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Cambodia casino fire: Ten dead in blaze on Thai border
At least 10 people have been killed in a huge fire at a Cambodian hotel-casino on the border with Thailand, police and local media say.
The blaze broke out at the Grand Diamond City hotel-casino in the border town of Poipet…
No plan to dissolve Japan’s lower house next year: PM Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday that, "for now," he is not planning to dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap election next year, with approval ratings for his Cabinet struggling over several controversies,…
Taiwan’s Tsai welcomes Japan’s defense policy shift amid China threat
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday lauded Japan's major shift in its security policy of significantly strengthening its defense capabilities, amid the increasing military threat posed by China toward the self-ruled island…
Philippine transport chief favors curbs for Chinese visitors
Philippine Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista said he’s in favour of imposing Covid-19 measures including testing on inbound travellers from China.
“I think we should be very cautious because if they have a lot of Covid cases, we should…
Huge pile up of 200 cars on Chinese bridge leaves one dead after heavy fog reduced visibility to…
One person was killed on Wednesday when more than 200 vehicles were involved in a pile-up on a bridge in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou in heavy fog, rescuers and the CCTV state broadcaster reported.
Cars and trucks could be seen crumpled…
Japan’s Nov. industrial output falls for 3rd straight month
Japan's industrial output in November fell 0.1 percent from the previous month, declining for the third straight month, due to weak overseas and domestic demand, government data showed Wednesday.
The basic assessment was downgraded for…
Explosion in Afghanistan’s Takhar province, 4 wounded
An explosion has rocked Taluqan city, the capital of Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province.
The explosion took place early in the morning in the central city. As per Afghan media reports, causalities are feared.
Spokesman of Taliban…
Irish tourist dies after falling from moving train in Thailand
A 45-year-old Irish tourist died in Thailand on Tuesday after falling from a moving train, Thai police said.
Patrick Ward fell from the train in Kanchanburi province, west of the capital Bangkok, as it passed a scenic view at low speed,…
Demand for medical devices in China surge as country battles Covid-19 wave
Demand in China for medical supplies such as oxygenators and pulse oximeters has grown exponentially in recent weeks, as the authorities optimize Covid-19 prevention and control measures to tackle the less lethal but highly contagious…
New Zealand tourist dies while taking selfie over ‘death railway’ in Thailand
A New Zealand tourist fell to his death from a train over the World War II “death railway” in Kanchanaburi province in western Thailand on Tuesday.
Sai Yok Police Station was alerted at 11.50am that a foreign tourist had died after…