Is Hun Sen Grooming His Son to Lead Cambodia?
The eldest son of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has joined the inner circle of his father's ruling Cambodian People's Party, bolstering speculation he is being groomed to ...
Facebook Removes Fake Bangladesh News Sites
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Facebook is shutting down a series of fake news sites spreading false information about the Bangladesh opposition days before national elections,...
Alba the Albino Orangutan Returned to Jungle in Indonesia
BUKIT BAKA BUKIT RAYA, Indonesia — The world's only known albino orangutan climbed trees, foraged for food and began building a nest after being...
25 Political Parties Sign Clean Campaign Pledge
BANGKOK — Twenty-five political parties including Pheu Thai, Democrat, Future Forward and Chart Thai pledged Friday to compete fairly in the general election now slated for February.
Bangkok to Have Itself a Smoggy Little Christmas?
BANGKOK — You better not run; you better not hike; you better not breathe, we're telling you why – nasty smog has come to town.
Rogue Drones Shut London Airport for Second Day
LONDON — Drones buzzing over the runway forced the shutdown of London’s Gatwick Airport on Thursday during one of the busiest times of the year, stranding or delaying tens of thousands of Christmas-season travelers and setting off a hunt for the operator of the intruding aircraft.
Mattis Resigns as Pentagon Chief After Clashes With Trump
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned Thursday after clashing with President Donald Trump over the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and after two years of deep disagreements over America’s role in the world.
War of the Orchids: Battle Erupts Over Miss Universe Bouquet
BANGKOK — In the arms of newly crowned Miss Universe was placed a bouquet of orchids meant to bring pride to Thai florists –...
Thailand Welcomes 10 Millionth Chinese Tourist as Arrivals Fall
BANGKOK — A top tourism official said Thursday he expects up to 12 million Chinese travelers to visit Thailand next year.
After Trump Pulls Out of Syria, Might Afghanistan Be Next?
President Donald Trump is pulling U.S. troops out of Syria. Could a withdrawal from Afghanistan be far behind?
