Tentative truce shows extent and limit of China’s influence in Myanmar | Politics News

Tentative truce shows extent and limit of China’s influence in Myanmar | Politics News

Bangkok/Taipei – China has emerged as the dominant foreign power in terms of shaping possible outcomes in Myanmar’s spiralling political crisis as Beijing seeks to exert its influence over several armed groups who have staged the biggest challenge to the generals since they seized power in the February 2021 coup….

More than 100 people killed in earthquake in northwest China | Earthquakes News

More than 100 people killed in earthquake in northwest China | Earthquakes News

The shallow 6.2 magnitude quake struck during the night near the border of Gansu and Qinghai provinces, sending people rushing out onto the street. More than 100 people have been killed after an earthquake hit northwestern China while many people were asleep. The earthquake, measured at 6.2 according to state…

Philippines’ billions in climate funds face scrutiny over green credentials | Environment News

Philippines’ billions in climate funds face scrutiny over green credentials | Environment News

Manila, the Philippines – After typhoon Doksuri battered the Philippines earlier this year, pastor Thaad Samson waded through waist-high waters while going door to door to check on his neighbours. Seventeen towns in his home province of Bulacan were paralyzed by days of flooding after the typhoon hit the archipelago…

Hundreds evacuated as floodwaters hit northeastern Australia | Climate Crisis News

Hundreds evacuated as floodwaters hit northeastern Australia | Climate Crisis News

More than 300 people were rescued in the Australian state of Queensland overnight, as military helicopters assisted areas cut off by flooding, officials said on Monday. Heavy precipitation in the northeast part of the country has led to rising waters around Cairns, a popular tourist destination that serves as a…

Hundreds evacuated as floods ravage northeastern Australia | News

Hundreds evacuated as floods ravage northeastern Australia | News

More than 14,000 properties are without power due to heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Hundreds of people have been evacuated in northeastern Australia after extreme floods cut off towns and forced residents to flee to rooftops to escape rising waters. More than 300 people were rescued in the northeastern…

Jimmy Lai’s security trial starts in Hong Kong, UK calls for his release | Courts News

Jimmy Lai’s security trial starts in Hong Kong, UK calls for his release | Courts News

BREAKINGBREAKING, The media tycoon and democracy supporter, now 76, has been in jail for three years, accused of ‘collusion with foreign forces’. Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has gone on trial for alleged national security offences, hours after the United Kingdom joined calls for his immediate release. Lai, who…

South Korea says North fired short-range ballistic missile into sea | Conflict News

South Korea says North fired short-range ballistic missile into sea | Conflict News

The launch came as Pyongyang marks the anniversary of the death of leader Kim Jong Un’s father and predecessor Kim Jong Il. South Korea has accused the North of firing a short-range ballistic missile amid tensions in the peninsula. Sunday’s launch came as North Korea condemned the United States-led military’s…