Japan Deepens Southeast Asian Ties With Airmen Program
SINGAPORE — Japan's defense minister says he plans to start a program for professional airmen to strengthen ties between his country and Southeast Asia.
Saudis Blame ‘Fistfight’ For Jamal Khashoggi’s Death
ISTANBUL — Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi died in a "fistfight" in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, the kingdom claimed early Saturday, finally admitting that the writer had been slain at its diplomatic post. Authorities said 18 Saudi suspects were in custody and intelligence officials had been fired.
Southeast Asian Navies to Hold Drills With China Next Week
SINGAPORE — Southeast Asian navies are heading to their first joint exercises with China in its southern waters next week, and defense officials agreed...
British Woman Held in Malaysia Accused of Killing Husband
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian police said Friday that a British woman has been detained on the resort island of Langkawi for allegedly stabbing her...
Unresolved Mystery – Suicide? Murder? – Returns to Haunt TV
The long-standing mystery of “Who killed Hangthong?” is back in lakorn form, only this time audiences are asking, “Who killed Prasert?"
Malaysia Ex-Deputy PM Charged With Graft, Money Laundering
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's former deputy prime minister has been charged with abuse of power, corruption and money laundering involving millions of dollars in...
Farangs Face Hard Time For Chiang Mai Vandalism
CHIANG MAI — A Briton and Canadian face 10 years in prison and a 1 million baht fine for tagging an ancient, historical wall in Chiang Mai.
Exiled Vietnamese Blogger: I’m Not Alone Advocating Freedom
HOUSTON — A prominent blogger freed from prison in Vietnam on condition that she live in exile in the United States says she is...
US Tuna Brand Admits Fixing Prices, Faces $100 Million Fine
SAN FRANCISCO — StarKist Co. agreed to plead guilty to a felony price fixing charge as part of a broad collusion investigation of the canned...
Immigration Joins Weibo to Regain Chinese Tourists
BANGKOK — Immigration police took another step Wednesday to reach out to the country’s largest tourist group.
