Such scams involved physical collection of money or gold bars from victims, said police, adding that at least 80 cases were reported in the month alone.

The suspension of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra coupled with ongoing violence in some of the country’s southern provinces and a surge in respiratory illnesses are unlikely to deter ...

No official statement has been issued yet as Indian users report being allowed to access Pakistani entertainment accounts.

Party leader To Lam also proposed that the US soon recognise Vietnam as a market economy and lift export restrictions on certain high-tech products.

Many observers widely expect China to name its rival successor to the Dalai Lama post, as a Beijing-backed leader would help legitimise its rule in Tibet, which has long resisted full assimilation ...

They also reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, and opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion.

Some experts warn that if the rainy season does end this early, Korea could face a repeat of the extreme heat wave in 2018, when monsoon season ended in early July and gave way to 22 consecutive days ...

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to six months’ simple imprisonment for contempt of court over remarks she made during a phone conversation ...

The invitation tests South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s pragmatic diplomacy at a sensitive time for Seoul, observers say.

The resumption of official Indian pilgrimages in Xizang is a positive signal from both sides regarding the improvement of China-India relations.

Pacific, the quad ministers said they are united in their conviction that “peace and stability in the maritime domain underpin the security and prosperity of the region.” ...

The ruling has sparked debate over the political trajectory ahead—whether the process will be swift or drawn out depends on whether the court calls for further witnesses or evidence.