Global water crisis fuels more conflicts, UN report warns | News about the climate crisis
Water resources are under pressure as economies and populations grow, with 2.2 billion people lacking clean water. Growing global water…
Pacific Asia
Why has the president of Vietnam resigned after only one year? | Policy
Vo Van Thuong is the latest high-profile figure to resign amid a crackdown on corruption. Vietnam's president resigned after just…
New Zealand falls into its second recession in 18 months | Business and Economy
Political parties blame each other for the economic crisis that follows aggressive increases in interest rates to control inflation. New…
'No dancing in the streets': Why has Cambodia banned musical vehicle horns? | Politics News
EXPLAINER Authorities across Cambodia have been ordered to remove musical horns from vehicles and end road dancing. After ruling with…
Record number of people executed for drug crimes in 2023 | Death penalty news
In its annual report, Harm Reduction International says at least 467 drug-related executions were carried out last year. At least…
In Indonesia and Malaysia, boycotts hit McDonald's and Starbucks | Israel's war against Gaza
Medan, Indonesia – Normally, during the holy month of Ramadan, businessman Putra Kelana has breakfast with his family and friends…
UN 'alarmed' by reports of civilian casualties in airstrikes in Myanmar | Conflict news
Continued airstrikes in restive Rakhine state have reportedly killed dozens of people. The head of the United Nations has expressed…
North Korea fires ballistic missiles while Blinken visits Seoul | South China Sea News
The launches come days after South Korea and the United States concluded military exercises that Pyongyang considers an invasion rehearsal.…
Uber pays $178 million to settle a lawsuit with taxi drivers in Australia | Technology
The law firm behind the class-action lawsuit says the result is one of the most successful legal actions ever taken…
Thailand's flourishing cannabis culture is under threat as government seeks to ban it | In pictures
Thodsapol Hongtong enjoys smoking with his friends at the Green Party, a place where recreational cannabis enthusiasts gather in Bangkok,…