Thailand to Set up Center to Combat ‘Fake News’
BANGKOK — Thailand's government on Wednesday announced a plan to set up a center to combat unverified news on social media platforms, rejecting concerns...
13 Chinese Killed as Tour Bus Crashes in Laos
BANGKOK — A tour bus carrying dozens of Chinese passengers crashed in Laos, killing at least 13, officials said Tuesday.
The bus was carrying 44...
Taiwan Arm Sales: China Threatens Sanctions on US Companies
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China on Wednesday urged the United States to immediately cancel the planned arms sales to Taiwan, saying China will take all necessary measures to defend its own interests including imposing sanctions on U.S. companies involved in the planned sales.
Animated Film ‘Ne Zha’ Surpasses ‘Endgame’ in China Box Office
BEIJING (Xinhua) — As of Wednesday afternoon, Chinese animated film "Ne Zha" had grossed a box office revenue of 4.243 billion yuan (about 602 million U.S. dollars), replacing "Avengers: Endgame" in third place on the box office chart covering all films ever screened on the Chinese mainland.
Bolsonaro Suggests NGOs Setting Amazon Fires, Gives No Proof
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's official monitoring agency is reporting a sharp increase in wildfires this year, and President Jair Bolsonaro suggested Wednesday, without citing evidence, that non-governmental organizations could be setting them to make him look bad.
What Makes Greenland So Appealing That Trump Would Want It?
Associated Press — U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel a visit to Denmark next month after his offer to buy Greenland was rejected has thrust this ice-covered semi-autonomous Danish territory into the spotlight. Here’s a look at what makes it special.
Shanghai Makes Strides Toward Becoming Global E-sports Center
SHANGHAI (Xinhua) — This summer has seen an explosion in the popularity of e-sports in China's international metropolis of Shanghai, which is striving to build itself into a global e-sports center.
Ties to China Shape Cautious Reaction to Hong Kong Protests
For Canada and the European Union, they are a “situation.” For President Donald Trump, a potential stumbling block in ongoing trade disputes. And for...
Digital Driver’s Licenses Legal From Sept.
BANGKOK — Drivers and motorcyclists will be allowed to pluck out their phones and show cops a digital driver’s license starting Sept. 20.
Physical licenses...
Palace Helps Rescue 13 Great Danes from Starvation
PATHUM THANI — A palace aide sent by King Rama X helped to transport 13 starving Great Danes rescued by an animal welfare organization to a hospital Wednesday.
