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Quake in China’s Tibet Kills 53 with Tremors Felt in Nepal, India

By Isabel KUA/AFP - A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 53 people and collapsed "many buildings" on 7 January, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India. Videos published by China's state broadcaster CCTV showed houses destroyed...

Eight Detained in Laos Over Tourist Deaths Linked to Methanol Poisoning at Vang Vieng Hostel

On 25 November, the Vang Vieng police arrested eight individuals allegedly linked to the...

Laos Arrests 5,168 in 2024 Drug Crackdown

Laos reported 3,395 drug-related cases processed this year, leading to the arrest of 5,168...

BREAKING: Bus Fire Claims Lives of Young Students in Bangkok

LATEST UPDATE: 02 October at 1:17 PM A school bus from Uthai Thani carrying 44...

Luang Namtha Floods: Emergency Response Ramps Up, Luang Prabang Faces Rising Threat

On 9 September, Luang Namtha Province in northern Laos experienced severe flooding as a...

Laos Issues Official Statement on Situation in Ukraine

Laos has made an official statement regarding the situation in Ukraine through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement, which was released today, 26 February,...

Thailand Knocks Laos Out of AFF U23 Championship 2-0

Thailand proceeded to the final of the AFF U23 Championship after beating Laos 2-0 at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Cambodia on Thursday...

Russia Eyes Tourism Ties With Laos

Russia has expressed an interest in developing tourism with Laos, seeking to enable Lao and Russian citizens to more easily visit each other's countries. Vientiane...

Laos and Thailand to Reopen Borders ‘as Soon as Possible’

Laos and Thailand have agreed to reopen border crossings and checkpoints as soon as possible, according to Thai government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. The decision was...

Laos Confirms Community Spread of Omicron Covid-19 Variant

Laos has confirmed 27 cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant since the beginning of the year. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay said today during the daily announcement by...

Laos Knocks Out Malaysia in Second Victory at AFF U23 Championship

Laos is to proceed to the semi-finals at the AFF U23 Championship after dominating the field in their second victory against Malaysia yesterday evening. Malaysia...