Asia
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Coverage of East and Southeast Asia — China, Korea, Japan, ASEAN, and regional issues that affect Vietnamese readers.
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Russia weaponizes winter with fresh strikes on Ukraine’s power grid
KYIV — Russian airstrikes continue to pound Ukraine’s power grid, part of a calculated strategy to weaponize the winter season against the civilian population.…
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Former Philippine President Duterte faces ICC probe over deadly drug war
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors on Monday accused former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of masterminding a brutal anti-drug campaign that resulted in the deaths of thousands …
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Former Sri Lanka intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter Sunday bombings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan authorities have arrested the country's former intelligence chief, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people.…
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West Bank violence escalates as Israeli military and settlers injure Palestinians
Israeli soldiers and settlers wounded several Palestinians in a series of separate attacks across the occupied West Bank, according to security sources and local reports.…
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The Death of "El Mencho" and the Domino Effect: When a Drug Lord Falls, Violence Erupts, and the Big Question About Fentanyl's Future
On February 22, 2026, Mexican military forces conducted a raid in the town of Tapalpa, Jalisco state, killing Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — also known as "El Mencho" — the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel…
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Australia leads push to remove Prince Andrew from British line of succession
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia and New Zealand have publicly signaled their support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the British line of succession following an investigation into alleged misconduct in publi…
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India faces uphill battle to boost demand in $100 billion apparel market
India’s apparel industry must focus on driving a "consumption surge" to unlock its next phase of growth, according to market analysts. The sector is currently valued between $70 billion and $100 billion.…
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125-million-year-old fossil reveals a previously unknown 'hedgehog' dinosaur species
BEIJING — Scientists have identified a new species of plant-eating dinosaur featuring hollow skin spikes never before seen in the fossil record.…
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"El Mencho" Eliminated: A Fatal Blow to Cartel Jalisco and Ripple Effects from Mexico to the United States
On February 22, 2026, the Mexican military eliminated Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known by the alias "El Mencho" — leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), during a campaign in the town of Tapalpa in Ja…
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Australian inmate's death from drinking 20 liters of water reveals systemic failures
SYDNEY — A 47-year-old mother of five died from water intoxication after consuming at least 67 cups of water within 12 hours at a New South Wales prison, a coronial inquest heard. Tammy Shipley died Dec.…
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North Korea re-elects Kim Jong Un as leader, touts nuclear weapons progress
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as General Secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party, state media reported Monday, as the regime signaled plans to further expand its nuclear arsenal.…
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Dozens of civilians reported killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan
The Pakistani military launched airstrikes in Afghanistan, killing dozens of civilians including women and children, according to Afghan government officials.…
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Cornell study finds universe could end in 'Big Crunch,' upending long-held theories
The universe may be nearing its midlife point and is on a trajectory to eventually collapse into a single point, according to a Cornell University physicist.…
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Israel strikes Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of hiding in civilian areas
The Israeli military announced it carried out airstrikes against what it described as Hezbollah command centers in Lebanon, according to a military statement.…
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72 Tigers Die at Thai Park, Exposing Dark Side of Wildlife Tourism
BANGKOK – At least 72 tigers have died at a private animal park in northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai province following an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus and respiratory bacteria, local officials confirmed.…
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Peru names new interim president who once supported child marriage
LIMA, Peru — Peru’s Congress elected 80-year-old leftist lawmaker José María Balcázar as the nation's interim president ahead of general elections scheduled for April. Balcázar becomes Peru’s ninth president since 2016.…
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Myanmar factions trade blame after drone attack on passenger plane
MYITKYINA, Myanmar – A Myanmar National Airlines passenger plane was damaged in a drone attack at Myitkyina Airport on the evening of Feb. 20, according to government officials.…
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New Zealand capital faces sewage crisis after wastewater treatment plant collapse
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Raw sewage has been pouring into the ocean for more than two weeks in New Zealand’s capital, sparking a major environmental crisis after a catastrophic failure at a key treatment facility.…
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Prince Andrew released on bail following arrest as investigation continues
LONDON (AP) — Police released Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from custody Thursday following his arrest, though authorities confirmed an investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein remains active.…
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Trump administration plans to build military base for 5,000 troops in Gaza
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is planning to construct a military base in the Gaza Strip capable of housing 5,000 personnel, according to contract records from the Board of Peace obtained by The Guardian.…