A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday, 8 June, killing at least 19 people.
The quake triggered tsunami warnings across the region and damaged buildings and infrastructure.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council continues to consolidate casualty figures, while local...
Vietnam’s new passports lack information regarding holders’ birthplaces, causing Germany and Spain to deny them visas, although embassies are working to find solutions to...
Myanmar's military junta has extended its state of emergency by six months, saying elections could only be held after the country has achieved stability.
The...
A Japanese video journalist was detained on Saturday by Myanmar’s security forces during a flash protest in Yangon.
The Associated Press reports that Japanese documentarian...
The Laos-China Railway has proposed standing tickets as a way to accommodate large volumes of passengers following the reopening of the country to tourism.
The...