thailand
Four people were found alive in Mandalay, signs of life still detected in Bangkok.
China
Seniors with HIV: A ticking time bomb for China
Rising infections in the over-50s shed light on the changing sex lives of older people.
Vietnam
Vietnamese Politburo member holds rare dialogue with dissidents
Meeting may signal softening toward dissent, but too early to tell, attendee says.
Tibet
Bhutan’s refers to Tibet as Beijing-preferred ‘Xizang,’ sparking pushback
Tibetan advocates say the term advances China’s efforts to erase Tibet’s identity
South China Sea
US to send advanced military hardware to Philippines
During Manila visit, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reiterates U.S. support for Philippines’ territorial defense.
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