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Fears mount in Nepal as tourists stay away a year after quake
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalLangtang village, in Langtang valley before it was destroyed by an avalanche caused by an earthquake in 2015. Photo: Yosarian/WikipediaFormer guesthouse owner Tenzing Lama...
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Philippine presidential candidate widens lead after rape joke
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalFilipino presidential candidate, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte (C) gesturing during an election campaign rally in Quezon City, east of Manila, Philippines. Duterte, 71 years...
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Islamists behead Canadian hostage in Philippines
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalFilipino policemen stand guard on the spot where the head of a person with 'Caucasian features' was dropped off, in Jolo town, Sulu Island, southern Philippines, 26 April 2016....
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Vietnam thwarts dissidents, pop star election bid
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalVietnamese pop star, singer and musician Mai Khoi. Photo: Mai KhoiVietnam has blocked a motley crew of independent candidates from running for seats in its rubber stamp...
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Rohingya found abandoned in forest a year on from Thai crackdown
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalThai soldiers secure the area next to shelters after discovering another abandoned jungle camp believed used by the human traffickers to detain Rohingya migrants at a mountain...
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Jailed Koh Tao pair urged to file complaint with international regulator
MizzimaCategory: NewsRegionalMyanmar migrant workers, who are accused of the killing of two British tourists, Zaw Lin (R) and Wai Phyo (L) are escorted by a Thai police officer after a court verdict...
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10 Indonesian hostages freed in Philippines: police
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalIndonesians kidnapped by Philippine rebel group Abu Sayyaf disembark from a plane in Jakarta, Indonesia, 01 May 2016. Jihadist group Abu Sayyaf has released 10 Indonesians it...
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Confronting darkness in Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge stronghold
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalA 04 January 1998 file photo showing former Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot talking to a journalist reportedly on in the guerrilla's jungle hide-out in Northern Cambodia. Photo:...
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A year on, Asia’s boat people trapped in desperate limbo
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalRohingya Muslims migrants attend morning prayers during the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan, at a refugee camp in Bireun Bayeun, East Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia, 18 June...
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Transgender politician poised for historic win in Catholic Philippines
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalGeraldine Roman. Marlon Ramos/TwitterGeraldine Roman blows kisses to curious crowds and serenades them with a love song as she proudly campaigns to be the first transgender...
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Minister settles worker import plan with Myanmar
Bangkok PostCategory: NewsRegionalA picture made available on 15 April 2016 shows Myanmar migrant workers sorting out fish for sale at a seafood market in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand, 19 January...
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Barua interview in China, not Myanmar: Indian intelligence
India CorrespondentCategory: NewsRegionalParesh Barua. Photo: The Voice of Bodo People/Facebook Indian intelligence says Assamese separatist leader Paresh Barua was interviewed by a TV Channel in the...
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Suu Kyi, Htin Kyaw on official visit to Laos
MizzimaCategory: NewsRegionalMyanmar President Htin Kyaw (front), followed by Foreign Minister and State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, at the airport prior to flying to Laos. Photo: Min Min/MizzimaAung...
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Homemade fireworks kill 6 Myanmar nationals in Thailand
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalDeadly blast in Thailand. Fireworks photo: Olivia KitkunenSix Myanmar citizens died in Thailand when homemade fireworks exploded inside a home, blowing the roof off and leaving...
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Philippines votes with fiery mayor leading for presidency
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalFilipino presidential candidate, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, speaks to supporters during the 'miting de avance' in Manila, Philippines, 07 May 2016. Photo: Ritchie B....
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Duterte wins Philippine presidential election: monitor
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalFilipino presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte answers questions during a press conference after he cast his vote for the National Election Day in Davao city,...
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Myanmar, Thailand to strengthen naval cooperation
MizzimaCategory: NewsRegionalPhoto: National News Bureau of ThailandMyanmar navy commander-in-chief Tin Aung San has paid a courtesy call on Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, the...
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Attackers kill guard at Bangladesh refugee camp
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalView of Kutupalong Rohingya refugee camp, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh. Photo: MizzimaA group of armed attackers stormed a security post at a camp for Rohingya refugees in...
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Elderly Buddhist monk hacked to death in Bangladesh
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalAttacks by extremists in Bangladesh have increased over the last year. Photo: Hong Sar/MizzimaAn elderly Buddhist monk was found hacked to death Saturday in Bangladesh, police...
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Rights groups slam Nepal deal on war crimes amnesty
AFPCategory: NewsRegionalUnified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as 'Prachanda' (C), and Deputy Chairman Baburam Bhattrai (L) along with President of the...
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