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Gunmen kill police officer guarding polio workers in Pakistan's northwest

April 30, 2024

Gunmen kill police officer guarding polio workers in Pakistan's northwest

Pakistani police say gunmen have fatally shot a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in the northwest. Police said Tuesday that the gunmen fired at a team.

Cambodia army base explosion that killed 20 was likely caused by mishandling munitions, military official says

April 30, 2024

Cambodia army base explosion that killed 20 was likely caused by mishandling munitions, military official says

Twenty people were killed and 11 were injured in a large explosion at a Cambodian army base that appears to have happened when soldiers were unloading ammunition from a truck.

IMF deploys remaining $1.1B in Pakistan bailout funds

April 29, 2024

IMF deploys remaining $1.1B in Pakistan bailout funds

The International Monetary Fund approved Monday the immediate release of the remaining $1.1 billion worth of bailout cash for Pakistan.

Philippine schools cancel classes as major heat wave spreads across Southeast Asia

April 29, 2024

Philippine schools cancel classes as major heat wave spreads across Southeast Asia

Millions of students in public schools across the Philippines are being ordered to stay home after urgent health warnings spread throughout Southeast Asia as major heatwave continues to hit region.

China threatens retaliation for Taiwan, TikTok law signed by Biden

April 29, 2024

China threatens retaliation for Taiwan, TikTok law signed by Biden

China is warning of taking "resolute and forceful steps" in response to President Biden signing recent bills on TikTok and military aid to Taiwan.

'Americas Act' is good for us, for our hemisphere: Sen. Bill Cassidy

April 28, 2024

'Americas Act' is good for us, for our hemisphere: Sen. Bill Cassidy

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., weighs in on China's expanding influence in the western hemisphere and the "Americas Act."

The world is on fire and I sort of see Trump as a bit of a fireman: JD Vance

April 28, 2024

The world is on fire and I sort of see Trump as a bit of a fireman: JD Vance

Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, discusses Ukraine aid, the Biden administration's handling of the Hamas hostages, anti-Israel protests on college campuses and his support for Trump.

Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign

April 26, 2024

Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign

Vuong Dinh Hue, the head of Vietnam’s parliament, has resigned as the country faces an ongoing anti-corruption campaign, according to state media reports.

Russian defense minister proposes expanded military exercises in Asia to counter US security expansion

April 26, 2024

Russian defense minister proposes expanded military exercises in Asia to counter US security expansion

Russia's defense minister has voiced the need for Russia and its allies in Asia to expand joint military exercises, citing what he perceives as a direct threat from the U.S.

Taiwan president-elect chooses new foreign, defense ministers as China annexation threats intensify

April 25, 2024

Taiwan president-elect chooses new foreign, defense ministers as China annexation threats intensify

In the face of continued aggression from China, Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te appointed new foreign and defense ministers. China sees Taiwan as its sovereign territory.