As State of Emergency Ends, Turkey Mulls New Terror Laws
ANKARA, Turkey — As Turkey's two-year state of emergency comes to an end, the government is set to introduce new anti-terrorism laws it says...
Rights Group Details Lead-Up to Myanmar Attacks on Rohingya
BANGKOK — A human rights group has documented the Myanmar military's early preparations for its violence against Rohingya Muslims.
The independent Fortify Rights group said...
Anxious Thai Moms-to-Be Now Have an App For That
BANGKOK — Awassada Poowadansiri and her husband Teeradon Poowadansiri have a big moment coming and feel unprepared. When it comes to learning about bringing...
Israeli Parliament Passes Contentious Jewish Nation Bill
JERUSALEM — Israel's parliament has approved a controversial piece of legislation that defines the country as the nation-state of the Jewish people but, critics...
Police the Cops Before ‘Choking Us,’ Khaosan Vendors Say
BANGKOK — By 7pm, Saowalak Unkaew sets up her grilled corn cart at one end of Khaosan Road, something she’s done long before the tourism boom turned it into a bustling hive of commerce about 20 years ago.
Asian Games Torch Goes on Month-Long Relay Through Indonesia
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia — The Asian Games torch is headed out on an 18,000-kilometer journey around Indonesia after ceremonies at an ancient temple where its...
How They Survived: Boys Describe Their Cave Ordeal
CHIANG RAI — “I was afraid … afraid that if I didn’t go back home soon, my mom would be angry at me,” Chanin “Titan” Wiboonrungruang said.
Elon Musk Apologizes for Calling Cave Rescue Diver a Pedophile
BANGKOK — Elon Musk has apologized for calling a British diver involved in the Luang Nang Non cave rescue a pedophile.
FFA Cool on Usain Bolt’s Aussie Football League Bid
SYDNEY — Football Federation Australia has responded cautiously to reports Usain Bolt hopes to play for the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.
Reports on...
Survivor of Mae Hong Son Plane Crash Dies
MAE HONG SON — The sole survivor of a plane crash in Mae Hong Son two weeks ago died from his injuries in hospital...
