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Canada says China executed 4 Canadians this year amid rising tensions between the countries

March 20, 2025

Canada says China executed 4 Canadians this year amid rising tensions between the countries

China executed four Canadian dual citizens due to drug crimes in recent months, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said, as tensions rise between the two countries.

They were forced to scam others worldwide; now thousands are detained on the Burmese border

March 11, 2025

They were forced to scam others worldwide; now thousands are detained on the Burmese border

Survivors have found themselves in crowded facilities without medical care; 7,000 people were freed last month after being trapped in locked compounds in Burma where they were forced to scam people.

Ex-Philippine President Duterte shrugs off possible arrest by ICC for drug war during trip to Hong Kong

March 10, 2025

Ex-Philippine President Duterte shrugs off possible arrest by ICC for drug war during trip to Hong Kong

Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte visited Hong Kong on Sunday, leading to speculation that he may be attempting to evade a possible arrest warrant by the ICC.

Taiwan Anxiously Eyes Trump’s Ukraine Moves

March 8, 2025

Taiwan Anxiously Eyes Trump’s Ukraine Moves

Paul Gigot interviews Seth Jones from the Center for Strategic and International Studies

Philippines shark attack leaves 2 tourists dead

February 28, 2025

Philippines shark attack leaves 2 tourists dead

Video shows dive before two tourists reportedly were killed by sharks in the Philippines near Verde Island. (Credit: Viral Press)

American tourist vanishes in Thailand while jet skiing: report

February 27, 2025

American tourist vanishes in Thailand while jet skiing: report

Nina Ng, 37, vanished Thursday in Thailand while jet skiing near Phuket, a report says. (Credit: Asia Pacific Press)

Afghanistan's only women-led radio station to resume operations after Taliban lifts suspension

February 24, 2025

Afghanistan's only women-led radio station to resume operations after Taliban lifts suspension

An Afghan radio station will resume broadcasts after the Taliban lifted a suspension imposed over alleged cooperation with a foreign country's TV channel.

Australian Minister for Defense discusses Chinese military ships off the country's coast

February 20, 2025

Australian Minister for Defense discusses Chinese military ships off the country's coast

Australian Minister for Defense Richard Marles labels it an “unusual event” as Chinese military ships traverse waters off Australia's coast. (Credit: Sky News)

Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal

February 18, 2025

Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal

A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane over the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea; the plane did not have to alter its path to avoid a collision.

Indian PM Modi says he wants to make India great again, or MIGA

February 13, 2025

Indian PM Modi says he wants to make India great again, or MIGA

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a page from President Donald Trump's political playbook to coin MIGA, or Make India Great Again