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SEOUL: South Korea’s military said on Saturday (Aug 9) it had detected North Korean military dismantling some propaganda loudspeakers aimed at the South in parts of the border area, following similar moves by the South. This is the first time Seoul has made such a statement since President Lee Jae Myung became president two months ago and South Korea began dismantling its own speakers. The military said further confirmation was needed on whether the dismantling was taking place across all areas, adding it would continue monitoring related activities. Seeking to ease tensions with Pyongyang, Lee’s liberal government, which replaced a…
Thailand, Cambodia open to ceasefire talks
SAMRAONG, Cambodia: Thailand and Cambodia said that they were open to ceasefire talks, following a…
SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING Thailand’s UN ambassador told a Security Council meeting on Friday that soldiers…
KANTHARAROM, Thailand: As Cambodia and Thailand traded deadly strikes, fleeing civilians on both sides described…
WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE PHILIPPINES So, what now for the Philippines? The 19 per cent…
India’s Modi renews ties with Maldives
MALÉ, Maldives: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a visit to the Maldives on Saturday…
SISAKET, Thailand/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (Jul 26) that the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand…
TAIPEI: Taiwanese voters rejected on Saturday (Jul 26) an attempt to oust 24 opposition lawmakers,…
Speaking at the rally, political veteran and Anwar’s one-time mentor, now sworn political rival, Mahathir…
SEOUL: South Korea will prepare a trade package that is mutually agreeable with the United…
Washington has imposed export restrictions on advanced technology to China, including the most high-end AI…
Taiwan votes in high-stakes recall election
Recall results will be released Saturday night. Analysts said if the DPP gets control of…
“UNLAWFUL AND INDISCRIMINATE” More than 30 people have been killed in the worst fighting between…
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