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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...

South Korean President’s Chief of Staff Resigns After Martial Law Lifted

By David Brennan and Meredith Deliso ABC News - Following the South Korean State Council's...

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...

Two Danish Tourists, One American Dead in Vang Vieng from Methanol Poisoning, Official Report Says

The Lao government confirmed the deaths from methanol poisoning of two Danish tourists and...

Melbourne Teenager Bianca Jones Dies After Laos Methanol Poisoning

ABC News - Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones has died in hospital in Thailand after...

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin Dies at 96

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin died on Wednesday at the age of 96 after succumbing to leukaemia and multiple organ failure. CGTN reports that Jiang...

Laos Sends Message of Condolence to Indonesia

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh has sent a message of condolence to Indonesian President Joko Widodo after an earthquake hit Indonesia’s main island of Java...

Death Toll in Indonesia Earthquake Rises to 268

According to official figures, the recent earthquake in Indonesia has claimed the lives of 268 people, many of whom are children. Around 1,083 people...

Dozens Killed and Hundreds Injured as Massive Earthquake Shakes Indonesia

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook Indonesia's main island of Java on Monday, killing nearly 60 people and injuring over 700. The quake hit the Cianjur...

Myanmar Frees Australian Economist, Former UK Ambassador in Mass Prison Release

Alongside Australian economist Sean Turnell, three other foreign nationals namely Japanese filmmaker Toru Kubota and ex-British diplomat Vicky Bowman, and American botanist Kyaw Htay...

Australia Issues Travel Warning for Laos’ Bokeo Province

The Australian government travel advisory website, Smartraveller, has upgraded its travel advice for Laos, advising Australians exercise caution when entering Bokeo Province. According to the...