A rescue official says the captain and other crew of the cargo vessel, which was carrying 42 people, are among those rescued. The cause of the sinking is still being investigated.
Philippines filed a diplomatic protest over a unilateral Chinese fishing ban in disputed waters that include areas claimed by the Philippines. The Philippines also summoned a Chinese envoy in Manila last month to protest what it said was the shadowing of a research vessel.
Beginning June 1, Malaysia will ban exports of 3.6 million chickens a month until domestic prices and production stabilize. The ban is felt most in Singapore which sources a third of its poultry from Malaysia.
Letter to John Lee presented one month before he is to take over the leadership of the semi-autonomous city
The vital tourism industry shut down overnight and gross domestic product shrank by more than 15%
Trip comes amid growing concerns about Beijing's military, financial ambitions in South Pacific
“This is why I am here, to try to shine a spotlight on Bangladesh, its people, and the Rohingya refugees it has been hosting for decades, and to remind the international community of the importance of their support,” he told reporters in Dhaka.
The compensation will be financed by Victoria's Secret via a loan arrangement with the workers’ former employer, and comes after a 13-month effort.
Draft of agreement shows China wants to train Pacific police officers, team up on security issues, expand law enforcement cooperation and more
Marcos Jr. received more than 31 million votes and Sara Duterte more than 32 million out of more than 55 million votes cast in the election. It was the first majority presidential victory in the Asian democracy in decades.
Suu Kyi, who was forced from office when the military seized power from her elected government last year, has been charged with 11 counts under the Anti-Corruption Act, with each count punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine.
Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others have denied charges for allegedly failing to register a relief fund aimed at financially assisting protesters who faced legal costs during the 2019 anti-government protests
There were 35 survivors of Saturday's accident that took place off Myanmar's southwestern coast, and four people were missing
In their statement, the seven countries noted that not only was the humanitarian situation in Ukraine deteriorating, its effects were also beginning to be felt in global energy and food prices.
As Biden welcomed the leaders to the White House, his administration announced the United States would commit to more than $150 million in new projects to bolster Southeast Asia’s climate, maritime and public health infrastructure.
Biden will kick off his talks over a White House dinner Thursday evening with leaders from the eight ASEAN nations attending the two-day summit. Leaders will take part in more formal talks on Friday at the State Department.
Marcos Jr. garnered more than 31 million votes in an unofficial vote count from Monday’s polls in what’s projected to be one of the strongest mandates for a Philippine president in decades
He wins more than 99% of votes cast by a largely pro-Beijing election committee
Human rights groups fear return to authoritarian rule
The decision comes less than three months after the country hosted the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The World University Games have also been postponed. The Asian Games were to take place from Sept. 10-25 in the eastern city of Hangzhou and would involve more than 11,000 athletes.
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