Lawyer for Myanmar's Suu Kyi worried over representation for secrets case, Asia News,YANGON – The top lawyer for Myanmar's deposed leader, Ms Aung San Suu Kyi, voiced concern on Friday (June 4) that she had no legal representative listed in the case against her brought by the military junt
Saudi foreign minister pledges 'comprehensive investigation' of Khashoggi killing, Asia News,JAKARTA – Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Tuesday (Oct 23) the kingdom was committed to a \”comprehensive investigation\” of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in T
24-year-old actor in Myanmar arrested: 'The security forces came with 8 military trucks and about 50 soldiers', Entertainment News,Myanmar security forces on Thursday (April 8) arrested Paing Takhon, a model and actor who had spoken out against the coup, his sister told Reuters, as activis
Jane Fonda arrested in climate protest at US Capitol, World News,WASHINGTON – Oscar-winner Jane Fonda was arrested Friday outside the US Capitol where she was protesting climate change and demanding action to protect the environment. The 81-year-old film star, longtime activist and exercise guru was
US calls on Southeast Asian nations to take action on Myanmar, World News,The United States has “deep concerns” about the military coup in Myanmar and calls on Southeast Asian nations to take action to end violence and restore democracy in the country, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wedne
Thai police clash with protesters near king's palace, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai police used water cannon and charged toward protesters who had gathered near the King’s Palace in Bangkok on Saturday to call for the release of protest leaders and demand reform of the monarchy. Hundreds of police i
Thousands march in Hong Kong over proposed extradition law changes, China News,HONG KONG – Thousands of people protested in Hong Kong on Sunday (March 31) against a government plan to change extradition laws, fearing an erosion of personal freedom and the city's status as an international busin
Five Malaysian men caned and jailed for attempting gay sex, Malaysia News,Five men in Malaysia were sentenced to jail and canings on Thursday by an Islamic court for attempting to have gay sex, local media and a rights group said. Sodomy and same-sex acts are illegal under Islamic law in Muslim-majo
Former Aung San Suu Kyi ally says no betrayal in taking Myanmar junta job, Asia News,YANGON – A one-time ally of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi said on Friday (Feb 5) that she was no traitor for accepting a ministerial post with the junta that overthrew the elected leader this week. Social welfare
Music teacher in Vietnam arrested for Facebook posts 'undermining state', Digital News,HANOI – A Vietnamese music teacher has been arrested for posting material on Facebook \”aimed at undermining\” the state, his family and official media said Thursday in the communist country where a crackd
Philippine president pardons US marine jailed for transgender killing, Asia News,MANILA – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday pardoned a United States Marine convicted of killing a transgender woman in the country nearly six years ago, sparking condemnation from activists who described t
