Malaysian Royals Pick Pahang Sultan as New King
KUALA LUMPUR — Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah of central Pahang state has been named Malaysia's new king, replacing Sultan Muhammad V who abdicated...
Engineers Face Charges After Bangkok Crane Collapse Kills 5
BANGKOK — Construction engineers face charges over a collapsed crane at Bangkok’s Rama III Road which killed five people, police said Thursday.
Korean Accused of Dismembering Compatriot in Rayong
RAYONG — A South Korean man was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of allegedly murdering and dismembering a compatriot in Rayong province earlier this week.
Thai Law: Foreigners and the Medical Marijuana Law, Explained
What's known about the law so far, including how foreigners can and can't get involved.
Governor Convicted of Blasphemy Freed From Indonesian Prison
JAKARTA — A polarizing Christian politician whose campaign comments ignited protests that were the largest in Muslim-majority Indonesia in years was freed Thursday after...
North Korea Says Kim Ordered Preparations for 2nd Trump Meet
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered preparations for a second summit with President Donald Trump, saying he'll "wait...
Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwean Afro-Jazz Star, Dead at 66
HARARE, Zimbabwe — One of Zimbabwe and Africa's most iconic musicians, Oliver Mtukudzi, died on Wednesday at age 66 after decades of rollicking, captivating...
Police Deny 3rd Corpse Was Found in Mekong
NAKHON PHANOM — Police in the northeast denied that a third corpse had been recovered from the Mekong River after two others were linked to anti-monarchy dissidents missing in Laos.
Hong Kong’s Legislature Takes up China National Anthem Bill
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's legislature took up a controversial bill Wednesday that would punish anyone who publicly and intentionally insults the Chinese national...
Olympic Champ Among 4 Thai Weightlifters to Test Positive
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Two world champion weightlifters and an Olympic gold medalist are among four Thai weightlifters to test positive for banned steroids, the...
