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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 Confirms 21 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 21 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,822. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led the daily...

Laos Confirms 49 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 49 new cases of Covid-19 today according to an announcement by the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay...

Laos Confirms 69 New Cases of Covid-19 and First Death

Laos has confirmed 69 new cases of Covid-19 today and announced its first death as a result of the coronavirus. The National Taskforce, led by...

Laos Confirms First Covid-19 Death

A Vietnamese national has died of Covid-19, becoming the first confirmed death attributed to the coronavirus in Laos. The 53-year-old Vietnamese woman died of Covid-19...

Lao Police Confirm Case 59 in Custody, Will Face Legal Action

Police in Laos have confirmed that Ms. Monemina (Tyna), or Case 59, has been taken into custody after leaving hospital. Lieutenant Colonel Vilaphone Phayboun, Head...

Bokeo Sees Spike as Laos Confirms 112 New Cases of Covid-19

Bokeo has reported 60 cases following an outbreak in the province as Laos confirms 112 new cases of Covid-19. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...