Experts say move signals plans to revive economy through tourism For the first time in five years, North Korea has allowed a group of foreign tourists to visit, signaling a potential full reopening of its...

New search mission launched More than a decade after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared, Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced on February 25 that the search for the missing aircraft has resumed. Ocean Infinity, a...

Humanitarian workers detained amid growing concerns The Taliban has confirmed the arrest of a British couple in their 70s in Afghanistan following a plea from their children for their release. The couple, Peter and Barbie...

Grid disruption leads to island-wide power outage A monkey’s unexpected intrusion at an electrical grid substation in a suburb of south Colombo triggered a nationwide power outage in Sri Lanka on Sunday, leaving millions without...

A first for Southeast Asia Bangkok, Thailand — In a landmark moment for Southeast Asia, nearly 2,000 same-sex and transgender couples tied the knot on Thursday as Thailand’s equal marriage law officially came into effect....

Deadly accident claims 179 lives On December 29, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 flying from Thailand to Muan, South Korea, tragically experienced a crash, resulting in the deaths of 179 out of the 181 passengers...