Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media
Observers said on Friday the government is responding to evidence that the ban on young children holding accounts on platforms…
South Korean ex-first lady sentenced to 7 years for bribery scandal
The former first lady had previously been sentenced to four years in a separate case involving the Unification Church.
2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3
An investigation is underway to determine the cause. Police said the suspects claimed they were bullied at school.
China hits back at U.S. sanctions restricting its exports to American defense firms
China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some…
Freed from Cambodia’s scam compounds, trafficking victims face a new crisis
Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has created a secondary crisis: thousands of stranded foreign workers are now roaming the streets…
Former American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct
Adam Castillo, founder of AGS Myanmar, was detained Thursday at Yangon International Airport. The U.S. State Department is aware of…
China arrests a U.S. scholar with a history of Myanmar activism, suspected of spying
China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in…
Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday…
Taiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided ‘reunification’ talk
Cheng's comments come as Taiwan awaits approval on a $14 billion arms package from the U.S., and as uncertainty lingers…
Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage
The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent…