Personal Info of Hong Kong Police Officers, Families Leaked Online
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — The Hong Kong police said on Thursday that the personal data of a total of 1,614 police officers and their family members were illegally disclosed online since June.
Good Night, Sweet Prince: Jamil the Dugong Dies
PHUKET — A dugong named Jamil under the care of Thai authorities died Thursday night.
The last surviving dugong to be rescued by Thai marine...
Weeks of Fire Destroyed Almost 14,500 Rai of Forest and Farms in Southern Thailand
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — Officials say a combination of drought and suspected arson has destroyed forest and farmlands the combined area of 2,300 rugby...
‘Drunk’ Air Force Officer Fires Gun at Police Station
BANGKOK — An air force lieutenant was arrested Thursday morning after discharging a handgun in front of a police station in a drunken rage, police said.
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.
