Syria interim president names new government dominated by allies
This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa standing as...
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Amid earthquake crisis, Myanmar military still bombs towns
NAYPYIDAW - An armed resistance movement against Myanmar's military-run government criticised the junta on March 30 for conducting airstrikes on...
History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain
New Zealand and Argentina made history as the first Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens of the Kai Tak Stadium era came...
Former Comelec commissioner Garcillano dies at 87
MANILA, Philippines — Virgilio Garcillano, the former Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner widely known for his involvement in the controversial...
7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga, tsunami warning issued for the Pacific island country
Image used for representation A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island...
Myanmar junta accused of air strike even after quake, killing seven rebels
BANGKOK - Myanmar’s junta has pressed ahead with its campaign of air strikes despite the country’s devastating earthquake, with a...
German startup’s space rocket explodes after takeoff from Norway
OSLO – A test rocket aimed at kickstarting satellite launches from Europe fell to the ground and exploded 40 seconds...
Myanmar rebels accuse junta of air strikes in quake aftermath
Myanmar’s junta has pressed ahead with its campaign of air strikes despite the country’s devastating earthquake, with a rebel group...
Kitty Duterte to dad: We will be waiting for your return home
MANILA, Philippines — Veronica "Kitty" Duterte said she thought of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, every day and that...
Myanmar earthquake: What are the challenges facing relief efforts
A Buddhist monastery building, as seen on March 30, 2025, that has collapsed following the earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. |...
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