Arakan Army and 3 rebel groups of Myanmar have been declared as ‘terrorist organizations’

Myanmar’s three main ethnic armed groups have been declared terrorists by the ruling military junta. Since last year, the members of these groups have defeated the army and occupied various areas in the northern and western parts of the country. The government has declared the Arakan Army (AA), the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) […]

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Philippine ‘Chinese spy’ mayor arrested

Former Philippine mayor Alice Guo has been arrested for allegedly working as a spy for China. He was arrested from Indonesia on Tuesday. This is seen as an important step in the Philippines’ efforts to combat foreign interference. He was arrested after an extensive investigation by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau […]

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Tropical Storm Yagi hits the Philippines, killing 7

At least seven people have died as Tropical Storm Yagi battered the Southeast Asian country of the Philippines. In addition, the impact of the storm caused heavy rains in the country’s capital Manila and nearby provinces. Flash floods and landslides have also occurred as a result of rainfall. On Monday (Sept. 2), disaster management chief […]

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Philippines seeks offers in procurement of 40 multi-role fighter jets

Bidders must submit a proposed financing package where payment can be spread out, Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro told a congressional budget hearing The Philippines has started soliciting offers as it plans to procure 40 new multi-role fighter aircraft to boost its territorial defence, the defence minister said on Thursday. Bidders must submit a proposed financing […]

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Charges of treason against the former Prime Minister of Malaysia

Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been charged with sedition. He was charged on Tuesday over comments he made about the country’s former king. His lawyer said this. News from AFP The 77-year-old politician is not guilty, his lawyer told reporters outside the court in the northern Malaysian city of Gua Musang. Allegations were […]

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22 people died in flash floods and landslides in Thailand

Flash floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains in Thailand have killed 22 people. 19 more people were injured. The British news agency Reuters reported this information about the Thai authorities on Monday. Authorities said more than 30,000 houses were damaged by floods and landslides. In addition, some provinces have been warned that there is […]

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