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New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by Indonesian rebels after being abducted more than 19 months ago

September 21, 2024

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by Indonesian rebels after being abducted more than 19 months ago

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed from captivity after more than 19 months following his abduction by Indonesian rebels early last year.

New Zealand pilot held captive by Indonesian rebels for 19 months is released

September 21, 2024

New Zealand pilot held captive by Indonesian rebels for 19 months is released

Phillip Mark Mehrtens is seen on Saturday, Sept. 21, following his release from custody. (Credit: APTN/Cartenz Peace Taskforce Handout)

Sri Lankan voters to chose from 38 candidates in consequential presidential election

September 21, 2024

Sri Lankan voters to chose from 38 candidates in consequential presidential election

Thirty-eight candidates are running for president of the Asian nation of Sri Lanka, which is still recovering from a 2022 economic collapse. Its incumbent president faces a tight race.

North Korea launches fresh wave of trash balloons toward South Korea

September 18, 2024

North Korea launches fresh wave of trash balloons toward South Korea

North Korea launched a fresh wave of “trash balloons" toward its southern neighbors Wednesday night, according to local media.

China exerts new restrictions on exports of minerals critical to US weapons making

September 17, 2024

China exerts new restrictions on exports of minerals critical to US weapons making

China slapped new export controls on a batch of minerals, including antimony, that are key to the U.S. defense industry in a move that could send prices in the defense sector soaring.

Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to Sabina Shoal, defying China's demands for withdrawal

September 15, 2024

Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to Sabina Shoal, defying China's demands for withdrawal

The Philippines is sending a new vessel to replace the coast guard ship Teresa Magbanua at Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea after the original ship returned to port.

'Serpent' serial killer who murdered American tourist stuns detective with demeanor

September 15, 2024

'Serpent' serial killer who murdered American tourist stuns detective with demeanor

Charles Sobhraj, the French serial killer accused of murdering at least a dozen western tourists traveling through Asia in the 1970s, is now sharing his story.

Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 233 as more bodies found in areas hit by landslides, flooding

September 14, 2024

Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 233 as more bodies found in areas hit by landslides, flooding

As rescue workers recovered more bodies from parts of Vietnam hit by flash floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Yagi, the death toll has risen to 233.

Malaysian police rescue 400 minors suspected of being sexually abused at Islamic charity homes

September 11, 2024

Malaysian police rescue 400 minors suspected of being sexually abused at Islamic charity homes

Over 400 children and teenagers suspected of being sexually abused and neglected at Islamic charity homes have been rescued by Malaysian authorities; 171 adults were arrested.

Hanoi flooded by swollen river as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

September 11, 2024

Hanoi flooded by swollen river as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

Days after Asia's most powerful typhoon this year left at least 179 people dead, thousands living near the Red River in Vietnam's capital of Hanoi were evacuated as its waters flooded streets.