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GONGJU, South Korea/KUALA LUMPUR -- Over the first half of this century, the number of people living in Asia will see a nearly 1.5-fold increase. But the region hosts another community that is ...

The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continues to rise, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount ...

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the United Nations was mobilising in Southeast Asia to help those in need. Zin Mar Aung, the diplomatic spokesperson for the opposition National Unity ...

Newsweek's map below illustrates the earthquakes that took place across central and southeast Asia within the last day. The earthquakes in Myanmar will have the most significant impacts ...

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar, causing buildings to collapse and a high number of casualties in the region. Advertisement 1:35 1:46 1:06 Advertisement 0:58 NOW PLAYING 0:32 ...

“The country analysis suggests a number of country programs may have been effectively closed down, particularly in Central and East Asia but also in West Africa, Central Europe, and the Americas ...

He also plans to visit Japan. By Sui-Lee Wee Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used his first trip to Asia to try to reassure allies that the United States was committed to deterring Chinese ...

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Routes Asia 2025 took place in Perth, Australia from 25 – 27 March 2025. View all our other upcoming route development events. Routes Asia 2025 will facilitate conversations that will continue to ...

A Bangkok restaurant has reclaimed the number one spot at the annual Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards. Gaggan, named the best restaurant in Asia in 2025, is known for its boundary-pushing fine ...