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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 15th Case of Covid-19

Laos has announced its 15th case of Covid-19, involving a student returning from study abroad who traveled alongside two other confirmed cases. A 20-year-old woman...

Two New Covid-19 Cases Announced in Laos: Total Now 14

Lao authorities have announced that two new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Vientiane Capital, bringing the total number of cases to 14. The...

Twelfth Covid-19 Case Confirmed in Laos

A 20-year-old woman who had traveled to the UK is the latest to test positive for the coronavirus in Laos, bringing the total number...

PNG Man Becomes Eleventh Case of Covid-19 in Laos

A man from Papua New Guinea has tested positive for Covid-19 in Laos, making him the eleventh case confirmed in the country. The 55-year-old man,...

Laos Announces Two New Covid-19 Cases: Total Now 8

Laos has announced two more confirmed cases of the new Coronavirus known as Covid-19 in Luang Prabang and Vientiane Capital. At a press conference held...

Laos Confirms First Covid-19 Cases

Updated: March 24, 2020 (22:01) Laos has confirmed its first two cases of the new coronavirus (Covid-19). Lao Vice Minister of Health, Dr. Phouthone Muongpak, also Deputy...