International

S. Korea, Southeast Asia must ‘join forces’ to counter N. Korea: Yoon

JAKARTA, Sept 5, 2023 (AFP) - South Korea and Southeast Asian nations must "join forces" to respond to North Korea's…

Cuba uncovers human trafficking for Russia’s war in Ukraine

HAVANA, Sept 5, 2023 (AFP) - Cuba has identified an alleged human trafficking ring aimed at recruiting its citizens to…

Jill Biden contracts Covid: White House

WASHINGTON, Sept 5, 2023 (AFP) - US First Lady Jill Biden on Monday tested positive for Covid-19, the White House…

ASEAN leaders urge Myanmar junta to stop attacks on civilians

JAKARTA, Sept 5, 2023 (AFP) - Southeast Asian leaders strongly condemned violence and attacks on civilians in Myanmar, directly blaming…

UK’s second biggest city latest to declare financial distress

LONDON, Sept 5, 2023 (AFP) - The council of the UK's second biggest city, Birmingham, became Tuesday the latest local…

Philippines says ‘ready’ to chair ASEAN in 2026 instead of Myanmar

The Philippines is ready to chair ASEAN in 2026 instead of Myanmar, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said Tuesday, as the…

S.African rhino farm, world’s largest, bought by NGO

The largest rhino farm in the world, which is home to 2,000 animals and located in South Africa, has been…

Israel halts Gaza imports over ‘attempt to smuggle explosives’

JERUSALEM, Sept 4, 2023 (AFP) - Israel's army chief on Monday ordered the suspension of all imports from Gaza after…

N.Korea’s Kim set for arms talks with Putin in Russia: US

WASHINGTON, Sept 4, 2023 (AFP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expects to make a rare trip abroad to…

Myanmar crisis, South China Sea to headline ASEAN summit

JAKARTA, Sept 4, 2023 (AFP) - Southeast Asian leaders will gather Tuesday in Indonesia for talks set to be dominated…

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